Closed Sunderland v Chelsea

[Melanicus 5,208]

I don't know why you are putting Cahill in starting XI when he is clearly injured.

Back line will be Azpilicueta - Luiz - Terry - Cole and nothing else.

[Shakez 755]

Only reason to start KDB is to rest Willian/Hazard because he will prolly leave in january. Oscar is a nailed starter because he's still rusty, Schürrle too because he needs matches. Dunno about Mata, will probably start if Mourinho doesn't care about KDB.

Looking further ahead i think Mourinho will replace Mata with Oscar against Arsenal if he has good performance tomorrow. Schürrle might replace Willian against Arsenal if he nails it tommorow, though i doubt it.

[LegenTerry 263]

Schwarzer

Azpi - Kalas - Cahill - Cole

Essien - Mikel

Schürrle - De Bruyne - Willian

Torres

[Thendo 1,088]

Has there been a press conference today? ...If so any link/video?

[iceboy 992]

Please Jose, leave Hazard at home.

[Jase 43,479]

Sunderland vs Chelsea Match Preview

[LegenTerry 263]

If we need to lose this to beat Arseanal I accept it.

[Sheva. 5,373]

Schwarzer;Azpi-Luiz-Cahill(if fit)-Cole; Mikel-Lampard; KDB-Oscar-Schurrle-Eto'o.

Or rest Oscar if he's going to start against Arsenal and play 2 strikers. As good a game as any to experiment.

[aerlgenx 49]

FUCK if we want to kill games the XI:

Schwarzer

Azpi - Luiz - Terry - Cole

Schürrle -- Ramil--Mata -- Willian

Ba ---Torres

Team the will Play tomorrow

Schwarzer

Azpi - Terry -- Luiz - Cole

Essien - Mikel

Schürrle - Mata - Willian

Ba

[Starman60 1,343]

Put out a full strength side. I wanna see us win this. Stadium of Light is not the place to blood some of the younger guys and Sunderland win be all out for this.

My team=

Cech

Aspi Luiz Terry Cole

Ramires Mikel

Schurrle Oscar Hazard

Torres

Oscar to play because he seemed a little off the pace against Palace. But would be equally happy to see Mata in that role.

Extra time 3-2 to the Blues

[Blue Warrior 109]

Going to need Juan Mata and some brave leadership form the second string to progress in this cup. Sunderland are enjoying the freedom of the League cup and have no pressure. An all London semi final would be a joy. Chelsea to win 2-1 with Mata providing a top class reminder of his brilliance before Arsenal away on Monday.

[couris 232]

I dont think Torres will play. Jose will rest him and have him play against Arsenal. He will hope Torres will rape Arsenal like ManCity.

[iceboy 992]

I dont think Torres will play. Jose will rest him and have him play against Arsenal. He will hope Torres will rape Arsenal like ManCity.

Torres will rape Arsenal? LOL. Wake up bro we are in 2013 not 2008/09 when he really raped the opponents.

[thekid9 418]

Torres will rape Arsenal? LOL. Wake up bro we are in 2013 not 2008/09 when he really raped the opponents.

He was Brilliant against City , i'm sure he will play against Arsenal and do a good job.

[Blue Warrior 109]

I would not bank on Torres, have to win the midfield battle and catch Arsenal cold and still in shock.

[thekid9 418]

i wouldn't rely on him as such , but he seems to be in the right places at the right times just now , and puts them away....Unlike Demba Ba... or Eto'o who does't look good at all!

I have had bad knee problems like Torres ,and every game i'm willing him just to Be what he was!!

[Gilvorak 3,734]

Sadly Torres is probably our best option against Arsenal. Pray he puts in a performance like he did against Bayern, Man City or Tottenham. Sub him off early if he's having another lethargic/invisible night.

Or just play Ba if he's coming off a great game against Sunderland. As long as it's not Eto'o I could care less.

[blu35_army 550]

How about Bertrand guys? is he still injured?