Hopefully we can go out there and score a load of goals. They wont be as good as Spurs, we are home and should be ready!!

Hopefully the lads put in a good weeks training and are more prepared. 

I wouldn't mind the same team, the obvious alternative is to swap Pedro with a defender, but nobody deserved to be dropped after that huge performance on Sunday. Bakayoko showed a glimpse of what he could do with the ball, I reckon we will see those powerful runs through the midfield from him once we get more control of the possession. Pedro or even Hazard off the bench would provide additional attacking threat should the plan A not succeeding.

I expect us to win this game and put that Burnley game in the memory lane.

Also Christensen does not deserve to be dropped either. 
 
Tibo
 
Azpi
Christensen
Rudiger
 
Moses
Kante
Luiz
Alonso
 
Pedro
Morata
Hazard

Is Baka injured?

I'm hoping for a win, but realistically, given the players we still have out, I think a draw

No Schneiderlan (sp) for this one. That's good news

Christensen has to start. He was superb against Spurs and Hes been awesome for Mgb for 2 years so deserves his chance. Wouldn't rush Eden back. I'm sure Everton would love to give him a kick. Give him another 2 weeks to get fully fit

I think this is a game we will win.  Bakayoko's second game and this time at home!!  I am excited my friends!!!!!  The line up is a no brainer and quite obvious I would think!

                 Courtois

      Azpi      Andreas    Luiz

 Moses       Ngolo   Timoue Alonso

      Willian    Morata      Pedro

I see a lovely 2-0 for Chelsea!!!

I think this is a game we will win.  Bakayoko's second game and this time at home!!  I am excited my friends!!!!!  The line up is a no brainer and quite obvious I would think!
                 Courtois
      Azpi      Andreas    Luiz
 Moses       Ngolo   Timoue Alonso
      Willian    Morata      Pedro
I see a lovely 2-0 for Chelsea!!!

I would love Christensen to start but I know deep in my mind that Rudi will start over him except he is injured.

Cahill will play for sure.

Baka i think will play, also Cesc.

3 - 4 - cesc - willi & morata

No he won't, he is banned for 2 more games.

Isn't Cahill still suspended? Please...

can't believe this isn't on t.v yet utd are AGAIN! 

Compared to the Spurs game, this game will be chalk and cheese. Christensen or Rudiger won't be pinned back nowhere near as much, so will be expected to be far more positive when they get the ball. We'll be on the front foot and Koeman will set his team up to defend and counter, especially with Schneiderlin out. It will be up to us to break them down. We were brilliant against them last season but it's unlikely Hazard will be risked so, without his quality in the team, I can see it taking longer to break them down. What will be in our favour is Everton have to play Hajduk Split in Croatia, Thursday evening. Not much time to recover when they face us on Sunday's early kick off. 

Reckon we will see Hazard off the bench?

 

                      Tibo

    Azpi         Luiz       Christensen

Moses    Kante   Bakayoko  Alonso

                     Fabregas

                 Willian   Morata

 

Come on Chelsea another win please.

 

46 minutes ago, dan_cfc said:

 

                      Tibo

    Azpi         Luiz       Christensen

Moses    Kante   Bakayoko  Alonso

                     Fabregas

                 Willian   Morata

 

Come on Chelsea another win please.

 

Yep that'll do...Pedro and Hazard to get a run out...or if Hazard isn't fit then it'll be nice for Boga and Mousanda to get some playing time...

10 hours ago, MissouriBlue said:

Reckon we will see Hazard off the bench?

Depends on the circumstances. If we need a goal then yes. If we're cruising, Conte won't want to give Martinez any fancy ideas that Hazard is fully fit for international duty.

I think this will be a tough one.  As people have eluded to Everton have weird mix of strength, experience and youth which makes them a little unpredictable.

However, given our two different performance against Burnley (Almost gutsy comeback despite only having 9 men) and Spuds (Tactical masterclass) we could also be deemed a little unpredictable to Everton.  I reckon we'll sneak it 1-0, 2-1 or something along those lines.

13 hours ago, dan_cfc said:

 

                      Tibo

    Azpi         Luiz       Christensen

Moses    Kante   Bakayoko  Alonso

                     Fabregas

                 Willian   Morata

 

Come on Chelsea another win please.

 

Have to agree with your line up dan_cfc.  Fabregas will 100% come back in to ensure we get the most out of Morata and hopefully get him in behind the defence (I'm not sold on giving him the ball and in turn him running at the defence Costa'esk).  The only contentious position is Christensen's and I think Rudiger will start unfortunately.  I personally would love to Christensen to start given how well he played against Spuds.

59 minutes ago, Evoann62 said:

I think this will be a tough one.  As people have eluded to Everton have weird mix of strength, experience and youth which makes them a little unpredictable.

However, given our two different performance against Burnley (Almost gutsy comeback despite only having 9 men) and Spuds (Tactical masterclass) we could also be deemed a little unpredictable to Everton.  I reckon we'll sneak it 1-0, 2-1 or something along those lines.

Have to agree with your line up dan_cfc.  Fabregas will 100% come back in to ensure we get the most out of Morata and hopefully get him in behind the defence (I'm not sold on giving him the ball and in turn him running at the defence Costa'esk).  The only contentious position is Christensen's and I think Rudiger will start unfortunately.  I personally would love to Christensen to start given how well he played against Spuds.

I can't understand this negativity over Rudiger. Half way through the first half against Spurs, I was not at all impressed with Christensen. He was being pulled around by Kane until Rudiger took over and showed how negating his danger should be done. Afterwards, Christensen was far more assured and had a good game defensively, as did Rudiger, both superbly marshalled by Azpilicueta. If Rudiger starts in favour of Christensen, I wouldn't be at all worried.

I think Rudiger played on the left of a back three with Germany U21s...I just hope either he or Christensen grab the chance to displace Cahill from the defence..

With Spurs, it made sense to play three CMs, I'm not sure against Everton it does, although they may prove to be a tricky customer.

We have the ability to comfortably beat Everton, if Conte gets the team and tactics right.

1 hour ago, old git said:

I can't understand this negativity over Rudiger. Half way through the first half against Spurs, I was not at all impressed with Christensen. He was being pulled around by Kane until Rudiger took over and showed how negating his danger should be done. Afterwards, Christensen was far more assured and had a good game defensively, as did Rudiger, both superbly marshalled by Azpilicueta. If Rudiger starts in favour of Christensen, I wouldn't be at all worried.

Oh don't get me wrong, absolutely no negativity intended.  As stupidly romantic as it sound's I would just like to see an academy player establish themselves in the first team.  

However I know as soon as Cahill is back Christensen will be back on the bench. 

19 hours ago, U Carcamagnu said:

Cahill will play for sure.

Baka i think will play, also Cesc.

3 - 4 - cesc - willi & morata

Do you want to bet a million dollars that Cahill doest play..   WINK WINK

Courtois

Azpi   Christensen   Rudiger

Moses   Kante   Luiz   Bakayoko   Alonso

Batshuayi   Morata

 

Davies and Gueye are so energetic in the middle for them i'd stick another body in there to stop them. I'd also be tempted to try out Batshuayi and Morata together and see if that can work. If not i'd rather see Pedro up with Morata instead of Willian if he's fit.

 

Edited August 24, 20178 yr by RIP Mourinho
typo

1 minute ago, RIP Mourinho said:

Courtois

Azpi   D.Luiz   Rudiger

Moses   Kante   Luiz   Bakayoko   Alonso

Batshuayi   Morata

 

Davies and Gueye are so energetic in the middle for them i'd stick another body in there to stop them. I'd also be tempted to try out Batshuayi and Morata together and see if that can work. If not i'd rather see Pedro up with Morata instead of Willian if he's fit.

 

 

Have you cloned Luiz ?