Closed Southampton v Chelsea

[Daniel1980 1,425]

Yeah, I don't expect an easy win. I know we completely dominated today, but it's a different match and a different team. They're a good team. Ours is better, but it's football. Shit happens. There's no room for complacency.

Our physios had better give the lads a nice long massage after every match. They would need it.

[Laylabelle 9,535]

Same again!tough game but gotta win them.

[DYC. 7,542]

Calling a win here.

One great positive about this game is that Koeman won't park the bus.

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

I always felt they suit us. They are a side that is proud of playing good football, which will play into our cards. Countering them out, we can give Oscar a rest and use Ramires. Also Schürrle, Salah and Luis can come in handy.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Bertrand will be a huge miss for them. He's been one of their key players this season. Lucky for us because he's been a constant threat down the left wing (which is our usually weaker right side).

[blu35_army 551]

half season's champion?? let's do this...

[boshman 1,073]

Very tough game. I wouldn't risk rotating to much to be honest. Get through this and Spurs and we can rest players for the cup game on the 4th. As for now, full steam ahead please.

[Laylabelle 9,535]

So far our dodgy results been up North..be shame to change that and add this to it.Need to play how we did today,make most of chances so no horrible surprises

[supporter 3,088]

I reiterate what I said for the match against West Ham United. Now all we have to think only in the next match against Southampton on Sunday 28 December 28. The philosophy of the Match by match will take us to The Quadruple.

Sunday 28 December. Southamton vs Chelsea. Match by Match.

[MrBlueGuy 1,552]

Tiredness is not an excuse, Southampton played 2 hours later than us today so in theory both should be just as fit as each other. Basically same starting 11 as today, maybe Schurrle instead of Willian or Mikel instead of Oscar.

[supporter 3,088]

Tiredness is not an excuse, Southampton played 2 hours later than us today so in theory both should be just as fit as each other. Basically same starting 11 as today, maybe Schurrle instead of Willian or Mikel instead of Oscar.

I think Mikel played safe on Sunday. If we play with Mikel got to have greater defensive strength and what is more important, when we play with Mikel we get Fabregas play with more freedom. I think for this kind of games Jose prefer to put Fabregas in a similar to Pirlo so he can play his favorite position position. Juventus played with Vidal - Pirlo - Pogba and our game can be like placing Mikel - Fabregas - Matic on the pitch, so Fabregas plays like a box to box player much more liberated by the help of two defensive midfielders (although Matic is a total player ).

The only question I have is whether Jose will elect William or Oscar. True, William brings much sacrifice, but we must also recognize that Oscar has improved a lot in defense and he can serves in this kind of matches perfectly.

Mikel - Fabregas - Matic

William / Oscar - Costa - Hazard.

I think we'll play with this team.

[Muzchap 8,966]

OSCAR needs to start

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

Calling a win here.

One great positive about this game is that Koeman won't park the bus.

Well, who knows... there might against us. Every other clubs in the league will want to stop us.

[The Chels 2,502]

I reiterate what I said for the match against West Ham United. Now all we have to think only in the next match against Southampton on Sunday 28 December 28. The philosophy of the Match by match will take us to The Quadruple.

Sunday 28 December. Southamton vs Chelsea. Match by Match.

Simeone, is that you?

[supporter 3,088]

Simeone, is that you?

That expression in Spain we say many many many times, especially in football we repeat this every day. Simeone's use last year but is not exclusively an expression of his property.

Simeone is also a big fan of Jose Mourinho and uses the same mind games. Also Jose has said many times that we must think match by match and enjoy. Match by Match is our philosophy.

This year we have a great opportunity to win The Quadruple and the best way to win is that we only think about the next game only.

If we want to win the Champions League final first we have to win at PSG.

If we want to win the final of the FA CUP we must first win Watfordm.

If we want to win the final of the Capital One first we have to beat Liverpool.

If we want to win the Premier League we must win Southamptom next sunday.

We have to be together with this mentality. We all share the same dream.

Step by step, Match by match must be our philosophy.

[supporter 3,088]

I think it's the best way not to disperse and keep our mind always ready at all times.

We are all together in the same boat in the dream of The Quadruple.

[The Chels 2,502]

Tiredness is not an excuse, Southampton played 2 hours later than us today so in theory both should be just as fit as each other. Basically same starting 11 as today, maybe Schurrle instead of Willian or Mikel instead of Oscar.

Southampton rested quite a few players against Palace including the likes of Tadic, Long, Wanyama, Targett and Fonte - all of whom will probably play against us, in some part at least. In contrast Jose will almost certainly play the same team so tiredness could well be a problem.

[robdog 2,084]

Southampton rested quite a few players against Palace including the likes of Tadic, Long, Wanyama, Targett and Fonte

don't forget Clyne or Jack Cork (who I am sure he will be ready to let CFC know that the club messed up for not giving him a chance). IMHO playing in St. Mary's won't be a walk in the park on Sunday. I think CFC will need to be that Table Topping side we have seen this season.

[iseah100 5,612]

This should be fun

[Madmax 9,219]

Man, I love this busy schedule. 4 matches in 11 days? Yes please. Fuck Christmas break.