Closed Southampton v Chelsea

[kellzfresh 7,229]

He maybe fresh but the pressing and tracking of Willian, Oscar and Hazard last game was a joy.

It was a joy to see them out fight liverpool, but dangerous to play all three again or they will all be tired at the same time. Even eto shouldnt play again since he played against swansea and liverpool.

[Special Juan 27,569]

It was a joy to see them out fight liverpool, but dangerous to play all three again or they will all be tired at the same time. Even eto shouldnt play again since he played against swansea and liverpool.

The players have had a few days rest up until tomorrow, and for team fluidity, which for me is what we lack because of the constant changes etc we need to keep that three to start.

We need to start finding that starting balance, the starting eleven we look to and think 'Yep that's the one' Hazard, Willian and Oscar have earned the right to start that game from what we saw against Liverpool, no changes unless injuries but we must start that trio. I don't like the word rest, players want to play and for team fluidity they need to play for themselves and consistency levels.

[haranr 485]

Eto'o has to play.

[robdog 2,084]

El Nino

Schürrle - Mata - Oscar

Ramires - Mikel

Cole - Terry - Cahill - Azpilicueta

Cech

Fixed your post I am thinking our Spanish Blues get us the 'W' for this one. I do expect this to be a hard match though.

[Special Juan 27,569]

Cech

Azpi Terry Cahill Cole

Ramires Mikel

Willian Oscar Hazard

Eto'o

[Jype 6,398]

@setoo9 Bonne Annee 2014 a tous! Feliz año 2014 a Todos! I wish you a happy & healthy new year. Resting for the game but ,YOU, stay safe tonight!!

Guess he won't be playing tomorrow then.

[kellzfresh 7,229]

The players have had a few days rest up until tomorrow, and for team fluidity, which for me is what we lack because of the constant changes etc we need to keep that three to start.

We need to start finding that starting balance, the starting eleven we look to and think 'Yep that's the one' Hazard, Willian and Oscar have earned the right to start that game from what we saw against Liverpool, no changes unless injuries but we must start that trio. I don't like the word rest, players want to play and for team fluidity they need to play for themselves and consistency levels.

Maybe because of other teams (arsenal & manutd)getting injuries here and there i felt reluctant for us to play the same team. But your spot on that we need some consistency. Its about time we settle on a starting lineup, and it can only be done by keeping the same players that perform well for the next match

[gary gordon 1,777]

Think we need to keep the same base group of players except rest Oscar. He ran his legs off vs Liverpool and we don't want to burn him out. I wouldn't play Torres either. His miss vs Liverpool was replusive! Sakho literally pulled his hamstring and he still kick it straight at the keeper. Fucken useless! Can't wait till his contract finally expires and he fucks off once and for all..

Azpi-----Cahill----Terry----Cole

-----------Mikel---Rami----------

Willian-----Mata------Hazard

-------------Eto'o-----------------

[DoubleO 192]

Willian and Oscar were great against Pool. now I'd rest both of them. But if José decides to play them, it's OK. anyways, this is my favourite starting XI for today.

-------------Eto'o---------------

--Hazard--Mata--Schurrle--

--------Mikel--Ramires-------

--Cole--Terry--Cahill--Azpi--

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

So nice to see us playing again!!

[Strike 7,305]

@setoo9 Bonne Annee 2014 a tous! Feliz año 2014 a Todos! I wish you a happy & healthy new year. Resting for the game but ,YOU, stay safe tonight!!

Guess he won't be playing tomorrow then.

why? could be resting for the game

[KevinAshburner 1,270]

good luck chelsea fc and hopefully west london blue fc chelsea can get 2014 up and running in a perfect start and hopefully my prediction of a 4 -2 win for cfc will happen and have a great 2014 all chelsea fc fans in west london and around the worldwide globe on earth in the big universe.

[aerlgenx 49]

Match day :-)

[bushman 2,043]

Well, after the fantastic game against Liverpool, I expect the same today. Nothing, but a win.

Chelsea needs to keep winning, from now on. Several changes will be seen, injuries & all.

If the team wins today, then players may be rested, perhaps one or two players are bought & Chelsea is marching on.

PL mid-term was relatively successful for Chelsea. My rating: B.

Jose is playing the mind games, controls the UK media & when Jose speaks, the whole of UK listens.

Jose even says, Chelsea must target a place in the top four & CL qualification. No kidding Jose.

Current Chelsea position, I believe we all should be pleased. However, it´s not essential to win the PL in this season, but I certainly would love it.

Therefore boys & gals, new year is here, let´s see Chelsea winning today & see what happens later.

[BOSS 372]

Cech

Azpi-Cahill-Terry-Cole

Ramires-Mikel

Willian-Mata-Schurrle

Ba

[Kieran. 6,317]

Just stumbled home and it's nearly 6am, how am I gonna wake up in four hours for this..

[Spectrum 6]

I wonder if Ivanovic and Osvaldo gonna play?

[bushman 2,043]

Just stumbled home and it's nearly 6am, how am I gonna wake up in four hours for this..

It´s really great to know, we all are very concern about it too.

[NishC300 1,865]

Is it just me or did I enjoy the way we pressed the ball as much as the way we attacked against Liverpool? We didn't let them play out of the back like they love to, more of that today!