Closed Schalke 0-5 Chelsea

[LAM09 6,845]

Great performance from us, and we could have scored more. Willian really shone tonight.

[Stats 7,065]

Would be really disappointing if Baker and Ake don't start next CL game.

Baker definitely will not start imo. He has not started a game for us up to this date and could not even get any minutes against Shrewsbury in the cup. Yes, we have topped the group but I am sure Mourinho will want to finish this group with a win and he also will want to show respect as in that there are still teams fighting for 2nd spot so he still will field experienced players. Mikel will definitely start if fit. Then it is a matter of whether he is partnered with Ramires or Ake. Baker will most likely be a sub and come on later in the game if we have secured the win.

[illmatic 901]

The team described in one image and two men: QUALITY AND HEART.

Come on the Blues!!!!

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

Yes, we have topped the group but I am sure Mourinho will want to finish this group with a win and he also will want to show respect as in that there are still teams fighting for 2nd spot so he still will field experienced players.

Agree, come to think of it, that is the only thing we could do to 'help' Robbie. I don't care about it, and want us to play kids, if it isn't Robbie.

But that is our point of view, didn't Jose said he want Sporting to qualified too

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

Lets be honest here, Schalke were SHOCKING!

Basically played a high line and never tried to win it... Had no idea what they were trying to do.

[thekid9 418]

Would be really disappointing if Baker and Ake don't start next CL game.

Ake is Injured, and Baker won't..

will be Remy, Salah etc!

[Peppen 934]

I remember two years ago when Hazard, Oscar and the likes were signed. We were all talking about how great the future would be as a Chelsea fan. Buckle up, lads. Everything is coming together.

THE FUTURE IS NOW

[Muzchap 8,966]

Yes Schalke were poor - but I believe we did this to them

Unsettled them immediately, instant goal - they got the wobbles and never recovered!

Our starting energy was amazing - we need that every game

Fabregas MOTM for me - he was like a quarterback opening them up with ease

Great team performance - now the Maccams

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

I like our yellow away kit, bring a good luck and lot goals.

[Parks 24]

I made a comment that i was disappointed that we didn't push on against WBA after going 2-0 up and was slated for it. I hope the same people who slated me are equally disappointed that we went on to score 5 instead of sitting on a 2-0 lead when we have a big match on Saturday.

You can't have it both ways.

[Special Juan 27,553]

Sublime, sublime performance from the team last night. Talk about dominant football from start to finish, that was incredible.

Our ability to get the ball after losing it is quite amazing.

[coolhead23 1,146]

Great effort all round, pure magic yesterday ... Hope this momentum doesnt drop ..

One thing that is commendable with this team is that way they retrieve the ball once they lose it ... I had read it somewhere .. Mark of great team are just not how good the team is when they have the ball but it is how good they are when they dont have the ball ... Jose has ingrained that into this team in a year ...

Feel good factor creeping in ...

[Styles 9,790]

I like our yellow away kit, bring a good luck and lot goals.

I'm just glad we haven't seen the monstrosity that is the 3rd just yet.

[OhForAGreavsie 5,904]

Ake is Injured, and Baker won't..

will be Remy, Salah etc!

Do we know why Remy wasn't involved last night?

[stroey 2,525]

Do we know why Remy wasn't involved last night?

Everyone was fit, Mou just decided to put Mikel on the bench instead of him.

[Muzchap 8,966]

I made a comment that i was disappointed that we didn't push on against WBA after going 2-0 up and was slated for it. I hope the same people who slated me are equally disappointed that we went on to score 5 instead of sitting on a 2-0 lead when we have a big match on Saturday.

You can't have it both ways.

I think it was just too easy last night - 3-0 is easier to defend, 2-0 and if they nick a goal right back in it.

Agree with your sentiments though - lets just hope there's enough in the tank for Sunderland

It was good to see Rambo and Drogba scoring though - will build confidence

[Viper22 2,418]

I made a comment that i was disappointed that we didn't push on against WBA after going 2-0 up and was slated for it. I hope the same people who slated me are equally disappointed that we went on to score 5 instead of sitting on a 2-0 lead when we have a big match on Saturday.

You can't have it both ways.

Chelsea sit back on a 2 goal lead = you moan.

Chelsea go on to win 5-0 = you moan.

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Difference would be Schalke kept attacking (for whatever reason) so we still had space to attack. WBA went down to 10 men and played all those 10 men just inside their box. If they're going to do that then keep the ball, watch for the counter. No need to break yourselves going for a pointless 3rd. But if they keep attacking like Schalke did then it's far simpler to attack on the counter and/or find some space for balls over the top.

[Tomo 21,737]

I made a comment that i was disappointed that we didn't push on against WBA after going 2-0 up and was slated for it. I hope the same people who slated me are equally disappointed that we went on to score 5 instead of sitting on a 2-0 lead when we have a big match on Saturday.

You can't have it both ways.

We did tone it down a bit in the second half, we still ended up scoring two more but we were less full on in terms of the energy we let out compared to the first.

It's the right thing to do, what if we did go all out and beat WBA 6-0 and ended up tanked for this one and lost? we would have put ourself's under unnecessary pressure in the last group game for the sake of a bit more fun, yes sometimes it can be a bit meh when we cruise in second half's and take what we have, but theirs a reason we do that, an extra half an hour of fun or a title at the end of the season? not even a contest. I remember Liverpool last season, they were 4-0 up in the Derby against Everton and went all out for more, they didn't get more and ended up putting in a lethargic performances at West Brom the following weekend which cost them two precious points.

A couple of 2-0's >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 6-0 and 1-1