Ramires

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Well, looking at the stats, he's started 17 times, and come on as a substitute on two occasions - that's 19 appearances from a possible 20; and he's only missed 169 minutes of competitive action for us this season. But, again stating my earlier point, what other option do we have but to play him? We have four fit CMs for three positions in the 4-3-3, but with Essien out of the UCL squad, we only have the three! And it's not like we can move Luiz there, due to injury.

[Sheva. 5,373]

My word, 90 minutes of ridiculousness. Bad tackling, horrible touches, fouling for no reason.

Another player that needs a rest, but not likely to get one from Mourinho. He is our best CM, but i'm sure we could have played one or two games with Essien or Luiz in midfield, instead of trying to burn him to the ground.

I really do wonder what's the point of all the depth we have when we only use it in the CC. 10/11 players start every game

[Jase 43,479]

Well, looking at the stats, he's started 17 times, and come on as a substitute on two occasions - that's 19 appearances from a possible 20; and he's only missed 169 minutes of competitive action for us this season. But, again stating my earlier point, what other option do we have but to play him? We have four fit CMs for three positions in the 4-3-3, but with Essien out of the UCL squad, we only have the three! And it's not like we can move Luiz there, due to injury.

Even if Luiz wasn't injured, I doubt Mourinho will play him in midfield given he has said against the idea of doing so previously in one of his press conferences IIRC.

[ChelseasMessiah 304]

The machine. Simply put, Man of the Match.

[edetarod 2,155]

i love Ramires

[lucio 5,418]

MADE 10 FUCKING TACKLES

RAMMMMMMYYY!!!!!!

[kellzfresh 7,229]

MADE 10 FUCKING TACKLES

RAMMMMMMYYY!!!!!!

[Sidzeret 2,257]

PERSONIFIED.

Absolutely brilliant today, like always. And what a comeback after Basel.

[The only place to be 11,313]

74% pass completion.

5 shots, 1 on target.

He'll run all day for you but he's technically limited.

[The Skipper 20,593]

Shocker today.

Being overplayed IMO.

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

Jose,give the Blue Kenyan a break!

[Korea 734]

He's getting overused....

This is why you need to rest him... He does the most legwork every game at the highest intensity and you start him every game....

He may have incredible stamina, but Rambo is human as well..

[Jase 43,479]

Shocker today.

Being overplayed IMO.

An understatement. We have played 23 games in all competitions this season and Ramires has played in 22 of them with only 2 of those coming as sub appearances in the League Cup. Even that one game he missed was because of suspension in the Champions League. Otherwise, he would have played in all of them.

[happy_juan 64]

CBA about capital one cup personally, but boy did we miss him.

[ChelseasMessiah 304]

Our CM is even more of a calamity when he isn't in it. January can't come soon enough so this guy can get someone better to play next to him.

[Clevemayer 764]

Missed him yesterday should have played instead of Lamps

[manpe 10,861]

Missed him yesterday should have played instead of Lamps

No. He needed the rest, just check the posts prior to the game. It was the perfect game for him to sit out, the rest of the team just didn't deliver. If this results in a beast of a performance against Arsefuck and we win, will be worth it.

[kellzfresh 7,229]

Another tackler like guarin is not looking like a bad idea if we cant rest ramires and get fuck all from our other CM