Giroud, Barkley, Mount as attacking options.

Feels like almost every PL-team can field a stronger attack then that one. 

I certainly would have thought that a line up featuring three centre backs would include at least one of Tomori or Zouma

6 minutes ago, Gol15 said:

Last chance for Giroud to prove himself as a starter. 

It's a bit unfair to expect too much considering his lack of play time, but I am genuinely glad he is starting today. 

I would have personally played Tomori or Zouma over Dave.

Edited February 22, 20206 yr by Malcolm9

This lineup is odd, not having Willian start is just stupid. Plus is he just done with Kepa? Not sure why he’s still sticking him on the bench. 

2 minutes ago, bluesfan said:

4 minutes ago, Slojo said:

It's more of a statement than anything, I don't trust Caballero at the back either but Kepa has been crap this season. 

Making such statements is just not professional.

When Kepa is playing the way he is it's understandable, he needs a kick up the ass. 

1 minute ago, IndianaBlue85 said:

This lineup is odd, not having Willian start is just stupid. Plus is he just done with Kepa? Not sure why he’s still sticking him on the bench. 

Kepa is probably off to Stoke in the summer 

So 3Cbs and the wide backs, interesting.

Barkley probably to hold the left while Alonso goes on his forward forays.

I fancy Alonso to score for us today.

First time we've had James and Alonso as wing backs as well .... brilliant on paper, so looking forward to seeing how that works out ...

2 minutes ago, Sindre said:

Giroud, Barkley, Mount as attacking options.

Feels like almost every PL-team can field a stronger attack then that one. 

Where's the pace in that front 3? 

Not starting Willian is a very odd decision, I have no idea how Barkley is playing. 

Just now, IndianaBlue85 said:

This lineup is odd, not having Willian start is just stupid. Plus is he just done with Kepa? Not sure why he’s still sticking him on the bench. 

Willian hasn't been great at all recently, he doesn't deserve to start.

1 minute ago, Sindre said:

Giroud, Barkley, Mount as attacking options.

Feels like almost every PL-team can field a stronger attack then that one. 

Plus Alonso and James supporting when we go forward. Giroud will thrive on their crosses and support.

1 minute ago, Malcolm9 said:

Willian hasn't been great at all recently, he doesn't deserve to start.

Plus Alonso and James supporting when we go forward. Giroud will thrive on their crosses and support.

Haha and what the f**k has Barkley done ever for us? Remember last time Willian faces spurs? Tore their defense apart so you’re never going to convince me Barkley should be starting 

Edited February 22, 20206 yr by IndianaBlue85

Just now, Slojo said:

Where's the pace in that front 3? 

Not starting Willian is a very odd decision, I have no idea how Barkley is playing. 

I don't think we necessarily need pace up front today ... imagine we'll have most of the ball, so it's essentially 2 CAMs to join Giroud in the box as James and Alonso ping crosses in ?

Just now, IndianaBlue85 said:

Haha and what the f**k has Barkley done ever for us? 

Has Barkley been given the same opportunities as Willian, no.

Barkley given a run of games can give more to the team than Willian, who is well over his peak and declining, the same as Pedro.

Just now, Malcolm9 said:

Has Barkley been given the same opportunities as Willian, no.

Barkley given a run of games can give more to the team than Willian, who is well over his peak and declining, the same as Pedro.

Because he’s not a top player that’s why he’s not been given opportunities 

Our gameplan appears to be to give the ball to Barkley and Alonso and hope that one of their ten shots from 25 yards out will take a lucky deflection and go in. 

The legend continues his journey.

Our CFC webmaster is so pleased to see RLC back in the match day squad that he's put him in twice LOL

I think Lamps is saying you need the points, you come out and play!

So I would expect our pressing game to be different today perhaps on the half-way line.

If so a good idea, whether it pays dividends we will see.

Michael Oliver is the ref so we're f**ked. 

9 minutes ago, Sindre said:

Giroud, Barkley, Mount as attacking options.

Feels like almost every PL-team can field a stronger attack then that one. 

It looks very West Ham circa 2022

2 minutes ago, IndianaBlue85 said:

Because he’s not a top player that’s why he’s not been given opportunities 

I thought he was a great player at Everton, injuries and not having a good run in the team haven't helped. Players like Willian and Pedro have been utter mince this season.

When Kepa is playing the way he is it's understandable, he needs a kick up the ass. 

One game is a pretty good kick up the ass for the most expensive keeper in the world. 3 games is insanity.

1 minute ago, Gol15 said:

Michael Oliver is the ref so we're f**ked. 

Wasn’t he the c**t doing var on Monday? 

Maybe Willian isn't playing cause he is off to Spurs in the summer :)

Just now, Malcolm9 said:

I thought he was a great player at Everton, injuries and not having a good run in the team haven't helped. Players like Willian and Pedro have been utter mince this season.

Everton isn’t chelsea and since he’s arrived I’ve never seen anything from him to suggest he’s going to be a great player for us. You understand players like Willian have kept him out because he’s not on that level. He may be getting old but I’ll take Willian everytime over Barkley and his six and half years at Chelsea have shown why.