Just now, Bluesince66 said:

Is that you Todd lol.

Go Soccer! ⚽

 

But seriously. It's a CL night, let's have some faith guys! 

7 minutes ago, Sconnie Blue said:

Breaking lineup:

Kepa

Fofana Silva Koulibaly

James Enzo Kante Kova Chilwell

Felix Sterling

thank god it's a back 3 

That lineup is prob the best we could put out tbh so cant really complain. 

Can’t see us scoring with that lineup but hopefully we can keep them out .but with are form this year we probably won’t . 

Edited April 12, 20233 yr by Aussie79

21 minutes ago, PloKoon13 said:

Bloody hell, 7/2?

Should be those odds for Chelsea to score period lol

13 minutes ago, Sconnie Blue said:

Breaking lineup:

Kepa

Fofana Silva Koulibaly

James Enzo Kante Kova Chilwell

Felix Sterling

Wtf is Sterling doing up top? Could get at real for pace but pick him over Mudryk?

3 minutes ago, axman2526 said:

Should be those odds for Chelsea to score period lol

Wtf is Sterling doing up top? Could get at real for pace but pick him over Mudryk?

Nah this is definitely the best team and formation. Sterling has a lot we can criticize on but in terms of retaining the ball and working around tight areas he's just as good as Felix. 

Come on Chelsea!

Looks like Carlo has matched our 352.

1 T Courtois

 

2 D Carvajal

3 É Militão

4 D Alaba

 

12 E Camavinga

 

10 L Modric

15 F Valverde

8 T Kroos

21 Rodrygo

 

9 K Benzema (c)

20  Vinicius Júnior

Carlo might think we have no hope of scoring so just pick only 2 actual defenders lol

Think we might sneak a 0-1 yet they are obviously the favourites.

2 minutes ago, axman2526 said:

Carlo might think we have no hope of scoring so just pick only 2 actual defenders lol

haven't you seen that video after the chelsea game where ancelotti is calling with his father? never seen him so exhausted, think he hasn't forgotten that game

As long as Thiago and Kante hang on in there I feel hopeful tonight. Guaranteeing a goal conceded and both players going off injured in the first five minute. Sorry people, my bad. 

6 minutes ago, axman2526 said:

1 T Courtois

 

2 D Carvajal

3 É Militão

4 D Alaba

 

12 E Camavinga

 

10 L Modric

15 F Valverde

8 T Kroos

21 Rodrygo

 

9 K Benzema (c)

20  Vinicius Júnior

No he hasnt . they have been playing camavinga at left back for the past month and Alaba is carlos preferred centre back because he is like a midfielder when they are in possesion

This is the probably the best line up we can come up with. Maybe Zakaria would be better than Kovacic but I don't know what happened to him lately, was he injured or just overlooked? Would prefer Badiashile over Koulibaly also but clearly thats not possible.

 

Wonder about tactics. I actually think something similar to our play against Dortmund could work in Bernabeu. No Potter though so...hope the defensive line wont be to high up 

1 minute ago, The Don Antonio said:

No he hasnt . they have been playing camavinga at left back for the past month and Alaba is carlos preferred centre back because he is like a midfielder when they are in possesion

Camavinga is such a great player unfortunately 

Just seeing Frank around the table it is so much better than seeing Potter when he did it,it really gives you the good feeling vibes.

Havertz not in the starting line-up, gives me this false sense of hope!

Felix right behind Sterling might be interesting though, flanked by Chillwell and James who ought to exploit Madrid's weaker left side.

Lets hope the boys put in a performance to do us proud and at least keep the tie alive for the second leg.

The pessimist in me fears the worst and even if we do pull of a miracle means we will only face City in the semi's. But try to put that out of my mind and pray for an upset.

COME ON THE CHELS.........!

2 minutes ago, The Don Antonio said:

No he hasnt . they have been playing camavinga at left back for the past month and Alaba is carlos preferred centre back because he is like a midfielder when they are in possesion

Odd, why play a midfielder there when you have Toni on the bench and cal play Alaba or Nacho there?

I guess against us it won't matter but City will be a different story. 

Just now, Nibs said:

Lets hope the boys put in a performance to do us proud and at least keep the tie alive for the second leg.

The pessimist in me fears the worst and even if we do pull of a miracle means we will only face City in the semi's. But try to put that out of my mind and pray for an upset.

COME ON THE CHELS.........!

The boys will give everything,  Im sure of it

i think Havertz is good to bring on when we have to defend, useful for defending corners, much more than Sterling

Just now, axman2526 said:

Odd, why play a midfielder there when you have Toni on the bench and cal play Alaba or Nacho there?

I guess against us it won't matter but City will be a different story. 

he's a sort of inverted left back who moves into midfield i think

2 minutes ago, azpi28 said:

he's a sort of inverted left back who moves into midfield i think

Wonder if he will end up in Kantes space.

1 minute ago, axman2526 said:

Wonder if he will end up in Kantes space.

All the players will be in Kante’s space, he owns the whole pitch.