Chelsea v Wolves (PL) 23/10/10 KO 15:00 BST

[lauren]

and on to the next game, at home and at 3pm Saturday (10am for me).

 

[HazardsLeftPeg]

Thought we'd finally have a full strength line up for this one. But looks like Lamps is still out?

 

[Haider_Chelsea]

Thought we'd finally have a full strength line up for this one. But looks like Lamps is still out?

omg Lamps still out?! im sick n tired of waiting for him... we need him back as soon as possible.

 

[Cam]

The shame for Lampard is that this injury is likely to mean the end of his 20+ goal season streak

 

[Scooby Blue]

It'll be interesting to see how McCarthy approaches this. In the past he's as good as admitted defeat before away games against the top sides by resting his better players for the relegation battle ahead. However after the slap on the wrists he got from the FA last year following Wolves trip to Old Trafford, I suspect he might just play the strongest line up possible and attempt to 'park the bus'. One change he will obviously have to make is to replace Mancienne.

As far as our line up is concerned, it will depend on whether Carlo wants to rest anyone.

Also who's going to be back from injury?

 

[yorkleyblue]

The shame for Lampard is that this injury is likely to mean the end of his 20+ goal season streak

Weren't people saying much the same this time last year when he was having a bit of a slump in form, too?

 

[Cam]

Weren't people saying much the same this time last year when he was having a bit of a slump in form, too?

I hope you're right.

 

[PloKoon13]

The shame for Lampard is that this injury is likely to mean the end of his 20+ goal season streak

As long as he's not injured for the spring, I'm not overly worried. The spring is usually when he gets a bit mental.

 

[The Moos]

It's a bit strange to see Lampard out this long. He's usually the guy who is never injured or sick.

And it feels odd that he had the same surgery as Drogba when the latter was back within days and Lampard's not been out for over a month I think. Must have been complications, but it's strange that we haven't heard anything about it.

Oh well, I hope to see him back soon, even if we are doing well without him.

McEachran will have to enjoy his time now, because he won't get as much time when Frankie returns.

 

[Bobbywoodhogan]

Frank's still out? Jesus christ

At least Drogba's back

 

[andy]

3.00 Saturday kick off ................. waaaahooooo ! at last .... lager,lager,lager

 

[54veteran]

McEachran will have to enjoy his time now, because he won't get as much time when Frankie returns.

I'd rather see Josh in the side than a half fit Lampard. Last night proved we're ready to start practicing some real squad rotation.

 

[Spiller86]

Was reading earlier that Steven C*nt will be making an appearance for Wolves, his first apparently. Let's hope he has far less impact than during his first game for Hull.

http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2010/10/20/stephen-hunt-in-line-for-wolves-debut/

 

[Kalou Time]

My team would be

===========Cech============

Bossman ------Bruma------Terry----------Zhirkov

==========Mikel=============

-----------Essien-----------McEachran------------

=Kalou================Malouda=

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

I feel we need to start giving Bruma more playing time, easier home times are the best chance now. McEachran has earned a chance to start by now. We should beat wolves with that line up comfortably.

Anelka needs a rest i feel, hes played pretty much every game in the last month or so. Plus we will have a solid bench to call upon if needed

 

[ozboy]

Carlo nearly always starts the strongest team he has with players coming back from injury and young players getting limited time.

That likely means

Paulo, Ivan, Terry Ashley

Mikel

Essien Malouda

Kalou Drogba Anelka

------------

Bench of: Bossy, Kakuta, Bruma

Would like to see Ramires back on bench if available.

 

[HazardsLeftPeg]

Carlo on Bosingwa last week:

"He will be out for the Champions League game because it is not good for him to play on the artificial pitch, but he will be involved from the beginning, I think, against Wolves."

 

[mad_mac]

3.00 Saturday kick off ................. waaaahooooo ! at last .... lager,lager,lager

7am for me...... lager, lager, beer, whatever

 

[sizzler85]

I think this is a game where we can afford to play with a right mix of youth and experience . Wolves play it hard but we can always try to beat them with skill . My team for the match against Wolves

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

Bossy ------ Bruma ---- Ivan ------ Van Aaholt

------------------ Mikel -------------------------

------Essien ---------------------- McEachran-------------

Kakuta ---------- Drogba ------------ Zhirkov

This team looks good to me .. we need to rest the likes of Terry , Anelka , Malouda , Acole . They have been playing regularly and if Ramires is not fit , lets start with Mceachran ...

Its high time Bruma got a start . He must be given a chance to prove himself .. More trust on kakuta , plz .

 

[bennyboy1976]

I think the way that Carlo has be using the youngsters has been superb this year and he should continue with the same mentality. Get the game won first with the strongest team, then blood the youngsters in when the game is safe.