7 hours ago, evissy said:

The image is beautiful. The big guns! ?

Clearly this confirms that Chelsea is going with Werner Giroud Pulisic up top and Mount Kante Havertz in the middle... not even fielding a defense or keeper... won't need em gonna score 32 goals/ suck it bright on

1 hour ago, seanlu13913 said:

Is this on tv in the states?

Peacock unfortunately.

Kepa

James - Zouma - Rudi - Alonso

Mount - Kante - Havertz

CHO - Tammy - Werner

Surprise start for T.Silva maybe? Didn't start training with the team until the weekend but i'd be a lot more confident with him at the back then Rudiger that's for damn sure.

I thought Lampard ruled him out of the game at the press conference but he didn't actually do that.

Edited September 14, 20205 yr by Sindre

51 minutes ago, chiefBlueCFC said:

Peacock unfortunately.

Gavin ?

3 hours ago, seanlu13913 said:

Is this on tv in the states?

Looked it up.  NBCSN is suppose to be covering it if you get that.  I don't think I do.  

7 minutes ago, Valpo said:

Looked it up.  NBCSN is suppose to be covering it if you get that.  I don't think I do.  

None of NBCs tv channels broadcast it just peacock

1 hour ago, chiefBlueCFC said:

Peacock unfortunately.

Thank. I looked it up and it looks like with my xfinity internet im a peacock member. Amazons firestick doesn’t have the app but luckily my Xbox one does. 

             Pulisic -  Werner - Havertz

                     Mount -  Kanté

Alonso- Zouma- Rudiger- Azpilicueta- James

                               Kepa

Edited September 14, 20205 yr by DidierDrogbalala

Team I expect to see is

Willy

Azpi Zouma Rudiger Alonso

Mount Kante Havertz

CHO Giroud Werner

We really need to turn up tonight. It helps set the tone and starts the season on the right foot. I would even sit a bit deeper to not get caught on the break. Maybe have Kante sitting just in front of the defence leaving Mason and RLC to push on. Our pace with Werner and CHO could really open Brighton up.

I trust Frank to get it right as he knows who is performing in training but I would love to see Silva get a run from the start. The confidence he could bring would be invaluable. I'd be very surprised if Tammy got the nod over Werner or maybe he can play both in a three. Pulisic is rumoured to be fit but only just. I wouldn't risk him from the start against Brighton in the first game of the season. If there is any doubt we should play safe because he will be crucial later in the season. He could even be crucial against Liverpool at the weekend.

My defensive inclinations are probably wrong and Frank will go for all out attack. I really haven't a clue how he'll set the team up but I haven't looked forward to the start of a season this much since I can remember. Which was probably last season.

 

2 hours ago, ForeverCarefree said:

Forgot he was suspended. In which case I think RLC might start, I reckon Barkley is being lined up for the exit (loan move to Newcastle I reckon). 

Surely that red should have been overturned ?

7 minutes ago, fester said:

Surely that red should have been overturned ?

FA don't admit this tw*t Taylor's mistakes cuz someone's gonna make a record and it will not look good. 

Come on Chelsea. This 

30 minutes ago, Droopy said:

FA don't admit this tw*t Taylor's mistakes cuz someone's gonna make a record and it will not look good. 

I didn't realize red cards from the FA cup final carry over to the start of the next season. Silly rule in my book

38 minutes ago, fester said:

Surely that red should have been overturned ?

Second yellows cant be appealed which is f**king stupid as it's still a technical red and you get a ban.

I expect a comfortable win today we really should put this game to bed in the first half. 

Twitter suggesting that RLC, Jorginho, Kante, Mount Werner and Havertz all start. If true it doesn’t look good for CHO that he can’t get a start when Pulisic isn’t fully fit and Ziyech is injured. 

We will know the team in under 45 mins, all I can say is I feel like a kid at Christmas right now. 

RLC really needs to play well today and get himself going. Fear he could potentially fall far down the pecking-order if he doesn't find some form again.

3 hours ago, Gol15 said:

Hudson Odoi isnt starting

Expecting an aggressive and disruptive opening from Brighton to interrupt Chelsea attempts to get some rhythm.  Quality should be prevail, but I do hope Chelsea are careful in not giving away silly free kicks or unnecessary corners - mark my words, we will be punished if we do.  And if Brighton have any players that haven't scored for 18+ months, get ready, because Chelsea are in town!

On a positive note can't wait to see Timo and Kai in action, along wtih Pulisic and Odoi (if he starts, although expect it to be Mount for work rate).

Edited September 14, 20205 yr by PhilH930

Are there any official streams or anything for these games while there are no fans? Or are we still on the illegal ones? 

5 minutes ago, Zeta said:

Are there any official streams or anything for these games while there are no fans? Or are we still on the illegal ones? 

You can still pay to see the matches.. If that is an option ?