7 minutes ago, enigma said:

 

Oh snap Piazon sighting

3 minutes ago, Andy2461 said:

Willian

I was referring more to the usual players who play a bit like Giroud does get time whereas the only big surprise is Emerson for me. 

It’s the usual suspects in the team/bench other than Piazon. If he thinks the players aren’t trying they shouldn’t be making the 18 IMO.

35 minutes ago, Ballack & Blu said:

1-0 in 90 mins, we go through on an own goal in the 122nd minute of Extra time

No extra time tonight. No away goals rule either.

If scores are even on aggregate at full time it goes straight to penalties.

Giroud is going to score, I'd bet on it if I could. CHO not starting is the only nitpick I have with that lineup. 

the ops line-up:

 

I am really happy with the line up. Would be perfect with CHO for pedro

Good to see Emmerson and Barkley get a run out.

Hope to see CHO if we do not get in front in the first half.

Think we needed Christensen in this match. He was our best defender in the first leg and is needed against a pacey spurs. Saying that they are without theor big hitters upfront. Other than that, im very happy with the lineup.

Can't find a stream and it's not televised 

17 minutes ago, The Don Antonio said:

PIAZON IS ALIVE

Completely missed him on the bench there haha

2 minutes ago, Oli said:

Think we needed Christensen in this match. He was our best defender in the first leg and is needed against a pacey spurs. Saying that they are without theor big hitters upfront. Other than that, im very happy with the lineup.

maybe he had the runs & couldn't play in this match

22 minutes ago, EdinburghBlue said:

The only player he’s changed after absolutely slating them is Alonso? I hope we win but it doesn’t make sense to me to see so few changes after slating the team.

 

I have to say I’m really disappointed not to see CHO start.

Ditto re CHO.

But he's benched Alonso, Willian and Kovacic, who all started against Arse, so it's three he's changed, not one.

Hahaha Piazon! Hasn't appeared for us since 2013 apparently, wow. 

A striker, we have an out and out striker starting!!!! YAY

How many managers have Piazon managed to dodge so far in his illustrious Chelsea career? Sarri has good eyesight for a 60 year old man. 

Interesting to hear Sarri wanted to play Christensen but it sounds like he has a groin injury.

Happy to see Giroud playing tbh. 

1 hour ago, Ballack & Blu said:

1-0 in 90 mins, we go through on an own goal in the 122nd minute of Extra time

Don't think there is extra time think it goes straight to penalties.

imagine if Piazon plays like Roy of the Rovers - he could be our secret weapon!

Just now, carrickblue said:

imagine if Piazon plays like Roy of the Rovers - he could be our secret weapon!

is he any good? i see that he is brazillian so he should be half way there

Can't imagine CHO will get any minutes ahead of Willian, here's hoping 

After Sarri's comments, he would've looked like am idiot if he kept the same team, so there's some very welcome changes. 

Emerson has his biggest opportunity in a chelsea shirt, I don't think he has started a match with the 'first 11' players in a meaningful game, apart from Burnley away last season. 

Barkley for Kovacic isn't a big change, but the return of giroud should at least give us something to aim for. 

Disappointed not to see CHO get the start but it's close to the team most fans have been wanting for the last 6 weeks.

Come on chels.

23 minutes ago, Barry Bridges said:

Can't find a stream and it's not televised 

S.  K.   Y...

Be in sports is a broadcaster too

I hope this game is like the semi final vs Arsenal 98, Viallis first game as manager and the place was rocking. A couple of cracking strikes from Di Matteo and Petrescu and we overturned the 1st leg. Let's do it again, Come on the Chels!!

28 minutes ago, Barry Bridges said:

Can't find a stream and it's not televised 

That guy with Ballack avatar usually has a very good stream link. Don’t know if he’s online now though!