closed Chelsea 0-1 West Ham

[NikkiCFC 8,324]

2 hours ago, Tomo said:

The problems with that midfield three won't go away just because Sarri's gone, they're's simply not enough threat in the final 3rd with them all on.

I agree Kovacic has to play against West Ham but it shouldn't be Mason making way.

In the first half we had 5 great chances yesterday and three came from Kante and Kovacic x2. But yeah I would start Mount on Saturday anyway because of rotation. Btw Jorginho, Kovacic and Kante scored 8 goals this season and shared 4 assists. I don't think any midfield in top6 have better numbers. I'm happy we have so many options there, especially when Ruben is back 

[Jase 43,479]

Doesn't look like Abraham will make it for this one? 

Lampard's pre-match presser at 1:30pm UK time later.

[Special Juan 28,141]

Giroud please.

[Atomiswave 6,117]

2 hours ago, Special Juan said:

Giroud please.

Your damn skip.....enough with Bats already.

[Jase 43,479]

 

[Vesper 30,183]

30 minutes ago, Jason said:

 

FUCK

Giroud time I guess

Bats was pants v Valencia

and West Sham are hardly speed merchants

[Superblue 6,372]

Has to be Giroud for me. Bats is dreadful when he starts.

He's always good for a late cameo against tiring opponents because he's usually pretty sharp in and around the box, but you could even see against Valencia when he came on earlier than usual that he struggled.

Pulisic, Mount and Willian are all very capable of getting a couple of goals and I think would link better around Giroud.

It does go to show though how important Tammy has made himself this season because we look distinctly weaker having to try and replace him when absent.

[1905didierblue 748]

Won't be surprised if we go with a front 3 of mount-pulisic-willian (if CHO is not fit). 

By the way, what is the news on CHO? Fit?

[Pizy 18,914]

Giroud is the more complete CF and I agree he should start. He'll be desperate to prove a point.

Sadly, can't see Frank throwing him in ahead of Bats out of the blue. 

[Jase 43,479]

Maybe it's just me but Lampard didn't seem to be in entirely good mood in his presser earlier. Still answered the questions in usual manner though. 

[Pizy 18,914]

Probably annoyed at us picking up constant injuries to key players...

[Tomo 21,751]

2 hours ago, Jason said:

Maybe it's just me but Lampard didn't seem to be in entirely good mood in his presser earlier. Still answered the questions in usual manner though. 

I felt the same after the City post match.

[Jase 43,479]

1 hour ago, Tomo said:

I felt the same after the City post match.

TBF, I highly doubt he's the only Chelsea person to not be in good mood after that match. 

Hope it's just one of those normal bad moods and nothing terrible here. 

[OneMoSalah 8,886]

Yeah if anyones in a good mood after losing to City and drawing with Valencia in the last week then they need their head checked.

[Pizy 18,914]

So, any big injuries or suspensions for WH? What kind of lineup is expected? Haven't watched them since the beginning of the season when they were actually decent. All I know is that Pellegrini is now on the verge of being sacked.

No idea if I should expect a more open team that's easy to score against or if they're one of those sides that defends deep and will be super frustrating.

[Nicco 927]

Hopefully we win to scratch off the awful week we had.

[NikkiCFC 8,324]

2 hours ago, Pizy said:

So, any big injuries or suspensions for WH? 

First goalkeeper Fabianski is out just like Lanzini and their best central back Diop. 

[the wes 7,212]

12 hours ago, Special Juan said:

Giroud please.

I agree 😁 play James aswell Giroud would have a field day with James crosses 

[Vesper 30,183]

[LAM09 7,056]

Hopefully we win to scratch off the awful week we had.

Awful week?

Just lost to City & we still have our CL fate in our own hands.