Filipe Luís

[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 28,088]

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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.

[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 1,346]

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

[DH1988 1,346]

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 6,585]

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.