Closed Chelsea v Basel

[YouNameIt 1,511]

I actually LOVE this lineup

[Shakez 755]

Did Jose lie then?

[Stingray 9,441]

Chelsea: Cech, Ivanovic, Cahill, Luiz, Cole, Lampard ©, Oscar, Van Ginkel, Hazard, Willian, Eto'o. #CFC

Chelsea Subs: Schwarzer, Terry, Azpilicueta, Mikel, De Bruyne, Mata, Ba. #CFC

No Torres and Schurrle.

Oooow Nice one !! Dead curious to see Willian in action. KDB will have to step up during training along with Mata. Also .... Torres seems to be entering the Mourinho oubliëtte recently (joined by Azpi??).

But what is it with putting Hazard on every single game? It appears he was serious when Mou said he thought he played well and mature last game.

[bushman 2,043]

Well, looking at the line-up if the team do not score 2-3 goals tonight, then when... ?:

Good luck & let´s see them goals.

[Stats 7,156]

Really like the like up. Would have liked to see Azpi and KDB start but still a very strong team. Hope to see a good performance, goals and most importantly a win.

[Keikoismad 162]

We are a f*cking awesome team.

Look at our line-up and then look at our bench.

We rock

[Gorando 184]

Cant believe Kevin doesnt get to play

[Blue Traveler 256]

Forum match counter shows we'll play Basel 11 hours and 48 mins and 28 sec from now!

[Atlas Lion 1,223]

Love the amount of depth we have

[Barbara 15,149]

Does José think Willian is u-22 or he changed his mind about Kevin starting? as far as I can say there are only 3 under 22 players and he had said twice yesterday there would be four. I guess he's replaced Kevin for Will ever since.

[couris 232]

Jose is ruining Mata

[Milan 17,964]

I'm very happy to see Willian and Eto'o, just like Van Ginkel. But I was also hoping to see Mata, Azpilicueta, Bertrand and De Bruyne! With this team we have to destroy them and gain confidence.

[LegenTerry 273]

WTF is Mourinho doing with Juan Mata???
There will be boring football again.

[krnme 35]

So we're gonna see the wizard of os in action for the first time... Exciting times ahead =)

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

Ivanovic seriously needs to rest.Azpi is a reliable backup and deserves some game time.

[edetarod 2,155]

lies, lies everywhere

[Golo 0]

Surprised to see Luiz in the line up after his mistake against Everton. I think Hazard could have sat this one out. Given De Bruyne or Mata a chance. Both full backs could also do with a rest.

[Jase 43,479]

Final call.

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[Sheva. 5,373]

Happy to see Eto'o start. We need to have a main striker, and let him build up some form.

[Stingray 9,441]

Happy to see Eto'o start. We need to have a main striker, and let him build up some form.

True. We will need him very badly during the season. He needs to find his rhythm asap.