closed Zenit 3-3 Chelsea

[cosmicway 1,254]

7 hours ago, Strike said:

We have a far better chance in the UCL than winning the league. We are struggling to break down some teams in the league but a knockout game is ideal for the likes of Kante, Mount who run endlessly and close down spaces.

There are four classy opponents. Bayern-City-L'pool (somewhat)-PSG (somewhat). But also don't underestimate Ajax.

[Mário César 813]

Kova tested positivo for Covid. 😕 

[NikkiCFC 7,584]

Barkley always steps up when you need him. I'd trust him in pivot over Saul and Mount. 

[King Kante 1,300]

Mendy

Dave AC Sarr

James RLC Saul CHO

Puli Lukaku Werner

This is not a game where we want to lose anymore players. Biggest problem is that we don't really have many options. For me, Silva should be rested 100%, Kai should not be risked as he should be starting as the False 9 in all the games that matter and I would not play Alonso in this game either as if he goes down we have no LWB; so I would actually use this as an opportunity to try and CHO there to see if he can work there.

Personally, I am not a fan of using James either but not sure we can get away with not using him. Saul gets another start just simply because I can't see RLC and Barkley playing CM together and it may be wise to rest Mount as well to prevent injury. Puli over Ziyech to get some minutes in his legs.

Edited December 7, 2021 by King Kante

[Vesper 27,324]

GK Kepa
LCB Sarr
CCB AC
RCB Azpi
LWB Saul
RWB CHO
MF Lewis Baker (on edit I thought he would make the trip)
MF Barkley
LW Werner
RW Pulisic
CF Lukaku

Edited December 8, 2021 by Vesper

[MoroccanBlue 5,199]

As Nikki has alluded to, at this point I would trust Barkley to do a better job as the #6 than Saul. 

[Blues Forever 1,232]

Edited December 8, 2021 by Blues Forever

[Blues Forever 1,232]

 

[milka 3,308]

Looking more like 4-3-3 than 3-4-2-1

[Pizy 17,860]

This is probably going to be a dreadfully boring game with so many changes combined with the frigid weather and the long trip over there.

[milka 3,308]

If we are 1st -  PSG ,  Atletico ,  Sporting ,  Internazionale , Barcelona/Benfica 

2nd -  Ajax ,  Real ,  Bayern 

[NikkiCFC 7,584]

                  Kepa 

         Azpi Chris Sarr 

James Barkley Mount Saul 

     Werner Lukaku CHO 

[Magic Lamps 11,450]

Dang that looks like an absolutely terrible lineup.

Expect Saul to be just as out of place at LWB as at CM, Werner and Lukaku being unable to string to passes together and missing  a few open goals.

Will be a torrid watch for sure. Let's get this over with.

[milka 3,308]

Saul  - LWB

CHO - RWB

James  and Barkley - CM

3-4-3 .

[Nero 1,794]

2 hours ago, MoroccanBlue said:

As Nikki has alluded to, at this point I would trust Barkley to do a better job as the #6 than Saul. 

I remember he played as the #6 at Everton against Newcastle years ago and was named as MOTM.

It's not new for him

[bigbluewillie 1,807]

What a disastrous MF that alone means we're gonna get fucked here.

[ZAPHOD2319 3,873]

Saul and Sarr are worrisome. 

[Vesper 27,324]

2021-22 UEFA Champions League, Group Stage

Zenit St Petersburg     
Chelsea               

http://www.sportnews.to/sports/2021/champions-league-zenit-vs-Chelsea-s1/

https://www.totalsportek.com/football/ucl11/zenit-vs-Chelsea-match/