With Chelsea coming off a defeat to Man United and a win on penalties against Fulham we are not in the best situation that we have ever been in. Next game in the premier league is against Swansea at Stamford Bridge, which we should win. Swansea have just come off a good win and Sinclair looks to be in good form. I predict a 3-0 win if we play like we did against Man United we should win. But I don't know who we should start. I think AVB has learnt in the Fulham game to give youngsters a chance and against Man United not to play such a attacking line up so I think the line up against Swansea and against Valencia in the champions league should be.........
Swansea:
Cech- A automatic starter
Ivanovic- With Swansea's pace out wing Bosingwa would leave the defence too exposed so Ivanovic should start giving Luiz cover to attack
Terry- A automatic starter
Luiz- Looks more disciplined in defence and would help in the attack with Ivanovic to cover him
Cole- A automatic starter in this game due to Swansea's pace in Dyer and Sinclair
Romeu- Impressive in his debut, good on the ball, creative, good passer and solid in defence and he looks like he has a passion to win games
Meireles- Creative and will feed our attack well hopefully getting the best out of Torres
Ramires- In my eyes a automatic starter as he is useful in both defence and attack
Sturridge- Needs confidence after his poor game at Man U if he is fit
Torres- Looks sharp and looks confident despite his miss
Mata- A automatic starter
..................Cech...................
Ivanovic....Luiz...Terry...Cole
..................Romeu..................
.........Meireles.........Ramires...
..Sturridge....Torres....Mata....
Valencia:
Cech- Automatic
Ivanovic- Needs to play a lot with Luiz so they can understand when one sits back and the other attacks
Luiz- Same reason as Ivanovic
Terry- Automatic
Bertrand- Give him some experience
Mikel- Holds back while the other two midfielder's attack
McEachran- Like Bertrand he needs some experience and hopefully he will learn a lot from Lampard and inspire Lampard to play well
Lampard- Good mentor for Josh and he will maybe play well with him and inspire Josh to play well and maybe get him in to some form of his own.
Mata- Automatic and he will know how Valencia play
Drogba- Give him a run out after his injury
Anelka- Looks likes he is doing well and hopefully he can carry on that form
..................Cech............................
Ivanovic....Luiz.....Terry...Bertrand
.....................Mikel.........................
.........McEachran.....Lampard.......
Mata.............Drogba...............Anelka
So what do you think do you agree with me and who would you play in these two games and why ?
The next 2 games
posted on 22/9/11
Romeu and Luiz played 120 minutes, don't think they will play.
posted on 22/9/11
Anelka for sturridge at the weekend and Boswingwa for Ivan who will play in the centre.
would like to see Romeu or Josh start but think Lampard or even mikel will get the nod
posted on 22/9/11
If Sturridge does not play then I agree with Anelka but I hope Romeu and Luiz will start as they look good at the moment
posted on 22/9/11
Any one who played 120 minutes yesterday don't have a cat in hells chance of starting.
posted on 22/9/11
I hope Josh and Bertrand showed enough last night to at least have some part to play against Swansea.
posted on 22/9/11
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posted on 22/9/11
Like your team Gazza, but I think AVB would start this midfield: Ramires--Mikel--Mereiles, with hopefully Josh coming on but it will probably be Lamps
posted on 22/9/11
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posted on 22/9/11
It might be Ramires--Mereiles--Lampard, but considering Mikel didn't play yesterday he may get a starting place against Swansea. I really doubt he will start Josh but he might get a sub appearance.
posted on 22/9/11
Sturridge is injured for the Swansea game. For Swansea I'd play:
Cech
Bosingwa Ivanovic Terry Cole
Ramires Miereles McEachran
Anelka Torres Mata
And vs. Valencia:
Cech
Ivanovic Luiz Terry Bertrand
Miereles Romeu Lampard/Ramires
Malouda Drogba/Torres Mata