13 minutes ago, HazardousChoice said:

Most predictable team we could have picked.

But also the right one.

I think the only question mark anyone could have is RLC but that's clearly a selection based on wanting James at CB and not having Son run in behind a 100 year old back 3.

The couple times RLC played at RWB  against Palace in cup semi-final and Real at Bernabeau, we played really well.

If we are going to win I think Spurs left side is where we will get joy. 

14 minutes ago, Chelsbear said:

Honestly still don't see what RLC brings to us after all these years

 

If he is given some freedom he can add a bit of weight and power in the midfield and drive forward on the wing...IF, although I suspect that TT will be his usual pragmatic defensive self...why would he change and start making the opposition think for a change. He's got 6.5 defenders outfield players in the line up; where are the goals coming from? Maybe RLC might be able to offer something. 

13 minutes ago, Zeta said:

RLC will get torn apart, he can't defend.

Jorginho will get easily bypassed.

Can't see us winning this.

Full of positivity day 😂

Special performances from Cucurella and Sterling will win it for us today. 

6 minutes ago, axman2526 said:

That would depend on the socks and how well stocked @Valerie is with her ice cream, and is she in full training kit?

@axman2526 I've seriously stockpiled the ice cream, but it's too hot for the magic training pants. So expect a draw 

5 minutes ago, STATS said:

The couple times RLC played at RWB  against Palace in cup semi-final and Real at Bernabeau, we played really well.

I thought RLC was poor at the Bernabeau.

One of the few that didn't shine for us that night.

I'd argue he was partially at fault for getting them back in the Tie.

4 minutes ago, axman2526 said:

If we are going to win I think Spurs left side is where we will get joy. 

What we need is movement ahead of the ball, especially in the box instead of playing ring a ring a roses around the box.  Chelsea have added a new dimension to the word 'recycling' when it comes to playing football.

2 minutes ago, Valerie said:

@axman2526 I've seriously stockpiled the ice cream, but it's too hot for the magic training pants. So expect a draw 

Ah come on Val, the ice cream will keep you cool 🙂

I predict that I’m once again the team once again bore me in to a nap.

Probably going to be a tight game. first goal will be vital and my worry is that we will continue our pattern of creating little and missing the chances that come our way. Hope I am wrong though.

What has happened to Kovacic?

RLC... Is rubbish, he hasn't ever done anything to help out team. The word to describe him is "disappointing" 

 

2 minutes ago, Scott said:

What has happened to Kovacic?

Injured I believe

3 minutes ago, Scott said:

What has happened to Kovacic?

Injured

1 hour ago, CFCCAN said:

We'll eat our words if we get a 4-0 scoreline 😂

Swallow them whole.

35 minutes ago, azpi28 said:

hoping RLC brings his A-game. We really needed Todd to sign a RWB/RCB this season tbf

James a cb, cheek as wingback and havertz as a striker. I'm afraid this will be another terrible game from us.

Please beat Spurs. I don't how care how we do it!

Back 3. Suppose we need James pace at the back. 

12 minutes ago, HazardousChoice said:

I thought RLC was poor at the Bernabeau.

One of the few that didn't shine for us that night.

I'd argue he was partially at fault for getting them back in the Tie.

He started off edgy then grew into the game.

I think Tuchel also played him the following game against Southampton 7-0 and he put in another good performance. 

18 minutes ago, CFCCAN said:

If he is given some freedom he can add a bit of weight and power in the midfield and drive forward on the wing...IF, although I suspect that TT will be his usual pragmatic defensive self...why would he change and start making the opposition think for a change. He's got 6.5 defenders outfield players in the line up; where are the goals coming from? Maybe RLC might be able to offer something. 

Only on here can Tuchel play Ruben Loftus Cheek of all players at wingback and still be branded defensive.

Nervous! But excited!

Our starting lineup is just a distraction... CHO is coming on in the second half and winning us a penalty.

 

28 minutes ago, Gol15 said:

Doesn't look like we'll score goals today but maybe we can squeeze a win

How is that then without goals🤔