Posted November 13, 200816 yr Another 'easy' game, another 5-0 win? Or so we thought before Burnley dispelled that myth. Bottom of the table West Brom currently on a slide so rapid you could put a mat on it and flog it to a fun park. We are bound to resort back to our standard starting eleven with Scolari seemingly unable to contemplate the idea of dropping Kalou, Malouda and Deco all at the same time (although in fairness Cole's injury does make that harder). Not sure whether the FA will have banned Drogba before Saturday but even if they haven't I hope Scolari has the decency to drop him back to the bench. Haven't heard the latest on Joe so not sure if he will be fit. My guess is we will see ....................Cech............................ Bosingwa........Terry......Alex............Bridge .....................Mikel............................. ........Deco....................Lampard......... Kalou......................................Malouda ..........................Drogba.................... with Anelka playing if Drogba is suspended.
November 14, 200816 yr I think Ballack might be available for this one. If he's fit enough to start he could come in and start in midfield next to Lampard, with Deco pushing further forward and Kalou or Malouda dropping out.
November 14, 200816 yr not sure, even if he's fit I dont think his form warrants a place in the starting eleven
November 14, 200816 yr --------------Cech---------------- Boss----Alex----Terry----Bridge -------------Mikel----------------- ----Ballack---------Lampard----- -------------Deco----------------- ----Anelka------------Drogba---- Won't happen, just something I wish we'd try and probably Ballack wouldn't even start.. 5-0 to us. Anelkax2, Drogba, Lampard, Deco.
November 14, 200816 yr http://www.chelseafc.com/page/LatestNews/0...1454377,00.html Alex, Belleti and FDS are injured and out. Deco is not certain to start. Ballack is a big possibility to start. ------------------------Cech----------------------- Bossi --------Ivanovich---------Terry-----------Bridge ---------------------Mikel---------------------------- -------------Ballack-------Lampard---------------- Kalou---------------------------------------Malouda -----------------------Anelka-------------------------
November 14, 200816 yr or to satisfy Anelka's long time desire to play alongside Drogba and to make use of DD before the ban: ------------------------Cech----------------------------- Bossi --------Ivanovich---------Terry-----------Bridge ---------------------Mikel-------------------------------- ---------Ballack------------------Lampard-------------- ------------------Malouda-------------------------------- ------------Anelka--------Drogba----------------------- then again our bench is very thin as it is and with FDS out and Drogba facing the ban, may be we should keep Anelka on the bench for now: ------------------------Cech----------------------- Bossi --------Ivanovich---------Terry-----------Bridge ---------------------Mikel---------------------------- -------------Ballack-------Lampard---------------- Kalou---------------------------------------Malouda -----------------------Drigba-------------------------
November 14, 200816 yr According to this - http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11668_4499474,00.html, Cech is injured. Though its the first ive heard of it. This means Carlo, which of course means we need to avoid as many corners as possible! Anwway, I go : Cech/Carlo Bridge JT Ivanovic Boswinga JOB Lampard Deco Malouda Kalou Anelka Do we have any ETAs yet for Ashley Cole and Riccy ? Edited November 14, 200816 yr by bjd
November 15, 200816 yr Alex is injured? I didn't know of this if it's true... Going to be a tricky one, selection wise. LFS said on the website (http://www.chelseafc.com/page/LatestNews/0...1454377,00.html) that he has a 24 man squad, but 6 are out. Who is this 24 man squad, because on the squad list it shows we have 27...? Going for: .....................Cech ...Bos...Ivanovic...JT...Bridge ....................Mikel ..........Deco.............Lampard ..Kalou............................Malouda ........................Anelka Subs: Carlo Belletti A. Cole Ferreira Mineiro Sinclair Drogba
November 15, 200816 yr Ballack&A.Cole should be on the bench.IMO Edited November 15, 200816 yr by Chelsea FC Champions
November 15, 200816 yr Was really hoping Joe would be back for this. We don't look as good going forward when he's not playing. Joe seems to be turning into our new Robben with one niggly injury after another. Great news if Ballack is available. Hopefully we should have too much for WBA whatever the team but then again that's what I thought against Burnley. Still, the league is a different matter and the boys should be focused and up for it. COME ON YOU BLUES! Edited November 15, 200816 yr by Nibs
November 15, 200816 yr Cech Bosingwa Ivanovic Terry Bridge Mikel Deco/Ballack Lampard Kalou Anelka/Drogba Malouda Bench: Carlo A.Cole Belleti Paulo Ballack/Deco Miniero Drogba/Anelka PS/Is Di Santo still injured? 5-0 win. Edited November 15, 200816 yr by Chelsea FC Champions
November 15, 200816 yr Great, if Carlo's catching and punching is as good as it was on Wednesday night, we'll let in a couple easy. Sort it out Carlo!!! Come on Chels!!!!!
November 15, 200816 yr Who is this 24 man squad, because on the squad list it shows we have 27...? I guess that comment tells us just how highly Scolari rates Sinclair, Stoch and Woods.
November 15, 200816 yr Great, if Carlo's catching and punching is as good as it was on Wednesday night, we'll let in a couple easy. Sort it out Carlo!!!Come on Chels!!!!! What is wrong with Hilario. To my recollection he's never played a bad game with us. Carlo is a Chelsea legend but his career is in the latter stages and his reaction time and touch are not the best anymore.
November 15, 200816 yr What is wrong with Hilario. To my recollection he's never played a bad game with us. Carlo is a Chelsea legend but his career is in the latter stages and his reaction time and touch are not the best anymore. Fair point, I can't recall a bad game he's had for us, in all honesty. Will I regret that comment? Probably.
November 15, 200816 yr I guess that comment tells us just how highly Scolari rates Sinclair, Stoch and Woods. Was thinking the exact same thing. He rates a player that's been with us for 10/11 months (FDS) but not players who've been with us since they were 15/16. That makes sense.
November 15, 200816 yr 23 Carlo Cudicini 17 José Bosingwa 2 Branislav Ivanovic 26 John Terry © 18 Wayne Bridge 12 John Mikel Obi 21 Salomon Kalou 20 Deco 8 Frank Lampard 15 Florent Malouda 39 Nicolas Anelka Subs: 40 Hilario, 19 Paulo Ferreira, 3 Ashley Cole, 27 Mineiro, 13 Michael Ballack, 16 Scott Sinclair, 11 Didier Drogba
November 15, 200816 yr Good to see Ballack and A.Cole fit enough for the bench, can't wait till we have Joey back.
November 15, 200816 yr Damn, but for the injury to Petr I'd have had all 11 starters and all 7 subs. Stupid bloody game.
November 15, 200816 yr Damn, but for the injury to Petr I'd have had all 11 starters and all 7 subs. Stupid bloody game. ahh,, but did you have them in the right order?
