ChitownBlue

Would be a mistake IMO benching Pulisic for Havertz. Why bench a guy that we know can torch Madrid (did it last week) based on hopes that Havertz can replicate what he did against Fulham. I would go with exact same team as last week, but maybe swap Reece and Azpi.

I'm worried about Pulisic. If he gets injured, Lampard deserves a shaming...

Agreed. I don't think you play Pulisic. He will get injured. Need him for Man City.

Agreed. It's simply not even about positioning at this point. He's completely off pace, positioning change will not make a difference at the moment. Sit him on the bench.

Havertz should not be anywhere near the pitch at the moment. Insane that some people want to start him. Kovacic is absolutely clear

So so stupid to move him from the left. Baffling stuff.

Anjorin? Come on man...

There were two clear balls he should've played in the Sevilla game. It was his first start in some time so getting up to match fitness is expected. He would be the first person to say he should've played those balls in. Move on. I don't see how he was selfish against Leeds. He took a crack at goal that was blocked twice, when there was no real other option other than pass backwards? I don't mind those. Take a chance if there's nothing there. What on earth is there to lose. I think this "selfishness" thing is getting overblown based on again, two missed opportunities against Sevilla. Pulisic will always drive at players and make to look a play (see Liverpool assist).

Didn’t think he was poor at all. Thought he was very good. Shot in final third needs work but had a lot of positive runs.

I reckon we will see Drinkwater for this one ??. Everyone should be rested for this. I want some youth guys playing

Thought he looked sharp with the little time. We needed his directness. We know what we have with him if he stays healthy. Staying healthy is the biggest question mark. IMO, when healthy and on form, he is our best player.

I don't start Pulisic this game. Completely unnecessary. Give him 30 this game and start him against Leeds

He’s not being played in the right position. He’s best as an 8. Midfield was a disaster. Jorginho is good on the ball but is useless defensively

Playing Pulisic on the right was absolutely baffling to me. Infuriating actually...

I thought Pedro looked dangerous when he came in...

Well done, Scott! I participated once and you had me in there!

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I'm thinking back four. 3-4-3 didn't work to well against Arsenal last go around.

I absolutely see what you're saying. I really hope it was the few niggling injuries. I just feel like the kid has to pull a master class to keep his place, while Mount keeps his place with spotty performances (don't get me wrong, Mount has been great this season). I feel the same for Tomori. Frank was quick to turn on him after a few off performances, despite the injuries (while Rudiger and Christensen continue to make fools of themselves). I just question is man management. At this point, would it be nice to have David Luiz? I take Luiz over Christensen and Rudiger any day. Lampard pushed him out also...

Tactic? You're giving Lampard credit for bringing on the best player down 4-1? My god I want to laugh. Pulisic literally would've wiped Liverpool as he did Man City in the first half. In fact, the two goals proves he should've started and Chelsea could've won that game. Your best players don't start on the bench. Should Liverpool bench Mo Salah, Firmino and Sane and bring them on against tired legs? Should Messi start on the bench? Quite asinine logic really.

I mean, if the guy is injured, then why play him when you're down 4-1 to Liverpool in the 60th minute? Why risk him? Lampard isn't immune from criticism and should be called out when he screws up. The injury excuse is bullocks.

Why does it have to be mount or pulisic? Play Mount over Jorginho. It's clear as day!

Lol - you want to lose? Pulisic for Pedro. Mount for Jorginho

This is utter nonsense to me.

This loss is 100% on Lampard. On what earth do you not start Pulisic. Maddening