petre.ispirescu 4,928 Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 56 minutes ago, BlueLyon said: I dont want to dig at Conte, but there was alot of talk of buying new defenders whole summer. And now that we got them, the likes of Ivanovic and Cahill still play. It took injury, so that Luiz will play. And I dont buy into this "they are not ready yet". They were playing for their teams regulary, which means they are fit. And what better way is there to learn tactics and bind with squad thanplaying. If we paid 50m for defenders and the likes of Iva still play, something is not right. Iva is actually in good form and all fine if Conte trusts his proven 11, but why the hell would then one buy backup defenders for 50 million and ship Kenedy, Miazga out on loan... I might overreact as its only second game since arrivals, but history tells me these guys wont get the proper chance once again. Ermm.................. training? Basically that's where you learn tactics. Match day you just put in practice what you've learned on the training pitch. Pre season is where Conte shared his philosophy with the Chelsea squad and worked double sessions every day in order to implement his ideas. The likes of David Luiz and Marcos Alonso have missed that and they are at Chelsea for like what? Two weeks? One of which was an international break. They are both coming from clubs with different tactics than at Chelsea, it's normal for them to first understand what is wanted from them and only then to be playing official matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,570 Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jernej93 569 Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 With Henderson as their CDM we can easily exploit them on counter attacks, just let them play and become impatient. Henderson is not natural defensive midfielder and he will try to go forward as much as possible if they don't score in first 20-30 minutes and imagine Hazard or Costa running against their two centerbacks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,907 Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Just hope we don't "Mourinho" it and sit back at home and allow Liverpool the lions share of possession. They've proven this season so far that they create loads of chances if given the ball. We need to be progressive and play on the front foot. Play like a big team with confidence. Player for player we're better at every position just about. We have to use that to our advantage. We also have to hope Conte has been hammering home the message to Costa all week about keeping his cool. You know Klopp will be telling Lovren and the rest of their players to wind him up and try to get him booked or sent off. He can feast on that defense if his head is in it and he's not fighting and arguing the whole time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea Legend 11 4,062 Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 3 hours ago, BlueLyon said: I dont want to dig at Conte, but there was alot of talk of buying new defenders whole summer. And now that we got them, the likes of Ivanovic and Cahill still play. It took injury, so that Luiz will play. And I dont buy into this "they are not ready yet". They were playing for their teams regulary, which means they are fit. And what better way is there to learn tactics and bind with squad thanplaying. Its called smart managing. You don't break a winning formula for new shiny toys... You should ask Jose Mourinho how that worked in the Derby. We are playing well and the names you are suggesting we drop are team leaders. Its not like we signed Marcelo and Thiago Silva, there is still competition for places and the new players are at a disadvantage because they have yet to fully acclimatize themselves with how the manager wants to play. Its a marathon not a sprint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulham Broadway 17,313 Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 3 hours ago, xPetrCechx said: Any good pubs for chelsea fans before/after the game? I also recommend this one Petr http://www.therosefulham.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iggy Doonican 4,186 Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 1 hour ago, Chelsea Legend 11 said: Its a marathon not a sprint. Ding ding ding cliche alert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iggy Doonican 4,186 Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Not a bad pub cheap anyway. About the same distance between FB or West Brompton tube. http://www.goosefulham.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheIceMan 596 Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Will love it if we Smash them 4-1!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,907 Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Not seeing many Liverpool fans predicting them losing or even drawing. Most of them i'm seeing are saying they'll batter us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYC. 7,542 Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 We're going to see usual with Luiz coming in for Terry. But I'd like to see this. Courtois Ivanovic Cahill Luiz Azpilicueta Oscar Kante Matic Hazard Batshuayi Costa Begovic; Alonso; Mikel, Fabregas; Willian, Moses, Pedro Would provide a nice surprise for Pool. Think Hazard could exploit that space between the defensive and midfield line with Liverpool lacking a (true) holding mid. Coupled with Michy and Diego moving around, each commanding the attention of a CB. Bats providing extra fire power and since Costa likes to roam so much, Bats can remain central and play targetman. If play is too narrow you can always sub in one or two wide men. Bring on Cesc when the game slows down to provide that late creative spark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea Legend 11 4,062 Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 13 minutes ago, DYC. said: We're going to see usual with Luiz coming in for Terry. But I'd like to see this. Courtois Ivanovic Cahill Luiz Azpilicueta Oscar Kante Matic Hazard Batshuayi Costa Begovic; Alonso; Mikel, Fabregas; Willian, Moses, Pedro Would provide a nice surprise for Pool. Think Hazard could exploit that space between the defensive and midfield line with Liverpool lacking a (true) holding mid. Coupled with Michy and Diego moving around, each commanding the attention of a CB. Bats providing extra fire power and since Costa likes to roam so much, Bats can remain central and play targetman. If play is too narrow you can always sub in one or two wide men. Bring on Cesc when the game slows down to provide that late creative spark. Puts a lot of pressure on our fullbacks, Mane and Firmino would have acres of space to run into... I think this is a good plan b if things go pear shaped early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAM09 7,051 Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 I would like to see us start to two upfront, but I know it's unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Kaplan- 410 Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 They're all fucking rent boys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky 739 Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Im pumped for this game boyz! We need to make amends for last games shocking mistakes. 3 points must win. 3-1 Costa, Hazard, Cahill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelDance 552 Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 We should win 2-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverBlue 8 Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 38 minutes ago, Parky said: Im pumped for this game boyz! We need to make amends for last games shocking mistakes. 3 points must win. 3-1 Costa, Hazard, Cahill same! LET'S DO THIS! C'MON CHELSEA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,570 Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea Buzz 487 Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 This is our first early big test against a quality club. They will score. I think we will better. 4-2 to the Chels. Costa-Luiz-Oscar-Costa with the goals. Come on you Chelsea!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea Buzz 487 Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Two hours to kickoff. Anyone at the Bridge? How's the weather? Any Scouser scum around? Up the Chels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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