manpe 10,861 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 I agree with the premise but I'm not sure we'd be able to execute our transition game offensively with Ramires in the pivot, especially if Oscar is playing as the #10.Fabregas plays as 10. I explained my idea behind it a bit more in depth in the Luis Filipe thread. Have a read if you're interested: http://forum.talkchelsea.net/topic/18488-3-filipe-luis/?p=1074117Would like your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atholy 1,293 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Why not think outside the box for this one and put both Filipe Luis and Azpi in the starting XI?Hazard to play as an attacking LF with Costa in striker position. Azpi can cover de defensive work Hazard has to do... so the latter can focus 75% of his energy on attacking, and not on defending!!!We play Hull for christ sake. We need to come on the pitch with the mentality we will crush them 0-6 instead of fearing their attack!!----------Courtois----------Iva----Zouma----JT---Luis------Matic--------Azpi------------------Cesc--------------Willian----------------Hazard------------Costa------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manpe 10,861 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Why not think outside the box for this one and put both Filipe Luis and Azpi in the starting XI?Hazard to play as an attacking LF with Costa in striker position. Azpi can cover de defensive work Hazard has to do... so the latter can focus 75% of his energy on attacking, and not on defending!!!We play Hull for christ sake. We need to come on the pitch with the mentality we will crush them 0-6 instead of fearing their attack!!----------Courtois----------Iva----Zouma----JT---Luis------Matic--------Azpi------------------Cesc--------------Willian----------------Hazard------------Costa-------------If we're going to park a bus, then this could work. But against a side like Hull I'm afraid it would lack the much needed drive in our midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atholy 1,293 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 If we're going to park a bus, then this could work. But against a side like Hull I'm afraid it would lack the much needed drive in our midfield.Well parking the bus is the last thing I would want to do against Hull (maybe an extra line is needed in this line up ).----------Courtois----------Iva----Zouma----JT---Luis-------------------------------------Matic--------Azpi------------------Cesc--------------Willian----------------Hazard------------Costa-------------You're right about the much needed drive in our midfield! The only problem is... (a part from Cuadrado) I really can't see anyone on the bench bringing us that extra spark! We desperately need to buy creative attacking players!!So the attacking spark should start from the back... Iva + Luis & Azpi taking on the wings. Cesc to play highly and Hazard, not to worry too much about defending with Azpi in his back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,964 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 The official website is running its own campaign. This time about the penalties not given and denied.It is in our 28 Premier League games this season where we have been awarded just two penalties. Both were for infringements on the league’s most-fouled player, Eden Hazard, and both were in home London derbies, against Arsenal and QPR respectively. The most recent was four-and-a-half months ago.Historically, this figure seems abnormally low.http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2015/03/penalty-puzzle.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manpe 10,861 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Well parking the bus is the last thing I would want to do against Hull (maybe an extra line is needed in this line up ).----------Courtois----------Iva----Zouma----JT---Luis-------------------------------------Matic--------Azpi------------------Cesc--------------Willian----------------Hazard------------Costa-------------You're right about the much needed drive in our midfield! The only problem is... (a part from Cuadrado) I really can't see anyone on the bench bringing us that extra spark! We desperately need to buy creative attacking players!!So the attacking spark should start from the back... Iva + Luis & Azpi taking on the wings. Cesc to play highly and Hazard, not to worry too much about defending with Azpi in his back!We could get the drive by playing a natural midfielder instead of Azpi in there. I'm still advocating for Ramires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAB 1,030 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 We need to be convincing here. If not vs Hull then when? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chels 2,502 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Is there another yellow card window too pass?Cause fabregas is on the line, if he gets a yellow he's out for 2 gamesThe second Sunday in April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilsonMay 12 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Give cuadrado a starter chance, move willian to center.Cesc on bench, ramires up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesman2610 1,423 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Does anyone else believe that the team is just tired due to lack of rotation?.. Like everyone has been looking very lethargic in recent weeks and due to this our results have suffered.. Jose needs to change things up in the next few league games play a few youngsters rest some of the stars give them a weekend off.. I feel the game accumulation is getting to us.. and I know a lot will say they are professionals and should be able to deal with the demands but our style of play will lead to extreme fatigue at the end of every season if we continue to play the high pressing game.. Even in recent weeks we haven't pressed as much as we did at the beginning of the season when we were very successful probably say since the newcastle game our pressing has been very hit and miss.. Here's to some fringe players playing against Hull and getting a result Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman60 1,343 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Absolutely nothing less than a convincing win will do against Hull. Any slip up on our behalf and the chasing pack will smell blood..And if we don't get the win, then the players will start to doubt whether we can see this one over the line. Then we really are f@cked I want to see at least 0-2 to us, Anything less is not good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amblève. 4,995 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 The official website is running its own campaign. This time about the penalties not given and denied.http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2015/03/penalty-puzzle.htmlAt first I thought that our PR/social media department speaking out loud was cool and partially even "the right thing" to do but now they're just beating a dead horse. It makes us look small keeping in my mind that our results lately haven't been good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyHairLikeLuiz 1,625 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 At first I thought that our PR/social media department speaking out loud was cool and partially even "the right thing" to do but now they're just beating a dead horse. It makes us look small keeping in my mind that our results lately haven't been good.Beginning not to care - everybody else is doing their best to undermine us, so I see little reason to care.Plus it's a good sign the Club is showing solidarity with José. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar 441 Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Hopefully cuadrado, luis and zouma can all start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeonDavis23 371 Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Hopefully cuadrado, luis and zouma can all start. Well hopefully you don't start my friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylabelle 9,539 Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Be nice not to have the ref as a talking point.Make a change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,188 Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Be nice not to have the ref as a talking point.Make a changeAnd also would be nice to see us get the fuck at Hull from the first whistle and put them to bed with ease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendrick 339 Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 In our last 6 league games we've only managed once to score more than one goal.I really hope our attack will function on sunday, or it's going to be a very frustrating game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylabelle 9,539 Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 And also would be nice to see us get the fuck at Hull from the first whistle and put them to bed with ease.that as well and not score then sit back and wait till they do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,578 Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Jose says only Mikel is unavailable for Sunday but he should be back after the international break. #CFCJose: 'We are in front, the advantage is significant but there is still a long way to go. We are strong and confident.' #CFCJose: 'I would prefer to have 20 points more but it's a good situation for us. In nine years we've won it once so it's not easy.' #CFCJose: 'Every top player has ambitions to win big titles and the Premier League is a big one for them. We are closer than ever.' #CFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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