Zouma has to start, even if it's at RWB

 

1 hour ago, pacquiao said:

Zouma has to start, even if it's at RWB

 

God I hope not.

2 hours ago, pacquiao said:

Zouma has to start, even if it's at RWB

 

If he plays that position he has to pass a lot dribble and cross. These three things are not natural to him. So I would hope you're wrong.

This game is a great chance to tack on another 3 points before we go through a very difficult period of playing Everton, City and Utd.

 

I'd go with

Tbo

Zouma Luiz Cahill

Azp Kante Matic Alonso

Cesc

Pedro Costa

Is Hazard is fit and able to play then he'll come in for Cesc and go back to a 3-4-3

5 hours ago, RIP Mourinho said:

I'll only accept a win by a 3 goal margin. Their best player and biggest goal threat is suspended. Costa - Hazard - Pedro should have an absolute field day against these small teams. Start Fab and let him work his magic. 

What'd you mean you'll only accept a win by a 3 goal margin? what will you do if we "only" win 1.0? stand outside the Bridge with a placard?

No offence but you come across like a modern day fan who boo's the team off at half time for "only" winning 2.0.

I'll take any win over there, they are one of our traditional rivals in London & always will be, i hate losing to them as much as i hate losing to Spurs.

We need to perform to a high standard to win there, we havent turned up at Spurs the last few years, we need to play much much better at West Ham, i think we will but it'll still be a tough game, saying that if we get an early goal we could have a field day.

1 hour ago, Richard P said:

If he plays that position he has to pass a lot dribble and cross. These three things are not natural to him. So I would hope you're wrong.

Trust me for a big CB Zouma can dribble, the way he sent Monreal back to Malaga with that step over was a thing of beauty, I have no worries with Zouma playing RWB for one game.

Edited March 3, 20179 yr by pacquiao

55 minutes ago, pacquiao said:

Trust me for a big CB Zouma can dribble, the way he sent Monreal back to Malaga with that step over was a thing of beauty, I have no worries with Zouma playing RWB for one game.

TBF I rather have Aspi over Zouma for a RWB - one of the prerequisites to play CB for CFC is superior ball control - Cahill Luiz JT & Ake are awesome controlling the ball with their feet

Is Moses suspended for this game or something? Why he's dropped by whole of the fans?

3 minutes ago, IliyaKrostin said:

Is Moses suspended for this game or something? Why he's dropped by whole of the fans?

 

Good question - maybe people want Zouma to play the RCB due the threat of Carroll....I have Moses starting for GP - again this is the line-up I would prefer

Tibo

Dave Luiz Cahill

Moses Kante Matic Alonso

Pedro Eden

DC

 

Edited March 3, 20179 yr by robdog

3 minutes ago, IliyaKrostin said:

Is Moses suspended for this game or something? Why he's dropped by whole of the fans?

Because West Ham will target him and Azpi as they won't be able to compete with Andy Carroll in the air, which is why Zouma should start at RCB and as Azpi is so good he needs to play so Moses is most likely to be dropped if Conte chooses to start Zouma

2 minutes ago, pacquiao said:

Because West Ham will target him and Azpi as they won't be able to compete with Andy Carroll in the air, which is why Zouma should start at RCB and as Azpi is so good he needs to play so Moses is most likely to be dropped if Conte chooses to start Zouma

ok good answer Pac-Man....BTW who do you want in midfield? Cesc or Matic?

10 minutes ago, robdog said:

ok good answer Pac-Man....BTW who do you want in midfield? Cesc or Matic?

Definitely Cesc.

31 minutes ago, robdog said:

TBF I rather have Aspi over Zouma for a RWB - one of the prerequisites to play CB for CFC is superior ball control - Cahill Luiz JT & Ake are awesome controlling the ball with their feet

Have to say GC not very good at all with ball at feet 

16 minutes ago, pacquiao said:

Because West Ham will target him and Azpi as they won't be able to compete with Andy Carroll in the air, which is why Zouma should start at RCB and as Azpi is so good he needs to play so Moses is most likely to be dropped if Conte chooses to start Zouma

I've been saying Zouma RCB and Azpi at RWB for a time at least half teh goals we have conceded since teh back 3 have been down to Victor 

Just now, DonAntonio said:

Have to say GC not very good at all with ball at feet 

I totally disagree - true he made a few mistakes but for the most part he does well - there is a reason why Don Antonio appointed GC as Captain - yes I love GC

The game plan will probably be to stop the wide ball from coming in first. Its more difficult to attack with a straight ball hoping to get scraps off carrolls knock downs.

1 minute ago, robdog said:

I totally disagree - true he made a few mistakes but for the most part he does well - there is a reason why Don Antonio appointed GC as Captain - yes I love GC

That appointment has absolutely nothing to do with his ball control, he is awkward with the ball it's not really so much a matter of opinion where its just one way r the other, it just isn't one of his attributes, it's like saying JT is quick, sure in teh context of human being he is, in teh context of a professional footballer he isn't, doesnt mean he isnt a good captain, thats just not a tallent he has, luiz on the other hand very comfortable with ball at feet if Garry is exposed and pressed on teh ball he will make a mistake simple because he isnt confident on the ball. 

10 hours ago, KonaKai Blue said:

I honestly think only 2 teams can steal the title from us. Spurs and Man City.

United are just that extra point too far behind and their unbeaten run is on borrowed time.
Arsenal and Liverpool need no explanation.
Spurs are out of Europa, but I think they need Kane and Ali performing every game to stay near us. They don't have the experience and they will fall short.
City have a great squad but their defence is so bad and looking at their fixture list you would say they have alot to do. 

As long as we remain consistent the we should be able to wrap this up sooner rather than later.

Wot he said!. Totally realistic assessment, agree 100%.  

2 hours ago, DonAntonio said:

Have to say GC not very good at all with ball at feet 

Andy Carroll against David Luiz is making me sweat.

f**k andy carroll, they should\will be far more worried about hazard pedro costa......

4 hours ago, robdog said:

I totally disagree - true he made a few mistakes but for the most part he does well - there is a reason why Don Antonio appointed GC as Captain - yes I love GC

Me and Don Antonio were having a debate about this before. I really don't see how people think Cahill is not good on the ball. He is very comfortable with it. Not as good as Luiz or so but good enough for a CB. He is very composed.

Edited March 4, 20179 yr by STATS

4 hours ago, STATS said:

Me and Don Antonio were having a debate about this before. I really don't see how people think Cahill is not good on the ball. He is very comfortable with it. Not as good as Luiz or so but good enough for a CB. He is very composed.

+ he is stella in the opposing team's box - my favorite GC moment was in the 2012 FA Cup Semis when GC stopped Bale - even he surprised himself

13 hours ago, DonAntonio said:

I've been saying Zouma RCB and Azpi at RWB for a time at least half teh goals we have conceded since teh back 3 have been down to Victor 

Moses has been an integral part to our formation change and has started every game since the switch. His Direct running and stamina are crucial for the formation to work. We have to stop worrying about his Flaws and appreciate his attributes which far outweigh his flaws.... Thats why he just signed a new contract. If we change just because of caroll it will be advantage westham. Then what next bench moses for Zouma against Man u because ibra is tall?  

Moses for me all day

10 hours ago, just said:

Andy Carroll against David Luiz is making me sweat.

Why? Luiz has been class this season. 

 

For me every game is a big one. Too bad it isn't on at a sensible time for me.

Fabs, Kante and Diego (amongst others), are key to our line up. At the Hammers we've not fared particularly well, so we'll need to step it up a notch.

Don't want to say that I'm confident, but I feel we will fight hard especially since the finish line isn't too distant a future.

KTBFFH!