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Brentford v Chelsea (PL) Wed 19th Oct 2022 19:30 GMT

Has to be a back 4 for this one and extra energy in the middle of the park. 
 

kepa

dave chala kouli cuca 

rubens jorgi kova

Mason conner 

broja 

chilly needs a rest as broja and Gallagher deserve a start.

keep Toney quiet and we should be ok 

 
This will be a really tricky game I think. Brentford outplayed us 3 times last season and we were lucky to win the games we did against them. I think this could be another gritty type performance from us, and think we will do well to win. But a draw wouldn't surprise me. 

 
Mendy saved us in this game last season and one of those games where I pray not, but have a bad feeling that Kepa's lack of aerial prowess will be target specifically by Brentford. Especially more now if Silva does not play, our aerial prowess is limited. Won't happen but would start Mendy for this type of fixture and have Kepa back in against United. Will not happen of course. I remember when Ten Haag started Martinez against Brentford and he got targeted so much, he got taken off at H/T. Hope I am coming back and saying that Kepa came out with a solid game again but just think this is type of game where Mendy is more suited against Brentford's direct approach and their set pieces. 

 
I will rest Mount and chil here

Pulisic - Borja - Sterling 

Gallagher - Jorgi - Ruben

Cucu - Koulibaly - Chalo - azpi

This is an interesting option. Puli n sterling wide, Gallagher + ruben higher and cucu play as dm. 

 
STATS said:
Mendy saved us in this game last season and one of those games where I pray not, but have a bad feeling that Kepa's lack of aerial prowess will be target specifically by Brentford. Especially more now if Silva does not play, our aerial prowess is limited. Won't happen but would start Mendy for this type of fixture and have Kepa back in against United. Will not happen of course. I remember when Ten Haag started Martinez against Brentford and he got targeted so much, he got taken off at H/T. Hope I am coming back and saying that Kepa came out with a solid game again but just think this is type of game where Mendy is more suited against Brentford's direct approach and their set pieces. 
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You can see that  Kepa still is not all that good against high balls but he's improved a bit. I can see the case for playing Mendy in this one and yet Kepa with the ball at his feet and his shot stopping still probably adds more to the team.

I like the look of Bob Stark's team but would like to see Carney get some minutes, maybe moving RLC back for Azpi in H2

 
This will be a really difficult game. Seen a few Brentford games this season and they've looked a decent side - they'll be right up for ti as well..

4-0 Chels.

 
MarkSutton said:
This will be a really difficult game. Seen a few Brentford games this season and they've looked a decent side - they'll be right up for ti as well..

4-0 Chels.
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If only it was an easy one and we could win 12-0  :good2:

 
This will be a major test for Potter,Brentford are a very good team and the best I feel we will get is a point,and I would take that.

 
Brentford have won  3 games and let in 19 goals in their 10 matches. If that’s something we should be scared of then it’s going to be an ulcer filled season. 
 

notwithstanding Kepa we look a bit soft at the back so it could be a good game to watch. I hope so n

 
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A physical team who look to out-work and out-muscle opponents. We need to match their physicality and work rate right from the off.

 
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A physical team who look to out-work and out-muscle opponents. We need to match their physicality and work rate right from the off.
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In my opinion we shouldn't play into their game. City would never throw their biggest players on the pitch just because they face a physical side.

Our best bet to win the game is to control the ball and control the tempo. We failed to do that on Saturday and barely escaped so we need to learn that lesson.

Midfield was a mess v Villa so Jorginho needs to come in. That should settle us down and have Brentford run after the ball instead of running straight through our midfield with it.

 
Droy said:
In my opinion we shouldn't play into their game. City would never throw their biggest players on the pitch just because they face a physical side.

Our best bet to win the game is to control the ball and control the tempo. We failed to do that on Saturday and barely escaped so we need to learn that lesson.

Midfield was a mess v Villa so Jorginho needs to come in. That should settle us down and have Brentford run after the ball instead of running straight through our midfield with it.
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Just read that Ivan Toney is an injury doubt for them tonight. That will certainly help. So will not having Sterling on full-back duties and Cucurella learning to be a centre-half.

Do you watch Strictly Come Dancing Droy? My guess is your favourite would be the slow waltz.

 
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Gallagher at wing back? Why because he's the only one in the team that hasn't had a turn there yet?
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I actually called it in the summer. I think he would do a decent job there especially in the inverted role.

Either way the reality is Azpi cannot play every game so thinking outside the box is required.

 
Tough game. Play to a similar standard as we did against Vila and we seriously risk dropping points.

 
Think we’ll solve the WB issue by playing a back four of Dave, Chalobah, KK and Cucu

midifeld includes Jorginho, Kova and Gallagher

Mount Kai Auba up top

 
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So will not having Sterling on full-back duties and Cucurella learning to be a centre-half.
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That should help too. Those were baffling decisions from the coach. Up there with some of the more mindless decisions I can remember from our managers.

 
PhilH930 said:
Think we’ll solve the WB issue by playing a back four of Dave, Chalobah, KK and Cucu

midifeld includes Jorginho, Kova and Gallagher

Mount Kai Auba up top
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Changing my team - completely forgot about Sterling!

Kepa

Dave - Chalobah - KK - Cucu

Gallagher - Jorginho - Kova

Mount - Auba - Sterling

 
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