Closed Swindon v Chelsea

[Jase 43,479]

I'd like to see Willian and Eto'o in the first eleven. They need playing time to get to know the others and this is a good ocassion for that to happen.

Eto'o unlikely. Torres or Ba will start. Both also need game time.

[Magic Lamps 11,655]

I am positive we will see a lineup along these lines:

-----Schwarzer----

Azpi-Kalas-Luiz-Bert

---MvG---Lamps----

KDB--Mata--Willian

-------Ba-------------

which should be enough to ensure a high-scoring victory.

Random fact: Swinden are one of only three clubs to ever win the the world's heaviest trophy, the Dubonnet Cup weighing in at more than 50kg.

[-Kaplan- 410]

A chance for the benched lads to prove Jose wrong.

[Bolt from the Blue 9]

Schwarzer

Azpi Luiz Kalas Bertrand

Essien Ake

Kiwomya Willian Mata KDB

Lukaku Ba

[edenhazard17 281]

To be honest, this is the only match I could easily move on like it was nothing, whatever others negative comments afterwards, even if we lose. But, of course, I prefer us to win to keep the spirit high against spurs.

[Strike 7,217]

Schwarzer

Azpi Ivan Luiz Bertrand

Essien MvG

KDB------ Mata----- Willian

Torres

[Mufassir08 2,400]

I have to create a balance in the bench. I must have players to cover every position. That's what I have to do. I have Azpilicueta to give cover to the full-backs and central defence, because Ivanovic can go central defender, Essien as a central midfielder, Lampard for his traditional position, and three attacking players, one striker and after that De Bruyne and Willian.'

Based on that i guess we will see something like this

Cech

Azpi-Brana-Luiz-Bertrand

Lampard-Essien

Willian-Mata-kdb

BA

[bushman 2,043]

Just add Mata & Luiz here. Both of them are thrilled to be included in the line-up against Swindon as indicated by Jose.

A brand new project in the making, I read.

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

What's so exciting about Schwarzer making his debut?

Best Chelsea Player.

[bushman 2,043]

Best Chelsea Player.

Well, one never know about him. Certainly, he is well rested, familiar with Jose´s new project too.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Kind of game you wouldn't mind seeing Torres lead the line.

Hopefully starts for Azpilicueta & MvG are on the cards too. On a separate note to UK viewers, I can't believe SkySports are showing a Chelsea third round fixture! It's been a while since they did that.

Screw Torres, stick Mikel up top

And about Sky, that's the Mourinho effect for you

Omeruo and Kalas.

Jose already confirmed that Azpi, Luiz and Bertrand will start, so either one or none of those two will start. I don't think Omeruo is even in Jose's plans.

[bushman 2,043]

One might ask, who´s in Jose´s plans, projects, then ?

[hjperdeath 2,226]

Bertrand, Azpi, Ginkel have to start. Give Schwarzer a go, needs his WC spot.

[mediator 2,026]

I don't think Omeruo is even in Jose's plans.

Did he fully recover from his injury ?

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Did he fully recover from his injury ?

I haven't heard any news about him since preseason. I don't even know if he had that shoulder surgery or not. So I have no idea.

[Ankit 3,176]

Heard a very pleasant news that the match will be broadcasted here ahead of Man Utd-Liverpool. I was resigned to the fact that will be the match they will telecast. I hope the news that i have heard is true.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

What's so exciting about Schwarzer making his debut?

I'm a goalkeeper. I keep goals from going in. I like goalkeeping. I like goalkeepers. So I'm excited. KKKKKKKK?

[Sidzeret 2,257]

Solid performance from Mata could get him back his place in the PL team sheet. Atleast as a winger.