ScouseFox Posted 18 August 2014 Share Posted 18 August 2014 We aren't good at trying to play defensive, but we need to learn otherwise games like this will be very tough. Failing that, let's have a right go at them. Get Vardy and Albrighton in for Drinkwater and Knockaert and drop Nuge in behind. King can run things centrally on his own!! i honestly wouldn't mind just going for it. with a few injuries, their first home game of the season etc i honestly think whatever our game plan we'll end up losing, i'd prefer us to lose 5-2 or something but give it a go and get vardy running wherever he wants than to have 9 men behind the ball only to concede to a john terry diving header from a corner that shouldn't have been given in injury time or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain... Posted 18 August 2014 Share Posted 18 August 2014 i honestly wouldn't mind just going for it. with a few injuries, their first home game of the season etc i honestly think whatever our game plan we'll end up losing, i'd prefer us to lose 5-2 or something but give it a go and get vardy running wherever he wants than to have 9 men behind the ball only to concede to a john terry diving header from a corner that shouldn't have been given in injury time or something. I like your style, how about a halfway house, keep it tight first half get to grips with the game and quality of opposition then second half unleash the Kraken and just go on the attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Prussian Posted 18 August 2014 Share Posted 18 August 2014 Cambiasso will not be ready even if he does sign, he's been without a club since June so won't be anywhere near game fit.I suppose he's still maintained a personal fitness plan in order to be ready when called upon.But I do agree that even if we announce the signing of him and/or Fanni this week, he/they won't be making the starting eleven or even the bench for Chelsea away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st albans fox Posted 18 August 2014 Share Posted 18 August 2014 Do you think Jose will want to play costa against wes? I'd be surprised if they aren't playing Torres and looking to be very mobile upfront with no central target man. We have a physically strong back 2 and why would they play to our strength? Torres got a hat trick last time we were there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan LCFC Posted 18 August 2014 Share Posted 18 August 2014 This is going to take an enormous display to get even a point. Only chance is if the defence have the game of their lives and Vardy/Mahrez play a blinder on the counter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manwell Pablo Posted 18 August 2014 Share Posted 18 August 2014 Whilst I once again think we're going to lose there are reasons to perhaps go into the game without righting off our chances complete. Chelsea's strength last season was taking points of their title rivals consistantly they dropped to many points against sides like ourselves including 3 or 4 bad results at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Legged Beaver Posted 18 August 2014 Share Posted 18 August 2014 Usually I'm optimistic type but can't see us getting any points here, which as long as we're not on the end of a drubbing is nothing to be ashamed of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ealingfox Posted 18 August 2014 Share Posted 18 August 2014 Schmeics De Laet Fanni Morgan Moore Konch Hammond Cambiasso King Ulloa Vardy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miquel The Work Geordie Posted 18 August 2014 Share Posted 18 August 2014 I think we'll get murdered if we play 4-4-2 but I'm not sure we can have a go at 4-2-3-1 with the current options available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webbo Posted 18 August 2014 Share Posted 18 August 2014 The obvious thing to do is pack the midfield and just play Ulloa up front on his own to hold the ball up. With the shortage of midfielders I'd be tempted to play Was or Moore just in front of the back 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain... Posted 18 August 2014 Share Posted 18 August 2014 I can't see much to be optimistic about their team for Burnley: Chelsea XI: Courtois, Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry, Azpilicueta, Fabregas, Matic, Schurrle, Oscar, Hazard, Costa. I'm hoping Costa goes down the Torres route of how to ruin your career at Chelsea, especially after his shocking dive against the Dutch in the World Cup. Azpilicueta is probably the weak link defensively but is quick, Terry and Cahill could be undone by pace but are a world class pairing and I rate Ivanovic very highly. They have so much quality in midfield, the only plus is that Cesc and Matic haven't played much together. But they are both quality players. The thought of Schurrle Oscar and Hazard up against King and Hammond is terrifying though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miquel The Work Geordie Posted 18 August 2014 Share Posted 18 August 2014 I think we'll get murdered if we play 4-4-2 but I'm not sure we can have a go at 4-2-3-1 with the current options available. Or maybe, thinking about it... Kasper RDL-----Morgan-----Moore-----Konchesky Hammond-----King Riyad--------------Knockaert----------Albrighton Ulloa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain... Posted 18 August 2014 Share Posted 18 August 2014 The obvious thing to do is pack the midfield and just play Ulloa up front on his own to hold the ball up. With the shortage of midfielders I'd be tempted to play Was or Moore just in front of the back 4. I did think about that but they are unfamiliar to that role I think it is better to have players focussing on playing their best rather than having to worry about playing out of position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miquel The Work Geordie Posted 18 August 2014 Share Posted 18 August 2014 Azpilicueta is probably the weak link defensively but is quick Generally, Chelsea fans think Azpilicueta is the most under rated player in their side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox seen in Norwich Posted 18 August 2014 Share Posted 18 August 2014 Key area for me (as mentioned by others) is the midfield. Fill it and stop the supply. Given we only have 2 recognised CM's I'd be tempted to put Was in holding with Hammond. Was can drop in to a back 5 when backs right up to the wall. Play the counter so pace is needed in our attack. Therefore I would at this: Kasper RDL - Moore - Morgan - Konch - - - Was - - - Hammond - - - - - - - - - King - - - - - - Albrighton Vardy Mahrez But I doubt this will happen... And besides will trust what Nige does Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger the dodger Posted 18 August 2014 Share Posted 18 August 2014 if we get a point it will feel like a win can.t see us beating them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyleolly Posted 18 August 2014 Share Posted 18 August 2014 kasper De Laet. Morgan. Moore Albrighton. Hammond. King. Mahrez Nugent. Ulloa. Vardy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miquel The Work Geordie Posted 18 August 2014 Share Posted 18 August 2014 kasper De Laet. Morgan. Moore Albrighton. Hammond. King. Mahrez Nugent. Ulloa. Vardy I admire your optimism! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWesMorgan Posted 18 August 2014 Share Posted 18 August 2014 If we had Cambiasso then the perfect team would be Schmeichel RDL Moore Morgan Schlupp Cambiasso Albrighton Hammond King Mahrez Ulloa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roblcfc84 Posted 18 August 2014 Share Posted 18 August 2014 Chelsea look good tonight. That pass by fabregas for the second was insane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papasmurf Posted 18 August 2014 Share Posted 18 August 2014 On this showing Saturday will be worth the admission to watch them alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted 18 August 2014 Share Posted 18 August 2014 Schmeichel Fanni Morgan Moore Konchesky Hammond King Mahrez Nugent Vardy Ulloa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weller54 Posted 18 August 2014 Share Posted 18 August 2014 Burnley look awful at the back... This could be 1-6!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxyPalace.com Posted 18 August 2014 Share Posted 18 August 2014 Yikes Burnley look shocking, this is gonna be a big score me thinks. Yikes we are next! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des. Posted 18 August 2014 Share Posted 18 August 2014 Schlupp has to play at left back against this lot, Konch will get torn a new one by the pace they have on the wings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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