Chelsea (H) - Carabao Cup - Wed 9th Nov, 20:00 | Pre-Match Thread

[jimharri]

Surprised to see Gundogan and Rodri in there tonight. Rodri, in particular. Thought he'd have been rested for the weekend. And Foden again not starting. Is he on the naughty step for the time being?

 

[OntarioBlue]

Same as every other time. Palmer plays the KDB role, Mahrez out wide.

It’s not as though he actually starts that often !

 

[DruntBlunt]

A good result is always nice but early domestic cup exits this season won't hurt terribly much either.

 

[jimharri]

Shame Mahrez isn’t

Try supporting the team, instead of taking cheap shots.

 

[Phil1]

Just gonna enjoy the game. Not overly arsed about worrying about who’s playing or who’s not. It’s a league cup game and whilst it’s nice to win it’s also not a big issue or disaster if we don’t.
Being on an all day sesh may or may not have played its part in my thinking…

 

[bert38]

Shame Mahrez isn’t

Deary me

 

[Cricket Blue]

Why not start Haaland?
He is not going to the world cup, surprised he's on the bench

 

[DavidWhitesUnderpants]

I don't think this is going to be the best game to watch. Wouldn't be surprised if we go out but hoping for the best.

I'd expect Pep to put out similar squads for the rest of the Caribao to be honest, unless it's the final stages. It's a fucked up season with the World Cup and all, and it wouldn't be a huge loss if we got kicked out of this Noddy Cup early.

Saying that, let's see. Like you, I'm hardly expecting El Classico tonight.

 

[uwerosler28]

Just got to my seat on the east stand and I don’t recognise anyone sat around me. The place is full of day trippers

Good job the day trippers bought the tickets then if those usually around you couldn't be bothered

 

[Protein Junkie]

Hope KP gets a good few minutes tonight.
Cmon City - we bloody love you.