Michael Tucker Report post Posted March 3 Please use this thread for all posts relating to our Europa League Round of 16, 1st Leg match against Dynamo Kiev at Stamford Bridge, before, during and after the game.The Moderators will be keeping an eye on things, so let's try to keep it intelligent.Please note that this un-moderated forum is a privilege and its abuse will result in the suspension of your account. The match is scheduled to kick off at 20:00, Thursday, 7th March, 2019 (Local UK time/date). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asvaberg Report post Posted March 4 (edited) Now, to something completely new: Caballero Zappa - Ampadu - Christensen - Alonso Luiz Kovacic - Jorginho - Ruben HOdoi - Giroud :) :) wonder how this will work Edited March 4 by asvaberg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobertoftheGiz Report post Posted March 5 21 hours ago, asvaberg said: Now, to something completely new: Caballero Zappa - Ampadu - Christensen - Alonso Luiz Kovacic - Jorginho - Ruben HOdoi - Giroud :) :) wonder how this will work It will be from the usual 14, it the coaches last chance of something positive this season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Droy was my hero Report post Posted March 5 1 minute ago, RobertoftheGiz said: It will be from the usual 14, it the coaches last chance of something positive this season The business part of the EL starts. Strong team. That is why Christensen started at Fulham and Hazard was subbed off. World rankings: Malmo 151 (326 in 2017) Dynamo Kiev 61 (41 in 2017) Chelsea 30 (21 in 2017) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
My Blood Is Blue Report post Posted March 5 I think we'll see a pretty strong team for this one, no messing around with Europa at this point. I still think a few changes/rotation will be made, but it'll still be a strong team: Caballero Azpilicueta Christensen Luiz Alonso Kante Jorginho RLC Pedro Higuain Hazard Bench: Kepa, Rudiger, Barkley, Kovacic, CHO, Willian, Giroud I really hope we get a good solid win without conceding, so we can rest a few in the second leg, but ultimately just want a win. COME ON CHELS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulw66 Report post Posted March 5 Genuinely no idea who he will pick in this one. It's obviously an important competiton, but against a team we should beat, whilst certain players need rotating, and with a potential difficult game on Sunday............ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobertoftheGiz Report post Posted March 5 1 hour ago, Droy was my hero said: The business part of the EL starts. Strong team. That is why Christensen started at Fulham and Hazard was subbed off. World rankings: Malmo 151 (326 in 2017) Dynamo Kiev 61 (41 in 2017) Chelsea 30 (21 in 2017) Life’s a bitch when your bench mark for this competition is TFSW? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinod Report post Posted March 5 Id rather have RLC eased in. He clearly has issues with fitness. Azpi, Hazard and Jorginho need some time off. In fact, I'd give Hazard the complete weekend off. Kepa Zappa - Luiz - Christensen - Alonso Kante - Kovacic - Barkley CHO - Higuain - Hazard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueFizz Report post Posted March 5 (edited) Interesting to think how strong we'll go for this one. Clearly, you win it, you're back in the CL - but if this is round of 16, then it's seven games to win it. Not sure how I balance that off with the fact that if we win our PL game in hand, we are in a CL spot - and have some 'relatively' easier games coming up. I still think our best bet is to go for it in the PL rather than the EL. Edited March 5 by BlueFizz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulw66 Report post Posted March 5 1 hour ago, BlueFizz said: Interesting to think how strong we'll go for this one. Clearly, you win it, you're back in the CL - but if this is round of 16, then it's seven games to win it. Not sure how I balance that off with the fact that if we win our PL game in hand, we are in a CL spot - and have some 'relatively' easier games coming up. I still think our best bet is to go for it in the PL rather than the EL. The competition is ridiculous. 7 more games......... 15 in total. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
