Chelsea - FA Cup SF | Pre-Match Thread

[mosssideblue]

I’d imagine one hour before kick off like normal.

Like I said, wasn't sure with it being a cup game.

 

[OntarioBlue]

I must admit, I don't know precisely how good Chelsea are yet.

Nevertheless, I expect this to be a cagey affair.

I think are developing into a very good team. They are good up front and have a very decent midfield. I do think they are suspect at centre back and they still haven’t managed to find a proper keeper.

It could all be about converting chances today. If we do, we should win comfortably. If we are wasteful again it could bite us in the arse.

 

[kaz7]

Like I said, wasn't sure with it being a cup game.

Sometimes the team is early but i expect the bbc want to announce it on the hour , i will keep peeled anyway

 

[greasedupdeafguy]

Abraham left out of the Chelsea squad. Pretty much spells the end of him at Chelsea I think. Personally I’d be more concerned with him playing than Giroud.

 

[mccity]

I think are developing into a very good team. They are good up front and have a very decent midfield. I do think they are suspect at centre back and they still haven’t managed to find a proper keeper.

It could all be about converting chances today. If we do, we should win comfortably. If we are wasteful again it could bite us in the arse.

See this is what I mean haha! I'd have it the other way around! I think they're looking very solid defensively but until recently hadn't scored more than twice in a game since Tuchel took over. It's still up in the air for me.

 

[Cornish_Blue]

If they score first, it will be a rentboy bus park.

 

[OntarioBlue]

See this is what I mean haha! I'd have it the other way around! I think they're looking very solid defensively but until recently hadn't scored more than twice in a game since Tuchel took over. It's still up in the air for me.

That’s funny isnt it. I look at Zouma as first choice centre back and I just can’t take them seriously. From what I’ve seen I dont think Mendy is much of an improvement over Kepa so think that’s where they can be got at.

 

[Kippax77]

If they score first, it will be a rentboy bus park.

To the tune "one step beyond"

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

I have a feeling Mendy will start today

Agree , Pep will select a few who have missed some recent games , Mendy , Sterling , Laporte , Steffen and possibly Torres will all be in with a shout but at least the FA Cup is allowed five subs and we can salvage the damage from the bench :)

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

Jaoa ‘he wasn’t cheap though!’ Cancelo

can’t stand Darke

Never heard him say that about Pogshite and we never will.