Starting XI for Next Season

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

As it is almost mission impossible to sell Torres, to be honest I don't care which one between Mikel or Romeu who should go, because of non-HG quota limit. Our first eleven is already set what's more important.

[k90sdrk 0]

I'm sure someone has done this already, but here it is anyway:

I only expect one of these players to start with any regularity (Azpilicueta) and he'll be playing on the other side of the pitch. That's a damn good rotated XI.

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Thoughts?

[Behemoth 266]

I don't see a big problem with Torres. People are almost desperate to get rid of him at this point - because why, not having him here will somehow help us?

Everybody would like a different striker at his position, and hopefully less of a hit in the wages department, but since he's here - he can be utilized. He hasn't been some sort of cancer in the locker room and I doubt Mou will put up with pouting for playing time, meaning he'll be a serviceable third striker for us.

[Stats 7,136]

Lol, Schürrle is probably our worst technical AM (maybe a bit above Salah). Willian's technical skill imo is on par with Hazard (imo a bit better), Oscar is a tier below but more then capable. Schürrle's key qualities are his of the ball runs and a powerful shot (Oscar got a pretty nice shot too). Link-up play and keeping the ball under pressure are the attributes he needs to work on.

Please look at some of Schurrle's goals then we can re-define what technique is

Stoke away 13/14- Both goals

Arsenal home 13/14 (6-0 )

Brazil 1-7 Germany (2014 World Cup)

Chelsea 2-0 AC Milan (Pre season game last season)

He also scored a few excellent goals for Leverkusen. He is one of our best technical players. Please look at those goals I mentioned please

[Liquidator 5,176]

[Jase 43,479]

I'm sure someone has done this already, but here it is anyway:

I only expect one of these players to start with any regularity (Azpilicueta) and he'll be playing on the other side of the pitch. That's a damn good rotated XI.

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Thoughts?

Merged...

Your post now just looks totally weird.

[Namika 922]

v Burnley:

Courtois

Azpi - Ivanovic - Terry - Filipe

Matic

Oscar - Cesc

Willian/André - Costa - Hazard

Ramires is suspended, hopefully Willy, André and Oscar will be fit.

[!Hazard! 3,394]

IF Cavani were to join us....

Costa

Cavani

Hazard Willian

Matic Fabregas

Luis Azpilicueta

Terry Cahill

Costa

Schurrle

Hazard Willian

Matic Fabregas

Costa

Hazard Oscar Willian

Matic Fabregas

Cavani

Hazard Willian Schurrle

Matic Fabregas

The amount of possibilities is absolutely freakish! And those are just formations made up of “starting eleven players”. Our quality on the bench with Van Ginkel, Ramires, Drogba, Salah, Romeu….possibly Baker and Chalobah. Not to mention the discussion about Oscar’s and Cesc’s position between the pivot and the No.10 spot. And Cesc could also be utilized as a false nine. Damn, this team would be ready for chasing the fucking treble. Game on!

[The Skipper 20,609]

If we signed Cavani it means we have to played with two up top for the majority of our games and I simply can't see that happening. Jose won't suddenly make 4-4-2 our main tactic, nothing in preseason has even suggested that. It's not happening people.

[Stats 7,136]

If we signed Cavani it means we have to played with two up top for the majority of our games and I simply can't see that happening. Jose won't suddenly make 4-4-2 our main tactic, nothing in preseason has even suggested that. It's not happening people.

We signed Costa for £32m to be our main man. Mourinho wouldn't sign a striker like Cavani who is likely to cost more to then rotate the two. Costa is the main man and I don't think he has the intention of rotating Costa for every other game and he certainly is not going to play 2 up front like you said so I don't even think Cavani is a possibility for Mourinho. He will be at PSG unless some other club makes a ludicrous offer for him.

[Azul 1,615]

I just hope that we sign 1 more box-to-box midfielder like Khedira. Pogba is an unrealistic target in my opinion.

[Atlas Lion 1,223]

IF Cavani were to join us....

Costa

Cavani

Hazard Willian

Matic Fabregas

Luis Azpilicueta

Terry Cahill

Costa

Schurrle

Hazard Willian

Matic Fabregas

Costa

Hazard Oscar Willian

Matic Fabregas

Cavani

Hazard Willian Schurrle

Matic Fabregas

The amount of possibilities is absolutely freakish! And those are just formations made up of starting eleven players. Our quality on the bench with Van Ginkel, Ramires, Drogba, Salah, Romeu.possibly Baker and Chalobah. Not to mention the discussion about Oscars and Cescs position between the pivot and the No.10 spot. And Cesc could also be utilized as a false nine. Damn, this team would be ready for chasing the fucking treble. Game on!

That's a big 'if'

[thekid9 418]

TIBO

BRANA CAHILL TERRY AZPI

MATIC FABREGAS

WILLIAN OSCAR HAZARD

COSTA

[magic weeds 446]

Well, just a comparison with City.

This season will be tough.

[stroey 2,525]

Courtois/Cech

Iva Gary JT Luis

Cesc Matic

Schurrle Wil Hazard

Costa

Guess this will be the fixed 11, with Azpi rotating between lb and rb, Iva the rb and cb positions. Rami will start the big games instead of Willian/Schurrle.