Jose said it is not a must win. He lied. Is it a crisis chelsea tomorrow or the champions are back chelsea?

Good to see Pedro step straight in. Disappointed that Ivan has kept his place after two poor displays with Baba not even on the bench to put pressure on him. We need to start well and keep the passing quick. I expect a complete step up in performance after Jose's criticism of the majority of the team.

I am shocked how many people expect Ivanovic to be dropped. He is vice-captain, a leader with great character and last but not least - premier league's team of the year member. Rahman, with all my respect, is nobody. Has anyone heard about him before his arrival? I doubt that.

All that means nothing if you are not performing in the here and now.

Players should play on merit and form, not on last seasons performances.

Atmosphere at the ground is building nicely, let's hope we get the 3 points and kick our season off today.

Thought Pedro would be a sub. Delighted to see him start.

Sam Alladyce is getting about. MOTD last night, Sky today.

All that means nothing if you are not performing in the here and now.

Players should play on merit and form, not on last seasons performances.

Undoubtedly. But have you ever watched this guy before? Are you sure he is world class, better than Ivanovic? Because I'm not..

Sam Alladyce is getting about. MOTD last night, Sky today.

 

Auditioning for the Sunderland job.

Undoubtedly. But have you ever watched this guy before? Are you sure he is world class, better than Ivanovic? Because I'm not..

He wouldn't need to be world class to oust Ivan this season.

Desperately wanted Ivanovic dropped, disappointed he's not but hopefully he'll make me eat my words.

Undoubtedly. But have you ever watched this guy before? Are you sure he is world class, better than Ivanovic? Because I'm not..

 

We have just purchased he guy for £21m. 

 

Between the scouts and management, they thought he was good enough. Not even on the bench. Worrying. Also wouldnt need to be WC tpo be better than Ivan at the mo.

Sam Alladyce is getting about. MOTD last night, Sky today.

The tart! ;)

Come on you blues!

Love Big Sam, think he talks a lot of sense.

Hope to see him back in management soon.

Willian Cesc and Ivan on the right need to buck up today.

Jose, why is Zouma replacing Cahill. "I don't have to tell you". Haha

No Berahino in WBA lineup. Maybe he is on the move then. Good news for us. Amazing player.

And so is the new Venezuelan by all accounts.

Think of Baba had been on a bit longer Ivan would be dropped

Really glad Zouma is playing

Why Is Jose sticking with Fabregas and Matic. Looks like Jose dont want competition for places in this team. Gonna be a long noon!

Forgot we had to wear that awful kit :(

Come on Chelsea!!

Whose on the bench?

Happy with the line up except the 2 players causing all our problems still where they are 

Jose's 300th game since his return (BBC).

'I knew the question was coming because you’re interested in the players not playing. So next week instead of the line-up, we will give the names of the players who don’t start. I don’t have to tell you [why I picked Kurt Zouma], it’s my decision.'

Jose speaking to Sky Sports

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So no cuadrado ? Seems like his days are marked.

And no Rameris wonder if he has an injury ?