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.
I wouldn't be so sure on that one.Wow. People actually thinking this match will have any bearing whatsoever on the CL Final: Chould get a job with BT.
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.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.
That would make sense tbh.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.
True , just like the FA Cup semi - final defeat will mean bugger all , or the schooling we gave them at the Bridge.Wow. People actually thinking this match will have any bearing whatsoever on the CL Final: Chould get a job with BT.
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.That would make sense tbh.
He wont want to lose this game full stop.
I think you are likely right.
Love that, come on you blue boys, let’s wrap this title up !Pep may play a team close to his CL lineup in the hope Tuchel does likewise (with them needing to keep winning to secure top 4) it will be better for him to understand in further detail the challenges we will face defensively against their counter attack, pace and shape upfront and similarly the difficulties our ballers will face in trying to breakdown their improved defence. That experience will be more valuable to Pep than Tuchel because he’s the greatest manager that’s ever lived ......Cmon City...
You call it overthinking; I’d just call it thinking.I mean WhoTF wants us to play a weakened side on Saturday and not experience the thrill of winning the title, celebrating it (by getting bladdered or whatever Saturday night) and then feeling over the (blue)moon next week?
All this talk of not showing our strongest hand to Tuchel is just arrogant and conceited overthinking.
Chelsea will no doubt play their strongest side ( they have to) so let's do likewise, always remembering we have had an extra day's rest!
Put it to bed asap and then focus 100% on May 29.
Agree about it being best to go with best side for reasons you state.I mean WhoTF wants us to play a weakened side on Saturday and not experience the thrill of winning the title, celebrating it (by getting bladdered or whatever Saturday night) and then feeling over the (blue)moon next week?
All this talk of not showing our strongest hand to Tuchel is just arrogant and conceited overthinking.
Chelsea will no doubt play their strongest side ( they have to) so let's do likewise, always remembering we have had an extra day's rest!
Put it to bed asap and then focus 100% on May 29.
Mate, it wouldn’t affect confidence if we were playing a completely different team. It would if we played our PSG team and lost though, which is a risk after they all played a draining game midweek.Agree about it being best to go with best side for reasons you state.
Also for confidence - don’t want to lose twice to them before final.
But biggest incentive for me is 3 points would put them back in a fight with the rest and less comfortable over the last few weeks’ when we can relax and be fresh
No room for sentiment. Play the strongest team and get the title won this weekend. Once achieved then rotate.Mate, it wouldn’t affect confidence if we were playing a completely different team. It would if we played our PSG team and lost though, which is a risk after they all played a draining game midweek.
All those other players, for the sake of not just fitness, but also for squad morale, need to be put in and given their chance to play a key role in this historic season by clinching the title for us. I wanna see all those lads from last Saturday starting this weekend too.
Calling it sentiment demeans it; they are all valued members of our squad; it’s smart management; we’ve got 4 games to get a win ffs, 3 of which are not against our CL final opponents, and aren’t 4 evenings after our semi final.No room for sentiment. Play the strongest team and get the title won this weekend. Once achieved then rotate.