Chippy_boy said:He was going to do that anyway mate. 0-0 would suit Mourinho nicely so his gameplan was always going to be let us have the ball, sit deep and hit us on the break. Torres/Nastasic/Hart style.
dannybcity said:Chippy_boy said:He was going to do that anyway mate. 0-0 would suit Mourinho nicely so his gameplan was always going to be let us have the ball, sit deep and hit us on the break. Torres/Nastasic/Hart style.
I'm not sure it would, I'd snap your hand off for a 0-0 as I'd fancy us to chase down a 5 point gap between now and the end of the season. Now admittedly I am but a humble supporter but if I were in Chelsea's shoes I'd see Saturday as a great opportunity to stretch the lead.
supercity88 said:I think the form book goes out the window with this one. It's a huge game with a lot at stake for us. Chelsea will be happy with a point and preserving their 5pt lead - it's clear they will look to sit back and counter attack. It's standard Mourinho and I don't expect any surprises from him. Expect the Chelsea from Anfield in the first leg. What Liverpool did well is press with intensity, and attack with pace. Chelsea couldn't cope with that particularly well and as long as we take our chances we can win this game. If Fernando is allowed to sit and support our defence we should be able to cope with their counter attacks. I'm confident we can win this. Just got the feeling that Mourinho's due a loss in one of these "tactical" games.
Chippy_boy said:dannybcity said:Chippy_boy said:He was going to do that anyway mate. 0-0 would suit Mourinho nicely so his gameplan was always going to be let us have the ball, sit deep and hit us on the break. Torres/Nastasic/Hart style.
I'm not sure it would, I'd snap your hand off for a 0-0 as I'd fancy us to chase down a 5 point gap between now and the end of the season. Now admittedly I am but a humble supporter but if I were in Chelsea's shoes I'd see Saturday as a great opportunity to stretch the lead.
Of course every manager (and player and supporter) would like a win. But you have to ask yourself what is Mourinho's house style? Is he the sort of manager who will throw caution to the wind and throw everything at it to get a win? Or is he the sort of manager who thinks first and foremost must not lose?
The question answers itself doesn't it.
SWP's back said:LolJullarkey said:I think people are forgetting too easily how diabolical we've been lately. No matter who Chelsea have missing, we seriously need to up our game and start taking our chances in front of goal
dannybcity said:Chippy_boy said:dannybcity said:I'm not sure it would, I'd snap your hand off for a 0-0 as I'd fancy us to chase down a 5 point gap between now and the end of the season. Now admittedly I am but a humble supporter but if I were in Chelsea's shoes I'd see Saturday as a great opportunity to stretch the lead.
Of course every manager (and player and supporter) would like a win. But you have to ask yourself what is Mourinho's house style? Is he the sort of manager who will throw caution to the wind and throw everything at it to get a win? Or is he the sort of manager who thinks first and foremost must not lose?
The question answers itself doesn't it.
Fair point, I do agree that Mourinho would be happy with a draw a point but I don't think it would be a particular good result for them.
Chippy_boy said:dannybcity said:Fair point, I do agree that Mourinho would be happy with a draw a point but I don't think it would be a particular good result for them.
Depends on whether you're a cup half full or half empty kind of guy. A 5 point lead is a lot better than a 2 point lead.
On paper, their only really tough game remaining is away against Arsenal. They have the rags and Liverpool at home towards the end, but he'll be backing his side to win those.
We have to go to Stoke, Liverpool, Scum and Spurs.
He'll probably be backing his team to be able to hold onto a 5 point lead looking at their fixtures vs ours. I'd probably agree with him actually.
Burtonblue said:It looks pretty certain Costa will now be suspended and Fabregas is doubtful.
Did Oscar also not collect his 5th yellow and therefore be banned as well?
Millennium said:“Diego Costa has been charged by The FA for violent conduct following an on-field incident which was not seen by the match officials but caught on video. The charge is in relation to an incident involving the Chelsea forward and Liverpool’s Emre Can which occurred in the 12th minute of the League Cup semi-final second leg at Stamford Bridge last night.
“The player has until 6pm on Thursday, 29 January 2015 to respond to the charge. Following a review of an incident during the game involving Costa and Liverpool’s Martin Skrtel, The FA will not be taking any further action.”
Chippy_boy said:chris85mcfc said:birchwoodgingerste said:So is there still a chance he may miss sats game?
There is literally no chance that he will be playing on Saturday
There is a chance. They could appeal and win the appeal on Friday.
I agree this is very likely not happening, but it's not technically impossible. They could appeal and they could win.
Shame...moon said:Burtonblue said:It looks pretty certain Costa will now be suspended and Fabregas is doubtful.
Did Oscar also not collect his 5th yellow and therefore be banned as well?
No the ban for 5 bookings has passed