Closed Schalke v Chelsea

[JamesGodfrey 87]

I think bertrand is a really good player and a more than adequate backup for cole. He was one of our best players on the pitch against Cardiff, He also links up with hazard very well down the flank.

Anyway i'm expecting to see a very similar line up to what was put out at the weekend, although Oscar will start without a doubt he's been a consistent performer for us all this season.

[Jase 43,479]

The referee is going to be Viktor Kassai. So proud of him

He also officiated our game the last time we played in Germany...and lost 2-1 to Leverkusen..

[Special Juan 27,104]

Toughest game we will face in this group IMO.

[nyikolajevics 2,436]

He also officiated our game the last time we played in Germany...and lost 2-1 to Leverkusen..

I remember that game. It's so strange... Drogba, Malouda, Bosingwa, Meireles, Kalou, Alex were in our squad, we have a whole new team now. Schürrle was playing against us

[edetarod 2,155]

it feels ages ago since last time we were in a CL knock out round

i really want to experience that again, those are the best games of the season for me

[Jase 43,479]

THIS!!!

it feels ages ago since last time we were in a CL knock out round

i really want to experience that again, those are the best games of the season for me

[zolayes 14,489]

It was very disappointing going out at the group stage but I actually enjoyed the Europa games

[Nero 1,794]

welcome to germany, chelsea football club!

[CHOULO19 24,332]

I remember that game. It's so strange... Drogba, Malouda, Bosingwa, Meireles, Kalou, Alex were in our squad, we have a whole new team now. Schürrle was playing against us

The game at the bridge, the one that saw ballack's return, was actually Andre's CL debut. Kind of a weird coincidence that he made his CL debut where he'd end up playing. Destiny!

[Azpinator 2,325]

He never has been a weakness.

I advise you to watch the game vs Shakhtar last season at home.

[Tomo 21,684]

What's the odds off another controversial Felipe Santana winner in the last second?

[Henrique 9,133]

Is Cole fit for this one? Last time I remember Bertrand playing for Chelsea in UCL it was an horror show.

Cech; Ivan, Terry, Luiz, Cole/Betrand; Ramires, Mikel; Oscar, Hazard, Willian (Schurlle); Etoo.

We will win this one: 2x0.

[thekid9 418]

cech

Azpi Luiz Terry Bertand

Mikel Ramires

Schurrle Oscar Hazard

Torres

[mediator 2,026]

Away game, have to kill them on counter attacks.

I would like to see this :

---------- Cech --------

Azpi - Luiz - Terry - Bert

----- Rambo - Oscar -----

Willian - Hazard - Schurrle

---------- Torres -------------

[Tomo 21,684]

We should play Blackman.

Cech needs a rest and Schwarzer needs a loan.

[The only place to be 11,313]

Cech

Ivanovic Cahill Terry Cole

Ramires Lamps

Schurrle Oscar Hazard

Eto'o

If Cole is fit, he's in the team. Bertrand had a nice game but the kid is 24, made 200-odd appearances and is still a fairly flavourless, anonymous player.

Cahill probably deserves a chance after Luiz's abject performance. I actually think Luiz would probably step up and have a big game but if you don't drop players after such apathetic performances then when do you drop them?

First-choice midfield again and then Schurrle, Hazard and Oscar are the form AMs.

[Blue Gino 377]

So many Shalke players crocked for this one, hopefully Jose field a strong team because you never want to face a wounded dog who's cornered.

[ChelseasMessiah 304]

Away game, have to kill them on counter attacks.

I would like to see this :

---------- Cech --------

Azpi - Luiz - Terry - Bert

----- Rambo - Oscar -----

Willian - Hazard - Schurrle

---------- Torres -------------

That's dynamite. Never gonna happen though, as much as I'd want it to.