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Haven't seen a thread yet so figured I may as well make it. We'll have to rest some players for this one because of our Barca game next week, and now that Ivanovic can't play, who should we put at right back? Bosingwa, Ferreira, maybe even Essien?

Also, what do you think for our lineup?

 
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With the Barca game coming up on Tuesday night I can see a few players being rested despite 4th place being a huge aim. Having such an advantage before Barca is surely too tempting and I would be very surprised to see Drogba feature at all.

Wouldn't be surprised if Torres, Sturridge and Malouda/Mata were the 3 up top. Lampard could make way for Essien in midfield.

If Luiz is fit I wonder if he could slot in at right back so that we could keep JT and Cahill playing together. If not then I'd play Bosingwa.

In any case will be very interesting to see how RDM approaches this game.

 
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ant-sw6 said:
With the Barca game coming up on Tuesday night I can see a few players being rested despite 4th place being a huge aim. Having such an advantage before Barca is surely too tempting and I would be very surprised to see Drogba feature at all.

Wouldn't be surprised if Torres, Sturridge and Malouda/Mata were the 3 up top. Lampard could make way for Essien in midfield.

If Luiz is fit I wonder if he could slot in at right back so that we could keep JT and Cahill playing together. If not then I'd play Bosingwa.

In any case will be very interesting to see how RDM approaches this game.
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Yeah, Luiz could also do well. I forgot about him. Any news about his injury?

 
Teritus said:
Yeah, Luiz could also do well. I forgot about him. Any news about his injury?
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I'm not sure they just said he'd miss the first leg originally I think. So I presume he will have a fitness test or we will get more news tomorrow if he isn't fit.

 
About time someone makes a thread :)

Havent heard any news of luiz either from a sports site or chelsea's site yet

Big game but like us I think all the players's minds are in the Barcelona one, but players like sturridge and torres who most likely wont be used on thuesday at least from the start will be highly motivated for this.

My lineup would be

Cech

Bosingwa-Cahill-Terry-Cole

Mikel

Meireles-Mata

Sturridge-Torres-Kalou

 
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My lineup would be

Cech

Bosingwa-Cahill-Terry-Cole

Mikel

Meireles-Mata

Sturridge-Torres-Kalou
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Looks about right to me. Maybe Ramires in there for Raul, since Rambo seems to have limitless energy anyway. But still, it'd be nice to have him rested for Barca.

I'm usually nervous with Bossy at RB, but against Arsenal, it might actually work......provided he uses his speed to blast towards the end line instead of holding play up. Santos is no speed demon, so Bossy should be able to torch him.

 
bosingwa and sturridge together on the right? a bit too bold for my liking...

 
Essien has fallen off the map, hasn't he? He had some poor outings and bang, gone.

 
I would want Ferreira to start he is much more dependable than Bosingwa who is utter sh*t.Sturridge should be given a go he hasn't played for awhile now since Di Matteo usually started Drogba or Torres upfront with wingers supporting them.Any how i think we will play like this

--------------------------------Cech

Ferreira----------Cahill------------Terry----------Cole (perhaps Bertrand to keep Cole fresh for Tuesday)

------------Mikel----------Essien--------------------------

Sturridge------Lampard-------Mata-------------

-------------------Drogba------------------------------

With Danny and Mata being more offensive and Lamps playing a deeper role.

 
Has everyone forgotten we play vs Arsenal in less than two days? Even Chelsea-Wigan has most recent comments :sad:

 
Maybe play Romeu again, and bring him back from the doghouse that he currently is in?

I still cannot figure out why he fell so out of favor with AVB and with Robbie.

 
A really cruicial match, can't see us making too many changes. I can see Drogba, Meireless or even Mata on the bench, but not 5-6 changes. Romeu should play, but it's unlikely we will pick him for an important match like this.

 
Luiz is a definite no-no for the Arsenal match and the runback with Barca. Cahill will deputise for both those games.

 
Going to be hard against a rested Arsenal side. Either the emotion of Wednesday will carry us through with another great display, or all our sererves will have been depleted and the arsenal will pick us off.

Robbie will have to check on the fitness of the squad, but would imagine resting the likes of Drogba will happen, maybe Lamps, Cole and Ramires too.

 
Torres, Kalou, Bertie, Essien, malouda, bossi should all get a game here so the others can rest

 
There will be changes no doubt, but whoever RDM brings in will be focussed and sharp for 2 reasons IMHO.

1. Fighting for a start against Barca in the return.

2. To get a start in the up coming FA cup final at Wembley.

 
Drogba's got a knee injury that will rule him out despite the fact he probably wouldn't have played anyway.

I just hope he's okay for Tuesday night.

 
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Just heard on the radio that Drogba is out of the Arse game due to picking up a knee injury against Barca.

 
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