For anyone writing this off as meaningless, have a read of this

https://www.90min.com/posts/6143719-how-the-uefa-super-cup-has-become-a-major-trophy-that-is-genuinely-worth-winning

 

Really hope we bring this home to be honest, will be our 8th European trophy plus a nice boost to the start of the season.  Wondering what to expect from Villarreal?  Not sure if they have any injuries or any of their key players have moved on.  Big question is what side will we field?  Shame this couldn't have been played a few days earlier, what with the Palace fixture a few days later.

My starting 11 prediction: 

Mendy

Azpi Andreas Rudiger 

CHO Kovacic Kante Alonso 

Ziyech Werner Havertz

10 minutes ago, TomCFC85 said:

My starting 11 prediction: 

Mendy

Azpi Andreas Rudiger 

CHO Kovacic Kante Alonso 

Ziyech Werner Havertz

That should be good enough to win it.  Villarreal having a horrible preseason, however there mind might be on this game, so who knows.  

Will Lukaku be available for selection?

It’s a European trophy. And it will be a good kick start to our season if we win it.

 

depending on availability I would go with 

mendy 

azbi Andreas rudi 

CHO kante kovacic alonso 

ziyech havertz werner 

7 hours ago, dansubrosa said:

Will Lukaku be available for selection?

Even if his signing is confirmed in the next 24 hours I highly doubt he will feature in this game.

8 hours ago, dansubrosa said:

Will Lukaku be available for selection?

As long as he is signed 24 hours prior to kick off I believe he can be involved. Not sure on Covid protocols though.

It is an important game but also the last game of pre season so with that in mind, provided no one is injured I would go with.

 

Mendy

 

Christensen

Silva

Rudiger

 

James

Kante

Jorginho

Chilwell

 

Zyiech

Havertz

Mount

 

Hopefully with Lukaku for Havertz, Werner for Mount, Kovacic for Jorgi, Dave for Silva and CHO for James used off the bench if we are still allowed 5 subs.

It's only a cup but would love us to win it for the first time. I doubt we will see Lukaku, but the team we got should be able to win this.

6 hours ago, axman2526 said:

It is an important game but also the last game of pre season so with that in mind, provided no one is injured I would go with.

 

Mendy

 

Christensen

Silva

Rudiger

 

James

Kante

Jorginho

Chilwell

 

Zyiech

Havertz

Mount

 

Hopefully with Lukaku for Havertz, Werner for Mount, Kovacic for Jorgi, Dave for Silva and CHO for James used off the bench if we are still allowed 5 subs.

I believe we have used that front 3 before and it didn't work out so well. It lacked verticality. Either Werner or puli should play. 

8 hours ago, icecoolguy22 said:

It's only a cup but would love us to win it for the first time. I doubt we will see Lukaku, but the team we got should be able to win this.

We won it 1998 against Real Madrid but have lost 3 times since, so need to win it again.

RLC not selected in the 26 man squad. Really think he’s going to find it hard to find a roll within the team this season and wouldn’t be surprised to see another loan or even transfer.

Tuchel need Retain A Midfielder...

Am hoping Drinkwater is Kept for the Upcoming Season

1 hour ago, Emenalo said:

Tuchel need Retain A Midfielder...

Am hoping Drinkwater is Kept for the Upcoming Season

Well, that's a novel and unique point of view. 

7 hours ago, goose said:

We won it 1998 against Real Madrid but have lost 3 times since, so need to win it again.

RLC not selected in the 26 man squad. Really think he’s going to find it hard to find a roll within the team this season and wouldn’t be surprised to see another loan or even transfer.

What is the 26 man squad?

7 minutes ago, axman2526 said:

What is the 26 man squad?

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/chelsea-transfers-news-lukaku-villarreal-24715226.amp
 

According to the mirror, although this can be changed up to midnight tuesday.

Goalkeepers : Edouard Mendy, Kepa, Marcus Bettinelli, Lucas Bergstrom

Defenders : Reece James, Cesar Azpilicueta, Andreas Christensen, Thiago Silva, Kurt Zouma, Ethan Ampadu, Antonio Rudiger, Ben Chilwell, Marcos Alonso, Emerson 

Midfielders : N'Golo Kante, Jorginho, Mateo Kovacic, Mason Mount, Tino Anjorin

Attackers : Christian Pulisic, Hakim Ziyech, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Kai Havertz, Timo Werner, Tammy Abraham, Armando Broja

 

5 minutes ago, goose said:

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/chelsea-transfers-news-lukaku-villarreal-24715226.amp
 

According to the mirror, although this can be changed up to midnight tuesday.

Goalkeepers : Edouard Mendy, Kepa, Marcus Bettinelli, Lucas Bergstrom

Defenders : Reece James, Cesar Azpilicueta, Andreas Christensen, Thiago Silva, Kurt Zouma, Ethan Ampadu, Antonio Rudiger, Ben Chilwell, Marcos Alonso, Emerson 

Midfielders : N'Golo Kante, Jorginho, Mateo Kovacic, Mason Mount, Tino Anjorin

Attackers : Christian Pulisic, Hakim Ziyech, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Kai Havertz, Timo Werner, Tammy Abraham, Armando Broja

 

I hope that is wrong and Trev Chalobah is part of the squad. Would be really disappointing if w are cutting him loose.

https://supercup-sales.tickets.uefa.com/secured/selection/event/date?productId=101565092778
 

 

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On 08/08/2021 at 15:12, Eight Times said:

Villarreal having a horrible preseason, however there mind might be on this game, so who knows.  

We also just went 2:2 against a mid table team at best.

 

Looks nice

2 minutes ago, Gol15 said:

Looks nice

Is that the Tri-Wizard trophy from Harry Potter?

3 minutes ago, Valerie said:

Is that the Tri-Wizard trophy from Harry Potter?

I would need to google that first 😅

Apparently both Trev Chalobah and RLC are in the squad. mirror got it wrong. Again.

10 minutes ago, axman2526 said:

Apparently both Trev Chalobah and RLC are in the squad. mirror got it wrong. Again.

https://www.uefa.com/uefasupercup/clubs/52914--chelsea/squad/
 

or maybe not!!!

Squad can change up to Tuesday night.