LAB 1,030 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Chelsea were always the team I wanted to beat the mostTalks also about Jose and Pep similarities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manpe 10,861 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Fabregas is so good. He had a look around when the ball was already travelling to him. He had to make the decision in less than a second and it nearly paid off. And he didn't even need to touch it to be brilliant, it was pure vision. And of course Costa chasing it down to the last. kellzfresh and Barbara 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueGuy 1,552 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 While he was injured, pretty sure he would have been subbed off has he stayed on anyway. Looks slow and not up to it in these tie physical games. Looks like Barcelona fan' criticism of his big match performances are not exactly wrong. At City he was ineffective and same with last week. At least has been racking up those assists in smaller games. Ramires certainly gave us much more energy when he came on, next game against PSG away I would start Ramires instead of Fab. The Chels 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killer1257 3,282 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 While he was injured, pretty sure he would have been subbed off has he stayed on anyway. Looks slow and not up to it in these tie physical games. Looks like Barcelona fan' criticism of his big match performances are not exactly wrong. At City he was ineffective and same with last week. At least has been racking up those assists in smaller games. Ramires certainly gave us much more energy when he came on, next game against PSG away I would start Ramires instead of Fab.He will have his better games,when Ramires will play with him and Matic.A good box to box player is the key to bring the best out of CescFabregas-Ramires--------Matic stroey and kellzfresh 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueGuy 1,552 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 He will have his better games,when Ramires will play with him and Matic.A good box to box player is the key to bring the best out of CescFabregas-Ramires--------MaticYep that would be fine too, dropping Oscar though and he shown tonight he can WORK and get himself involved in big matches now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara 15,149 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 He's missed me rooting for him all way from Brazil In all seriousness though, he has to be ready for Saturday, we need him, even more so as a #10... although without Yaya I'm not sure only Silva will be enough to cause our defensive midfield that much trouble. I mean Silva is quality, top player, but I think City miss a lot without Yaya. Either way, I'd rather play Rami in the pivot and have Cesc as #10 than have Cesc in the pivot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYC. 7,542 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 I have to admit, he looks like an old man in high tempo games. In fact, he looked like Gerrard. This is not an easy problem to solve. kellzfresh, The Chels, Supermonkey92 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAB 1,030 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Not happy about his performance tbh. I was excepting better from him defensively. Matic had to work for two midefielders.Hope he is ok for Saturday of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellzfresh 7,229 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I have to admit, he looks like an old man in high tempo games. In fact, he looked like Gerrard. This is not an easy problem to solve.Coutinho dribbled him around the pitch and it was annoying. Hope he's not injured we have a lot of small teams to play where he'll bag us some points Chelsea Legend 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petre.ispirescu 4,928 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Mourinho: "Fabregas reported a tight hamstring. He said he wasn't yet injured but that he would be soon if he continued" BlueLion. and Moros 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalBlues 4,050 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 So the big question is, could he play in rainy cold night at St.., err, I mean for City match? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 He will be fine, good move to take him off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Mourinho: "Fabregas reported a tight hamstring. He said he wasn't yet injured but that he would be soon if he continued"From a defensive point of view, him missing the City game might not be such a bad thing.. The Mak 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mak 4,459 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 From a defensive point of view, him missing the City game might not be such a bad thing..I don't think it's the end of the world either. José made sure to make the point that Ramires is back to 100% so I can see him starting even if it's just to ensure Fabregas is not risked further injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadavTKL 1,787 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 When Costa dont play, we have to play Cesc... really hope he'll be fine for the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueGuy 1,552 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 When Costa dont play, we have to play Cesc... really hope he'll be fine for the game.Nope he will be a passage in this big physical game, Ramires should take his place imo. LDN Blue, dUMB and The Chels 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadavTKL 1,787 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Nope he will be a passage in this big physical game, Ramires should take his place imo.A passage? one of our best and important players, really? im not suggesting he should play in the pivot with Matic alone, we should play with Ramires and Cesc. Willian/Oscar should be droped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueGuy 1,552 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 A passage? one of our best and important players, really? im not suggesting he should play in the pivot with Matic alone, we should play with Ramires and Cesc. Willian/Oscar should be droped.Yep best player on paper and in majority of our games, just a shame most of those games are against lesser sides. Against tough teams(City away, Liverpool home and away CO Cup, away to them in the league, Spurs away) he has been really disappointing. He is not suited to high tempo games, that is why at Barca he was heavily criticized for it. Oscar and Willian will be playing no matter what, their work rate is irreplaceable in a game like this. The Chels and dUMB 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadavTKL 1,787 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Yep best player on paper and in majority of our games, just a shame most of those games are against lesser sides. Against tough teams(City away, Liverpool home and away CO Cup, away to them in the league, Spurs away) he has been really disappointing. He is not suited to high tempo games, that is why at Barca he was heavily criticized for it. Oscar and Willian will be playing no matter what, their work rate is irreplaceable in a game like this. Without Cesc we only have Hazard to really create, i just dont think its enough and we can pay for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueGuy 1,552 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Without Cesc we only have Hazard to really create, i just dont think its enough and we can pay for it.Well never really had problems creating against big teams last year...normally I would agree but Fabregas is so limited in these games we might as well use Ramires's energy instead. Also he is injured anyway, serious or not I doubt he is fully fit after just 3 days. LDN Blue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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