Closed Chelsea v Basel

[bluesman2610 1,341]

I'd like to see the 4-3-3 for this game. Something a tad different, over the usual formation.

De Bruyne - Eto'o - Willian

Van Ginkel - Lampard

Mikel

Bertrand - Cahill - Terry - Azpilicueta

Cech

I like that as well only thing is Mou said Oscar going to start today

[Spike 12,049]

I like that as well only thing is Mou said Oscar going to start today

Well that throws a very large spanner into my formation doesn't it? Who knows what Jose is thinking...

[The only place to be 11,313]

I'd like to see the 4-3-3 for this game. Something a tad different, over the usual formation.

De Bruyne - Eto'o - Willian

Van Ginkel - Lampard

Mikel

Bertrand - Cahill - Terry - Azpilicueta

Cech

Where's the value in changing formation whilst the team are trying to learn a new system, right at the start of the season?

Is this just a case of people panicking already?

[Spike 12,049]

Where's the value in changing formation whilst the team are trying to learn a new system, right at the start of the season?

Is this just a case of people panicking already?

Well it's not like an incredible change is it? It's not like I've thrown down a 2-3-4-1 or something. The 4-2-3-1 is just a modified 4-3-3 anyway.

No.

[DJames 729]

There is one but I don't feel like paying for the subscription.

Anyways, I'll just follow the match on twitter

I use the score and score center by ESPN for my iPhone, no subscriptions no fees.

[bluesman2610 1,341]

I really hope MVG makes his champions league debut today that would be great for the lad.. He hasn't played enough for me after showing signs of being capable in a two deep midfielder role

[The only place to be 11,313]

Well it's not like an incredible change is it? It's not like I've thrown down a 2-3-4-1 or something. The 4-2-3-1 is just a modified 4-3-3 anyway.

No.

So why bother changing it then? It's not like FIFA where it's simply a small change because it impacts on every phase of the game. Again, we have players trying to learn the new system and people just want to change it for no clear reason.

[The only place to be 11,313]

Then why did you bring it up in the first place if it's such a minor change? All I posted was my idea of a team. Geez.

'Where's the value in changing formation whilst the team are trying to learn a new system, right at the start of the season?'

'So why bother changing it then? It's not like FIFA where it's simply a small change because it impacts on every phase of the game'

Geez, soon enough you will be arguing with yourself. Bloody hell mate.

I didn't say it was a minor change. I said it was a change that impacts on every phase of the game.

Wasn't even arguing, just trying to discern your logic for wanting to change the formation at a fairly critical point in the season. Apologies if having a discussion about football and Chelsea fucked you off.

[Special Juan 27,429]

Here we go again :banghead:

[Spike 12,049]

Here we go again :banghead:

No, here we don't go again.

[The only place to be 11,313]

Here we go again :banghead:

I asked him why he'd change it, he turned it into something it wasn't.

No need for you to get all hysterical.

[Milan 17,857]

Abramovich might not be present tonight as he is enjoying cycling in Croatia..

[bushman 2,043]

Since Chelsea have not scored many goals lately. I hope they can score a few tonight.

Personally, I´d like to see 2-3 goals & none of that tight game crap.

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

I don't think Eto'o will start this one because he played 90 minutes on Saturday.Honestly,I would like Jose to try Ba out for this one instead of Torres but we all know that's not going to happen.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Well it's not like an incredible change is it? It's not like I've thrown down a 2-3-4-1 or something. The 4-2-3-1 is just a modified 4-3-3 anyway.

No.

True. 4-3-3 is just a 4-2-3-1 with an inverted triangle in the middle.

[polo 18]

the easiest team in CL

[The only place to be 11,313]

True. 4-3-3 is just a 4-2-3-1 with an inverted triangle in the middle.

It's really not that simple. Formations aren't static things, but that's really not a discussion for this place.

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

Hearing rumours Ba will start too! Not disappointed at all because I believe he is a Baad man! Thought Eto'o would start mainly because we need to get someone in that plays consistently.

If its Demba Ba I expect him to do well and bang in some goals for us.