Vybz Kartel 1,613 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 We might as well give them the League Cup already because without Matic and Mikel we are pretty much screwed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thekid9 418 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 tbf, they've played together in the U21 squad I believe, so it might be good for linkup etc.I honestly have no idea how he's gonna line up for Spurs. But if he plays a Ramires-Cesc pivot we're doomed, any pivot would be better than that.But I get a sinking feeling that's exactly what he'll do...I can see Ake Fabregasbut no way RLC and AKE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxfordblues 299 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 good opportunity to boo the FA officials Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyHairLikeLuiz 1,625 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 I can see Ake Fabregasbut no way RLC and AKEHaha I wasn't saying he'd do it. Just stating that it has its advantages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeleryFC 373 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 I think its a case of park the bus and wait for an opening. Don't get caught out.It might not be pretty but we need a solid defence on this one. Sit Fab deep, and hope he can get Costa on the end of a few nice balls over the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea Legend 11 4,062 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 I think its a case of park the bus and wait for an opening. Don't get caught out.It might not be pretty but we need a solid defence on this one. Sit Fab deep, and hope he can get Costa on the end of a few nice balls over the top.I'm not so sure we have the make up of a team that is capable of sitting deep unfortunately. Especially without Matic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeleryFC 373 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 I'm not so sure we have the make up of a team that is capable of sitting deep unfortunately. Especially without Matic.But without Matic its even more important to focus on protecting that back line. At the end of the day though I just hope that a full week between games is enough to work out a decent strategy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellzfresh 7,229 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 I can't remember the last time I begged for mikel play a match this much. No combination in the pivot without Matic or mikel makes me safe. Tottenham press as we used to do last season, fabregas will suffer in the pivot. Mourinho has to train costa to jump for aerial balls and win balls for us high up the pitch so that we can build from there when being pressured by tottenham pressing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vybz Kartel 1,613 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Can we just finish a week without a chelsea controversy please?? It's all I ask for, being front page for good things rather than the negative we seem to be creating week in week out of late Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendrick 339 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Sorry if someone already mentioned it, but anyone with twitter please tweet " #ChelseaAtWembley " .http://www.capitalonecup.co.uk/news/article/fans-given-chance-to-own-the-arch-through-twitter-vote-2289647.aspxLet's not let them win, even on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZOS 580 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Ramirez Cesc Luiz ... could work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman60 1,343 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 We might as well give them the League Cup already because without Matic and Mikel we are pretty much screwedGet a grip mate !!!!! We are fucking Chelsea............And since when have we become a one man team? We're only playing Spurs, not Bayern Munich !!!!!!!!!Here's my team Cech Ivanovich Zouma Terry Aspi Ramires Fabregas Willian Oscar Hazard Costa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Flash 1,144 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 I am desperate for us to win on Sunday.Not just because I am a Chelsea fan and love to see us win trophies.I want us to win because I feel our manager and players DESERVE to win. The absolute **** that we have been through as a club, the ridiculous campaign against us that cost us the league title last year and I am worried will do the same this year.Our players deserve to win a trophy, I'm desperate to see happy faces and Jose lift another trophy. I just can't believe Taylor is the ref, how can he POSSIBLY be fair when he is the ref that Jose criticised and had to pay like £30k in fines, of all the refs they have to pick him??I am so sick of us getting cheated, if we lose fine but please don't be because of sh** decisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZOS 580 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 in the mean time Man City are getting their azz whooped right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhForAGreavsie 6,075 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 good opportunity to boo the FA officialsDoubt there will be many, if any, there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polo7 3,496 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Playing Cesc in the Pivot is suicide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Lamps 11,692 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 We have been shit since the turn of the year when Spurs beat us. I hope that cycle ends this weekend. Though our chances are close to zero without Matic. I actually don't even know how we will win any of the next 2 matches without him. But we already knew we would have no replacement going into the winter transfer window. Now Mou has to prove that we can cope. I can see us scoring the first goal and conceding thereafter. Surprise.Should not bother parking the bus, cos we are shit at it but we are not better at attacking either. No way we will see ake even though we should.I'd go-----------Courtois----------Iva-----Zouma--JT----LuisAzpi--Fabregas-Ramires----------Hazard-Willian------------------Costa-------------No bullshitting around playing Cahill, Drogba or Oscar. can be subbed on depending on situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYC. 7,542 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Quite a predicament with both Matic and Mikel out. I doubt Ake will play. Can't remember the last time he played and throwing him in like that would be un-Mourinho like. If the system/shape stays the same, Luis at DM would be the best option I think. I have always wondered how this Chelsea side would do with a 3-man/5-man defence though. I'm not a fan of the system but if you're going to play defensively, it's worth a go I think. CourtoisIvanovic Zouma Terry Azpi LuisRamires Fabregas WillianCosta Hazard Ramires and Willian in similar roles to Vidal and Pogba/Marchisio. High energy, chasing players, supporting Fabregas, using their pace to support attackers when counter-attacking. Fabregas initiating counter-attacks, Hazard up front in a free role around Costa. Cuadrado would make a better wingback than Ivanovic imo but Ivan seems undroppable, so yeah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Armour 4,442 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Don't think Mou will drop his topscorer [emoji12]Haha, forgot about Ivanovic. But yeah, the first eleven is bound to include him and or others from the pic.You wouldn't be surprised if we played in this strange formation for the first time? This is crazy..I'm happy that we never play this 3-CB nightmare.. Just horrible.Whatever the formation. I doubt it will include anyone other than those 11 (and Ivanovic). The 3 CB nightmare is more likely than Ake/RLC in the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyikolajevics 2,700 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Whatever the formation. I doubt it will include anyone other than those 11 (and Ivanovic). The 3 CB nightmare is more likely than Ake/RLC in the middle.Ivanovic is one of the first name on José's sheet, he would start with his leg broken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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