Sir Mikel OBE 4,920 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Didnt realize we had such a hell run after this match. Definite must-win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akgw13 867 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 45 minutes ago, ILoveLamp said: Shit, missed a player! How about: Courtois Luiz Cahill Zouma Azpi Kante Oscar Alonso Willian Costa Hazard I have hoped this is our long term formation. That is my lineup as well. 2017-18: Christensen in for Cahill. Kenedy challenging Alonso. I am a big big fan of Kenedy and hopefully he adopts the wing back role at watford. Could be a great conte player, direct + physical + skill. lots of youth attackers between solanke, boga, musonda, abraham, palmer coming through that can play in the front 3. Big question: Where does RLC play? ive always dreamed of him fitting next to Kante but it seems that ship has sailed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,984 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 1 hour ago, Sir Mikel OBE said: Didnt realize we had such a hell run after this match. Definite must-win. Yeah, it's not inconceivable at all that we could lose or drop points in all 3 of Liverpool, Leicester, and Arsenal. For that reason, losing or dropping points to Swansea is not an option. Must win for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 1 hour ago, ILoveLamp said: Shit, missed a player! How about: Courtois Luiz Cahill Zouma Azpi Kante Oscar Alonso Willian Costa Hazard I would be more adventurous and go (when we have Christensen back next year): Courtois Christensen Luiz Zouma Willian Kante Fabregas Azpi x Costa Hazard With 'x' being a superstar signing like Griezmann or James. Now that would be an impressive XI that can easily metamorph into a back four as well: Christensen Luiz Zouma Azpi Willian Kante Fabregas Hazard x Costa or Willian Kante Fabregas x Costa Hazard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bir_CFC 3,455 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 I would be more adventurous and go (when we have Christensen back next year): Courtois Christensen Luiz Zouma Willian Kante Fabregas Azpi x Costa Hazard With 'x' being a superstar signing like Griezmann or James. Now that would be an impressive XI that can easily metamorph into a back four as well: Christensen Luiz Zouma Azpi Willian Kante Fabregas Hazard x Costa or Willian Kante Fabregas x Costa Hazard If you're going to play Willian as a wing back, why not switch with Azpi? I like the 3-4-3 also. Courtois Zouma - Christensen - Luiz Azpi - Kante - Fabregas - Willian Traore - Costa - Hazard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeonDavis23 371 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Why is this the only game on Sunday, don't Sky like to do that Super Sunday shit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYC. 7,542 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 What is it with people and 3 CBs? Because of Conte? The three CB system is a big part of Italian culture. The land of cautiousness and defensive security. A lot of teams playing with two strikers being a big reason for that. I know Italy looked good at Euros but that's a handful of games. How would they have coped playing 40-60 games? No need for 5 defenders in England or European football (even Juve reached the final of the CL using a back four). You mostly face a lone striker and actually deal with wing play. Look at the most succesful and dominant teams of the past five to ten years. All using a back four. Not a coincidence. 3-4-3 looks nice on paper with the right players but there must be a reason it's barely used. I remember Guardiola trying to implement the system after the CL win of 2011. Didn't really work. And that's with Messi, Villa, Sanchez, Iniesta, Xavi, Thiago, Busquets, Dani Alves, Puyol, Mascherano, Pique, Abidal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 1 hour ago, Bir_CFC said: If you're going to play Willian as a wing back, why not switch with Azpi? I like the 3-4-3 also. Courtois Zouma - Christensen - Luiz Azpi - Kante - Fabregas - Willian Traore - Costa - Hazard Because we can easily morph into a back 4. Azpi is competent at LB, and it pushes Christensen to become a RB. Azpi also helps cover Fabregas' weaker defensive abilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted September 9, 2016 Author Share Posted September 9, 2016 2 hours ago, Pizy said: Yeah, it's not inconceivable at all that we could lose or drop points in all 3 of Liverpool, Leicester, and Arsenal. For that reason, losing or dropping points to Swansea is not an option. Must win for me. That Leicester game is a cup game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLyon 9,359 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 I find it curious when people put Christensen in all lineups when he didnt play a single game for us yet after he left for BM. And the three CBs...IMO we wont see that as regular tactic, unless there will be specific need for that regarding the result or opponent. And thats good. First of all, we dont have Chielini, Bonucci and Barzagli as 3CBs and secondly, because 3:5:2 is overrated. As for the game, I look forward to see Alonso and Luiz. Costa and Bats wont start both, althrough it would be interesting to see that. Hopefully we win. Next few weeks will show how good we really are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino's Skin 972 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 I hope its the same 11(bar any last minute injuries) and formation that started against Burnley Perhaps give Luiz and/or Alonso a run out later in the 2nd half Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,984 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 2 hours ago, Jason said: That Leicester game is a cup game. Oh, is it? Nice, that's a relief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted September 9, 2016 Author Share Posted September 9, 2016 8 minutes ago, Pizy said: Oh, is it? Nice, that's a relief. The EFL Cup, remember? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted September 9, 2016 Author Share Posted September 9, 2016 15min+ presser on the club's Youtube channel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MefiX19 1,092 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 3 minutes ago, Jason said: 15min+ presser on the club's Youtube channel! Thay also started putting chelsea unseen and other stuff on it. I'ts an inprovement from 1 minute videos, but still not on par with city's channel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted September 9, 2016 Author Share Posted September 9, 2016 Just now, MefiX19 said: Thay also started putting chelsea unseen and other stuff on it. I'ts an inprovement from 1 minute videos, but still not on par with city's channel. We aren't on par with many clubs TBH, not just City but it's an improvement I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,984 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 2 hours ago, Jason said: The EFL Cup, remember? Ah, yes. I literally couldn't care less about that competition so I hope Conte doesn't field our strongest XI. I know we have fewer matches this season's without CL football, but I still wouldn't risk any of our most important players from the start in the League Cup. Needs to be all about the PL this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendrick 339 Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Ah, yes. I literally couldn't care less about that competition so I hope Conte doesn't field our strongest XI. I know we have fewer matches this season's without CL football, but I still wouldn't risk any of our most important players from the start in the League Cup. Needs to be all about the PL this season. You really think that giving some players a rest in 1-4 league cup games is what will give you a better chance in the PL? It's not that we're title contenders, so why not trying to win a cup? Anyway I never agreed with that approach, if we want to be a club that is up there with the best (which obviously we are very far from there at that moment), we can't just give up on trophies. And why doing so in a season that we barely have 45 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio8 736 Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 first place is coming.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jernej93 569 Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 I have a really good feeling, Swansea seems like a team ready to relegate and we are looking motivated af. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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