Chelsea (a) pre-match thread

[waspish]

You wouldn't play De Bruyne? You'll have to explain that one!

Ah you right swap him for Gundogan

 

[Otamendi's Beard]

The most obvious side to me is:

Ederson
Walker, Stones, Otamendi, Danilo
Fernandinho
Sterling KDB Silva Sane
Jesus

So that means it most definitely won't be the team.

 

[Armaan]

The most obvious side to me is:

Ederson
Walker, Stones, Otamendi, Danilo
Fernandinho
Sterling KDB Silva Sane
Jesus

So that means it most definitely won't be the team.

Most likely will be that. Tough test for our young front three away at the bridge.... What a feeling it will be if they can win it for us. Come on you blues !!

 

[uwe rosler 28]

We'll match them up pep won't want to be outnumbered in midfield.

 

[alibenarbia83]

Hazard plays from the left hand side so will be up against Walker and Sterling. What alternatives do we have to Otamendi and Delph, other than Danilo who is predominantly right-footed. Pep thought we had enough defensive back up but he has been proven wrong already. As for David Silva, this particular game will be all about how quickly we can break away with pace and therefore Sterling and Sane need to be in the team ahead of him, and Gundogan will be needed to support Fernandinho in protecting the back 4 when we are defending.

 

[alibenarbia83]

You wouldn't play De Bruyne? You'll have to explain that one!

No Sterling or De Bruyne, that's ridiculous

 

[alibenarbia83]

Is David injured then?

This particular game will be all about how quickly we can break away with pace on the counter and therefore Sterling and Sane need to be in the team ahead of him, and Gundogan will be needed to support Fernandinho in protecting the back 4 when we are defending.

 

[Bluep*ss]

Pep will not start Sterling and Sane. One or the other. Delph is a certain starter.
Our back 5 will be Eddie's son , Walker , Stones , Otto , Delph.
Dinho needs another body in there with him - say Danilo.
KdB certain starter.along with Merlin and Jesus. + 1.
Our subs. could be key here. Bravo , Mangala , Gundog , Sterling , Yaya , + 2

 

[fatbloke]

Hazard plays from the left hand side so will be up against Walker and Sterling. What alternatives do we have to Otamendi and Delph, other than Danilo who is predominantly right-footed. Pep thought we had enough defensive back up but he has been proven wrong already. As for David Silva, this particular game will be all about how quickly we can break away with pace and therefore Sterling and Sane need to be in the team ahead of him, and Gundogan will be needed to support Fernandinho in protecting the back 4 when we are defending.

When has Guardiola ever played counter attacking? The Barcelona game was as close as you're ever likely to see but he had no choice considering our fullbacks last season and then being up against Messi & Neymar.

We will play to dominate possession, especially in central midfield and I can 100% guarantee Silva will be starting.

 

[IT and Me]

Ederson

Walker Stones Otamendy Delph

Fernandinho

B.Silva KDB Gundongen Silva

Jesus