Closed Derby v Chelsea

[Beigl 1,387]

This possesion game would be predestined for Mata..He could create out of nothing<br /><br />Gesendet von meinem LG-P710 mit Tapatalk<br /><br />

[NishC300 1,865]

Playing with 2 defensive midfielders against Derby annoys me. Baker on for Essien would make my day.

We're treating a Championship side with too much respect. A bit like we approached the game against Basel as though they were Barcelona. But then again this is Chelsea we'd never give a youngster a chance to play..

[The Mak 4,459]

Fantastic away support.

[Jusek 2,031]

Nice hit by Oscar.

[Gilvorak 3,734]

Wow Essien,

[Marvin123 484]

HAZ mata and Torres on halftime why not lol

[Mouri_Matic 560]

Jose has really improved Luiz, now he never goes forward anymore but really more reliable. We will miss his spectacular goals some time but over time this would be a good choice as he can become very reliable.

[Berke 58]

far too casual in possession giving it away too easily and it'll cost us eventually

[Barbara 15,149]

Ramires off, FFS. He's been shocking in the wing (as usual)

[Jype 6,398]

Also, I am of the opinion Mourinho could use some rotation to avoid future discontentment. It would satisfy some players who havent been given much of a chance (KDB, Ba, Kalas, Bertrand, etc) and it would allow him to also test how they react during official matches.

Unfortunately De Bruyne is as good as gone so surely Mourinho doesn't want to risk him getting injured in a match like this and potentially miss out on a +20m transfer fee.

Agree on Kalas though, today would have been a perfect chance to give him his full debut.

[lionsden 4,689]

Ramires has got to be one the worst players in tight spaces at the top level. He has zero composure when under pressure

[Gilvorak 3,734]

Ramires off, FFS. He's been shocking in the wing (as usual)

How is that his fault exactly? There's no excuse for Mou playing out there with the plethora of options he has out wide.

[Polo7 3,496]

Didn't Jose laugh at Benitez for playing Luiz in midfield and Ramires on the wing?

He has done both himself...

[zolayes 14,489]

only Oscar creating today

[Rmpr 8,977]

Sorry but to most English fans the F A Cup is VERY important

You dont need to be sorry. I know this is important to a lot of you and I trully respect that!

However, I just think using some of our unused players wouldnt hurt...

I never said we should lose because this is a mickey mouse cup or whatever. I only posted saying I wished the like of KDB, Baker, Kalas, Bertrand, etc, were in the starting lineup!

Jose is only rotating about 18 players in the EPL and UCL. So I thought the FA Cup match against Derby County could be a nice opportunity to try a few new faces. That is all!

I know we dont want Chelsea to have to play a second game. But using those 11 players or others makes no difference (imo). We cant know whether or not a determined team will be able to not draw. This team can end up drawing while a 'weaker' team could end up winning by 5-0. We will never know!

[The only place to be 11,313]

I know I am not British (thank fuck),

Gonna call our fans plastic again. Back on ignore with you.

[5354 204]

reminds me of the early chelsea times after mourinho left.

the essien-mikel midfield doesnt work.

ramires is the spark in our midfield. now hes playing right wing.

[1chelsea 864]

No brainer kind of play