Chelsea (a) pre-match thread

[kaz7]

Sorry folks who’s the ref for today ..

Atkinson

 

[Zin 'messiah' Zimmer]

Very nervous now, I don't deny it.

An early goal will settle those nerves...

 

[Toney’s bookie]

Sorry folks who’s the ref for today ..

Atkinson

 

[Dicko69]

Panic stations, my stream has froze

 

[mosssideblue]

And what about our fatigue? Guardiola remains insecure, has not rotated recently in the manner I would have hoped; thus there are key players out there on the pitch starting the 4th or 3rd game in 10 or 7, days respectively. And by the way, 1 day less rest for them doesn't necessarily mean much, City's game under Guardiola is much much more demanding. Conte knows that and I expect him to have prepaired his ream accordingly...

The personality of the team will be the key factor tonight. Have we reached a point where we believe in ourselves, that we can beat everybody everywhere? If so, our game will reflect this sense of certainty and determination, eventually transmitting nervousness to the opposition. Tactically speaking, Fabregas has to be denied time with the ball, and we will have to watch out for unpredictable runners coming from midfield (yes, even Kante). Questionmarks regarding their central defence: I'm not sure about the cohesion of that structure, probably they lack leadership there too. Hopefully we can exploit it...

Good luck to the team. I hope we make a statement with our performance tonight. Come on City!

Cab you explain how you believe pep is insecure

 

[Mike N]

BT reminding us of how shit they really are.

What were they saying pal?

 

[mosssideblue]

My house is silent without the sound on,hazard love in still going on

Hence I dont witch it on till just before KO. They do my head in

 

[Chippy_boy]

An early goal will settle those nerves...

I doubt that. An early 3 might do it.

 

[Homar]

I would like to have seen us start with a more solid midfield three of Fernandinho De Bruyne and Gundogan. This is arguably the hardest fixture of the season and a draw would be a very good result. My concern is that we're going to get run-over in the middle of the park. Not feeling too positive about this one.

 

[Nelinho]

Cab you explain how you believe pep is insecure

Haven't I? "...has not rotated recently in the manner I would have hoped; thus there are key players out there on the pitch starting the 4th or 3rd game in 10 or 7, days respectively."