Peace. 4,352 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Zhirkov, Malouda or Josh to replace Essien ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidEU 2,023 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Spartak is going to be tricky on that pitch and with their crowd behind them. No silly changes, play as strong as we possibly have and lets get 9 points on the board ASAP.CechPaulo Iva JT AshEssien Mikel RamiresMalouda Nico Zhirkov/Kalou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 10,227 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Spartak is going to be tricky on that pitch and with their crowd behind them. This artificial turf is bull shit, they should not aloud to be in the Champions League with it, going to be tricky! I pray for no injuries... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax 9,219 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 This artificial turf is bull shit, they should not aloud to be in the Champions League with it, going to be tricky! I pray for no injuries...It's obviously needed in Russia because the lack of sunlight doesn't allow for much growth of natural grass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax 9,219 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 This artificial turf is bull shit, they should not aloud to be in the Champions League with it, going to be tricky! I pray for no injuries...It's obviously needed in Russia because the lack of sunlight doesn't allow for much growth of natural grass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 With Ramires out, I see this formation:CechFerriera - Terry - Ivanovic - ColeEssien - Mikel - Zhirkov ()Kalou - Anelka - Malouda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peace. 4,352 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 With Ramires out, I see this formation:CechFerriera - Terry - Ivanovic - ColeEssien - Mikel - Zhirkov ()Kalou - Anelka - MaloudaCarlo doesn't have given to Ess a rest ?If no, i'll go for the same team (excepting I would put Anelka on the wing). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYC. 7,542 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Would be great if Josh gets to start or field Kakuta in his favorite position behind the striker.Zhirkov Nico/Kalou MaloudaKakutaMikel EssienZhirkov Nico/Kalou MaloudaJosh EssienMikel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismada9 1,948 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 I was thinking about this today... we do have players in our squad who have experience playing in Russia of course, which would give us a bit of an advantage...Ivanovic and ZhirkovAt least if Ivanovic played in his preferred central role in defence, we can be guaranteed a solid performance from him, and now that Bos is back from injury, he could slot in at right-back to give us some pace. As for Zhirkov, he could play on the left, with Malouda on the right, and then Kakuta can come on as a sub, depending on the score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax 9,219 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Assuming Carlo is resting Essien,CechPaulo, Brano, JT, AshMikelMcEachran, MaloudaKalou/ Kakuta, Anelka, Zhirkov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,958 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Sorry CJ, Bos is not included in the squad that travelled. It would be risky to play him on such a pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 I really really doubt McEachran will start anytime soon. He's a quality player, but he's only 17 and Carlo's not gonna rush his progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax 9,219 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 But then who plays in midfield? Ramires injured, Essien to be rested. That just leaves Mikel, Malouda, Josh and Yuri. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 But then who plays in midfield? Ramires injured, Essien to be rested. That just leaves Mikel, Malouda, Josh and Yuri.If Essien is to be rested then..CechFerreira - Ivanovic - Terry - ColeMalouda - Mikel - ZhirkovKalou - Anelka - Sturridge/Kakuta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax 9,219 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Zhirkov doesn't do much in midfield. Has to play on the wing to be anywhere near effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 we will know tomorrow ...tough decisions for Carlo but I C I T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax 9,219 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 we will know tomorrow ...tough decisions for Carlo but I C I TI C I T ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,958 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 In Carlo I Trust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax 9,219 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Ah ok. Same here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pHaRaOn 2,131 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 From today training Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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