Chelsea (H) | Pre-Match Thread

[applecentral]

Thought Pep might have gone strong (okay, stronger) today. Get the PL tied up, then rotate for the last couple of games. But hey; what do I know?

I’m in the same camp. But let’s just relax and try to enjoy the game. You never know we might even win lol

 

[Boney]

Any big game that Foden does not start we lose.
Terrible team selection, but I did expect this.

 

[prestonibbo_mcfc]

Really? I admire your confidence but psychology plays a big factor in sport and I would be wary to ignore it.

I think this club has proved over and over again that they have the right psychology. Win, lose or draw.

 

[Mancity1980]

Your glass is half empty.
Just think what it does to their heads if we win with our B team.
If we lose then there is no psychological advantage knowing you've just beaten a team that you know you won't be playing in the final, they might as well be playing another club.
Regardless, it keeps our cards close to our chest and keeps them guessing.
It's a gamble worth taking.
It's a gamble we can afford to lose.

There is validity in what you say, maybe I am glass half empty, we have no choice in the matter so let’s trust in Pep and enjoy the ride!

 

[Inter Me Nan]

Disappointment is one thing calling the team fucking terrible is another shows a complete lack of respect/support for the lads playing and the gaffer. This isn’t aimed at you btw.

Most other teams would kill for the side we've put out today.

 

[Saddleworth2]

@BillyShears made an excellent point recently too. Look at the togetherness and camaraderie amongst the squad right now. Keeping all the players involved in big games through the use of rotation contributes to that.
Don't think we can really underestimate how that has helped the club be so successful this season.

Completely mate. Imagine if he had picked the same team as Tuesday. They would have been fucked mentally and physically and those not chosen demoralised.

 

[DATOIA]

We are playing without midfield - I imagine it will be a very "open" and dynamic game from the beginning.

 

[mancity2012_eamo]

Not overly confident after seeing the team. I think Rodri will be overrun in midfield.
It looks like three at the back and Mendy and Cancelo adding to midfield as well as the overlap.

We’ll see. Pep knows best and all that, but it’s pretty much what I feared he would do.

Regardless. Cmon City.
Get the job done.

 

[Academica]

I havent even mentioned him , dont go on his thread , another one in the you can piss off group

Let's see how long you can resist in the match thread.

 

[abu13]

Fuck it, while i'm not in agreement with the team selection i'm going to trust Pep on this one.