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Just saw a tweet from Jason Cundy saying Mata, Luiz, Hazard, Cole and Lampard have all been dropped for tonight's match. It's a picture from a newspaper back page. It's a bit unfair by Mourinho I'd say, to drop Hazard after one bad game whilst it took him 10 or so matches to do the same with Lampard.

Lampard didn't have 10 or so bad matches though.

Hazard also hasn't been in sparkling form, showing glimpses here and there so why that's unfair I'm not sure especially considering the form of Schurrle and Willian.

[bushman 2,043]

Just saw a tweet from Jason Cundy saying Mata, Luiz, Hazard, Cole and Lampard have all been dropped for tonight's match. It's a picture from a newspaper back page. It's a bit unfair by Mourinho I'd say, to drop Hazard after one bad game whilst it took him 10 or so matches to do the same with Lampard.

May I point out ? Hazard had more than one bad game, so far.

If it´s true, Schurrle & William are playing, it just makes sense, I feel.

[hjperdeath 2,226]

KDB for me. Seeing the comments, and the fact that Jose does indeed want to drop players, then Willian , KDB and Schurrle for me.

[ChelseasMessiah 304]

Lampard didn't have 10 or so bad matches though.

Hazard also hasn't been in sparkling form, showing glimpses here and there so why that's unfair I'm not sure especially considering the form of Schurrle and Willian.

You could say that, but in my opinion, the Lampard of today will never excel in his new makeshift role, at 35 he just cannot cope with the amount of ground he has to cover, all I see is him chasing after players trying to tug their shirts once they've gone past him. That's my whole point with Frankie, I'd have no problems seeing him starting certain games in a more forward role with two players behind him, in a sort of 4-3-3. But that's a discussion for another day.

If it is indeed Willian - Oscar - Andre starting tonight, that's gonna be quite interesting as it's one of the combinations I wanted to see behind the striker. If it's not, it doesn't matter one bit as all I want is a victory and the three points thank you very much, regardless of who starts.

[Special Juan 27,429]

I'd like to see Willian start, he's been in and out of the starting 11 but when he's either came on or started he's really impressed me.

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You could say that, but in my opinion, the Lampard of today will never excel in his new makeshift role, at 35 he just cannot cope with the amount of ground he has to cover, all I see is him chasing after players trying to tug their shirts once they've gone past him. That's my whole point with Frankie, I'd have no problems seeing him starting certain games in a more forward role with two players behind him, in a sort of 4-3-3. But that's a discussion for another day.

If it is indeed Willian - Oscar - Andre starting tonight, that's gonna be quite interesting as it's one of the combinations I wanted to see behind the striker. If it's not, it doesn't matter one bit as all I want is a victory and the three points thank you very much, regardless of who starts.

Regardless of the role Lampard is playing, you said he had 10 or so bad games but then said Hazard was unfairly dropped when he's had a similar start to the season that Lamps has.

It's this inconsistency with judging players that I don't quite understand, especially when Hazard has competition like Schurrle and Willian who are in good form and probably deserve a game.

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KDB for me. Seeing the comments, and the fact that Jose does indeed want to drop players, then Willian , KDB and Schurrle for me.

What has Oscar done to deserve dropping? I'm not surprised to see you suggesting this line-up but it strikes me as odd.

[Pacquiao 1,834]

If Jose is dropping them lot then Oscar should be dropped as well as he wasn't much better against Newcastle .

team will be -

Cech

Ivanovic - Cahill - Terry - Azpilicueta

Ramires - Mikel

Willian - De Bruyne/Oscar - Schurrle

Eto'o/Ba

[Strike 7,217]

This team can improve many levels. Maybe a shake up will be good kick up the players' arse

[hjperdeath 2,226]

What has Oscar done to deserve dropping? I'm not surprised to see you suggesting this line-up but it strikes me as odd.

No one's saying Oscar has been bad. Has had a tremendous season, arguably our best player , no doubt . But the performance against Newcastle was shocking . Jose was pretty livid . Maybe Oscar might start, but to give everyone in the team a reality check, he might drop all assured starters and play players who have 'fringe' roles.

[Jase 43,479]

"Mr Mourinho has been very angry since the Newcastle game, very angry indeed and frustrated. We know his personality and it is scary when he's angry like this," he told Standard Sport. (Oscar for Mourinho)

Did Oscar really call Mourinho as 'Mr Mourinho'? MISTER MOURINHO?!

[darrus 422]

Did Oscar really call Mourinho as 'Mr Mourinho'? MISTER MOURINHO?!

For players from Spain/Portugal/Italy/Latin American countries "Mister" is usual way of adressing the coach.

Or maybe JOse's anger was too scary

[ChelseasMessiah 304]

For players from Spain/Portugal/Italy/Latin American countries "Mister" is usual way of adressing the coach.

Or maybe JOse's anger was too scary

Perhaps it's a bit of both then.

[Sheva. 5,373]

I think Willian and Schurrle deserve to start, they both at least got a shot off at Newcastle. Something the starters couldn't do for large periods. The third player will be Oscar.

Will be one hard-working trio in defense, i just hope they deliver the goods in attack.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGQVL3mIUHk

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcbStZ2KvRY

Still can't find the full press conference. Meh!

Still this is good enough. Where is Choulo when we need him? IRC that he had this YouTube subscription for all pressers. Here is a lil' something I found for today's match

[Hamilton 2,120]

For my fellow Belgians, the game is broadcasted on Club RTL (133 on Telenet), in case you didn't know that..

[Stingray 9,441]

For my fellow Belgians, the game is broadcasted on Club RTL (133 on Telenet), in case you didn't know that..

I LOVE YOU HAMILTON !!!

ps: we didn't do that barbecue ... should do something once soon