Filipe Luís

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Good performance tonight. Those crosses though...they were something else. Refreshing and delicious.

I wouldn't say we desperately need to switch to that back 4 but I definitely would love to see that happen.

With Gary "let's back off fifty fucking feet" Cahill playing like he's only got one leg at the minute, a change wouldn't be all that bad.

[Jase 43,479]

With Gary "let's back off fifty fucking feet" Cahill playing like he's only got one leg at the minute, a change wouldn't be all that bad.

Oh wait. Just saw it's Ivanovic in that CB position with Terry. Thought it was Cahill and Ivanovic taken out completely.

If that's the case, then the desperateness just increased to 75%.

[Styles 9,790]

With Gary "let's back off fifty fucking feet" Cahill playing like he's only got one leg at the minute, a change wouldn't be all that bad.

I'm expecting Cahill to end up in the crowd one of these days.

The definition of average.

[Daniel1980 1,425]

Luis definitely impressed. Was good both defensively and offensively. I think he deserves to start. Ivanovic at CB to replace Cahill.

[DYC. 7,542]

I'm expecting Cahill to end up in the crowd one of these days.

The definition of average.

Mourinho should put a collar on him and shock him whenever he backs up too much. But then again, Mourinho would probably end up killing him.

[The Chels 2,502]

Azpi should be competing with Ivanovic for the RB spot. Luis is our best full-back.

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

Glad he is playing well today. Good now we have a competition at the back 4.

[Barbara 15,149]

The only bad thing about getting Iva to play CB is that it's going to be a waste to lose him attacking... Can't Azpili be a CB instead?

Luís was superb, my MOTM by a mile (although to be fair, Hazard was also brilliant, so not exactly a mile). Defensively he was as solid as we know he can be, and he can cross like a magician. That cross from nearly the midfield line straight to Drogba's head was a beauty.

I'd start him against City...

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

Thought he looked decent in the chances he had to make a play. Agree with the notion that his ascendancy should put pressure on Cahill, with Brana more than capable of playing CB.

[zolayes 14,489]

The only bad thing about getting Iva to play CB is that it's going to be a waste to lose him attacking... Can't Azpili be a CB instead?

Luís was superb, my MOTM by a mile (although to be fair, Hazard was also brilliant, so not exactly a mile). Defensively he was as solid as we know he can be, and he can cross like a magician. That cross from nearly the midfield line straight to Drogba's head was a beauty.

I'd start him against City...

I wouldnt be happy with Azpi at CB

[mufilika 101]

The only bad thing about getting Iva to play CB is that it's going to be a waste to lose him attacking... Can't Azpili be a CB instead?

Luís was superb, my MOTM by a mile (although to be fair, Hazard was also brilliant, so not exactly a mile). Defensively he was as solid as we know he can be, and he can cross like a magician. That cross from nearly the midfield line straight to Drogba's head was a beauty.

I'd start him against City...

Azpili at CB

[Barbara 15,149]

guys, that's why I added the at the end of that sentence. I am, of course, joking around, although I do think it's a waste to move Iva to CB now, but if that's what will get our defense better, than just do it. I trust the other guys in the attack.

[iseah100 5,612]

Luis is the best lb in the world. What's with people wanting to drop Cahill though?

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

The only bad thing about getting Iva to play CB is that it's going to be a waste to lose him attacking... Can't Azpili be a CB instead?

Luís was superb, my MOTM by a mile (although to be fair, Hazard was also brilliant, so not exactly a mile). Defensively he was as solid as we know he can be, and he can cross like a magician. That cross from nearly the midfield line straight to Drogba's head was a beauty.

I'd start him against City...

I'm sure Jose will prevent him to going forward that often, if he is deployed as a CB.

[Dion 2,476]

Luis is the best lb in the world. What's with people wanting to drop Cahill though?

Cahill got a not so good performance today. People are suggesting Iva at CB in his place and Luis + Azpi as the fullbacks.

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

Cahill got a not so good performance today. People are suggesting Iva at CB in his place and Luis + Azpi as the fullbacks.

Cahill still one of the best CB imo. To drop him against City and put Ivan instead would be shocking.

If Luis preferred, might to assume either Ivan or Azpi will be on the bench. But I am still thinking our back 4 will remain the same as against Swansea.

[Special Juan 27,553]

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Solid as fuck last night.....top lad.

[TheOneChan95 225]

Luis is the best lb in the world. What's with people wanting to drop Cahill though?

Cahill likes to back off from attackers. If we want to play more offensive, then our CBs need to be a bit more aggressive and cut out the space between defence and midfield. Although I'm not too sure how dropping him would be useful since Iva is quite passive too.