Chelsea (A) | Pre-Match Thread

[kaz7]

I am thinking we will get battered , have to laugh or i will cry

If we go home with more covid we should sue

As for those saying raz and eric dont give a fuck or have a bad attitude , give your fucking heads a wobble and stick it in a bin

 

[ninjamonkey]

Looking at Chelsea side, that's the exact front 3 I'd not want us playing against today, I'd take an abraham or giroud physical battle than the pace and trickery of pulisic werner and ziyech especially from counters. Real test as to how much Pep has adapted the side in terms of dealing with these counter attacking tactics.

 

[hertsblue]

As good a team as we could've hoped for in the circumstances. That's an extremely depleted squad though, so we'll do well to get anything out of the game.

Probably a good time to get officiated by Alti out of the way for a few games given our team today

 

[cleavers]

Good to see Mbete back.

Who is he by the way?

Youth cup winning CB.

 

[jrb]

Not looking good today. Down to the bare bones, while Chelsea are bringing their best players back.

 

[OntarioBlue]

He has never been a moments bother for us , lets not go with his attitude

I’m not suggesting there is an issue with him, I just think it’s strange we haven’t seem him. The indications are that he’s still not full recovered from his injuries

 

[BLUEMATT23]

We will win 2 1

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

Surprised Pep has preferred Zinchenko over ball brain , but pleased OZ played well in his last game maybe Pep is punishing ball brain for his NYE party :), Steffen has done OK but his distibution is nothing like Ederson's ,(who's is ?) would rather see some longer balls played than messing about in our own penalty area .
Lampard is Ok he did well in his farewell season with us and at least if his team loses he has the ready made excuse about our players extra rest time etc and the unfair advantage we had.

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

Hopefully.

What the fuck does that mean, "hopefully"?

It is obviously bollocks. No reason to think otherwise.

 

[Xhavenjoe]

No he is not adequate left back. Would take laporte or Ake over him any day. I hope he assists , tackles etc to prove me wrong.

Well today is anyday and both Laporte and Ake are unavailable.

 

[brummie blue]

I think ake is injured but no idea about eric unless we have hadvmore tests back or they are isolating

Eric seems to be third choice CB this season, strange that he and Dias aren't our main two, even if Stones is playing well. Wonder if he's stuffing from the effects of Covid from when he had it.

 

[ballinio]

Very little chance today

 

[Centurions]

...

Side note; what game did Laporte really drop the fucking ball, was it spurs? I think that really pissed pep off, or maybe a lack of a reaction? I remember Pep spelt a lot of time commenting on attitude and performance after that one

Nothing to do with it, he's injured and may be having Long Covid issues getting fully fit.

 

[shemnel]

It's a decent xi given the circumstances but the bench is thinner than we're used to.

 

[WestGorton]

I backed us. Remain optimistic. Depends a lot on how Chelsea respond after a tricky run.

 

[stonerblue]

No he is not adequate left back. Would take laporte or Ake over him any day. I hope he assists , tackles etc to prove me wrong.

You're right, he's more than adequate.

 

[discopop]

Very little chance today

More upbeat than usual for you.

 

[urban genie]

Zinchenko??!!!??!!!!?!!!

Lads done well by us many a time, save the negativity for the matchday thread or untill he fucks up.


Positive waves man

 

[stonerblue]

Not having a good feeling

We fucking know....

 

[Cityinmud]

Very little chance today

I agree