Chelsea (H) - Sun 21st May, 16:00 | Pre-Match Thread

[OntarioBlue]

Just had the team through from my usual source - let’s see how true it is come 3pm.

Ortega
Lewis
Akanji
Laporte
Ake
Gundogan
Bernardo
KDB
Mahrez
Alvarez
Foden

That’s a scary good starting eleven even though many of them are not “first choice”. It’s sad for PHillips that he can’t get a start even when there is nothing on the line today. I guess that tells us exactly what Pep thinks of him.

Personally, I’d be leaving KDB on the bench today. He looked absolutely knackered on Wednesday and we need him fit and strong for two big games.

 

[cibaman]

The 1st team players can't go 2 weeks without proper games before the FA Cup final. Pep will rotate, especially at Brighton, but most of the 1st team players are likely to get 2 starts in the next 3 games to keep rhythm.

With the best will in the world, the next 3 games aren’t going to be proper games. The intensity just will not be there. The players will need some game time so that they are physically ready for the FA cup final, but in reality these are effectively just training games.

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

Just had the team through from my usual source - let’s see how true it is come 3pm.

Ortega
Lewis
Akanji
Laporte
Ake
Gundogan
Bernardo
KDB
Mahrez
Alvarez
Foden

Leaking the team well over 6 hours before kick off is ridiculous. Absolutely ridiculous.

 

[kinky's boots]

They don’t need to arrest 10,000, doubt there will be anything like that number , they can identify many and ban later.Besides ,why do you want to cause problems and sanctions for the club and other fans ??

I've been on a few times as is our tradition, but I don't think I'll be going on today. Best to let the players have their moment without being concerned about their safety

 

[flook]

be surprised if KDB starts today given his apparent personal issues....unless all is now good of course. Would like to see Phillips given a couple of games

 

[Haaland94]

Allow our players the chance to celebrate on the pitch. A potential pitch invasion will result in players going off and not being able to celebrate properly.

 

[chickaroon]

Stewards permitting there may be a guest appearance in the Family Stand of Helen's bell ringing out today.

That would be great She would love that.

 

[chickaroon]

Allow our players the chance to celebrate on the pitch. A potential pitch invasion will result in players going off and not being able to celebrate properly.

Do people want our club to be embarrassed, do they want us to be fined or points taken off us?
If you love this club, stay off the pitch.

 

[york away to this!]

be surprised if KDB starts today given his apparent personal issues....unless all is now good of course. Would like to see Phillips given a couple of games

Perhaps Kev is thinking of leaving...

Last home game and all that

 

[Tony - MCFC]

so excited!!!