OneMoSalah 8,887 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 3 hours ago, Beigl said: Christensen and Kante have to be on their absolut best. If they take Messi and Suarez out of the match we have a genuine chance at Stamford Bridge. Granted, that won´t be an easy task for both of them. I also want to see Giroud starting, because I think his physicality can get Pique into troubles. As it stands now he is the better choice than Morata, who doesn´t seem to be free in the head. Also, I expect a big performance from Eden Hazard. Now he can show the whole world that he is a top player. If he replicates his performances from the games against Atletico he is certain to harass the defence of Barca. A win by 1-2 goals would be absolutely amazing. I think pace will give Pique more issues than strength. Although its an interesting one to see who starts, Giroud or Morata. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supermonkey92 1,428 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 1 minute ago, OneMoSalah said: I think pace will give Pique more issues than strength. Although its an interesting one to see who starts, Giroud or Morata. He's done quite well against Madrids various speed demons. Anyway, say he outpaces Pique, he don' expect Morata to bury his chances do we? Pressure is high and we need to bury the FEW chances we get. Morata doesn't spring to mind in that department. Giroud will make space for our real dangerman(s). Hazard and maybe Willian. In the percentage game, I think Giroud puts us in positions to score more often. Or to be more precise, puts our AM's in a position to score more often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BXL70 396 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 The good news is that Conte has finally decided to sideline Bakayoko. His game at Watford might well turn out to be his last one for Chelsea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El P. 1,354 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 I think Willian sholud play. After all this years being in the shadow of Eden, Costa and Fabregas, and not getting real recognition, he will have point to prove. He is not young anymore, he knows that there will be no many chances like this. He is in good form. Also, it's real pitty that we will probably start with Drinkwater against bloody Barcelona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beigl 1,387 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 5 hours ago, Belgiannutt said: I don't think Hazard will be able to replicate that performance simply because i don't think the team in general will be able to replicate the performance they had against Atletico. We had 50 % of the ball in both Atletico games. There's no way we're gonna have that much possession against Barcelona. 30-40 % is more likely. That means less of the ball for Hazard and he'll probably have to go deeper to get it. I hope it's not the case but i'm expecting a team performance more similar to the one we had against Man City tbh. Pushed back into our own final third for most of the game. Getting pressed like crazy forcing us to hit rushed long balls. With Hazard and Giroud/Morata feeding off of scraps up top. We will see, anything can happen. Barcelona isn´t that great on the ball anymore, they got into pressure multiple times this season, They aren´t that pressing resistent force which they used to be 5 years ago. Even Eibar were all over them yesterday. We can push them back if we play with great energy. As for the City game, we actually were on the front foot until Morata got injured and we started to park the bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,578 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 39 minutes ago, BXL70 said: The good news is that Conte has finally decided to sideline Bakayoko. His game at Watford might well turn out to be his last one for Chelsea. hes injured for now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manpe 10,861 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 What line-up are they likely to play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufassir08 2,400 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 2 minutes ago, manpe said: What line-up are they likely to play? Ter Stegan Roberto-Pique-Umtiti-Alba Sergio Paulinho Rakitic Iniesta Messi-Suarez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Lamps 11,692 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 4 minutes ago, Mufassir08 said: Ter Stegan Roberto-Pique-Umtiti-Alba Sergio Paulinho Rakitic Iniesta Messi-Suarez far from frightening on paper. that offense is some great names but ageing and way over the hill. The rest of the team is rather ordinary. Not that we are any different but on a really good day we might have a chance. the only thing we really need to improve on is our finishing. If we get lucky and score from the few chances there is something in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,166 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 People have already written us off for this, losing millions to nil at the bridge and then the same at away. Nothing to fear here, have a fucking go at these bastards and do what we do best, upset teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 To those wanting Morata to start ahead of Giroud because the former has more pace, worth remembering that we played a 34-year-old Drogba against Barcelona in 2012. Drogba wasn't exactly quick at that age but his holdup play was crucial. Giroud's could be key here to help us alleviate pressure and even win cheap fouls for us launch balls into their box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylabelle 9,536 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 53 minutes ago, Special Juan said: People have already written us off for this, losing millions to nil at the bridge and then the same at away. Nothing to fear here, have a fucking go at these bastards and do what we do best, upset teams. That's the thing we need to go for it. Not fuck around like did against Watford and that. We're capable of getting a result long as the occasion doesn't effect.. Which it shouldn't as its nothing not done before. N the team show up. I think we'll get something here.. Duno about the return but we have a chance. Hopefully they'll take it If we go into the return leg already truly beaten then that's shite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jernej93 569 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 7 minutes ago, Jason said: To those wanting Morata to start ahead of Giroud because the former has more pace, worth remembering that we played a 34-year-old Drogba against Barcelona in 2012. Drogba wasn't exactly quick at that age but his holdup play was crucial. Giroud's could be key here to help us alleviate pressure and even win cheap fouls for us launch balls into their box. Exactly! People think that you need two or three fast attackers to launch a proper counter attacking option but do you remember Morata injury versus Manchester City? Willian came in and we were stuck in our own half without a proper target man to hold up the ball and link up with fast transitioning players I would put Giroud upfront with Willian and Hazard alongside to burst forward whenever possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 11 minutes ago, jernej93 said: Exactly! People think that you need two or three fast attackers to launch a proper counter attacking option but do you remember Morata injury versus Manchester City? Willian came in and we were stuck in our own half without a proper target man to hold up the ball and link up with fast transitioning players I would put Giroud upfront with Willian and Hazard alongside to burst forward whenever possible Players do miss chances but last thing we want in a game like this is to see Morata has another nightmare in front a goal like he did at Arsenal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supermonkey92 1,428 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 We need to get Conte to read this guys - don't start Morata! Or Cahill! Pleeeeeeease Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStorm1003 539 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 The thing is that we are the underdogs here. And whenever we are the ones being written off against THESE bastards in particular, we tend to do well. Let's make sure they have a bad night. My heart says 2-1 to us. My gut says 2-2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marin 0 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Chelsea 3-0 Barca Morata , cesc and eden hazard will score Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,516 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 I think Fabregas should not start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nachikethas 1,154 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Honestly, I am not confident about this match unlike our last meeting with Barca at the bridge, though we were in a deeper mess at that time. We had so many experienced players back in those time. But I hope we can grind some results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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