First off, as a Fenerbahce fan, I would like congratulate Chelsea fans on advancing to the semis. It was a well deserved victory. I will be rooting for Chelsea against Liverpool, because Arsenal is my fav team in Europe and you guys have to make them pay for it. lol.
As an outsider, I strongly believe that Grant is not a Chelsea caliber TD. He looks very insecure and seems like he doesn't know what he's doing/talking about most of the time. Essien, yes, can play as a RB IMO, however, he would be and is much more productive in the midfield. A good TD would play the consistent player in important matches. Kalou was a regular starter for Chelsea and he was doing good. Why use Malouda instead? Why gambling when you know there's someone who proved you he's good? In the second leg, I was expecting Anelka in the line-up. He didn't play the whole night. Jeez!!! On top of that, he's got no charisma whatsoever. Don't tell me it's not important, it is. Imagine yourself in the shoes of J.Cole for instance. You will be looking at that guy's depressed face EVERY SINGLE DAY. I don't know about you, but I wouldn't be able to stand it after a couple weeks. Here's my take on your TD. This is the way I see it so i am open to critism. IMO, Chelsea deserve/need a TD with lots of high level experience and charisma.
Good luck against the pool, the bad.