HD3D 1,038 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 My startting 11 would be Courtios Courtios Azp Ivanovic Terry Luis or Azp Cahill Terry Luis Van Ginkel Matic Fab Matic Van GinkelSchurrle Fabregas Hazard Schurrle Costa Hazard CostaVan Ginkel, are you serious? Just like that huh?He should be given the chance to fight for a place in the starting 11 but putting him there just like that without even knowing the form he's in or his chemistry with the team... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thekid9 418 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 like it seem cech have gave way for this 1 to go into the matrix for "Murphy said he the 1"I'll have 2 of whatever you're having... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran. 6,317 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Doesn't know English as well, give him a break Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vybz Kartel 1,613 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Van Ginkel, are you serious? Just like that huh?He should be given the chance to fight for a place in the starting 11 but putting him there just like that without even knowing the form he's in or his chemistry with the team... What does that mean, because if we get a new signing it wont deter him form starting because he does not have chemistry. From what I have seen he deserves his chance to start ahead of Ramires and Milkel both of who will not complete pre season and had average seasons. besides I dont heae you talking abt Fabregas not having chemistry with the team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thekid9 418 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Doesn't know English as well, give him a breakI was hardly having a go at him.....chill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoSalah 8,889 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Find it odd a lot of people are saying Azpi over Branna even if we get Luis at left back. Branna is very important for set plays so I see him remaining as our starting right back due to the fact he is used strategically by Mourinho to get us higher up the park from goal kicks as opposed to the slow building from the back like under Andre. The fact hes also able to play center back means that when Mourinho wants to put on another striker like he done at Madrid frequently by withdrawing Marcelo/Coentrao and also here last season a few times replacing Cole with Torres or Ba, it makes it easier for him to play 3-5-2 as opposed to having to use Azpi as a right sided center back where he isn't familiar. 4-3-3 Courtois/Cech Branna - Cahill - JT - Luis Matic Ramires - Cesc/Oscar Willian - Costa - Hazard 3-5-2 Courtois/Cech Branna - Cahill - JT Matic Willian - Ramires - Cesc/Oscar - Hazard Costa - Torres/Lukaku Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran. 6,317 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I was hardly having a go at him.....chillGet over yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1chelsea 864 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I'll have 2 of whatever you're having...here is my number 2348057404288 Call me maybe[emoji12] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rising Sun 711 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Find it odd a lot of people are saying Azpi over Branna even if we get Luis at left back. Branna is very important for set plays so I see him remaining as our starting right back due to the fact he is used strategically by Mourinho to get us higher up the park from goal kicks as opposed to the slow building from the back like under Andre. The fact hes also able to play center back means that when Mourinho wants to put on another striker like he done at Madrid frequently by withdrawing Marcelo/Coentrao and also here last season a few times replacing Cole with Torres or Ba, it makes it easier for him to play 3-5-2 as opposed to having to use Azpi as a right sided center back where he isn't familiar. 4-3-3 Courtois/Cech Branna - Cahill - JT - Luis Matic Ramires - Cesc/Oscar Willian - Costa - Hazard 3-5-2 Courtois/Cech Branna - Cahill - JT Matic Willian - Ramires - Cesc/Oscar - Hazard Costa - Torres/LukakuRamires hasnt been on form for a long long time now. Dont think he deserves a starting position this season.Apart from running he doesnt excel in any aspect of the game, whether it be first touch, passing, tackling.Im not bashing him, but with the riches we have in midfield, dont see his purpose in the team, specially when you have matic in there as well.We dont need a defensive right winger anymore as Willian does that really well, and is good attacking as well.Either way, i would hope he proves me wrong considering he has been very frustrating to watch without producing the goods in a long long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rising Sun 711 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Find it odd a lot of people are saying Azpi over Branna even if we get Luis at left back. Branna is very important for set plays so I see him remaining as our starting right back due to the fact he is used strategically by Mourinho to get us higher up the park from goal kicks as opposed to the slow building from the back like under Andre. The fact hes also able to play center back means that when Mourinho wants to put on another striker like he done at Madrid frequently by withdrawing Marcelo/Coentrao and also here last season a few times replacing Cole with Torres or Ba, it makes it easier for him to play 3-5-2 as opposed to having to use Azpi as a right sided center back where he isn't familiar. 4-3-3 Courtois/Cech Branna - Cahill - JT - Luis Matic Ramires - Cesc/Oscar Willian - Costa - Hazard 3-5-2 Courtois/Cech Branna - Cahill - JT Matic Willian - Ramires - Cesc/Oscar - Hazard Costa - Torres/LukakuRamires hasnt been on form for a long long time now. Dont think he deserves a starting position this season.Apart from running he doesnt excel in any aspect of the game, whether it be first touch, passing, tackling.Im not bashing him, but with the riches we have in midfield, dont see his purpose in the team, specially when you have matic in there as well.We dont need a defensive right winger anymore as Willian does that really well, and is good attacking as well.Either way, i would hope he proves me wrong considering he has been very frustrating to watch without producing the goods in a long long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jype 6,398 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 One of these depending on the opposition. The one on the right is something I predict Mourinho to use against the top teams, especially away from home.These lineups are giving me a boner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethos1 802 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 One of these depending on the opposition. The one on the right is something I predict Mourinho to use against the top teams, especially away from home.These lineups are giving me a boner.The first one gave me a boner, the second one removed it instantly. Ramires bah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 RyanDavidson, on 18 Jul 2014 - 1:13 PM, said:Find it odd a lot of people are saying Azpi over Branna even if we get Luis at left back. Branna is very important for set plays so I see him remaining as our starting right back due to the fact he is used strategically by Mourinho to get us higher up the park from goal kicks as opposed to the slow building from the back like under Andre. The fact hes also able to play center back means that when Mourinho wants to put on another striker like he done at Madrid frequently by withdrawing Marcelo/Coentrao and also here last season a few times replacing Cole with Torres or Ba, it makes it easier for him to play 3-5-2 as opposed to having to use Azpi as a right sided center back where he isn't familiar.While I don't necessarily disagree with that, what would be the case for Mourinho to drop Azpi, a player who had performed consistently last season and one who had been praised on more than one occasion by Mourinho himself. Granted, the points you mentioned above does give Ivanovic the advantage over Azpi but on the other hand, the latter provides a tad more going forward and never mind being cautious or defensive in certain matches, some times that bit of quality in going forward from your FBs could help turn a game in your team's favour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjperdeath 2,226 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 The fact hes also able to play center back means that when Mourinho wants to put on another striker like he done at Madrid frequently by withdrawing Marcelo/Coentrao and also here last season a few times replacing Cole with Torres or Ba, it makes it easier for him to play 3-5-2 as opposed to having to use Azpi as a right sided center back where he isn't familiar. I think this won't be a huge problem. I get the set-piece advantage and I also think that Brana's going to be Jose's first choice at the right-back but if we were to have a back line of Azpilicueta-Cahil-Terry-Luis , initiating that plan B wouldn't be a problem because Jose could take off Azpilicueta. Luis has played as CB when wanted to and Jose can make him do that again when we're planning to overload our attacking third. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoSalah 8,889 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I think this won't be a huge problem. I get the set-piece advantage and I also think that Brana's going to be Jose's first choice at the right-back but if we were to have a back line of Azpilicueta-Cahil-Terry-Luis , initiating that plan B wouldn't be a problem because Jose could take off Azpilicueta. Luis has played as CB when wanted to and Jose can make him do that again when we're planning to overload our attacking third. Has he played at CB before? Oh well thats a relief because I know when Jose's chasing games that 3-5-2 is one of his main tactical switches to try get the team back in the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irakozium257 350 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Has he played at CB before?Yes, especially under Benitez. He was very solid, games that come to mind are United @ Old Toilet last year and Benfica. IMO he's overall better at CB than RB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran. 6,317 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Yes, especially under Benitez. He was very solid, games that come to mind are United @ Old Toilet last year and Benfica. IMO he's overall better at CB than RB.Think he's asking about Filipe Luis.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoSalah 8,889 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Yes, especially under Benitez. He was very solid, games that come to mind are United @ Old Toilet last year and Benfica. IMO he's overall better at CB than RB.Meant Luis. Not Azpi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Doesn't know English as well, give him a breakHonestly it's not even that... I just find it very interesting how he's managed to connect and compare the Cech/Courtois situation to Neo's at The Matrix... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Behemoth 266 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 CourtoisAzpi. Cahill Terry LuisMatic FabregasOscarSchurrle Costa Hazard Fantastic mix of silk and steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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