Chelsea (a) pre-match thread

[Blue Hefner]

That's irrelevant.

It's not about what Chelsea are used to playing, it's what they're used to facing, and they don't play 3 at the back sides very often.

Chelsea are going to be used to their formation no matter whether we play 433 or 352, but if Pep goes 352 it will be because it exploits the weaknesses of the 343 Chelsea play, and because Chelsea only play against opposition playing 352 maybe 3 or 4 times a year, they aren't used to dealing with the problems it asks them.

I don't think our teething problems are irrelevant

 

[abu13]

Very important not to lose today, i think we may go with just Jesus up front and pack the midfield.

The more i think of it i can see us going something like this, we need to ensure Delph gets plenty of protection so i'd keep Ferny on the left hand side.

-------------------------Ederson-------------------------
Walker------Stones-------------Ottomendi-----Delph
-------------Gundogan---------Fernandinho-----------
-------KDB---------------Silva---------------Sane-------
--------------------------Jesus---------------------------

I can see an argument for putting Yaya in front of the back 4 and Danilio instead of Delph as well.

 

[Dipsis_LTU_MC]

I have just read that he's training again but won't be in the squad today. Disappointing. I hope he isn't buggering off to play internationals next week.

????????????????? he played against Ukrainians. how can he not be in the squad today.

 

[Jocks Y-Fronts]

This is a job for Yaya

 

[kaz7]

This is a job for Yaya

No no no NO

 

[andyhinch]

No no no NO

I'd just like to add a no to that.

 

[Phil1]

This is a job for Yaya

What? Getting some cookies from the top shelf?

 

[yerwot?]

No. Ffs we need pace and power in mid field, not a quarterback

 

[kjhine11]

It's very important that we finish most of our chances today. We'll always get chances because of how dangerous we are but considering we dominated the two games last season and got no result, we need to be clinical. Hoping the boys step up with Aguero unavailable today.

 

[kaz7]

DON'T GET SUCKER PUNCHED,please

 

[Chi-town blues]

So do I as it will mean we are winning comfortable

Yes would be a perfect situation.

 

[vin]

Never confident going to The Bridge. I’d take a draw now.

 

[remember arthur mann]

Never confident going to The Bridge. I’d take a draw now.

Probably will be.

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

ederson
walker stones otto delph
kdb dinho gundo
silva sane
jesus

extra body in midfield today , Raheem to get at least 30 minutes fresh legs for either jesus or Sane , was tempted to include yaya but the pace of this game will maybe be a little too much for him , (yaya of 3 or 4 years ago would have thrived in this game) bernardo also has loads of energy he was superb when he came on against Shaktar , if Gundo tires then Bernardo can keep up the pressing game we will have to do for 90 minutes.

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

DON'T GET SUCKER PUNCHED,please

we already have the taxi driver was one of the 659m

 

[ADegenerate]

Totally calm about this one. Hmm.

 

[Bewar3them00n]

We need to exploit Chelsea's fatigue in the latter stages of the game if possible, which may mean keeping Sterling on the bench and letting him run at a tiring defence either 20-25mins to go.
Would love to see Conte, apoplectic with rage in post match interviews at the FA after his defence is shredded repeatedly in the last 10 mins!

 

[kiam06]

Today will tell us if we are a title contenders or powder puff.

I have a feeling it will be the latter but hope I'm wrong.

Think Chelsea will bully our midfield so I would but your hand off for a point now.

 

[Dax777]

Ederson
Otamendi Stones Walker
KDB Gundogan
B. Silva D.Silva
Sterling Jesus Sane

This is silly

 

[Delphacito]

Fuck this losers mentality. We’re going to Stamford Bridge to win it.