November 10, 200816 yr Excellent! I just hope that Abramovich has read that and will instruct Scolari accordingly. I'd like to see 4 youngsters start, with more on the bench, but I won't be holding my breath though.
November 10, 200816 yr Brilliant! Scolari should read the article. Here are some young Chelsea players, many of whom were recruited by Arnesen, who would not embarrass themselves against Burnley: Gaël Kakuta, Jeffrey Bruma, Jacob Mellis, Frank Nouble, Michael Woods, Ben Gordon and Di Santo. Some, not all of them, have been given a first-team chance already. Bruma is not 17 until Thursday but the Dutch centre-half, signed from Feyenoord, is exceptional. Kakuta, 17, is a skilful winger signed from Lens. Many of them played in the side that reached last season's FA Youth Cup final. What is the worst that could happen against Burnley? The worst is that they might lose, thus leaving Chelsea's season in utter ruins with only the Premier League, the Champions League and the FA Cup to play for.
November 12, 200816 yr I think we will see a pretty solid back 4, and Carlo in goal. Then Miniero, Belletti and Cole in the midfield. The only 2 youngsters I can see starting are Di Santo, and Sinclair. However, I do see us having Stoch, Woods, Taylor on the bench. Doubt we'll see Kakuta or Bruma as I think they are still a little inexperienced. having siad that I'd love to see them all start. Kakuta and Stoch on the wings, Woods in the middle, Di Santo and Sinclair up front, and Bruma with Ivan at the back? Add in Lampard, Bossie, Bridge and Talyor in goal would be an immense step in the right direction. Somewhere between the two line ups would be very pleasing Scott
