Forecast is for 31C at game time. Maresca’s slow style of play has been all about preparing for days like this.

4 hours ago, BS66 said:

Forecast is for 31C at game time. Maresca’s slow style of play has been all about preparing for days like this.

The stadium has a retractable roof that closes with Aircon. We have had a fair bit a rain lately so the roof will most likely be closed.

Hope Essugo starts here.

The roof will almost certainly be closed. First due to temps, second the ongoing likelihood of storms, and finally, I can't remember the last time they opened it! With that, its actually quite cool inside with the air con, so no issue for the players there. Just hope the pitch doesn't cut up.

No idea on the lineup. Bayern went with a strong side today. My predicted lineup:

Jorgensen
Josh Tosin Badiashile Gusto
Lavia Santos
George KDH Noni
Delap

What I'd like to see:

Sanchez
James Sarr Colwill Cucu
Caicedo Santos
Palmer Enzo Noni
Delap

Match Day!

Come on Chelsea!!

Seems a bit ‘funny’ having a match on 16th June…😀

Edited June 16, 20251 yr by erskblue

1 hour ago, erskblue said:

Match Day!

Come on Chelsea!!

Seems a bit ‘funny’ having a match on 16th June…😀

Yeah - we should all be watching cricket this time of year!

Hard to get excited about this tournament. Wasn't going to bother watching any of it but I see our match tonight is on CH 5, so will have it on and try and stay awake!

Agree, it's a strange time of the year for football. I mean, is this officially post season, or the early pre-season tournament?

At least we can all get back to moaning about the football 😜

3 hours ago, icecoolguy22 said:

Agree, it's a strange time of the year for football. I mean, is this officially post season, or the early pre-season tournament?

Post-season.

Jorgensen

Acheampong Tosin Colwill Cucurella

Essugo Santos

Neto Palmer George

Delap

42 minutes ago, Sconnie Blue said:

Post-season.

Its Pre-Post season....or is it Post-Pre season?

I think we will start with most of our starters. Depending on how first half goes second half we will use all the available subs.

Sanchez

James Tosin Colwill Acheampong

Caicedo Enzo

Neto Palmer Noni

Jackson

I'm kinda hoping that early in the game, Sanchez goes to collect a cross, and somehow, both of his arms fall off.

That said, Maresca would probably still select him for the next game.

1 hour ago, Nibs said:

I'm kinda hoping that early in the game, Sanchez goes to collect a cross, and somehow, both of his arms fall off.

That said, Maresca would probably still select him for the next game.

Well he is in the team cos he’s good with his feet, and we’re used having a t-Rex in goal🙄

3 hours ago, dkw said:

Its Pre-Post season....or is it Post-Pre season?

Season.

Glad I could help!

Edited June 16, 20251 yr by Valerie

7 hours ago, icecoolguy22 said:

Agree, it's a strange time of the year for football. I mean, is this officially post season, or the early pre-season tournament?

Yes.

Lets goooooo

Think he'll go with what he thinks is his strongest line up

Sanchez ; James, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Cucurella ; Caicedo, Fernandez ; Madueke, Palmer, Neto ; Jackson.

I'd like to see Penders instead of Sanchez, Andrey Santos instead of Fernandez, and Delap instead of Jackson. If Enzo has to play, then he is at #10 with Cole RW and Noni on the bench.

I'm buzzing with excitement. I know this doesn't hold a candle to a PL game at the Bridge, or CL night, but its always great watching Chelsea. Can't wait to see them - we didn't make any games in London last year, so this will be fun.

1 minute ago, PhilH930 said:

I'm buzzing with excitement. I know this doesn't hold a candle to a PL game at the Bridge, or CL night, but its always great watching Chelsea. Can't wait to see them - we didn't make any games in London last year, so this will be fun.

Enjoy the game ! Whereabouts are your seats ?

Lavia in for Enzo according to "confirmed" line ups on Sofascore, but Jackson and Sanchez starting (as expected)

Giroud on the bench for LA

link please

Disappointing not to see Delap start, but not surprised to be honest

I already checked and their Yeboah is not Tony's son. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

Including the bench. Pleasantly surprised that Nkunku hasn't sacked us off entirely: