Filipe Luís

[kellzfresh 7,229]

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.

I'm dreading the sight of cahill backing off aguero on Sunday. Let's hope costa puts our chances away

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Breath of fresh air. I'm trying to convince myself that Jose would have been so impressed as to start him against City, but I honestly doubt he'd change the back four.

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?

I know you're joking, but I did seriously suggest that the other day in the Cesc thread because he 'd be perfect at stepping up and covering the spaces in left by the central midfielders and playing 1vs1 when needed. But even I can't see it happening simply because of his lack of physical strength and heading ability.

[DH1988 1,331]

His crossing is pinpoint danger almost every time, disappointed we did not attack the crosses better

[DH1988 1,331]

Also not seen much of his pace but does anyone know if he's faster or as fast as Dave? He wasn't involved in that many sprints with Sam last night so just wondering if he can cope with Navas

[DYC. 7,542]

Also not seen much of his pace but does anyone know if he's faster or as fast as Dave? He wasn't involved in that many sprints with Sam last night so just wondering if he can cope with Navas

From what I've seen of Luis over the years, I'd say he's faster than Azpi. But not by much. If there's one thing Chelsea lack, it's fullbacks with real pace.

Navas is very fast so whoever is facing him will have to outsmart him (if he's actually going to play).

[Fernando 6,502]

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

For me it was not today, I been saying that since the second game of the season.

Just that most people didn't care because we was winning.

This is why when you win you also have to analyze if there was any red flags...things that gives you a warning sign.

As the red flag will eventually start to get exposed later down the line.

[stroey 2,525]

Anyone else followed the Question and answer session with Filipe Luis?

- Someone asked "who are the quickest players in the squad?" He said 1) willian 2) hazard 3) schurrle. I really thought Salah would be in the top 3.

- The funniest guy is Costa

- Best friends Costa, Courtois, Brazilians and Spaniards.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

His crossing is pinpoint danger almost every time, disappointed we did not attack the crosses better

It's no surprise we didn't, we haven't had a good crosser from the full-back positions since Wayne Bridge left.

[Cholo 428]

Luis junior

[CHOULO19 24,332]

It's no surprise we didn't, we haven't had a good crosser from the full-back positions since Wayne Bridge left.

Tbf, Cole was a decent crosser up until about 2009-10.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Luis junior

The one with the little pugs is soooooooooo cute!

[Tomo 21,736]

I would play him at Eastlands, we gave a player his debut there last season and that didn't end badly did it?

I know each case is unique and I can understand the argument for not playing him right away as the back 4 from last season worked so well, but this season it simply isn't working.

[MrExcalibur100 7,124]

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x266ife_filipe-luis-we-have-to-keep-going-hd_sport

[Special Juan 27,528]

Great dilemma to have whether to play him against City. For me he did fantastic on Wednesday but also Azpi is just a defender who gives you literally everything.

Good luck Jose on this one.

[MrExcalibur100 7,124]

Great dilemma to have whether to play him against City. For me he did fantastic on Wednesday but also Azpi is just a defender who gives you literally everything.

Good luck Jose on this one.

No-brainer for me. Azpilicueta's form has been dipping for a while, since the ending of last season (a very slow, steady dip, mind!) . The novelty of playing him out of position has worn off now and he's occasionally making the mistakes that one would expect from a right footer defending the opposite flank. Whether to start him vs City is another matter though. He should have already been introduced to the XI earlier than now but maybe he wasn't yet fully fit.

[mikeholiday 209]

Think Hazard will play a lot better with Luis who can really deliver crosses

[Special Juan 27,528]

No-brainer for me. Azpilicueta's form has been dipping for a while, since the ending of last season (a very slow, steady dip, mind!) . The novelty of playing him out of position has worn off now and he's occasionally making the mistakes that one would expect from a right footer defending the opposite flank. Whether to start him vs City is another matter though. He should have already been introduced to the XI earlier than now but maybe he wasn't yet fully fit.

The fully fit issue could be right but if it isn't, like you said, it's bizarre he hasn't started more. We aren't talking a young kid here, we are talking a top quality LB who was sensational for Atletico for a number of seasons and some of their fans actually classed him as their best player.

[MrExcalibur100 7,124]

The fully fit issue could be right but if it isn't, like you said, it's bizarre he hasn't started more. We aren't talking a young kid here, we are talking a top quality LB who was sensational for Atletico for a number of seasons and some of their fans actually classed him as their best player.

Precisely. Mangala hasn't nailed down a spot in the starting XI for City as well. Maybe both managers are slightly apprehensive about changing personnel in their defense just at the moment. Trying to keep things steady for the first few games. I'm certain he will nail down the LB spot sooner or later. It's a matter of when I guess.