Closed Porto v Chelsea

[Pacquiao 1,834]

Begovic

Azpilicueta - Zouma - Terry - Baba

Ramires - Matic

Pedro - Willian - Hazard

Costa

I really dont want to see Ivanovic up against Brahimi

Porto 1 Chelsea 2

Aboubakar

Costa

Pedro

[Blue_Fox_ 2,086]

Bego

Azpi-Zouma-Cahill-Baba

Ramires-Matic

Willian-Oscar-Hazard
Costa

or finally switch to 4-3-3 ffs

Bego

Azpi-Zouma-Cahill-Baba

Matic

Ramires/Oscar-RLC

Willian-Costa-Hazard

We're going to win the CL.

No, we're going to win it in the 18/19 season, with the final at the Bridge nonetheless. I was there, i dreamt it. You heard it here first

[CurlyHairLikeLuiz 1,625]

You don't need a proper holding midfielder against Porto.

Begovic

Azpi Cahill Terry Baba/Zouma

Ramires Cheeky

Kenedy Oscar Hazard

Costa

imo if Baba plays especially that is an attacking team we got there.

[MefiX19 1,092]

We need to play with 4-3-3 and i think lets give Mikel a try, also Willian would be good but Pedro on LW is better IMO.

Begovic

Azpi-Zouma-JT-Baba

Mikel

RLC-Ramires

Kenedy-Costa-Pedro

[WNDS 502]

You don't need a proper holding midfielder against Porto.

Begovic

Azpi Cahill Terry Baba/Zouma

Ramires Cheeky

Kenedy Oscar Hazard

Costa

imo if Baba plays especially that is an attacking team we got there.

I think that there is little chance of such a midfield getting us a result away at Porto in the UCL. You've got two very inexperienced players in there, alongside a tactically undisciplined Ramires and an underperforming Hazard; it's extremely unstable.

[zolayes 14,489]

expected tactics .. start with the usual .. park the bus .. hope for a goal from somewhere .... a 2 1 defeat will be another good result but we deserved to have won .

[supporter 3,088]

To me Loftus-Cheek must to start against Porto because he is the only player who can bring something new to our squad now (also Ramires and Willian, but in a different way).

Our big problem is that we are too predictable. Our midfield has no creativity and in this way is impossible to beat our rivals.

Loftus-Cheek would bring us that unpredictability in midfield, able to get the ball from the back to the opponent's area.

To me it does not matter the excuse of the youth because RLC is fully prepared to lead our midfield. Jose should take a step forward and definitely bet on him.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek is THE ANSWER

[Clockwork 1,794]

In all honesty a draw would be a good result considering It is Porto away.

[NishC300 1,865]

I want whole new formation with RLC and Ramires at the same time, Baba, Kenedy, Traore should start! But probably our tactical genius gonna pick the same team as today!

You bet he will!

[iseah100 5,612]

Dangerous game, this. Porto are good, if Tecatito plays he can burn Ivanovic.

[LAM09 6,751]

Should be the hardest fixture for us during the group stage. Could either be a breeze for us or we'll pay for having passengers in our starting XI.

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

I fear what will happen to Ivanovic. Porto play down the wings quite a bit.

CL -> Baba

[chelseawise 115]

I am anticipating major changes for this game after the pathetic display at Newcastle.

Begovic

Azpi Zouma Terry Baba

RLC Ramires

Kennedy Willian Hazard

Costa

I think Jose has to act and drop Iva, Cesc Oscar

[Jase 43,479]

Do people not get tired of constantly saying "Mourinho should/must/need to drop Ivanovic..." in every pre-match thread?

We all know that's not going to happen and the only way he's not going to get picked is if he's suspended or injured!

[WNDS 502]

I am anticipating major changes for this game after the pathetic display at Newcastle.

Begovic

Azpi Zouma Terry Baba

RLC Ramires

Kennedy Willian Hazard

Costa

I think Jose has to act and drop Iva, Cesc Oscar

Going by Mourinho's post-match comments at Newcastle, I would anticipate that Begovic, Azpilicueta, Ramires, Willian, and Costa are all guaranteed starts (fitness permitting). Beyond that..... .

[didierforever 7,349]

I am anticipating major changes for this game after the pathetic display at Newcastle.

Begovic

Azpi Zouma Terry Baba

RLC Ramires

Kennedy Willian Hazard

Costa

I think Jose has to act and drop Iva, Cesc Oscar

good old days. i remember when i was so naive.

[iseah100 5,612]

I hope Tecatito or Layun tear Ivanovic a new one.

[Reddish-Blue 2,347]

I hope Tecatito or Layun tear Ivanovic a new one.

It would be like watching the crystal palace match again..where Bolasie abused Ivanovic