Reece James back, the rest of those injured prior to the World Cup are joined by Broja in being out and Kova and Ziyech won't be involved after making it to the 3rd place match. So if Potter wants a back 3 we will likely see:

 

Mendy

 

James

Silva

Koulibaly 

 

Sterling

Jorginho

Hall/Zakaria

Cucurella

 

Mount 

Aubameyang 

Havertz

 

If he goes back 4:

 

Mendy

 

James

Silva

Koulibaly 

Cucurella

 

Jorginho 

Zakaria/Hall

 

Mount

Havertz

Sterling

 

Aubameyang 

 

Would like to see Munky’s favourite player Zakaria to start! Could have a player of the season there!

47 minutes ago, Mod said:

Would like to see Munky’s favourite player Zakaria to start! Could have a player of the season there!

Midfield three of Jorginho, Zakaria, and Carney would be promising. 

4 hours ago, axman2526 said:

Reece James back, the rest of those injured prior to the World Cup are joined by Broja in being out and Kova and Ziyech won't be involved after making it to the 3rd place match. So if Potter wants a back 3 we will likely see:

 

Mendy

 

James

Silva

Koulibaly 

 

Sterling

Jorginho

Hall/Zakaria

Cucurella

 

Mount 

Aubameyang 

Havertz

 

If he goes back 4:

 

Mendy

 

James

Silva

Koulibaly 

Cucurella

 

Jorginho 

Zakaria/Hall

 

Mount

Havertz

Sterling

 

Aubameyang 

 

Pretty sure Chalobah is available. So if we go with back 3 then it would make more sense to have him there and Reece as RWB?

47 minutes ago, forbzy said:

Pretty sure Chalobah is available. So if we go with back 3 then it would make more sense to have him there and Reece as RWB?

He pulled out of that friendly and not heard if he has recovered from that knee njury or not.

Tough game - struggle to see what we’ll do in midfield and almost confirms Potter will go with back 3. 
 

If Chuk and Casadei can’t get near the side in the absence of Kante, RLC, Kova then questions should be asked. I’d drop Mount deeper also, okay some attackers 

Edit - shame on me, forgot about Gallagher! He has to play 

Edited December 23, 20223 yr by PhilH930

I'm starting to look forward to this. It's about time the season kicks on again.

1 hour ago, Valerie said:

I'm starting to look forward to this. It's about time the season kicks on again.

5 minutes ago, Munkworth said:

I'm going against popular opinion. But you know me, I'm a rebel!

I’m looking forward to this. Potter’s had some time to settle in even with only half the squad, but it’s time for him personally to work things out for himself. 
 

it’s not the best team we’ve had but it’s still  competitive especially against the likes of burley. I would like to get fofana back though. I think the rest will have done Jorginho some good as well. 

As long as @axman2526 isn’t looking forward to it and is expecting a heavy loss the cosmos shouldn’t  punish us. 

3 hours ago, Munkworth said:

As long as @axman2526 isn’t looking forward to it and is expecting a heavy loss the cosmos shouldn’t  punish us. 

I will be working but I am indeed looking forward to watching the game later on.....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

.....looking forward to us boring the ar*e off me, watching us f'k around with the ball, barley shoot and when we do we miss the target or hit pea rollers at the keeper, while Bournemouth take their couple of chances and beat us at the Bridge...yet again...

Edited December 24, 20223 yr by axman2526

13 minutes ago, axman2526 said:

.....looking forward to us boring the ar*e off me, watching us f'k around with the ball, barley shoot and when we do we miss the target or hit pea rollers at the keeper, while Bournemouth take their couple of chances and beat us at the Bridge...yet again...

You typed what I was thinking. Can’t we just have another World Cup?

2 minutes ago, Snedger said:

You typed what I was thinking. Can’t we just have another World Cup?

Ah if only we could forfit the rest of the season and not lose our place in the PL. We may even start next season with a fully fit squad!!!

22 minutes ago, axman2526 said:

.....looking forward to us boring the ar*e off me, watching us f'k around with the ball, barley shoot and when we do we miss the target or hit pea rollers at the keeper, while Bournemouth take their couple of chances and beat us at the Bridge...yet again...

Bournemouth only had 2 players at the WC so their squad has basically had 6 weeks off. They will be well up for it. 
 

We had the second most amount of players at the WC, City were first. 

A very Merry Christmas to all you lot on here!😀

Edited December 25, 20223 yr by erskblue

 

 

 

 

Happy Christmas everybody.

 

On 22/12/2022 at 03:37, Valerie said:

I myself have to watch, to steer my attention away from a nativity set I've inherited from my uncle. It's not my personal taste, to put it politely, but I feel obliged to put it up at least once. To help everybody towards the same decision, here it is:

The match doesn't seem too bad now, does it... Need more? 

This lot could probably provide a more dynamic outing than anything Potter is going to trot out there. 
 

Of course Sterling come out and look like Mbappe or Messi but who the toss am I fooling. 

First time my Season ticket hasn't sold on Ticket Exchange , anyone would think we're not worth watching !

I'll see if trains are running ok tomorrow  ,  looking forward to watching us again, but dreading it too.

typical Chelsea !

17 hours ago, Mookie said:

This lot could probably provide a more dynamic outing than anything Potter is going to trot out there. 
 

Of course Sterling come out and look like Mbappe or Messi but who the toss am I fooling. 

I like that formation , I reckon you're onto something there !

Ok my preferred line up picking time. Assuming these are all fit I would like to see:

 

Mendy

 

James

Chalobah

Silva

Hall

 

Zakaria

Casadei 

 

Hutchinson 

Gallagher

Carney

 

Havertz