Chelsea V Arsenal (PL) Sat 18th Aug 17:30 UK

[BadBlue]

Maurizio said in the press conference of this match that from all World Cup players, only Kante is ready for 90 min football, Hence the decsion to start with Eden on the bench is not that much of a surprise

Edited August 18, 2018 by BadBlue
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[Sexyfootball]

Hazard on for Pedro or Willian, and Kovacic on for Barkley after an hour ?

[Scott Harris]

2 minutes ago, BadBlue said:

Maurizio said in the press conference of this match that from all World Cup players, only Kante is ready for 90 min football, Hence the decsion to start with Eden on the bench is not that much of a surprise

Kante's a robot. He never looks tired.

[ForeverCarefree]

Can not understand Hazard not starting. 

Refuse to believe he isn’t fit enough, even to play 75 minutes. 

He’s our biggest attacking threat, even if he’s only at 80% he’s still better than everyone else. 

Loftus-Cheek is going to find chances hard to come by this season, he’s 6th choice for the midfield by my thinking... still a chance he’ll leave on loan I think. 

[JM7]

RLC won’t be pleased to not even make the squad - his place taken by Kovacic. He desperately needs to do more when he gets his chance. 

[BadBlue]

We all want RLC to do well but the harsh reality is that when presented with a chance to prove he is first team material, he didn't take it, for me personally, he seems to play with the brake on all the time,  with a sort of laziness and lack of energy that is annoying for a player of his age.

[DidierDrogbalala]

 

[Andy2461]

No RLC

NOampadu

such a shame

[ForeverCarefree]

Fancy our chances against that Arsenal midfield. Think our midfield has a lot more quality than theirs. 

Question is, do we have enough up top to capitalise?

[TheBluesBrother]

Here we go, match day is here. Kante Georgie and Kovacs in midfield. Hazard Moratta and Willian upfront. Dave, Luiz, Rudiger and Alonso at the back. Kepa in goal. This could be a difficult one with their attack. COME ON YOU BLUES !!!

Edited August 18, 2018 by TheBluesBrother

[DaRick]

16 minutes ago, Womble said:

Seriously Eden on the bench!!! Either he's not match fit or there keeping him in cotton wool before a move to RM ffs!!!

Calm yourself; it's the former. 

Is CHO not even fit enough for the bench? He seriously troubled Arsenal in pre-season. 

[coco]

1 minute ago, DaRick said:

Calm yourself; it's the former. 

Is CHO not even fit enough for the bench? He seriously troubled Arsenal in pre-season. 

injured

[Womble]

6 minutes ago, DaRick said:

Calm yourself; it's the former. 

Is CHO not even fit enough for the bench? He seriously troubled Arsenal in pre-season. 

Just me knee jerking...

[PedroMendez]

Ozil playing centrally i imagine means there won't be much if any pressure on Jorginho bold move by Emery 

[TheBluesBrother]

Where is everybody today? There's nobody on this thread.

[IliyaKrostin]

Disappointed that we have no CHO, RLC on the bench. 

Expected to see Hazard in the starting lineup as well, but seems like Sarri has got his plans.

COME ON CHELS!!!

[DaRick]

11 minutes ago, PedroMendez said:

Ozil playing centrally i imagine means there won't be much if any pressure on Jorginho bold move by Emery 

Probably hoping Ozil plays a few through balls to Aubameyang through any defensive high-line. 

[Ahmed_bluehearted]

Am soooooooooooo nervous ...i feel my heart will go out...this is how I feel when we play a big team hahaha

[mojo]

COME ON CHELS!

[Jezq8]

Come on Chelsea! 

[enigma]

Come on Morata. Today is your day, mate. 

[BKLYNProdigy]

Good day!

Go Blues!

[Blue Exile]

So disappointed Eden isn’t starting 

[BKLYNProdigy]

Jorginho's vision amazes me 

[mojo]

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