Schalke - Match Preview

[The only place to be 11,313]

I didn't realize there was just the one line-up that was expected by all supporters, silly me

There isn't. Amongst the Chelsea support you'll find a number of views on what the line-up should be. Then there will be the teams they expect Chelsea to name. Some might think Mikel or Lampard should be in, others that Cahill or Luiz should be.

I doubt you'll see any supporters who 'expect' De Bruyne to start though. That would be a 'surprise' (or to use your word, 'shock') pick, as it would go against what people expected.

[bushman 2,043]

Currently, KDB has no chance to be in the lineup.

Jose knows, this game is about moving on from the group in the 1st place.

I would not be too surprised to see both Schurrle & William on tonight.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Not that this is a big issue OR it's completely wrong but it should all be about objectivity, not subjectivity.

Can you tell me "objectively" who you think will start tonight?

There isn't. Amongst the Chelsea support you'll find a number of views on what the line-up should be. Then there will be the teams they expect Chelsea to name. Some might think Mikel or Lampard should be in, others that Cahill or Luiz should be.

I doubt you'll see any supporters who 'expect' De Bruyne to start though. That would be a 'surprise' (or to use your word, 'shock') pick, as it would go against what people expected.

And this is the team I expect to start because Jose is expected to make a shock in the selection after his comments after the Newcastle game and expect that shock to be KDB.

[Jase 43,479]

Can you tell me "objectively" who you think will start tonight?

And this is the team I expect to start because Jose is expected to make a shock in the selection after his comments after the Newcastle game and expect that shock to be KDB.

Mourinho has talked a lot about of making 'lots' of changes but I doubt it's gonna be a major one. The usual easy targets will be kicked out while his favorite sons will play. In fact, think the lineup tonight will be similar to the one deployed in Germany 2-3 weeks ago except changes made to the LB and ST.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Mourinho has talked a lot about of making 'lots' of changes but I doubt it's gonna be a major one. The usual easy targets will be kicked out while his favorite sons will play. In fact, think the lineup tonight will be similar to the one deployed in Germany 2-3 weeks ago except changes made to the LB and ST.

Well, that's your opinion and what you expect. I expect something different.

[Stingray 9,441]

Well, that's your opinion and what you expect. I expect something different.

Admit, You love them Belgians! You are a fanboy!

ps: expect the unexpected they say, and you did just that! Also, you are not alone apparantly

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

[Barbara 15,149]

I'm positive KDB won't even be in the selected players, let alone be in the lineup.

Now let's stop giving Nour stick for that

I agree with Jay about the objectivity thing, but in an article with nearly 1K words, let's ignore that one word

I think Mourinho is dropping Mata and he may drop Hazard too, but I don't think he's dropping Oscar based in this comment in his press conference yesterday: "The game was easy to win, we had lots of space to play in the first half, but we were just playing as if the goal would arrive". Immediately after reading the first thing that came to mind was the exchange of passes between Hazard and Mata instead of one of them (mainly Mata who was unmarked at the edge of the box) shooting.

Hazard has about as many chances to be dropped as Oscar, I'd go with Hazard being dropped, if one of them is dropped in addition to Mata (who I guess will definitely be dropped, although this is the kind of match I feel fits him the best), but it could also be Oscar ofc.