Definitely more than ok with that lineup. Against Spurs we were probably the most balanced I've seen us this season. 

1 minute ago, Sexyfootball said:

Coutinho only on the bench for Bayern ...

Not at all a surprise. Had one or two great matches against the bottom of the league but was bad against the others. 

If Loftus Cheek is match fit why is Gilmour on the bench instead of him ?

This is the team I was hoping for but with RLC in for Barkley and Tammy for Giroud, I actually think that’s our strongest 11 for a big game.

 

I hope our defenders show them far too much respect and are overly diligent and that our attackers show them zero respect and try and tear them to bits. 

6 minutes ago, DidierDrogbalala said:

If Loftus Cheek is match fit why is Gilmour on the bench instead of him ?

Why would RLC be match fit? Because he played an hour in the development squad?

Edited February 25, 20206 yr by DannyLB

Just now, DannyLB said:

Why would RLC be match fit? Because he played an hour in the development squad?

I thought he might be in the bench too tbh but I suppose this isn’t the type of match to give him 20 minutes at the end, he obviously trusts Gilmore which is refreshing to see form a manager 

That’s a scary Bayern team. All the more bragging rights though. Come on the Chels!!!!

I don't get nervous before games these days ,but god I am before this game.

Glad to see Frank reward a good performance on Saturday. All about attitude tonight. From the team and the Bridge. Needs to be looooud.

Just now, Bluesince66 said:

I don't get nervous before games these days ,but god I am before this game.

I have no expectations so I don't feel nervous at all. We're huge underdogs a good result would be a surprise.

6 minutes ago, DannyLB said:

Why would RLC be match fit? Because he played an hour in the development squad?

That's what Lampard said

I agree with the lineup, I think Willian should've started over Barkley though, I never fancy Barkley in big games. 

25 minutes ago, seanlu13913 said:

Was Gilmore on the bench the other day?

Yes indeed !

1 hour ago, Slojo said:

I agree with the lineup, I think Willian should've started over Barkley though, I never fancy Barkley in big games. 

In general I would agree but I've got a nasty feeling Willian's mentally checked out of the club and is going through the motions, his work rate of late (especially on Saturday and vs Leicester) certainly hints at that and we can't afford passengers tonight.

Furthermore Barkley was fantastic Vs Spurs and that should be rewarded, he's a streaky player but if he's having a hot spell again that could come in handy for this tie.

9 minutes ago, Bluesince66 said:

I don't get nervous before games these days ,but god I am before this game.

For some reason I don't feel the nervous.. this game is a free hit.. I will be feeling the nerves for Bournemouth though.. I just hope we don't get any injuries and don't get MAULED

We could get mauled. That is alright. In a year or two that is unacceptable. Today it is not.

8 minutes ago, evissy said:

We could get mauled. That is alright. In a year or two that is unacceptable. Today it is not.

It is never alright if we get MAULED. WE ARE NOT TOTTENHAM

13 minutes ago, Argo said:

In general I would agree but I've got a nasty feeling Willian's mentally checked out of the club and is going through the motions, his work rate of late (especially on Saturday and vs Leicester) certainly hints at that and we can't afford passengers tonight.

Furthermore Barkley was fantastic Vs Spurs and that should be rewarded, he's a streaky player but if he's having a hot spell again that could come in handy for this tie.

I think I'm the only one who thought he had an average game and a very poor first half. But you might be right on Willian, Frank was always playing him now he's not, that's pretty suspect alone. 

God I actually feel scared for us. First time I’ve ever felt like this. I hope we surprise everybody 

God I actually feel scared for us. First time I’ve ever felt like this. I hope we surprise everybody 

Why? We are not at their level. Not even close. We have quality to win them but as a team we are so far from their experience and to be fair, quality.

I just want us to finish this one tonight and still be in the tie when we go to their place for sole reason that we

seem to be better away from SB this term for whatever reasons . 
 

cant see us keeping a clean sheet ,so that puts in me head of hope a 1-1 or a 2-1 WIN .

Our City Our Stadium banners lol

1 minute ago, evissy said:

2 minutes ago, dansubrosa said:

God I actually feel scared for us. First time I’ve ever felt like this. I hope we surprise everybody 

Why? We are not at their level. Not even close. We have quality to win them but as a team we are so far from their experience and to be fair, quality.

Just keep thinking this could end up like City away. We are fragile defensively and their attack... Jeez.

I know no pressure on us, but still.

Ross the boss with a Hat trick

Uefa putting Reece as RW on the team sheet, clueless...