Closed Chelsea v Southampton

[Gilvorak 3,734]

Willian and Ramires should offer Ivanovic all the protection in the world.

[Barbara 15,149]

Mourinho is now a hostage of his own bad management.

We had two amazing FB at Luís and Azpili, now he has to play Iva because he really has no other options...

Unless he decides to play Zouma, Traoré or Kenedy out of position in the LB, he has to stick with fucking Ivanovic.

He truly deserves to see the ax if someone decides to dismiss him because of Iva (not saying they should do it though), it is his fault he doesn't have anyone better to play nowadays. It serves him right for being so stubborn and bad in managing the squad rotation last season.

[Laylabelle 9,409]

What a fun game this looks set to be..urgh a win before the break be nice/a welcome surprise

[Barbara 15,149]

I'm dreading that Ramires-Fabregas partnership. One can't defend to save his life, the other can't play in the pivot.

hoping for the best, but knowing the worst is inevitable.

[DYC. 7,542]

That midfield concerns me but then again, Matic-Fabregas hasn't been working at all. Why not Matic (or even Mikel) in front of defence and Ramires and RLC right ahead? Or out of the box thinking with Oscar and Willian in midfield? Oh well, that's probably silly thinking.

I don't what to expect before matches anymore. This season is just...

Terry to return with a first half set-piece goal? Would be nice.

Low on firing power in normal circumstances but I can only hope the boys have their shooting boots on. 3 points are crucial. (what a repetitive cliche that has become)

[didierforever 7,349]

Not next time. If RLC does not play the next game my blood will boil

so....

[laeth 527]

All their goals are going to come down our right side. Actually, is it possible to bet on such a thing? . Easy money.

[Milan 17,881]

Pedro deservedly not starting.

[Last Sicarius 610]

I'm just guess: Iva will be MOTM. FFs.

[Vybz Kartel 1,613]

Honest question is it too bad to wish an injury on a player if it's for the good of the team?

[iseah100 5,612]

Lmao! Ivanovic will never be dropped. Predicting a 2-0 loss here.

[King11Didier 916]

I'm tired of this shit. He is the only manager to play Ivanovic and Cesc in their form now... Every week I say that he can't put more weak starting 11 and he proves me wrong every time.

[Special Juan 27,553]

That team.

[Despiadado.Maleante 1,046]

Great to see he picked the most speedy back line to deal with Mane. It's beyond obvious he just wants his payout.

[Sovieticus 743]

Mourinho is now a hostage of his own bad management.

We had two amazing FB at Luís and Azpili, now he has to play Iva because he really has no other options...

Unless he decides to play Zouma, Traoré or Kenedy out of position in the LB, he has to stick with fucking Ivanovic.

He truly deserves to see the ax if someone decides to dismiss him because of Iva (not saying they should do it though), it is his fault he doesn't have anyone better to play nowadays. It serves him right for being so stubborn and bad in managing the squad rotation last season.

Is Baba that shit if you're saying that we have no other options? (Or you're interpreting Mourinho's word that we have no one else there considering Azpi is now a 'true left-back')

[Eidur the Spider 4,515]

nobody is surprised bro, just disgusted

Can't argue with that!

[bethos1 802]

mane vs iva plus a pivot of rambo-cesc is going to get MURDERED.

Idd, I can't see it working...

[kellzfresh 7,229]

ramires and Willian to protect fabregas and Ivanovic???