Chelsea (N) - Sat 16th May, 15:00 | FA Cup Final | Pre-Match Thread

[Blue Maverick]

Gvardiol at LB with NOR alongside Bernardo if no Rodri??

Good call that

 

[Sibierskii]

Who the fuck asked that?

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

Who the fuck asked that?

You know, no word of a lie, if I were an Arsenal fan, at this stage, I would truly hate the journalist for saying that.

 

[Claytop]

I reckon Rodri's worried about an injury ahead of the World Cup, whilst I'm sure he'd want to play in the final I wonder if he's mentally checked out and looking ahead to the summer.

I could also be talking bollocks....

 

[kun]

"The Cole Palmer Final" *Rolls eyes*

England and Gillette can't wait to give him a penalty.

I fancy us to win it.

May as well be the Marc Guéhi final, or the Nathan Aké final, or the Tosin Adarabioyo final, or the Roméo Lavia final, or the Liam Delap final, or the Mateo Kovačić final, or the Marcus Bettinelli final…

lol

 

[super_city_si]

I reckon Rodri's worried about an injury ahead of the World Cup, whilst I'm sure he'd want to play in the final I wonder if he's mentally checked out and looking ahead to the summer.

I could also be talking bollocks....

He’s a pro but he wouldn’t be human if he didn’t have those thoughts after such a bad injury.

 

[BigJoe#1]

Has Pep a similar dilemma to that which Mancini had?

Will Pep do what Mancini did and drop Trafford for the final?

Mancini dropped Pantilimon in favour of Hart and whilst its can now only ever be an opinion.... I think Pantilimon would have got that Wigan header that went over the top of Hart... I think it was a mistake personally to play Hart.

Now we've stuck with Trafford in the cups.... will Pep do the same with Donnarumma? Bear in mind that Trafford already has one cup final and winners medal in his hand.... For me its Trafford all they way

I think Pep will stick with Trafford.

 

[paulchapo]

Who the fuck asked that?

It would be brilliant if we did win it lol.

 

[INDEEDY DEEDY]

Apologies if its already been said.

Note to Trafford / Donna, don't forget that you are allowed to handle the ball outside the Penalty Area as it's ok to do so in a Cup Final.

cc Referee, VAR Officials, Henderson, Twatty Webb, Lineker

 

[Bald fraud]

Please don’t wear the kit that looks like kids pyjamas!

 

[Withnail]

If Rodri is not fit, I think Pep will go with Bernardo and Kovacic in midfield. Not sure he will play Josko from the start so NOR will play lb.

 

[jim tolmies perm]

Worried about those dirty twats James and Caicedo un midfield. Would any ref give them a red in a final against us? Someone needs to stand up to them

 

[cityontheup]

Has Pep a similar dilemma to that which Mancini had?

Will Pep do what Mancini did and drop Trafford for the final?

Mancini dropped Pantilimon in favour of Hart and whilst its can now only ever be an opinion.... I think Pantilimon would have got that Wigan header that went over the top of Hart... I think it was a mistake personally to play Hart.

Now we've stuck with Trafford in the cups.... will Pep do the same with Donnarumma? Bear in mind that Trafford already has one cup final and winners medal in his hand.... For me its Trafford all they way

I think Pep will stick with Trafford.

We’re not STUCK with Trafford, a but disrespectful that mate, he deserves his place and has played well when called upon. Donna has fucked up a few times this season as well

 

[BigJoe#1]

We’re not STUCK with Trafford, a but disrespectful that mate, he deserves his place and has played well when called upon. Donna has fucked up a few times this season as well

Clearly I have not made my point very well.

I think Trafford is great and I'm pleased that we have stayed with him in the cups as I say in the thread "For me its Trafford all they way"

 

[Mike S]

If Rodri is not fit, I think Pep will go with Bernardo and Kovacic in midfield. Not sure he will play Josko from the start so NOR will play lb.

I don't think Kovacic has the pace or energy to start. Perhaps on for the last 25 minutes if we are looking to shut up shop.

 

[blue b4 the moon]

I don't think Kovacic has the pace or energy to start. Perhaps on for the last 25 minutes if we are looking to shut up shop.

I certainly think he'll be on the pitch.

Big question is 60 mins then off or on for the last 30. From How Pep seems to be with Nico I think Kov will start but, Pep in a cup final can go full mad professor so maybe a double pivot of Stones & Gav? ;)

 

[cleavers]

I know it's been said that this is our 4th cup final in a row, the first club to do it, but if we lose, will be the first team to lose three in a row ?

 

[No1 was Colin bell]

Worried about those dirty twats James and Caicedo un midfield. Would any ref give them a red in a final against us? Someone needs to stand up to them

Well that will be our terrier Bernie then! Last sorta outer we had was Fernandinho. Before that dejong

 

[deano ou812]

I know it's been said that this is our 4th cup final in a row, the first club to do it, but if we lose, will be the first team to lose three in a row ?

Think Chelsea lost 3 in a row,someone will tell us either way

 

[jim tolmies perm]

Well that will be our terrier Bernie then! Last sorta outer we had was Fernandinho. Before that dejong

The strength and stamina element wouldn't go in our favour though... I'd quite fancy Gvardiol in there against James, especially after the injury partially caused by his lunge