Could have started ziyech to put some nice crosses in for giroud..

Don’t want to be a negative nelly but this is maybe too much rotation, don’t blame Frank though as the games are coming thick and fast, not sure we’re winning this though. 

3 minutes ago, Ledgerson said:

Is a scoring draw enough to secure first place because of the away goals?

EDIT: No, forgot there’s another game too lol, sorry.

Pretty sure it means that we only have to match Sevilla's result in the final game.

8 minutes ago, axman2526 said:

With that backline and midfield may as well have played Kepa and kept Mendy fresh for Leeds. Sevilla are a very good side.

Lamps may have wanted to give rudi and co a chance with a proper keeper...

Should have gone 3 at the back with Silva...

7 minutes ago, Mod Stark said:

Mason Mount will score tonight!

I’m putting my house on it!

Who’s going to cross to Giroud? No James and no Chilwell, Frank should have played Tammy as I don’t see many good crosses coming from anywhere 

Comparing Sevilla's lineup to the first fixture, it looks like they're missing/have left out a few players too: no Bounou, Koundé, Acuña, Jordán, Fernando, Ocampos, De Jong, Suso...

This might be one of those comedy games. Or, you know... not.

27 minutes ago, The Don Antonio said:

  Loving this line up. It is plain to see that our team has been overworked and due a rest. We also have to remember that we play Lampards Nemesis Bielsa on saturday and they are a bunch of road runners. I would have preferred Tomori to Christensen but all in all Gutsy line up from Frank

I’d have played the same. 
 

Maybe wouldn’t have played Pulisic as he’s fragile but he has to start somewhere. 

Nobody here is asking the important question; what colour socks will the officials be wearing?

I think they’ll be boring with black ones. 
@Valerie @Malta Blue predictions please...

10 minutes ago, acidicleo said:

Lamps may have wanted to give rudi and co a chance with a proper keeper...

With that defense I am worried Mendy will suffer from exhaustion. 

Sevilla are not some 2 bob tinpot side they are the Europa league holders and have a really good home record. 

This is the sort of line up we should pick for Morecoume 

Edited December 2, 20205 yr by axman2526

1 minute ago, axman2526 said:

With that defense I am worried Mendy will suffer from exhaustion. 

Sevilla are not some 2 bob tinpot side they are the Europa league holders and have a really good home record. 

This is the sort of line up we should pick for Morecoume 

That’ll make up for the last two league games where he’s struggled to stay awake due to having f**k all to do!

Don’t we need to win this game? Ten points each? I understand the rotation but this is a big game 

1 minute ago, Munkworth said:

That’ll make up for the last two league games where he’s struggled to stay awake due to having f**k all to do!

Well you can be sure he will have lots to do tonight.

On the plus side if we see any of the ball will be nice to see Havertz link up with the front 3.

A fully rotated team, a bit ballsy put all in all the analysis above says 1st or 2nd any KO draw will be a challenge. Good thing is now the home side must be considered slightly the favorites there’s no pressure and hopefully all the moaners will ZIP IT if it’s a bad day at the stadium and not start turning on our manager 

Ya if we lose this we aren’t winning the group since they’d have the tiebreaker 

Just now, General said:

A fully rotated team, a bit ballsy put all in all the analysis above says 1st or 2nd any KO draw will be a challenge. Good thing is now the home side must be considered slightly the favorites there’s no pressure and hopefully all the moaners will ZIP IT if it’s a bad day at the stadium and not start turning on our manager 

It’s a huge difference like playing Porto instead of Bayern. 

2 minutes ago, IndianaBlue85 said:

Don’t we need to win this game? Ten points each? I understand the rotation but this is a big game 

A draw would pretty much guarantees top spot if we win the last game.

Just now, IndianaBlue85 said:

It’s a huge difference like playing Porto instead of Bayern. 

There’s quite a few ‘big’ teams who look like they’re finishing second in their groups though. It’s the Champions League, you’ve got to beat the big boys to win it. 

Aren't we suppose to try and win the group or am I missing something here?

Someone correct me.

1 minute ago, Munkworth said:

There’s quite a few ‘big’ teams who look like they’re finishing second in their groups though. It’s the Champions League, you’ve got to beat the big boys to win it. 

Ya but winning the group gives you a much better opportunity. 

Just now, Brutos said:

Aren't we suppose to try and win the group or am I missing something here?

Someone correct me.

That’s what I thought but apparently not important. 

2 minutes ago, coco said:

A draw would pretty much guarantees top spot if we win the last game.

I guess just don’t have much confidence that this lineup will hold Sevilla to a draw. Especially a back line who hasn’t played together all year. 

On 29/11/2020 at 10:02, coco said:

With Leeds to play 72 hours later we need to rest a lot of players in this game.

Werner, Abraham, Silva, Zouma, Chilwell, James, Mount, Kante all need a break.

 

Mendy

Azpilicueta Rudiger Christensen Emerson

Jorginho Kovacic

Havertz

CHO Giroud Pulisic

F me, spot on to the man. I totally get The need for the rotation but that lineup makes me hardly want to watch it

Time for Havertz to shine.

COME ON CHELS!!!!