CHO and Ampadu must start this.

Even we wont cock this game up against a team on their season break.

1-1

6 minutes ago, axman2526 said:

Even we wont cock this game up against a team on their season break.

1-1

You’ve got high expectations, you expect us to score 

10 minutes ago, Munkworth said:

You’ve got high expectations, you expect us to score 

Even if we dont we go through if we lose 0-1 so we SHOULD be ok lol.

This game feels almost irrelevant given the mess we're in. 

In some ways, a win might be worse than a defeat since I'm at the point where I just want Sarri out of the club. 

If we somehow bottle it against Malmoe, we would know what to expect come Sunday.

Think it will be an underwhelming 1:1 with the cup final only 3 days away. Just get through this game, I'd take that 1:0 or 1:1

On 19/02/2019 at 09:48, carrickblue said:

In some ways, a win might be worse than a defeat since I'm at the point where I just want Sarri out of the club. 

Absolutely pathetic.

38 minutes ago, coco said:

Absolutely pathetic.

Agreed. I cannot imagine ever wanting Chelsea to fail. That is against the whole point of supporting them. 

Honestly I don't think tomorrow's game will have much of a bearing on Sarri's future. We are expected to win this one and I doubt it will lengthen his stay much if we get past them. Even if we find a way to lose he will probably lead us out at Wembley on Sunday. I think it is the game at Wembley, and the Spurs game which will be critical to Sarri's chances. If we see another embarrassing performance in either of the games, that might be it. Some press speculation that he will be gone if we lose on Sunday whatever the performance. 

Pedro has an injury so you would expect CHO to play 

 

40 minutes ago, Ernie_blue said:

Pedro has an injury so you would expect CHO to play 

Would be great to see that but we all know it will be Willian.

 

soooo change the players to players with different mentalities then ?

Bringing one of the kids for their first game, hope its not going to turn into one of worst nights in recent memory.

...it could be the start of change in approach and 3 match winning run that leads to us lifting 2 trophies, qualifying for ECL, Hazard signing a 5 year extension and RA spending 300m on 3 (good) players

23 minutes ago, EdinburghBlue said:

 

soooo change the players to players with different mentalities then ?

It's actually quite baffling him saying this, He doesn't see any issue with any of the players that are playing essentially every match?

What Sarri is saying is Jorginho  is not the problem as he is moving the ball fast its the other players mentality thats the problem they are not thinking fast 

Please be behind the team and behind Sarri tomorrow at the bridge. We need a win and a boost. 

1 hour ago, dellaw said:

What Sarri is saying is Jorginho  is not the problem as he is moving the ball fast its the other players mentality thats the problem they are not thinking fast 

Sounds to me like Sarri won't be here for long.

Gaffer's pre-match press conference

 

On 18/02/2019 at 22:45, Munkworth said:

You’ve got high expectations, you expect us to score 

 Oh, no. There will be Malmo's OG.

so Kepa will be out for this match & possibly Sunday - Wily C you are our only hope atm!!!

6 hours ago, forbzy said:

Agreed. I cannot imagine ever wanting Chelsea to fail. That is against the whole point of supporting them. 

Honestly I don't think tomorrow's game will have much of a bearing on Sarri's future. We are expected to win this one and I doubt it will lengthen his stay much if we get past them. Even if we find a way to lose he will probably lead us out at Wembley on Sunday. I think it is the game at Wembley, and the Spurs game which will be critical to Sarri's chances. If we see another embarrassing performance in either of the games, that might be it. Some press speculation that he will be gone if we lose on Sunday whatever the performance. 

Agree with this post.

I certainly don't won't Chels to lose, I want us to win all our games that's why i'm driving 3 hours tomorrow and next Wednesday 

I also am baffled by Sarri's tactics, stubbornness and his predictable line ups but nature will take its course with Him and I imagine the decision will be made after the games against City and the Spuds on Wednesday.

Anyway, you never know, the team might actually turn up Sunday and give city a game, we will see.

Hoping to see CHO start tomorrow as Pedro is apparently injured

Hudson-Odoi to start as it will be an iron-clad excuse not to give him a single minute in the cup final.

9 minutes ago, PloKoon13 said:

Hudson-Odoi to start as it will be an iron-clad excuse not to give him a single minute in the cup final.

I'm pretty sure Sarri has no f**ks to give regarding needing excuses not to give minutes to CHO