Closed Chelsea v Spurs

[DYC. 7,542]

Was really hoping for Mou to surprise with Ake today. Disappointed.

I don't think it's a 3-5-2. How do you not use Luis in a 3-5-2? It's either defensive football 5-4-1 (extreme) or simply Cahill in midfield (abomination).

[Superblue 6,372]

It's a cup final - it's all about winning it, I'm not bothered if we ruin it as a potentially great, flowing, attacking game.

This will either be a complete masterstroke or a fucking disaster!

[lionsden 4,689]

The most negative manager in top flight football history. even the inventor of catenaccio, helenio Herrera had more balls

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,920]

can't see us scoring more than 1 goal

1-1 after 90 minutes and then who knows

If this formation works spurs won't get a goal.

Choke the midfield and Kane gets no service. Achieve that, and the battle is mostly won.

I'm ok with this selection.

[Styles 9,790]

the scheme may be correct. But Cahill as the pivot player? This is stupid. Also Luis should be playing this match, as pivot player or FB.

This is a mess waiting to happen.

Even as one of Mourinho's biggest critics I am giving him the benfit of the doubt and believe it's 3 at the back with Fabregas and Ramires in front of them.

Jose wouldn't play Cahill in midfield. He's not that stupid...is he?

[Amblève. 4,995]

The most embarrassing thing about Cahill in midfield is that he doesn't even add experience in that position. I don't recall him ever play there even for Bolton.

[Hybrid Angel 2,130]

Jose just pulled a Fergie on Ake.

[ZOS 580]

BS

[Barbara 15,149]

It's a cup final - it's all about winning it, I'm not bothered if we ruin it as a potentially great, flowing, attacking game.

This will either be a complete masterstroke or a fucking disaster!

which team lineup including Cahill as a midfielder could end up being a masterstroke? I can't fathom it.

[iceman 329]

Cahill in midfield

no, Ivanovich is second striker

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,920]

Jose just pulled a Fergie on Ake.

Ake had a 0.00% chance at playing today. Anybody thinking otherwise obviously were hoping for the best.

[Pizy 18,415]

Welp. Whatever happens it'll be hilarious.

If we beat Spuds with Cahill in midfield...

[Thendo 1,088]

Well this starting XI was quite the dissapointmen, Cahill shouldnt be on the pitch let alone in the midfield ... Altough will be interesting to see what the actuall formation will be.

[stroey 2,525]

Cahill in midfield reminds me of Demichelis in midfield. But that's my feeling before the match, it could turn out as the Pepe in midfield move at Madrid, which was good.

[Amblève. 4,995]

I'd rather play Drogba in midfield than Cahill, JFC.

[Kish9 50]

are we sure its not Zouma in midfield next to Rami? Zouma would be better there than Cahill

[Barbara 15,149]

no, Ivanovich is second striker

ok, now it all makes sense.

Cech

Cahill Zouma Terry Azpi

Rami Cesc

Willian

Iva Hazard

Costa

thanks for bringing light to this mess

[Open 45]

Come on Chels! :blue scalf:

4-3-3, Cahill sits in front of the defense with Fabregas and Ramires either side.