Chelsea (H) - Sat 15th Jan, 12:30 | Pre-Match Thread

[Manchester_lalala]

Could it be possible Dias has had covid and only just returned?

 

[mat]

Says something about our league dominance that we can rest Father Reuben for this.

 

[Tangled up in blue.]

Strange team from the chavs

 

[kaz7]

Could it be possible Dias has had covid and only just returned?

Having him on the bench post covid would not be good , cb's dont get on unless there is a injury or red card so hope in the event of those he is actually properly recovered

 

[ninjamonkey]

Their bench is very very strong, much stronger than ours despite us having no injuries or covid cases... no natural defenders though, he's got them all starting.

 

[Phil1]

Expect there's reasons behind Laporte ahead of Dias but other than that a great team.
Looking forward to seeing Grealish chomping at the bit and shutting up the usual crowd.

 

[mancityscot]

Grealish starting is a surprise given his lack of form. Gundo the more appropriate option for me.

 

[kaz7]

Expect there's reasons behind Laporte ahead of Dias but other than that a great team.
Looking forward to seeing Grealish chomping at the bit and shutting up the usual crowd.

Chomping to not have an end product again , gundy is miles better

 

[Deleted member 87819]

Their bench is very very strong, much stronger than ours despite us having no injuries or covid cases... no natural defenders though, he's got them all starting.

Was going to comment this. Our squad depth is limited

 

[kun]

Fucking "fletch"

 

[blueabdi]

Why dias not starting?

 

[Tangled up in blue.]

Their bench is very very strong, much stronger than ours despite us having no injuries or covid cases... no natural defenders though, he's got them all starting.

He'll bring them on second half if were getting knackered

 

[pudge]

We'll need to take control of this game, a goal or two at least, before either team makes any subs looking at the benches

 

[Blue Til Death]

We took a full strength chav team apart in the first half at their place, I’m confident City will win this comfortably…

 

[kupest]

Weird XI by Chelsea as well.

 

[bluebc]

Why dias not starting?

Probably due to the fact he’s been off form recently , been our weak link for a few weeks now , hopefully give him the kick up the arse he needs

 

[SWPISHOME]

Could it be possible Dias has had covid and only just returned?

Was thinking the same. It's the only explanation for him not to be playing today unless he has niggles as Pep wouod say.

 

[samuelyeboah]

Probably due to the fact he’s been off form recently , been our weak link for a few weeks now , hopefully give him the kick up the arse he needs

factually incorrect

 

[blueabdi]

Good luck and lets play with courage.

 

[iwasthere1968]

Probably due to the fact he’s been off form recently , been our weak link for a few weeks now , hopefully give him the kick up the arse he needs

or he's just very tired