Up For The Cup ( Chelsea Quarter Final Buildup )

[BlueToff]

I'd probably try something like that myself, was trying to think of a way to shoe-horn Deleufeo into the side as I think he'd have fun up against Ivanovic but it's hard to drop Lennon (if he's fit) on current form.

Suppose he's a decent option from the bench.

Ivanovic will be playing CB anyway mate. No Terry by the looks of it.

 

[BlueToff]

Starting 3 DM's?????

Needs to be done mate, but have it as a compact three with Besic drift over to the right to man mark Willian (or on the left of it if Willian goes to the right for Chelsea).

 

[Fearthainn]

Win the midfield battle & stop Fabregas creating anything. Too many times this season we've been overrun in the middle.

Two defensive midfielders is plenty. We've been overran in the middle because we don't close down properly plus our players get pulled out of position all the time.

 

[carlos21]

Two defensive midfielders is plenty. We've been overran in the middle because we don't close down properly plus our players get pulled out of position all the time.

When is the Chelsea thread getting done guys,

 

[tim cahill]

When is the Chelsea thread getting done guys,

As long as Chicoazul doesn't do it I'll be happy. He's bad luck.

 

[carlos21]

As long as Chicoazul doesn't do it I'll be happy. He's bad luck.

I know he is Cahill.

 

[Stanley Parker]

I'd probably try something like that myself, was trying to think of a way to shoe-horn Deleufeo into the side as I think he'd have fun up against Ivanovic but it's hard to drop Lennon (if he's fit) on current form.

Suppose he's a decent option from the bench.

The Chelsea left back is likely to be either Baba or Kenedy - both about as experienced as Galloway.

That looks a good point of attack, so Deulefeu could well appear at some time.

And with Terry and Zouma out, Lukaku should get the better of Cahill and Ivanovic once or twice.

Even against Fabregas and Willian, we should be able to make an impression on Chelsea.

 

[kithnou]

If he starts with Kone on the left then I give up.

Go at them. Lennon on the left, Lukaku "up the guts" and Deulofeu on the right.

 

[USABlue]

If he starts with Kone on the left then I give up.

Go at them. Lennon on the left, Lukaku "up the guts" and Deulofeu on the right.

What about naisse instead of kone? With Kev out we don't have any wingers to sub on when del inevitably gets winded (if Lennon starts)

 

[Furey1878]

If he starts with Kone on the left then I give up.

Go at them. Lennon on the left, Lukaku "up the guts" and Deulofeu on the right.

This, please God/Allah/Buddah/Zlatan this.

 

[marsh]

If Cleverley is fit he'll start on the left i bet

 

[kithnou]

What about naisse instead of kone? With Kev out we don't have any wingers to sub on when del inevitably gets winded (if Lennon starts)

If they can't last 90 mins then God help us all.

 

[USABlue]

If they can't last 90 mins then God help us all.

Del seemed to be getting knackered quite often when he was playing more regularly. Hopefully all the rest he's had will allow him to go a bit longer

 

[kithnou]

Del seemed to be getting knackered quite often when he was playing more regularly. Hopefully all the rest he's had will allow him to go a bit longer

has to play for me

 

[USABlue]

has to play for me

Agreed. Would just rather Lennon be left available to come on if del can't last the 90.