Chelsea (H) | Pre-Match Thread

[blue wang]

The Aguero that played last time out is mobile enough, I believe he is fully fit now.

Aguero from 1 month ago, was not mobile enough.

We will see what happens Saturday

I don't think he'll play Aguero until when the league is won. I think that would be unfair on Jesus and whilst Sergio got a good goal, I don't think he's anywhere near mobile enough for this game.

 

[SidJames]

Wow. People actually thinking this match will have any bearing whatsoever on the CL Final: Chould get a job with BT.

I wouldn't be so sure on that one.

You beat a shit Madrid side mid week.

Feel invincible.

Play us on the Saturday then lose.

I am pretty sure it will have an affect psychologicaly on either team if it loses in a dress rehearsal.

Saturday result will also determine both managers tactics in the final.

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

I think in beating that shit Madrid side, the worst i can remember in living memory.

Chelsea might believe they are better, than they actually are.

The FA Cup tie, we made many changes with a bigger game coming up.

So what will Pep do Saturday i wonder ?

Maybe play a weakened side after mid-week exploits ?.

If he does and, we win, that will really affect Chelsea Psychi before the final.

So there is a case for it.

Or will he go full strength.

A Chess game.

If it is a chess game then Tuchel will be employing the sicilian defence strategy , dont expect his pawns to cross the half way line.

 

[SidJames]

If it is a chess game then Tuchel will be employing the sicilian defence strategy , dont expect his pawns to cross the half way line.

That would make sense tbh.

He wont want to lose this game full stop.

I think you are likely right.

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

Wow. People actually thinking this match will have any bearing whatsoever on the CL Final: Chould get a job with BT.

True , just like the FA Cup semi - final defeat will mean bugger all , or the schooling we gave them at the Bridge.

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

That would make sense tbh.

He wont want to lose this game full stop.

I think you are likely right.

Not expecting a football feast which is a shame with so many good footballers on view , Tuchel will play to his strengths and park his bus.

 

[imrebanana]

Bloody Alty fan!

 

[Big Jonjo]

I would expect a number of changes from mid week but nothing like the number we saw for fa cup semi final. I think PEP would like to lay down a marker and wrap up the league ASAP. I think something like this -Ederson, Cancelo, Dias, Laporte, Zincenko, Rodri, Bernardo, Foden or Gundog, Sterling, Aguero, Jesus. But who knows what Pep will do!

 

[dickie davies]

If Aguero is starting then Mendy will, so I think we'll see a front three of either

Jesus, Aguero, Sterling
Or
Sterling, Jesus, Torres

And I've a feeling it'll be the latter

Defender wise, Cancelo will start and after last week's clean sheet vs CP, I think Ake and Laporte are in
Left back, depends on who's up top

Two of the midfield three will be Rodri and Gundogan
I'd like to see Bernardo start, but with KDB coming off with ten to go vs PSG (I know he was on a yellow) I think KDB will get the nod over Bernardo

 

[Legal Alien]

I think last week's result against Palace was huge, it's a tough place to play and the players played well, so why not play pretty much the same team again?

I would want a bit more energy in the middle though so i'd bring Bernie in for Fern.

People have been saying some players are upset at not playing in the semi final, well give them all a chance to stake a claim for the final.