Chelsea vs West Brom

[DYC. 7,542]

IMO Matic should be Lampard's direct replacement whenever he's out (rarely happens), like today. Nemanja's the only one who comes close to Frank's passing ability and vision (his vision is even better than Frank's but that's no shame since he's a true playmaker). I think he's ready to play full matches against lower table sides.

Or we could play Mikel in the holding midfielder role, Essien in his natural box-to-box role and Kakuta as our attacking midfielder.

We have some great options so there's no reason to rush Lamps back.

[Manuf 1,448]

some above said lampard is out? how come?

He has problem with his ankle after international friendly with Hungary

[BRMC 12]

Yeah i think they made a late decision on him last night, its very rare Franks out but i still fancy him to feature at some point in the match.

3 points is vital today

[DYC. 7,542]

I thought Ancelotti said Drogba isn't fit for a week or two. Able to play but not fully fit. If so, no need to rush him back. Lamps and Drogba are key players but they're not the youngest. Rushing them back might harm their fitness, short or long term.

Cech

Mikel

Essien Matic

Sturridge Anelka Malouda

or

Cech

Ferreira Ivanovic Terry Cole

Essien Mikel

Kakuta

Sturridge Anelka Malouda

Ferreira Ivanovic Terry Cole

[zinctek 402]

think its just me but i really dont like mikel, watching him in a few matches i just cant see anything in him.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Personally I thought Mikel was our best player over pre-season. Watch the Hamburg game in particular and you'll see why.

[*History* 8]

16-0 to Chelsea, got that feeling.

[zolayes 14,489]

Personally I thought Mikel was our best player over pre-season. Watch the Hamburg game in particular and you'll see why.

hush ...youre not supposed to like mikel ...,,,just like youre supposed to hate kalou and yossi....otherwise youre not a really chelsea fan

[Randall 315]

Mikels all right but I would prefer to see Ramires over the course of the season, a midfield like this

essien

ramires lampard

but today

mikel

essien lampard

or

essien

lampard malouda

we don't really need a proper defensive midfielder against West Brom. Or we shouldn't anyway.

[zolayes 14,489]

Mikels all right but I would prefer to see Ramires over the course of the season, a midfield like this

essien

ramires lampard

but today

mikel

essien lampard

or

essien

lampard malouda

we don't really need a proper defensive midfielder against West Brom. Or we shouldn't anyway.

i have often felt there is no need for a holding midfielder against teams who field 4 5 1

[Alee. 182]

Stream will be available here: http://www.footysource.com/matches/3.html

[NattyBlue 44]

I'll be at the game, football is finally back, the real crowd too (well half I guess...>_>)

[HRiver 1,512]

Come on Chelsea! Can't wait for the game

[Kez 2,727]

Can't wait for this. Time to defend our trophy

[Randall 315]

COME ON THE BLUES

[caesarblues 51]

What a suprised!!! my Local channel covering Live

[caesarblues 51]

according http://www.goonersguide.com/football-pick-08595-Chelsea-v-WBA.htm

Ramires is starter

[Peace. 4,352]

according http://www.goonersgu...elsea-v-WBA.htm

Ramires is starter

And no youngster according to your source... I'm a bit disapointed..