Madmax 9,219 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Drogba out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 10,227 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Why is Drogs out i only seen the end of the interview?Also at the end of the Interview Carlo was asked about Kakuta staying on but he looked really annoyed. Did someone piss him off or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidEU 2,023 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Drogba out? 'Frank Lampard is not available, Drogba is not available, Sturridge is not available, Kalou is not available, Alex is not available, Benayoun is not available, Terry is available,' reported manager Carlo Ancelotti, who also named his line-up for the game at Villa Park.'The line-up will be Cech, Ferreira, Ivanovic, Terry and Cole, Ramires, Essien and Mikel, strikers Kakuta, Malouda and Anelka.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax 9,219 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 And our chances have taken a massive hit. I'd be happy with a point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 10,227 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 And our chances have taken a massive hit. I'd be happy with a point.Our squad is still very strong. We can still pick up all 3 points. At least it is something different and they may not know how to play against this squad. Im confident in the squad. Going to be interesting to see who is on the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidEU 2,023 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Said he'd give Bosingwa would be ready for 30 minutes tomorrow but won't travel to Moscow. So perhaps 60 minutes or so against Wolves next weekend?Im confident in the squad. Going to be interesting to see who is on the bench.The 7 I named are about the only 7 there are. Only really others that have a slight shot of making it on there are Jacob Mellis or maybe someone like Gokhan Tore/Jacopo Sala.Agree with you Steve. Alot of people here were happy with the likes of Carvalho and Ballack moving on in order to give some of these squad players a chance, and here is that chance. We could struggle tomorrow, or the likes of Kakuta could have a blinder. We'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magic weeds 446 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Injuries injuries and fever... No disrespect to Villa but I think this team is good enough to take all three points. Its a massive boost that JT is fit but so gutted that the Drogz is out with a fever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 10,227 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Said he'd give Bosingwa would be ready for 30 minutes tomorrow but won't travel to Moscow. So perhaps 60 minutes or so against Wolves next weekend?The 7 I named are about the only 7 there are. Only really others that have a slight shot of making it on there are Jacob Mellis or maybe someone like Gokhan Tore/Jacopo Sala.Agree with you Steve. Alot of people here were happy with the likes of Carvalho and Ballack moving on in order to give some of these squad players a chance, and here is that chance. We could struggle tomorrow, or the likes of Kakuta could have a blinder. We'll see.This is there chance to impress and i think they can do a good job! Most chelsea fans will be a bit nervy but that is too be expected. Remember its going to be a lot more nerve racking for the actual youngsters on the field. But lets hope the fans get behind them and show faith in them and give them that confidence boost that they will need! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax 9,219 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Our squad is still very strong. We can still pick up all 3 points. At least it is something different and they may not know how to play against this squad. Im confident in the squad. Going to be interesting to see who is on the bench.I feel we'll miss Drogs a lot. They have some really strong defenders and Anelka is no match for them physically. You could argue that we won there back in 08-09 with Anelka scoring the lone goal, but it was Lampard's brilliance that made that goal possible. And we won't have Lamps tomorrow. We also had to defend for our lives in the second half that time. In addition, Villa are great at set-pieces and Drogs is always a factor while we're defending corners or whatever. Ofcourse I'm happy that the likes of Kakuta and Co will get chances, but I wonder if right now it's a bridge too far for them. Hope I'm wrong and you're right though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 10,227 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 I feel we'll miss Drogs a lot. They have some really strong defenders and Anelka is no match for them physically. You could argue that we won there back in 08-09 with Anelka scoring the lone goal, but it was Lampard's brilliance that made that goal possible. And we won't have Lamps tomorrow. We also had to defend for our lives in the second half that time. In addition, Villa are great at set-pieces and Drogs is always a factor while we're defending corners or whatever. Ofcourse I'm happy that the likes of Kakuta and Co will get chances, but I wonder if right now it's a bridge too far for them. Hope I'm wrong and you're right though I think the Villa of then was a lot stronger then what it is now. They lost there two key players but i guess they brought in some good players as well. I guess we will wait and see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caesarblues 51 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 I think carlo keep Drogba for ucl..so glad kakuta starter:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidEU 2,023 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 I think carlo keep Drogba for ucl..so glad kakuta starter:DHe said Drogba won't be going to Moscow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYC. 7,542 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 He said Drogba won't be going to Moscow.'Drogba had a fever this week and was not able to train, he started today but is not fit. He took antibiotics in the last days and needs to train next week and I'll know if he is available for the game in the Champions League. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 squad looks a little thin now (as 606 would say no fatty lampard) .Id be happy if the the floodlights failed and game was postponed ...failing thatwould accept a draw with NO MORE INJURIES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylabelle 9,535 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 would accept a draw with NO MORE INJURIESAgree!!!Though with our luck one of our players get subbed and end up somehow injuring themselves as they leave the pitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLionheart 516 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 time for kakuta to shine .... i actually believe we can get away with the 3 points if we had the right tactics and if the players were enough disciplined on the pitch .... if u compare the two teams even with our injury we have a much better line up than astonvilla but the problem is this team can get easily hurt through the right side which has ferrera our only weak link and kakuta infront of him who is not a great aid defensively as well !! but hopefully essien will take care of this .i don't think we should try to hurry and get an early goal in this one , we should try to ease our way into the game and hopefully with the likes of kakuta , malouda and anelka upfront we will score but the most important thing is not to concede .i think dead balls will have the final word in that match . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted October 15, 2010 Author Share Posted October 15, 2010 With no Drogba I'm a little concerned... granted we beat them 7-1 without him in March, but we had Lampard back then. Not confident at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,957 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 If we win this, it will be a big, big result for us. But it's Villa Park lol. The starting line-up, even without all those players, should be capable of winning there though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Term-X 7,891 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 I wonder if they will play in the 3rd green kit.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Kakuta's debut will be very interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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