Give Jesse Derry some game time .

Already looks better than George/Gittens + we need to show that being a promising youngster has a route to the first team regardless of fee.

5 hours ago, Sexyfootball said:

The above team could conceivably get beaten at Sincil Bank.

On 21/09/2025 at 13:20, PhilH930 said:

Agree with this lineup. Honestly have no care about the result at all - could probably do with not being in this cup. All I want to see is 90 mins of effort from the first whistle. Sad thing is those responsible for such poor performances will be resting at home.

That's harsh I think Maresca will travel to the game😂

On 21/09/2025 at 13:54, Sconnie Blue said:

Guiu cannot play he is cup tied.

This should be pinned somewhere because there's going to be a lot of reactions at the line up 😂

On 21/09/2025 at 08:54, Sconnie Blue said:

Guiu cannot play he is cup tied.

So Chelsea

f**k’s sake (admittedly I made the same mistake)

BBC Sport

Chelsea: Marc Guiu eligible for EFL Cup after mix-up

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why Chelsea striker Marc Guiu can play against Lincoln in the third round

Good

This is still an important game regardless of the competition and opposition. We need a winning feeling and some confidence restored. We are in a rut its not a disaster, yet, but its pretty dull and uninspiring. Come on you Chels!

If anyone gets their chance tonight, for example, starts and gets 60 or so minutes and doesnt take that chance then they only have themselves to blame. No one is getting thrown in against Real Madrid...its Lincoln if an individual cannot make an impression tonight then they are never going to make it against Premier league opposition.

Enzo Maresca ladies and gentlemen

3 hours ago, OTL said:

The above team could conceivably get beaten at Sincil Bank.

And so conceivably could the team that played at Old Trafford LOL

We have to rest our key players - hence the suggested line up ... and it seems that Guiu is now available after all as well !

Chelsea: Jorgensen, Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Hato, Fernandez (c), Santos, Garnacho, Buonanotte, Gittens, George

Substitutes:Slonina, Cucurella, James, Caicedo, Harrison, Walsh, Estevao, Neto, Mheuka

So if Acheampong is not injured he may as well ask for a move.

1 minute ago, axman2526 said:

So if Acheampong is not injured he may as well ask for a move.

Something has gone on behind the scenes, maybe Josh refused to nosh him off unlike George who continues to get picked no matter what

2 minutes ago, axman2526 said:

So if Acheampong is not injured he may as well ask for a move.

ill apparently.

Have to laugh at Enzo getting another full 90 but this is his level.

I'm guessing Guiu didn't travel with the team because it was believed he was cup tied, hence not making the squad at all?

1 minute ago, Sconnie Blue said:

ill apparently.

Have to laugh at Enzo getting another full 90 but this is his level.

I mean for one why are neither Rak Saki or Dyer involved? They I'll too?

For another it is one thing for us fans to not know about the rule chnage regarding players being cup tied for this, is completely another for the club and manager not to know, this is their job to know!

George as a striker is such a misjudgment in player profile, would have preferred to see Mheuka play. Shame that Josh is ill.

Just now, axman2526 said:

it is one thing for us fans to not know about the rule chnage regarding players being cup tied for this, is completely another for the club and manager not to know, this is their job to know!

this !!

Up to players to get result as staying in the competition will give certain players more game time

Rotation shows we aren’t as strong as some think. Small sample being the Brentford game.

We’ve seen George at ST plenty. It hasn’t worked once. Why not give Mhueka the start?

George up front again.. this clown..

George again out of position

Josh needs to leave

Just ironic how we're the club who have loads of young players but never seen to want to give our youth players a chance.

One of the best academies in the world and the only recent graduate playing in this game is George, out of position.

Edited September 23, 2025Sep 23 by bisright1