Willy 

Azpi Tomori Silva Chilwell 

Barkley Kante Loftus-Cheek 

CHO Tammy Mount 

7 hours ago, Imran_CFC said:

Is this televised?

It’s not on Sky but if you go to Barnsley’s site you can watch via the EFL service.

 

It will cost £10 but proceeds go 50-50

4 hours ago, Chelsea2k said:

spurs in 4th round if we advance will be interesting.

L. Orient v. Spurs is off now because of a Covid outbreak at Orient. From what I understand that almost certainly means Spurs will advance by forfeit, which is a shame for Orient. I was hoping we would get through and face Orient as it has been a long time since we played them. If we do get past Barnsley the 4th round is next week, unless the EFL reschedules the Orient v. Spurs game.

No disrespect to Barnsley (they did knock us out of FA Cup in 2008), but we should absolutely treat this as a pre-season game.  Build fitness and cohesion and avoid injuries.  The reason I'd treat it like this is this trophy is almost irrelevant this season.  Yes, chances to win trophies are slim, but eye on a bigger prize which is third in league and much later stages of CL.

Chilwell and Caballero playing better known as Chilly Willy.

4 hours ago, forbzy said:

L. Orient v. Spurs is off now because of a Covid outbreak at Orient. From what I understand that almost certainly means Spurs will advance by forfeit, which is a shame for Orient. I was hoping we would get through and face Orient as it has been a long time since we played them. If we do get past Barnsley the 4th round is next week, unless the EFL reschedules the Orient v. Spurs game.

Yup it is a shame.

Spurs have covered the costs of testing and gave some money to Orient so they don’t miss out on TV money. Fair.

Who is actually fit for this game? Very challenging 11 for Frank to pick. So many attacking midfielders and goalkeepers and centre backs and strikers and left backs. 

For me I think it'll be important for Werner and Havertz to play and get a goal to build confidence. I also want to see Callum and Rudiger play. Both are required in the squad this year.  I'd also like to see us experiment with Giroud as focal point and Werner and Havertz playing off him.

4-3-3: Willy, Dave, Rudiger, Tomori, Chilwell, Kante, Barkley/RLC, Havertz, CHO, Giroud, Werner. 

19 minutes ago, Spiller86 said:

Who is actually fit for this game? Very challenging 11 for Frank to pick. So many attacking midfielders and goalkeepers and centre backs and strikers and left backs. 

For me I think it'll be important for Werner and Havertz to play and get a goal to build confidence. I also want to see Callum and Rudiger play. Both are required in the squad this year.  I'd also like to see us experiment with Giroud as focal point and Werner and Havertz playing off him.

4-3-3: Willy, Dave, Rudiger, Tomori, Chilwell, Kante, Barkley/RLC, Havertz, CHO, Giroud, Werner. 

Havertz and Werner playing off Giroud. Yeah, that could be wonderful.

Match Day.

Come on Chelsea!

Excited to see whether Frank wants to use this game as an exercise for his first 11 regarding fitness and cohesion, or if he chooses to give the rest of the squad a chance.

I think me must choose the latter, we cant really go through any season - and especially one as demanding as this - with only 13-14 players really being given serious minutes. Any player not chosen for Brighton and Liverpool and who doesn't start tonight either - if fit - is clearly not seen as integral to the squad and could might as well look for a transfer/loan

I do get the temptation to want to give players like Havertz a (probable) positive experience after the defeat against Liverpool, though

Hoping for: 

Caballero - Azpi, Fik, Silva, Maatsen - Kovacic, Barkley, RLC - CHO, Havertz, Abraham

Chilwell, Giroud and Anjorin to come off the bench

 

I think the new signings must start but the rest can be rotated. Something like this

Big Willy

Azpi Tomori Silva Emerson

RLC Jorginho Barkley

Havertz Werner CHO

Abraham may start ahead of Werner. Havertz MUST play though he clearly need game time.

On 22/09/2020 at 04:03, Imran_CFC said:

Is this televised?

nope...not on regular TV anyway

Edited September 23, 20205 yr by CFCCAN

I wonder if Frank considered playing with 11 outfield players when he was looking at his goalkeeping options?

I hope Kepa doesn't read this stuff.

Willy would probably be a bit miffed also.

7 hours ago, dansubrosa said:

I think the new signings must start but the rest can be rotated. Something like this

Big Willy

Azpi Tomori Silva Emerson

RLC Jorginho Barkley

Havertz Werner CHO

Abraham may start ahead of Werner. Havertz MUST play though he clearly need game time.

Chilwell ahead of Emerson hopefully (assuming he is ready to start). If things go well maybe we can give a few younger players a run out later in the game e.g. Maatsen, Anjorin

5 hours ago, CFCCAN said:

nope...not on regular TV anyway

 

the official twitter page for Chelsea has shown Caballero, Thiago, and Chilwell jerseys in the dressing room.  Not that they'll all start, but good to see.  Also saw another article where Lampard has said that CHO needs to take his opportunity versus Barnsley.  Again, doesn't mean he starts, but will feature (personally, I hope he starts)

 

Edited September 23, 20205 yr by abramovich

can't wait ? so glad i bought Dazn in canada get to see this game .

Good lineup, chances for Abraham and CHO. Havertz need to step up as well.

Seems like Rudiger is on his way out clearly, RLC is nowhere to be seen as well.

Anyways, let's hope for a good performance tonight, COME ON CHELS!!!

Unless RLC is injured again, this is a very worrying sign for him.

No RLC in the squad? Is he heading out on loan? Could be good for him to get some game time. He's looked like a shadow of himself after the injury. Hopefully it's not another injury...

That's a pretty strong team for Barnsley...let's hope we see the beginnings of a a strong CB partnership 

Match day.....COME ON YOU BLUES !

I doubt it is, but I hope thats 4-2-3-1 

Excited for this team, mainly for Thiago Silva! Wonder where Havetrz will play and what formation we're going with