Viper22 2,418 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 As a side note, why have I seen so many people proposing Azpi playing DM/CM? Has he ever played there before? I don't think he has.Is it because of Lahm? Lahm was a 1 off, and that's only because he's a top top quality player, he's nowehere near as good at DM as he is at RB. ILoveLamp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 I hope Ramires has a big game today, yes he's been awful recently but if he has a good game a Luiz - Ramires pivot will be fine. I can't believe people are trying to fit Azpi or Oscar in there ahead of him. ILoveLamp, mccg and haranr 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZOS 580 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 As a side note, why have I seen so many people proposing Azpi playing DM/CM? Has he ever played there before? I don't think he has.Is it because of Lahm? Lahm was a 1 off, and that's only because he's a top top quality player, he's nowehere near as good at DM as he is at RB.not as CM/DM, rather a wing back .... I believe, he and cole can take turns making those overlapping runs to make space for Hazard without risking a counter attack Viper22 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper22 2,418 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 not as CM/DM, rather a wing back .... I believe, he and cole can take turns making those overlapping runs to make space for Hazard without risking a counter attackNow THAT would work. So 3 at the back, those two wing backs, Luiz holding, Oscar just in front, then Hazard and Willian off Eto'o. I like it.But I do think that some people were suggesting playing Dave in the midfield duo/trio, which just confuses me. ZOS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper22 2,418 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 I hope Ramires has a big game today, yes he's been awful recently but if he has a good game a Luiz - Ramires pivot will be fine. I can't believe people are trying to fit Azpi or Oscar in there ahead of him.Like you said he's been awful recently, and while I have faith, I just don't think that'll change. I personally would've tried Oscar as a DLP weeks ago to see if it worked. I mean, he is a playmaker, he's a great passer of the ball and he proved early on in the season that he's a decent enough tackler. I think it's worth a try, because otherwise he won't be starting as Hazard/Willian/Schurrle are all much better atm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! Special Juan 28,141 Posted April 30, 2014 Popular Post! Share Posted April 30, 2014 I'm buzzing for this already, wishing the day at work away and me and my lad ready to settle down and watch it. He went off to school completely buzzing this morning, Chelsea packed lunch box, Chelsea water bottle and as he walked through the door he looked back and said "Carefree dad, Carefree!!!" iceboy, petre.ispirescu, Jambo and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZOS 580 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Now THAT would work. So 3 at the back, those to wing backs, Luiz holding, Oscar just in front, then Hazard and Willian off Eto'o. I like it.But I do think that some people were suggesting playing Dave in the midfield duo/trio, which just confuses me.not exactly (besides jose will never go with 343) ... I meant a 433 with A.Cole in his normal position with Azpi in front of him ... flooding the touchline corridor with Cole - Azpi and Ivan - Ramires with DL holding .. granted, its very improbable jose will do that, but I think it work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper22 2,418 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 not exactly (besides jose will never go with 343) ... I meant a 433 with A.Cole in his normal position with Azpi in front of him ... flooding the touchline corridor with Cole - Azpi and Ivan - Ramires with DL holding .. granted, its very improbable jose will do that, but I think it workOh I see. Hmm. Don't know about that. But I guess it means we could have 2 players on each side marking their tricky wide players. I'd be willing to see how it does . I got all excited about that 3 at the back suggestion there xD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZOS 580 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Oh I see. Hmm. Don't know about that. But I guess it means we could have 2 players on each side marking their tricky wide players. I'd be willing to see how it does . I got all excited about that 3 at the back suggestion there xD.I just don't trust Rami in a 4231 anymore... we've been seeing him all season.... he needs space, or he'll be running in to a brick wall all night ... anyway, I trust Jose to the right thing.COME ON YOU BLUES!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1s515s_jose-mourinho-press-conference-on-atletico-madrid-home_sporthttp://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1s5bb0_john-terry-press-conference-on-atletico-madrid-home_sport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveLamp 270 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Now THAT would work. So 3 at the back, those two wing backs, Luiz holding, Oscar just in front, then Hazard and Willian off Eto'o. I like it.But I do think that some people were suggesting playing Dave in the midfield duo/trio, which just confuses me.Actually I think he is suggesting Azpi and Cole BOTH on the left, not as RWB and LWB. Let's face it, neither of these re going to happen. (e/ late to the party, sorry!)I vote 4231. We need to win and playing a 5311 is not the way to do it. We are at home and need to take the initiative. Luiz-Ramires will be fine. Gabi is out for them. Viper22 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAB 1,030 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 This is the toughest match of the season. We have said that before for Man City, PSG... but we have to beat the unbeaten Atletico Madrid. Also it's the first time i really don't have a clue about what Mourinho thinks tactically. How sould we start? Is it safe to start by attacking with all guns and give them opportunities to counter? Or maybe be more patient? But then again we have to score first, otherwise i don't wanna think about what will happen.But i think the plan for Atletico is more clear. They may start defending deep. Try to frustrate us in the first half and maybe they get opportunities on the counter and suddenly come at us with everything they got at about 75'. We probably will have to prove today that we can bypass the same tactic we used against them @ Madrid. Remember West Ham? That's why it will be the ultimate hard task for us. Do i have faith? Yes, of course. If we make it, it will be the most satisfying win of the season for me. Forget Liverpool. This is real men's football tonight @ the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushman 2,043 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 I had a dream last night. Samba music was played at Stamford Bridge & the boys were dancing, happily. haranr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! mccg 1,528 Posted April 30, 2014 Popular Post! Share Posted April 30, 2014 I'm buzzing for this already, wishing the day at work away and me and my lad ready to settle down and watch it. He went off to school completely buzzing this morning, Chelsea packed lunch box, Chelsea water bottle and as he walked through the door he looked back and said "Carefree dad, Carefree!!!" Love it...Hope for us and your wee man it will be one of those nights yea haa C7S, haranr, Special Juan and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutcho 8,443 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 I have my final 2 uni exams tommorrow and friday and i really cant concentrate on revision. haranr, CHOULO19 and The Skipper 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZOS 580 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 I had a dream last night. Samba music was played at Stamford Bridge & the boys were dancing, happily. I had many, none of them made any sense haranr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushman 2,043 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 I had many, none of them made any sense Sad to read it though. I had all the glory of Brazil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BlueLyon 9,359 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Beat Atletico and Real 1:0 with ultimate defensive tactics if it takes to win the title. I dont care. At least certain people will feel a slap on their face. And we will be champions of Europe.Common C H E L S E A :blue scalf: Beat Atletico tonight :blue scalf: yuvala, haranr and darrus 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLyon 9,359 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 I have my final 2 uni exams tommorrow and friday and i really cant concentrate on revision.Too bad We have holidays this week but next one, I have 3 exams...hope you study and pass the exams Hutcho 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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