I can see Conte not changing the formation again since it works.

----------------------------Courtois--------------------------------

Cesar------------Cahil-------------Terry----------------Alonso

-------------------------Kante--------------------------------------

Willian--------Oscar--------Mati?---------Hazard-----------

-----------------------Costa--------------------------------------

 

Alonso to make his full debut, Luiz could probably go as a sub during the game. I'd like to see Fabregas ahead of Oscar or Mati? and hope Michy gets some game time. However Costa has been on fire for Chelsea and Spain i can't see him not starting again.

Can't wait!!! 

On 9/5/2016 at 16:22, Cfcstevens said:

Can anybody recommend a decent pub for this game? Don't wanna drink in the harvester or frankie and bennies near the ground as its stupidly over priced. Cheers

Yeah - anyone able to answer this? Don't fancy the Harvester etc either.

11 hours ago, undertow said:

@robdog that's just the bras :)

 

Nope....I am a Backdoor man - BTW I love both David Luiz, who I would let him shag my wife & Gary Cahill who I would consider to have his kids - ok my piping isn't working correctly

18 minutes ago, robdog said:

 

Nope....I am a Backdoor man - BTW I love both David Luiz, who I would let him shag my wife & Gary Cahill who I would consider to have his kids - ok my piping isn't working correctly

Ooo-kay.. 

On 8/31/2016 at 20:59, didierforever said:

Why are people benching GC? Did you guys see Luiz's performance against Monaco?

For me, iva should be benched with azpi moving to the right and alonso slotting at LB. I hope this also means that Cesc can play on the right side of midfield now that he wont have to cover for Iva. 

 

Tibo

Azpi-GC-JT-Alonso

Cesc-Kante-Matic

Willian-Costa-Hazard

 

Wouldn't mind that line up either, and maybe give Luiz a run out at the end.  Not sure he'll come straight into the first team

On 9/1/2016 at 06:21, pacquiao said:

Just remembered Willian is out in South America, and will be playing at high altitude tonight against Ecuador, Pedro will be training all week at Cobham with Conte so i think Pedro will probably start this game ahead of Willian.

 

Thanks for that tidbit - I was wondering if this was Pedro from this video taken at Cobham the otherday:

 

2 hours ago, robdog said:

 

Nope....I am a Backdoor man - BTW I love both David Luiz, who I would let him shag my wife & Gary Cahill who I would consider to have his kids - ok my piping isn't working correctly

So then I guess it's your backdoor you're talking about?

38 minutes ago, undertow said:

So then I guess it's your backdoor you're talking about?

naw - you posted I liked the bras - nope....that is only a fridge benefit

Courtois
Ivan - Luiz - Terry - Azpi
Matic - Kante - Cesc
Moses - Costa - Hazard

i don't expect Alonso to make his debut just yet

5 hours ago, magichat said:

Courtois
Ivan - Luiz - Terry - Azpi
Matic - Kante - Cesc
Moses - Costa - Hazard

i don't expect Alonso to make his debut just yet

Matic on the right hand side of the mid?

Dont think he would even be able to play considering the fact that he cant pass the ball 2 metres using his right foot.

 

19 hours ago, SW6 Chelsea said:

Yeah - anyone able to answer this? Don't fancy the Harvester etc either.

Looks like the best bet is a yate's or spoons just near the station. I'll be in the bank statement spoons.

Edited September 8, 20169 yr by Cfcstevens

With the manchester derby going on, we should take advantage on this one.. hopefully conte get it right from the get go.. we have enough quality to beat a declining wales team convincingly..

1 hour ago, bola said:

With the manchester derby going on, we should take advantage on this one.. hopefully conte get it right from the get go.. we have enough quality to beat a declining wales team convincingly..

 

I may be over exaggerating here, but it certainly seems that in recent years, whenever we've had a chance to capitalize on other team's slip-ups, we have failed to do so.

Draw in the manchester derby would be fantastic to us. We still have to win this game, doesn't matter how the manchester derby will finish.

2 Weeks ago I would bet lots of $ on us winning this, however after the international break, I have a bit of doubt. It could be a frustrating day if we play the same 11 and not getting the goal early. In this kind of game, I'm almost tempted to drop Matic and play Cesc there. Oscar has good work rate ( his best attribute), and we don't expect Swanesa to dominate us in possession.

18 hours ago, didierforever said:

Matic on the right hand side of the mid?

Dont think he would even be able to play considering the fact that he cant pass the ball 2 metres using his right foot.

 

i got his position confused mate, come on...

5 hours ago, magichat said:

i got his position confused mate, come on...

No mate, you got me wrong. I honestly thought you wanted to somehow cover for Ivanovic's liabilities, while playing cesc on azpi's side to give him more freedom. Hence the question.

Apparently neither Luiz or Alonso starting sunday.

Strange press conference. If he could speak english, he would smash these stupid jerks asking questions only for United and City. Ridiculous behaviour. Is that a press conference of Chelsea football club, or what? 

I am not happy with that "they dont have high chance to play on Sunday". When you make a panic buy, you have to put them on the pitch  immediately. If we lose because of the defense, I'll blame the coach. 

22 hours ago, mad_mac said:

 

I may be over exaggerating here, but it certainly seems that in recent years, whenever we've had a chance to capitalize on other team's slip-ups, we have failed to do so.

Think we capitalised on it every time in league double season, hence  we ended up wrapping it up while 8 points ahead.

I'm hoping Swansea try and play a bit to leave them open.  Their forms a little questionable, wonder what their approach will be.

12 minutes ago, Van Butsen said:

Think we capitalised on it every time in league double season, hence  we ended up wrapping it up while 8 points ahead.

I'm hoping Swansea try and play a bit to leave them open.  Their forms a little questionable, wonder what their approach will be.

yeah, i meant more so lately.

Presser:

 

 

On 9/7/2016 at 09:58, evissy said:

Can't wait!!! 

Me either, I'm 'champing' at the bit as our friend Brenda would say.

As long as Courtois can avoid getting sent off and Hazard can avoid mauling a ball boy we should be golden.... 

5 hours ago, Pendergast said:

I am not happy with that "they dont have high chance to play on Sunday". When you make a panic buy, you have to put them on the pitch  immediately. If we lose because of the defense, I'll blame the coach. 

great logic mate 10/10