who actually cares - let's get all the jealous trolls out of the way and build up this thread nicely so it can be perfectly active for (hopefully) our title win!
Mou says he will ask Abram if he can field a weaker side vs us. Usually I don't take what he says at face value but his team suffered many casualties tonight so he probably isn't playing mind games wit us. I think he knows its unlikely that they'll win the league even with a victory against us as he needs city to drop loads of points too and that's out of his control. So Cech won't play. Terry won't play. Ram/Hazard/Eto may miss it too and he might rotate on top of those changes hes forced to make. If there's ever a good time to play Chelsea...
Mou says he will ask Abram if he can field a weaker side vs us. Usually I don't take what he says at face value but his team suffered many casualties tonight so he probably isn't playing mind games wit us. I think he knows its unlikely that they'll win the league even with a victory against us as he needs city to drop loads of points too and that's out of his control. So Cech won't play. Terry won't play. Ram/Hazard/Eto may miss it too and he might rotate on top of those changes hes forced to make. If there's ever a good time to play Chelsea...
I thought the FA were going to decide on Rui Faria/Mourinho/Ramires today, but there was nothing. In all likelihood, Ramires will be suspended though. Eto'o must be a doubt because even if he returns just in time for Liverpool, Mou would surely prefer him against Atletico. I can't see him risking Hazard. Then you have that Salah and Matic will definitely play and that Ivanovic missed today's match so will be rested. It's not the scariest Chelsea side ever but maybe they'll just be really defensive and compact to try and spite Liverpool.
I thought the FA were going to decide on Rui Faria/Mourinho/Ramires today, but there was nothing. In all likelihood, Ramires will be suspended though. Eto'o must be a doubt because even if he returns just in time for Liverpool, Mou would surely prefer him against Atletico. I can't see him risking Hazard. Then you have that Salah and Matic will definitely play and that Ivanovic missed today's match so will be rested. It's not the scariest Chelsea side ever but maybe they'll just be really defensive and compact to try and spite Liverpool.
Schwarzer
Azi Ivanovic Cahill Cole
Matic Luiz/Mikel
Salah Oscar Schurrle
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Looks likely methinks. If we go with the midfield diamond, I really think Sturridge and Suarez will get the better of their defense. Though Terry isn't the best type of center half to play against pacy, tricky attackers, his organization is imperative for that defense. We should also look to exploit set pieces as he's their best header of the ball. I'm worried about Johnson again, he was so ****ing poor against Norwich it was painful. Really hope Hazard doesn't play.