Just now, DonAntonio said:

Shows how much I know 

Not surprised really. Matic was really poor against Burnley whilst Fabregas impressed against Burnley and Wolves. Since we will be dominating the midfield it makes sense to start him.

Cesc. Yes.

Just now, Ivanov87 said:

Not surprised really. Matic was really poor against Burnley whilst Fabregas impressed against Burnley and Wolves. Since we will be dominating the midfield it makes sense to start him.

Always did make sense to start him to unlock teams but it's taken matic to put on  few poor ones for conte to change his mind

Just now, DonAntonio said:

Always did make sense to start him to unlock teams but it's taken matic to put on  few poor ones for conte to change his mind

I think as long as we were winning he was willing to stick with Matic but that draw made him act.

Be interesting to see how it goes with cesc starting. Will make for more opportunities for both sides. Need to make sure we are clinical today as their attack has been decent of late. 

Very strong line up. Hope we're at it from minute one as Swansea have a good record against us.

6 minutes ago, Ivanov87 said:

Not surprised really. Matic was really poor against Burnley whilst Fabregas impressed against Burnley and Wolves. Since we will be dominating the midfield it makes sense to start him.

I think it is hard to dominate a midfield with two central midfielders, but we get alot more creativity and precision with Fabregas, compared to Matic atleast.

If we don't win this, all the Matic haters are going to have to pick on someone else.

2 minutes ago, coco said:

If we don't win this, all the Matic haters are going to have to pick on someone else.

Let's not go down this route. Saying a player has been poor doesn't make you a hater of that player, just stating facts. 

Edited February 25, 20179 yr by Ivanov87

Happy for Fabregas to start.

Fascinated to see how Moses and Hazard perform today. Two players who I feel need to step up after a lacklustre run of form.

1 minute ago, Ivanov87 said:

Let's not go down this route. Saying a player has been poor doesn't make you a hater of that player, just stating facts. 

It does when he has been a part of winning all those games.

4 minutes ago, coco said:

If we don't win this, all the Matic haters are going to have to pick on someone else.

Don't worry there are plenty of resting Fab haters don't you remember last season? 

Interesting that Fabregas gets the start. Feel we need to go for it at the start to unlock them.

 

think matic will come on if we need to protect the lead. 

Hope we get 3 points. Feel Swansea will be a tough nut to crack 

If we don't win this, all the Matic haters are going to have to pick on someone else.

Am awaiting who they will pick this time I would prefer Matic for the extra muscle

Sigurdsson will be a big threat. He is very good at free kicks and long shots. Need to make sure Kante is closing him down properly and we don't give silly fouls away near our box 

Cesc is more creative but can he protect the back three? We have to hope he plays a blinder.

The line up is almost perfect, thank goodness conte is not that stubborn after all.. We should have more than enough to beat swansea easily now..

2 minutes ago, TheBluesBrother said:

Cesc is more creative but can he protect the back three? We have to hope he plays a blinder.

That's what Kante is for.

Come on you Chels. 

Looking forward to this, got a good feeling!

5 minutes ago, Jezq8 said:

Sigurdsson will be a big threat. He is very good at free kicks and long shots. Need to make sure Kante is closing him down properly and we don't give silly fouls away near our box 

Players love to save their once in a life time 40 yard screamers for us, prepare for it. 

Big opportunity for cesc. Every game from now on is going to be riddled with nerves for me. Im confident but its going to be tough going. 

I would love a comfortable win today and a good performance. 

3 points is all that really matters though. 

 

16 minutes ago, coco said:

It does when he has been a part of winning all those games.

And the manager clearly feels he's been poor in the last few games so wants to try something new. I suppose that makes Conte a Matic hater too.