Chelsea (H) | Pre-Match Thread

[Heath Park]

I want the title wrapped up today so fielding a strong side is an absolute must but...

I would still play Sterling, Cancelo, Jesus and Aguero in this game. Any one of them maybe needed for the Champions League final, so we need to ensure they are ready if required.

 

[The Black Shed]

Should be a strong team as it’s the first time this season we’ve not had a midweek game.

Didn't we play PSG on Tuesday?

 

[Horlocksleftpeg]

We’ll see rotation but I hope we avoid the number of changes we’ve seen between the Dortmund and PSG ties.

Aguero, Sterling, Laporte, Cancelo, Rodri and Jesus are guaranteed a start but hope we still play the likes of DeBruyne Gundogan Dias

Ederson
Walker Dias Laporte Cancelo
DeBruyne Rodri Gundogan
Sterling Aguero Jesus

A mix of rotation and our best 11

 

[Lemon7277]

Anyone else think it's written in the stars for Sergio to grab the winner again today and hand us the league,would be an absolute fitting tribute to the guy who started it all

 

[Ric]

I'm a few miles away from the Etihad, I hope the pitch is covered.
It's not stopped raining for 3 hours solid and is forecasted similar all day.

Yeah, it's absolutely grim this weather. I know the pitch at The Etihad drains really well but it's not been in great condition generally this season, and you'd imagine this relentless rain will take its toll.

 

[Love_Each_Day]

They play a very defensive 5 at the back, the way to beat it is with a more attacking 5 atb.

___________Ederson
_____Dias_____Laporte_____Ake
Cancelo___Rodri____Gundogan__Mendy
___Sterling____________Foden
___________Aguero

Would have said Jesus but not sure he has presence to trouble 3 centre backs, rarely more than a mild nuisance against tough defenses. Aguero enjoys playing Chelsea and looked much sharper in his last game, have him work his socks off for an hour then change it.

 

[Inter Me Nan]

Didn't we play PSG on Tuesday?

Think he means after not before.

 

[cassyscooterboys]

Strongest team possible, get the title in the bag. 3 games to rotate then and keep everyone sharp.

 

[Inter Me Nan]

Strong side with a few tweaks, win the league and if we give em a seeing to in the bargain it sows doubt in their mind for the Chumps League final.
All gravy.

 

[balotellishaircut]

It’s meant to stop raining at 2pm ish, so 3 hours before ko, pitch will be amazing :)