Chelsea away - Pre match discussion

[r.soleofsalford]

although we look weak at the back under this new system, i still think we are the better team, but you have to admit they have an awesome home record under Mourinho,


i`ll hope for a win but take the draw.

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

I think he will go with Demichelis.

Or Dzeko

I was bored.

;-)

It was a discernible improvement on some of your other suggestions ;-)

 

[George Hannah]

I think it's less to do with the strength of the opposition and more to do with the fact we "mentally" crumble on away games...

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[TGR]

I think it's less to do with the strength of the opposition and more to do with the fact we "mentally" crumble on away games...

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Post of the day - without a doubt! ;-)

 

[SuperSilva]

I think it's less to do with the strength of the opposition and more to do with the fact we "mentally" crumble on away games...

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brilliant...!

btw, is she doing Tai Chi or Yoga :)

 

[NipHolmes]

I think a result is there for the taking but if we are too open and have Garcia playing as a CB then I would be grateful for a draw let alone a win..

I see is being the better team but conceding a daft goal via silly mistake.

Will wait to predict until I see teamsheet

 

[Blue Elmo]

I don't see why Lescott doesn't get the nod to be honest. Against Everton, when Nastasic came on and partnered Lescott, I don't remember Everton troubling us too much and they did reasonably well together. Garcia is not a centre half, he gets played purely for his ability to pass it out from the back, and if he plays I don't see him doing us any favours. I do feel for him though, he gets thrown into defence where he is clearly not comfortable and tries, but its just not good enough unfortunately.

 

[Rammy Blue]

I wonder if Manuel will be tempted to play Navas from the start today in order to keep Cashley pinned back.

 

[the talisman]

Lots on here saying he'll play Micah at centre half, but I'm sure he said in an interview that he sees him as a right back, not a centre half.

With Vinny still out and Demichelis not ready I'd put money on Garcia playing at the back, Pellegrini seems to trust him there.

Anyway, no predictions, this one could go either way. Not really the end of the world if we don't get anything, although some on here will no doubt concede the title if we get beat. Someone's got to beat that smug bastard at home some time so why not us?

Come on you Blues!

 

[FantasyIreland]

I wonder if Manuel will be tempted to play Navas from the start today in order to keep Cashley pinned back.

That's why my preference would be Richards over Zabba,his athleticism might also help cover Garcias inadequacies.