5 minutes ago, Argo said:

With two natural CMs at wingback and both Mount and Gallagher starting I wonder if we're going for the Pep tactic of totally overwhelming the midfield with sheer numbers.

That lineup screams frustration. 
 

No width or attacking support for Broja. Hopefully no one blames him for having a poor game. 

6 minutes ago, HazardousChoice said:

Can a lineup ever be called exciting if it includes Loftus Cheek?

Cech

Ivanovic

Terry

Carvalho

Cole

Mikel

Essien

Loftus-Cheek

Hazard

Robben

Drogba

That looks pretty exciting to me.

Edited November 12, 20223 yr by Amputechture

Interesting line up, the lack of width is concerning. Not convinced both Mount and Gallagher can play together. Loftus-Cheek is undroppable, but at least he is playing at wing back and not midfield. Another chance for Broja, he has to take it today. CB's worry me, mainly Koulibaly. Nice to see Hall in the team and the only 2 midfielders that seem to have any chemistry, Jorginho and Kovacic.

Edited November 12, 20223 yr by Scott Harris

Seems like another non-functioning f..d up selection which would require immediate changes before half time. RLC is starting again...i guess Potter has some unconditional trust in this player.

Just now, HazardousChoice said:

Can a lineup ever be called exciting if it includes Loftus Cheek?

As opposed to Azpi, Pulisic or Sterling at wing back? Absolutely, yes. I feel RLC has done generally quite well for us at wing back, its in the middle games tend to pass him by

Just now, rocker_joker said:

Seems like another non-functioning f..d up selection which would require immediate changes before half time. RLC is starting again...i guess Potter has some unconditional trust in this player.

To be fair, who else can play RWB? There is no backup to James. Azpi doesn't have the legs for it anymore and I never want to see one of our wingers play there again.

RLC undroppable in a Chelsea team just let that sink in 

4 minutes ago, Amputechture said:

Cech

Ivanovic

Terry

Carvalho

Cole

Mikel

Essien

Loftus-Cheek

Hazard

Robben

Drogba

That looks pretty exciting to me.

I'll give you that.

Mikel would look like a creative maestro playing next to Loftus Cheek.

RLC, Kova & Jorginho starting........the lack of creativity here is really frustrating. Broja will then be dropped again because he was fed crumbs.

I don't think I can actually watch another game currently with that midfield. Hopefully the likes of Hall & Gallagher have a cracking game.

 

Edited November 12, 20223 yr by Malcolm9

Spurs so jammy is actually causes me pain 

18 minutes ago, STATS said:

No Sterling... 

A surprising and brave move to select this lineup. No width though, dont see us being much of an attacking threat although dont look much of an attacking threat with the regulars playing anyway.

1 minute ago, axman2526 said:

I would of like to seen him this game. Has a point to prove and his pace I think would of bene useful. Also has very good record against Newcastle.

1 minute ago, STATS said:

I would of like to seen him this game. Has a point to prove and his pace I think would of bene useful. Also has very good record against Newcastle.

He is also saving himself for the World Cup imo.

Jorginho and Kovacic in midfield should be good

Excited to see Hall play again best player last game he’s very brave love that in a young player. His confidence must be sky high now.

7 minutes ago, Drogba1 said:

Jorginho and Kovacic in midfield should be good

Bruno Guimarães will humble both tonight I'm afraid.

Potter resting key experienced players for the day after Boxing Day no doubt …….can’t fathom the line up vs this unbeaten in 9 Barcodes team ??

Sterling isn’t in the squad because he is unwell.

No Zakaria on the pitch. Is there any point in watching? Doomed. 

17 minutes ago, Blue72 said:

RLC undroppable in a Chelsea team just let that sink in 

dont, im depressed enough

this lineup says , what else can i try , im running out of ideas.

Gonna get smashed. 

Just now, JM7 said:

Gonna get smashed. 

Are you talking about yourself, the team or both?

Gonna get smashed.