Chelsea (a) pre-match thread

[SWP's back]

They don't always click together though and very inexperienced. Aguero is a huge miss for us. Let's not try and think otherwise.

How about I'll think whatever I want. Those three have never let us down.

Put it another way, which other team could lose their number one striker and replace him with a player is the current Brazil no.9 and actually has a better goals per minute ratio?

Or should I leave you to wallow for a bit longer?

 

[robbieh]

As we have seen Raheem and Sane are quite capable of bagging a hatful this season, never mind Jesus.

If Chelsea lost Morata they have only one understudy. Spurs similarly with Kane. Only United have 3 number 9s.

We just man up and get on with it.

For me the LB problem is more of an issue. But we bought Danilo for his alleged ability to play both sides. Let's see if he can.

 

[its a Barm]

Peps plans well fucked now. Only at city.

 

[Silva_Spell]

In possession:

G.Jesus
Sane Silva Gundogan De Bruyne Walker
Fernandinho
Danilo Stones Kompany
Ederson

Out of possession:

G.Jesus
Sane Silva De Bruyne
Gundogan Fernandinho
Danilo Stones Kompany Walker
Ederson
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Trick is for Sane and Walker to drive back their wingbacks. Do that and we can dominate the game overloading the middle with Dinho, Gundo, Silva, KDB.
Leaves us needing pace at the back in Danilo and, hopefully, Kompany. If he hasn't been pencilled in for this one we could struggle no matter what we do, as we saw with Salah vs Ota. I'm sure Willian will start this game for his pace on the counter, but even if it's Pedro he's quick enough to hurt us if 2 of Ota/Stones are back there

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[Manchester1894]

We are possibly the hardest team to beat, Everton got a breakaway goal but not near to beating us. I have a feeling this game will be an Ederson game, in that his saves and quick balls will play into our advantage.

 

[citytilllidie]

The old 'false No. 9', needs to kick in here!

 

[tonea2003]

now pep will have match up chelsea in the middle to combat their dogs of war, i suspect he may played two up top prior to sergio's injury

bizarrely now more confident than i was, controlling the middle is vital in this game and now i think we can

 

[davymcfc]

I think that settles it.

Back 4 that played the other night.

Fern as the protector.

KDB Silva

Sterling Jesus Sane


Bring Bernardo and Ilkay on in the second half to freshen it up.

Curse our luck with Sergio but if Vinnie makes it back it will be a huge boost. Fingers crossed.

 

[mosssideblue]

Peps plans well fucked now. Only at city.

why, what has he said?

 

[MikeF]

Bernardo to score the winner in the 89th minute