Chelsea - FA Cup SF | Pre-Match Thread

[Pingu the Penguin]

Mendy obviously impressing in training

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

It might be quite a smart pre-emptive from Pep?

Chelsea have become tighter at the back and don't score many goals.

They would be hoping to sit in and nick it but looks like we might have matched that intention up, certainly in terms of leaving our arses hung out on counters.

Needs our lads at the top end to be ruthless.

 

[kanovic]

Would have liked to see laporte and ake together

 

[bluemoon32]

Happy enough with that team, Sterling & Torres to come good.
3-1 City

 

[Platt Lane veteran]

‘City to lose’ has shot up to 7.8% since the team came out!

 

[urban genie]

The match day thread should be a barrel of laughs with that line up

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

Please Pep, play Torres on the left and Sterling on the right. That is all.

 

[Norbiton]

They have Willy on the bench ready for penalties- if he’s allowed on.

 

[Scottish Cityzen]

No idea why anybody can see a side with Torres and sterling as our wide players and their first thought is mendy. Sterling and torres had their opportunity to earn a place in the team last week, they failed miserably. No idea why they are getting another shot in a semi final. A lot of pressure on kdb to produce the goods today.

A lot of pressure on Torres to start showing glimpses as to why he’s so highly rated in Spain. His goal scoring record is good but his general play has been underwhelming so far this season. That said I think he will be another that kicks on in his second season.

Raz played like his nose was out of joint midweek with getting a two minute run out. He needs to buck up his ideas and show Pep why he should be involved in the big games coming up.

Jesus will work his cock off, hopefully the front three click today.

Very good side considering the need for rotation. I quite like seeing Fern playing with Rodri, gives him a chance to show the old fox still has an attacking nature when given that extra free reign.

Come on City!!

 

[brummie blue]

good move playing Ferni and Rodi, as Laporte and Dias may need help with Mendy and Cancelo playing their usual attacking roles