I suspect change will be gradual. At least that’s how it was at Brighton. 

1 hour ago, Bob stark said:

I think it is going to be :

Mount - Kai/auba - Sterling 

Jorgi - Kova

(probably cucu) Chilwell - Koul - Silva - Fofana - James

This seems like the safest prediction, though it also feels like the exact lineup TT would pick were he still around.

I wont be upset if we start like that, but I think a part of me is hoping he shakes things up a bit. Salzburg play a pretty intense, high octane style (at least that's what I've heard), so maybe he'll go for a bit more youth and energy? One or two of Gallagher/Broja/RLC?

I also wouldn't be surprised if Pulisic is given an early opportunity to impress (though I'm not convinced he'll take it if he is!)

Let's see what we made of now.

GAMEDAY!!! COME ON CHELS!!!

It will be interesting to see how we play tonight, especially after Potter had more time to do training than he normally would have.

It’s going to be difficult to take too much from tonight as we’ll have a player reaction as always. But I’ll take any positive signs.

This is the maiden Grand Prix for GP. Let's hope we get a good start and stay ahead in the first corners. 

Potter says he has never been to a Champions League match. Ever.

So that effectively means I have more CL experience than he does, having been to several games. Stunning! 

Looking forward to seeing how we line up tonight 
 

1 hour ago, ozboy said:

I suspect change will be gradual. At least that’s how it was at Brighton. 

Usually when a new manager comes in everyone expect player a, b, c to be dropped but most of the time it never happens. They usually play the same player unless there is huge shift in playing style/system even then the changes is usually minimal. 

 

Think we’ll see Boelhy’s 4-4-3 tonight. Looking forward to this…really think the extra man in midfield will help. 

I would never have believed that chelsea in 2022 or indeeed any other year would be coached by a manager with zero champions league experience either as a player, coach or even spectator. Truly mind blowing. 

On 13/09/2022 at 00:31, Scott said:

4-0 to Potter's Royal Blues. 

One of my bets 

Intrigued by how we set up and the style of play we adopt.

The criticism if we draw or lose will be insurmountable tomorrow. Just hoping for a winning start by Potter to keep the media hounds at bay.

I predict goals for Mount and Aubameyang tonight, 2-1 Chelsea

Kepa

 

Fofana

Silva/K.K

Cucurella

 

James

Chilly

 

Mount

Jorginho 

Kovacic 

Sterling

 

AUB/Havertz

 

 

Something ever so slightly different.

Tbh...I know nothing of GP.

Edited September 14, 20223 yr by Simplymo

                 Kepa

James T.Silva Fofana Cucurella

Ziyech Kovacic Jorginho Mount
                  Havertz
              Aubameyang

4-4-1-1 lets go mr. Potter!

2 hours ago, ozboy said:

I would never have believed that chelsea in 2022 or indeeed any other year would be coached by a manager with zero champions league experience either as a player, coach or even spectator. Truly mind blowing. 

It's just a football game, it's not like he is preparing to Kasparov at chess! 

After our dismal performance in the opening game this is a must win at home. Don't care if its a CL game, Premier league game or playing hacky sack in the Maccy Dees car park. 

Lions den start for him. After Zagreb we have to win, anything else and we are looking at Europa League in February.

4 hours ago, Blueblur said:

Potter says he has never been to a Champions League match. Ever.

So that effectively means I have more CL experience than he does, having been to several games. Stunning! 

Looking forward to seeing how we line up tonight 
 

Is there any info on which team he supports? At least before his professional career started. 

5 hours ago, dansubrosa said:

It will be interesting to see how we play tonight, especially after Potter had more time to do training than he normally would have.

It’s going to be difficult to take too much from tonight as we’ll have a player reaction as always. But I’ll take any positive signs.

Even in Tuchel's first game we played with a markedly different syle compared to Lampard, and that was with only one training session.

 

We should at least see some signs today of the kind of football that Potter wants to play

We will see how good Zagreb actually are with their trip to Milan starting in 15.

Some rumours out there that Sterling and Pulisic will be our starting wide forwards tonight.

3 minutes ago, axman2526 said:

Some rumours out there that  Pulisic will be our starting wide forwards tonight.

Potter out.

Come on potter, buzzing to see how the team plays tonight. 
 

nice to see potters joining in training and wiping out Mendy. Shame it’s Kepa replacing him 🤣

Let’s see what the yes man Potter will do. Im intrigued to see Boehly’s playing style, tactical approach and what players he will ask Potter to play.

7 minutes ago, Vialli96 said:

Let’s see what the yes man Potter will do. Im intrigued to see Boehly’s playing style, tactical approach and what players he will ask Potter to play.

Not sure if a yes man could coach at a Prem level.

6 hours ago, Blueblur said:

Potter says he has never been to a Champions League match. Ever.

So that effectively means I have more CL experience than he does, having been to several games. Stunning! 

Looking forward to seeing how we line up tonight 
 

So do I! And I don't even live in the UK.