Chelsea (N) - Sat 16th May, 15:00 | FA Cup Final | Pre-Match Thread

[Djibrilshairdo]

I'd be happier seeing Rodri in there if he'd done the final 20 or 30 minutes in the week. Hopefully he's good for the 90.

 

[Ajm1985]

Why does Semenyo start every game. What makes him undroppable?

Pressing, duels, energy. I'd prefer him closer to goal rather than the wing though

 

[noseve]

Hammer these fuckers today..We are due a big win.

Save the big win for Bournemouth - any win will do today!

 

[Sibierskii]

Why does Semenyo start every game. What makes him undroppable?

He puts the ball in the net

 

[Cobwebcat]

Ait nouri injured?

No everyone is fit

 

[blue_danube]

A lot of reliance on Doku to create something...

 

[wattle]

It’s a bit of a shock that Omar is in the side in place of Rayan C.

In think on the very few occasions Marmoush and Erlin have started together they’ve looked very dangerous. I like it

 

[Longdarnit Blue]

Why does Semenyo start every game. What makes him undroppable?

His secret weapon long throw?

 

[deano ou812]

Think he's gone in the summer.

Anderson in then ..

 

[der bomber28]

That was the ultimate in plain sight corruption for us. Or was it because there have been so many in over the years, memory gets fogged.

What was plain sight corruption most recently was the disallowed West Ham goal. That was blatant.

I know exactly what you mean. We should be looking forward to a good game, but the massive worry always over us is what will the officials do this match to feck us over. Because they will. It stinks.

That’s what’s doing my head in mate, instead of looking forward to this historic showpiece final. The first thought into my head was what crazy new “interpretations” of the rules will we see play out today.

 

[Bournemouth Blue]

Interesting that Foden and Cherki don’t start, I think it is obvious Pep still hangs on to the hope we can win the last two and hope Arsenal slip up. That said, this lineup should be good enough to win today.

 

[kingn6]

Why does Semenyo start every game. What makes him undroppable?

Same reason as Haaland he scores goals. The benefit is he works hard defensively as well.

 

[PragueBlue]

Very surprised and a bit disappointed that neither Foden or Cherki are starting. I'd have started both.

 

[NorthamptonBlue]

They’re going to triple up on Doku and won’t have to worry because neither of Semenyo or Marmoush can control a football let alone pose a threat to their midfield or defence. Let’s hope at HT all is well.

If they mass defend against Doku then Marmoush will have a field day.

 

[MCFC1993]

Anderson in then ..

Looking likely.

Rodri staying and Anderson coming in, Nico G was never going to survive that.

 

[christened at st marks]

No Cherki no Foden WTF

 

[Cobwebcat]

Great team and loads on the bench.

Go for them.

 

[mosssideblue]

They’re going to triple up on Doku and won’t have to worry because neither of Semenyo or Marmoush can control a football let alone pose a threat to their midfield or defence. Let’s hope at HT all is well.

Bore off

 

[pbueno16]

Anderson in then ..

That was always the case but I’m not really a fan of pinning Anderson back to play as a 6 when Todri needs a rest. Having a like for like replacement for Rodri would be best way to maximize our midfielders.

 

[borassic]

Absolutely rapid that front 4