Jose has said Mata will start.

 

I expect Schwarzer will make his debut.

 

I would like to see Eto'o play and bang in a few goals but considering we have Spurs away on Saturday expect a second string side, although Jose will be looking to win this trophy, you can be sure of that.

 

Dave .. Bertrand .. is Kalas fit?

 

Essien .. MVG .. KDB .. Willian.

 

Who starts up front, Torres or Ba?

 

Schwarzer, Dave, Bertie, Luiz, Kalas, Essien, KDB, MVG, Ba, Mata, Willian.

 

Who captains that side .. ?

Luiz. 

Schwarzer

 

Azpi

Kalas

Luiz

Bertrand

 

MVG

Essien

 

KDB

Mata

Willian

 

Ba

Great place Mata to prove his worth...never thought I'd say that line but Jose is Jose.

We have so much quality and so much players who want to show their worth Swindon should prepare for a good beating.

Schwarzer

 

Azpi

Cahill

Kalas

Bertrand

 

Mikel

MvG

 

Mata

Oscar

KdB

 

Eto'o

i think we will see kdb in the middle with mata and willian on the wings

have a good feeling about this game ... hoping for a 0-3 win ...

Jose has said Mata will start.

 

I expect Schwarzer will make his debut.

 

I would like to see Eto'o play and bang in a few goals but considering we have Spurs away on Saturday expect a second string side, although Jose will be looking to win this trophy, you can be sure of that.

 

Dave .. Bertrand .. is Kalas fit?

 

Essien .. MVG .. KDB .. Willian.

 

Who starts up front, Torres or Ba?

 

Schwarzer, Dave, Bertie, Luiz, Kalas, Essien, KDB, MVG, Ba, Mata, Willian.

 

Who captains that side .. ?

 

I am not sure about a complete overhaul.  But if we were to field that team, I'd imagine Essien would be the captain

It's a squad that should win the match and as Luiz is vice captain of the Brazil team I will expect that he takes the armband.

Edited September 22, 201312 yr by Huttsey

have a good feeling about this game ... hoping for a 0-3 win ...

 

With due respect to Swindon, they're a league 1 team and we're Premier League title contenders and Champions League top seeds - if we don't have a good feeling about this one we're in all kinds of trouble. 

this is gonna be one of those proper cup ties....good atmosphere in a smaller ground.....wont be easy by far...swindon will be tearaways.....hoping for a 3 1 win..well any win really.....pease no injuries b4 next sat

With due respect to Swindon, they're a league 1 team and we're Premier League title contenders and Champions League top seeds - if we don't have a good feeling about this one we're in all kinds of trouble. 

 

With absolutely no respect to Swindon whatsoever, we should destroy them. I won't accept anything less than a win by a margin of at least 4 goals. 

 

It would be nice to see Schwarzer in goal, yes. But why do I have a feeling it'll be Cech as usual...?

With absolutely no respect to Swindon whatsoever, we should destroy them. I won't accept anything less than a win by a margin of at least 4 goals. 

 

It would be nice to see Schwarzer in goal, yes. But why do I have a feeling it'll be Cech as usual...?

 

Yep, we're literally leagues apart.  It's the best opportunity we're going to get to build up the confidence levels for Spurs. 

My confidence has been shaken after Everton and Basel beat us. I remember last year almost losing to Brentford in the FA Cup. 

                                                                  Schwarzer

 

                                               Azpili          Cahill                    Luiz               Bertrand

 

                                                                 Essien              Van Ginkel

 

                                               De Bruyne                 Mata                          Willian

 

                                                                                 Eto'o

 

                                                                                                             

                                                                  Schwarzer

 

                                               Azpili          Cahill                    Luiz               Bertrand

 

                                                                 Essien              Van Ginkel

 

                                               De Bruyne                 Mata                          Willian

 

                                                                                 Eto'o

 

                                                                                                             

 

I really doubt Mata will play centrally after recent Mournhos interviews

I really doubt Mata will play centrally after recent Mournhos interviews

 

I agree with you.  I think KDB in the middle with Mata and Willian on the flanks is more likely. 

If Mourinho does put Mata on the wing and De Bruyne in the centre then he's obviously gone a bit cracked from being in Spain for too long. De Bruyne is a natural winger and Mata is a natural in the centre of the park. Alternatively maybe I need more sleep.

Schwarzer

 

Azpi

Kalas

Luiz

Bertrand

 

MVG

Essien

 

KDB

Mata

Willian

 

Ba

 

Thats my reading of the team as well.........that team would be good enough for mid table prem league, so, with respect to Swindon, should be an easy enough win, unless the double decker parked again and then the trouble starts.......

Thats my reading of the team as well.........that team would be good enough for mid table prem league, so, with respect to Swindon, should be an easy enough win, unless the double decker parked again and then the trouble starts.......

 

If the Double Decker parks and Juan Mata is on the pitch , he will knock it down . 

No idea what sort of team we will put out, we tend to take this cup more seriously than most other Premier League sides and even in the early stages have previously sent out first team players. 

 

That said I would like to see something like this:

 

             Schwarzer

 

Dave - Kalas - Luiz - Bertrand

 

           Essien - MvG

 

       Mata - KDB - Willian

 

                   Ba

 

More than good enough to win but would give a run out to those who need playing time, a chance for those on the fringe of the first team to make a statement about why they should be involved. 

Would love to see the likes of Kalas, MVG and Schwarzer play but not sure how likely it is. As someone mentioned Mourinho takes every trophy seriously because he's a big believer in getting into the right habit - winning.

We need to win in normal time, got to keep everyone nice and fresh. I expect one of Terry and Lampard will start. Is the game on TV?

I think it will be:

 

Schawzer

 

Bertrand

Luiz

Ivanovic

Azpilicueta

 

Van Ginkel

Lampard

Essien

 

De Bruyne

Mata

 

Ba

Is the game on TV?

 

Yeah it's live on Sky Sports 2/HD.

The lineup's a tricky one. On the one hand, we're still shaping our team and getting an idea of the strongest XI, but on the other hand it's an ideal opportunity for some of the fringe players so far to prove themselves. I don't think Jose will make too many changes, I'm gonna say:

 

Cech

Ivanovic

Cahill

Luiz

Cole

Van Ginkel

Lampard

Mata

De Bruyne

Willian

Torres