Match day thread for the Premier League match away to Brentford.

Window is closed so line up I would like to see for this game would be:

Sanchez

James

Tosin

Chalobah

Cucurella

Caicedo

Santos

Neto

Estevao

Garnacho

Joao Pedro

Although have 5 most attacking players being either Brazilian or Argentinian in the form of Santos, Estevao, Enzo, Garnacho and Joao Pedro would be a Chelsea first. Could be 6 if Bounanotte came in and Caicedo went to right back lol

2 hours ago, axman2526 said:

Window is closed so line up I would like to see for this game would be:

Sanchez

James

Tosin

Chalobah

Cucurella

Caicedo

Santos

Neto

Estevao

Garnacho

Joao Pedro

Although have 5 most attacking players being either Brazilian or Argentinian in the form of Santos, Estevao, Enzo, Garnacho and Joao Pedro would be a Chelsea first. Could be 6 if Bounanotte came in and Caicedo went to right back lol

Enzo will actually get 2 weeks "off" so can't see him not starting this one while Andrey is training with Brazil NT. Also think he would help Garnacho settling in anyway.

Rest of lineup I agree with, looking forward to Estevão playing multiple roles, although I hope Cole will be fine by then.

19 hours ago, Brigadeiro Mk II said:

Enzo will actually get 2 weeks "off" so can't see him not starting this one while Andrey is training with Brazil NT. Also think he would help Garnacho settling in anyway.

Rest of lineup I agree with, looking forward to Estevão playing multiple roles, although I hope Cole will be fine by then.

With Enzo, and several others, having this international break off a starting 11 of such players makes for interesting reading:

Sanchez

Acheampong

Tosin

Chalobah

Hato

Essugo

Lavia

Bounanotte

Enzo

Garnacho/Gittens

Palmer

Actually a pretty good side . Could move Palmer back and start Guiu too.

No Mbuemo, No Wissa. Comfortable 2-0 for Brentford this one.

Least it isn't an early kick off.

Maresca will need to rest/rotate players here I feel as after this is the trip to Bayern followed by united away.

Line up to rest all starters for FC Bayern.

Jorgensen

Gusto

Fofana

Acheampong

Hato

Essugo

Santos

Estevao

Bounanotte

Gittens

Guiu

Sure fire way to drop points by throwing in an XI of players that have never played a competitive match together.

3 hours ago, Sconnie Blue said:

Sure fire way to drop points by throwing in an XI of players that have never played a competitive match together.

We need to rest players to face Nicholas Jackson though!

Sanchez

Gusto Chalobah Tosin Hato

Caicedo Santos

Palmer Enzo Neto

Pedro

Edited September 8, 2025Sep 8 by Sconnie Blue

I don’t see James playing after England games, I’d save him for Bayern.

Don’t want to see too many changes though. It all depends what shape they are in when they get back from internationals, really hard to predict this line up.We should have enough in our squad to cope.

Even though it’s Brentford’s cup final.

Field a strong team. No messing around. Worry about Bayern after.

Will be in London Saturday anyway so might try and get over to the Bridge from Whitehall.

Only tickets available seem to be £200++ on resell websites which is just vile. Think I’ll have more luck with a tout outside for once 😂

Palmer not In full training, Garnacho not fit. Caicedo arrived back Thursday night, Santos, Estevao and Joao Pedro a little earlier having played In Bolivias increased altitude. All doubts for tomorrow says Maresca.

James and Enzo Midfield two then?

3 hours ago, axman2526 said:

Palmer not In full training, Garnacho not fit. Caicedo arrived back Thursday night, Santos, Estevao and Joao Pedro a little earlier having played In Bolivias increased altitude. All doubts for tomorrow says Maresca.

James and Enzo Midfield two then?

I have proximity bias, but always feels like internationals impacts us more, no matter what continent they play in.

And how is Garnacho not fit - he had a full pre season with United.

maybe Maresca is just being cagey

Caicedo will play let’s not kid ourselves. Pedro too.

Maresca says he’s not fit enough for us. Garnacho stated he couldn’t feel his legs after one of his early sessions. Maybe our training sessions are harder than United.

On 08/09/2025 at 03:20, axman2526 said:

Line up to rest all starters for FC Bayern.

Jorgensen

Gusto

Fofana

Acheampong

Hato

Essugo

Santos

Estevao

Bounanotte

Gittens

Guiu

🤣 Have you ever got one of your line ups spot on @axman2526 > he needs to get a result here to build some momentum. i don't think he'll make many changes to be honest.

2 hours ago, WhiteWall said:

🤣 Have you ever got one of your line ups spot on @axman2526 > he needs to get a result here to build some momentum. i don't think he'll make many changes to be honest.

I don't think I have mate. Never got a prediction spot on in Zeta old competition either...

On 10/09/2025 at 08:53, The Boehly Babes said:

Will be in London Saturday anyway so might try and get over to the Bridge from Whitehall.

Only tickets available seem to be £200++ on resell websites which is just vile. Think I’ll have more luck with a tout outside for once 😂

Are you trolling us BBs ? If not I’ve got bad news about possibly getting a ticket off a tout on the Fulham Road for this particular fixture

On 02/09/2025 at 03:08, axman2526 said:

Window is closed so line up I would like to see for this game would be:

Sanchez

James

Tosin

Chalobah

Cucurella

Caicedo

Santos

Neto

Estevao

Garnacho

Joao Pedro

Although have 5 most attacking players being either Brazilian or Argentinian in the form of Santos, Estevao, Enzo, Garnacho and Joao Pedro would be a Chelsea first. Could be 6 if Bounanotte came in and Caicedo went to right back lol

Not Santos just yet, Fernandez has done enough to just about justify him starting. Tbh maybe its because his played too little but havent seen anything special yet from Santos.

Match Day!

Come On Chelsea!!