Randy36

Mourinho needs to wakeup and smell the coffee following the Basel fiasco. Due to his lack of playing time Mata is fresh and ready to start against Southampton.

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If Mourinho intends to start Lampard perhaps he'll switch to a 4-3-3 formation Cech Ivan Cahill Terry Azpi Ramires Lampard Mikel Oscar Torres Schurrle

Looking forward to the game against Basel. A win will assure us of topping the group. Luiz is out with an injury and Torres is back in training. Cech Ivan Cahill Terry Azpili Ramires Mikel Willian Oscar Schurrle Torres -

Excellent result. Much needed performance. Mikel, Oscar, Lampard and Azpi stood out. Onwards and Upwards, Chelsea.

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Mourinho needs a new striker in January and Diego Costa would be an excellent choice. As Atletico Madrid are interested in signing KDB why not make a deal an offer them KDB in exchange for Costa?

If KDB wishes to get more playing time he should look to play for another club. Hazard was out of line with his comments as KDB's future should be decided by the manager. My advice to Hazard is to keep his mouth shut and avoid the wrath of Mourinho.

I don't buy into the November so called curse. If we win our next game against West Ham we will finish November with a 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss. We start December against Southampton a tough nut to crack and then we play three of the bottom clubs. Roll on December. I believe by the end of December we should be close to the top of the league.

Ibrahimovic is my choice as he's a more well rounded striker than Lewandowski. However neither will end up at the Bridge as Zlatan will more than likely remain in Paris and Lewandowski end up with Bayern Munich.

Schurrle is the type of player Mouriho likes - excellent work rate, combined with pace and technique. He is a good finisher who will improve as he adapts to Premiership football. I predict a bright future for him with Chelsea,

I would love to see Josh make it with Chelsea but sorry to say he has not lived up to expectations. He is in dire need of Premiership football and will possibly make it with a mid-table team.

From his previous experience with Real Madrid, Mourinho may decide to give some of our youth players the opportunity they need to develop. The 20 year old Thomas Kalas is one who comes to mind. The 6ft 2in defender made his senior international debut with the Cech Republic in Nov.2012. Mourinho has hinted he could be one of the players kept in the squad. The 19 year old Thorgan Hazard, Eden's brother, is another to watch out for. Anderlecht are keen to keep him on loan but Mourinho may decide to keep him. The 18 year old Nathaniel Chalobah spent last season with Zola at Watford. He is a central defender but was used as a holding midfielder at Watford. He is another player Mourinho might want to ease into the first team.

Thanks, Chippy. It should be in the West Ham thread.

This is a London Derby with "banana skin' written all over it. Will be more than satisfied with a 1-0 win. Cech Ivan Luiz Terry Azpili Ramires Mikel Wilian Oscar Hazard Eto'o