warnie_666 1,081 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Mikel over Essien? Deco and Essien are injured according to Scolari. Both will be available next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kez 2,727 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Ahh OK i weren't aware of that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misschief 24 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 (edited) Didier (15 days) and Sheva still out, Kalou away, Essien doesn't return to training until next week and Deco's a doubt, sitting out training today. Di Santo should get a spot on the bench with only Anelka up front? Edited August 15, 2008 by misschief Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidEU 2,023 Posted August 16, 2008 Author Share Posted August 16, 2008 Whats wrong with Sheva? Scolari didnt mention him yesterday, and he trained well on Monday. Haven't heard anything that says he'll be out, and if hes OK I think both him and Franco will be on the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misschief 24 Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Not considered match fit apparently? Mind you, the same source was saying the same about Ballack and I can't see him being left out if Deco doesn't make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylabelle 9,535 Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Woo not long now,hopfully a good comfortable win to set the tone of 'no stupid 4-4 draws,1-1 draws when till the last mili second was leading 1-0 and 0-0 draws with 20 shots on target or something stupid or annoying losses etc lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riks12 3 Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 (edited) W00t, the much waited day has come! I think we will win it by 1 or 2 goal margin, 2-1 or 2-0. Anelka and Joey to get on a scoresheet. Pompey is a good side, so won't be that easy. Line-Up I guess will be: - - - - - - - - - - - Cech - - - - - - - - - - - Ivanovic - - Carvalho - Terry - - A.Cole - - - - - - - - - - Essien - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lampard - Ballack - - - - - - - - J.Cole - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Malouda - - - - - - - - - - Anelka - - - - - - - - - - - Wouldn't mind seeing Di Santo in action after we take a comfortable lead. Edited August 17, 2008 by riks12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylabelle 9,535 Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 No one drew yesterday so hopfully we dont be the first..or loose lol that just make it great Woooo its here lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 10,227 Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 wooo not long now i cant wait for the first game, i think this will be a hard game but im thinking a 2-1 win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Less than two hours to go now. Come on you Blues! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismada9 1,948 Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 I have to say I'm a little nervous, as I am with every Chelsea game. It's an opener for starters, and it means our long record without losing a league game at stamford bridge is being threatened again. And what the fuck?? Deco injured? Already? He seemed on fire when I watched him on fan day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 4,400 Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 I'm a bit nervy about this too because defoe and crouch will be hard to handle. We've always had a problem with peter crouch. I just hope we play well and create a lot of chances. Less than 2 hours before our new season starts and its really exciting. We have done very well on the opening day the last few years so lets hope it continues today. Arsenal and Liverpool won yesterday 1-0 and both teams looked very average. The mancs will batter newcastle later i assume so its imperative we win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akemisu 0 Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Common Chelsea, get a decent win under the belt. - - - - - - - - - - - Cech - - - - - - - - - - - Ferreira - - Carvalho - Terry - - A.Cole - - - - - - - - - - Mikel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lampard - Ballack - - - - - - - - J.Cole - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Malouda - - - - - - - - - - Anelka - - - - - - - - - - - (Assuming Deco, Essien etc are injured.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kez 2,727 Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 The programme's started Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riks12 3 Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Bosingwa and Deco are fit!! GREAT news. Chelsea (4-3-3): Cech; Bosingwa, Carvalho, Terry ©, A Cole; Ballack, Mikel, Lampard; Deco, Anelka, Cole. Subs: Di Santo, Wright-Phillips, Bridge, Alex, Ferreira, Malouda. Looks like we are playing 4-3-3 with Deco more in central role and Joey out wide. I don't think Deco will play as winger.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,958 Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Chelsea (4-3-3): Cech; Bosingwa, Carvalho, Terry ©, A Cole; Ballack, Mikel, Lampard; Deco, Anelka, Cole. Subs: Di Santo, Wright-Phillips, Bridge, Alex, Ferreira, Malouda Portsmouth (4-4-2): James; Johnson, Campbell, Hreidarsson, Primus; Kranjcar, Distin, Diarra, Diop ;Crouch, Defoe. Subs: Lauren, Utaka, Mvuemba, Cranie, Ashdown, Traore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akemisu 0 Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Some goon on the BBC Sport website is tipping Pompey to win 5 - 1. I lol'd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,958 Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 According to the Pompey site: Portsmouth: James - Kaboul, Campbell, Distin, Hreidarsson - Johnson, Kranjcar, Diarra, Diop - Crouch, Defoe Subs: Lauren, Utaka, Mvuemba, Cranie, Ashdown, Traore, Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akemisu 0 Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Decent English sopcast link? Please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 10,227 Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 just kicked off come on Chelsea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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