Expecting a really tough game. Taken a lot of interest into Leicester this season and they're a better side than their league position shows. Been very unlucky in numerous matches. They're in the form of their season and in need of points so it'll be a challenge. Add to that the fact that they hate us so the atmosphere (from both sets of fans) is going to be something else so be even tougher but can't wait for it!

 

Reckon Leicester 1-2 Chelsea.

There's a rumour going round that Pearson might field a weakened side and concentrate on games against Newcastle and QPR.

Cant see it, if we tonk them their fans will be raging

Cant see it, if we tonk them their fans will be raging

 

Yes and what if they then drop points against Newcastle?

They'll probably be relegated

They'll probably be relegated

 

Probably... They can't afford to not give it a go in every remaining match. They're just a point ahead of Sunderland so they need points. They're fourth in the club form table (just behind us) so they must be high on confidence.

That's the point I was initially making.

Think is more they are considering not getting vardy to take a pain killing injection and leaving out the players carrying knocks so they are fit to face Newcastle, more than playing a weak team for the sake of it.

It makes sense. Risk players and they are injured they are do e for the season, and even at full strength if we turn up at our best then we win and they know that.

Think is more they are considering not getting vardy to take a pain killing injection and leaving out the players carrying knocks so they are fit to face Newcastle, more than playing a weak team for the sake of it.

It makes sense. Risk players and they are injured they are do e for the season, and even at full strength if we turn up at our best then we win and they know that.

They also know there might not be a better time to play us with our two main strikers out.

The onus is on us now which makes it a different ball game to our last two games so I think this makes it that bit tougher.

On paper we should have too much for them but football is a funny old thing.

Think both of us will need to freshen up a little but in our case our squad is a little stretched.

^ Good thing they signed Kramaric I suppose! They have David Nugent as well although I think he's injured at the moment.

Not saying I think it will be easy, just you can understand their logic. Will be a tight game Imo.

We are defending very well at the mo though so that is in our favour.

With Oscar an injury doubt following being assaulted by Ospina this is probably as good as a chance as we will have for giving Cuadrado some playing time to check how he is settling in. 

 

It's 3 months since he joined the club and let's be honest, he's done nothing to get us supporters excited about his signing. 

 

With a few injury doubts going into this tie and another game to worry about at the weekend, minutes against a relegation threatened side who play Liverpool legend Konchesky at left back might be a good chance for Juan to finally show us why someone thought it worth shelling out £27m on him. 

 

Give Willian a game in the middle behind (presumably) Drogba and Hazard in his Player of the Year role out on the left. 

 

Come on Twiglet Head, your time is now! 

a relegation threatened side who play Liverpool legend Konchesky at left back

 

Ahem - Charlton legend! His wilderness years at West Ham and Liverpool will merely be a footnote in his career.

 

Here's a [not so] interesting fact for you though - Konchesky is the only Leicester player whose car has a personalised numberplate.

 

Also he was bald for his entire career, disappeared into the briny depths of the Championship for a while, then returned with a full head of silver hair. Had a genuine double take when I first saw a picture of the new 'silver fox' Konchesky.

Ahem - Charlton legend!

Quoted for truthness.

I think we'll draw this one and win the league against Palace at home.

I would go with Tibo,Ivan,JT,Cahill,Azpi,Matic,Fab,Willian,Oscar,Hazard,Drog. Hopefully Oscar will be fit.Jose wont experiment until it is won imo.

does anyone seriously see us struggling vs leicester? I think the lads have the bit between their teeth now and will want to end the season strong. We don't have to go defensive in these games so i am hoping for an entertaining game with us on the offensive. 

Edited April 27, 201511 yr by enigma

Is solanke playing tonite in the youth cup? If so that will give as indication how we will play on Wednesday.

Is solanke playing tonite in the youth cup? If so that will give as indication how we will play on Wednesday.

 

I doubt Solanke would have played against Leicester even if the Youth Cup final hadn't been played today.

I doubt Solanke would have played against Leicester even if the Youth Cup final hadn't been played today.

No I don't think he wud start but if remy and costa are both defo out then we need cover for drogba.

No I don't think he wud start but if remy and costa are both defo out then we need cover for drogba.

 

Solanke starts for the youngsters.

Yeah, Jose already said no kids would travel as he wanted them to focus on the Youth Cup.

 

Also, said that Drogba wasn't fully fit, so I expect a false 9 again

Both brown and solanke played the full 90 so a false 9 looks likely.

Thought Costa was supposed to be fit for this one?

Thought Costa was supposed to be fit for this one?

Jose said he's gonna assess him over the next few days but if he isn't a 100% he won't risk him