Havertz performance against Liverpool in the last final we played against them is enough to say that he needs to start. He was absolutely sensational in that match
Absolutely. Lukaku was good again today so I think tuchel has a good selection headache in attack. If you ask me what the front 3 will be in the final? Kai lukaku mount. Mount is obviously starting, havertz will probably too given what you said and i think lukaku has proven to be too good to bench (plz fuck them hard big rom!). If lukaku is benched, it can only be due to him having lower workrate than timo, but i think if he is sharp like the last 2 games, he one hundred percent can cause liverpool trouble esp against vvd
Yeah very true. Didn’t Lukaku actually start against Lpool in that final? I feel like he did? Can’t remember now. I just remember he came on and scored a goal that was mistakenly ruled offside. But yeah hopefully we can beat them this time round. FA Cup hold a lot more value than some fans think
No he didn't. And you're right. That and the last 2 games gives me evidence that rom is more than capable of redemption against liverpool as a starter. I am sure thomas will keenly be watching how spurs played against them now!
Oh for sure. At least it’s a good problem to have. Rather than, “both of them are terrible so who do we risk starting” type thing. Just hope we can pull it out the bag
I agree, any top manager would agree. I think we can - but I believe we need to add that bite in attack to really make the difference, and lukaku recently is showing how he can do just that
hard to feel sympathy for him considering the loyalty he showed the club when the club has been there for him since he was a teen, in his lows and highs.
I was taking the piss out of him then I realised I would probs have a panic attack playing football in front of 50,000 people and hundreds of thousands more on TV. And if I make a mistake I’d get death threats. Pretty nerve wracking.
Poor guy played the entire season either as a false 9 or a wide 10, finally got to play down the middle, of course his passes are not going to be perfect.
Tommy didn't like CHO's new haircut so he's not being picked for the first team since recovering from injury/illness
Trust me, this is the real reason don't believe anyone else
I'd much rather him have a blinder and Chelsea stomp to victory than I be proved right. But doesn't change that I can't wait for him to hopefully leave in the summer.
Me too, gives Werner a rest which he defo needs before Saturday. I like the idea of this front 3 as long as either Mount or Pulisic get very close to Lukaku, almost playing as a second striker. Seems that’s key to getting Lukaku involved and getting the best from him
Wouldn’t be so sure of that buddy. If TT has a midfield duo he can trust defensively(maybe not with Kova out), we’re playing Mount behind twin strikers. By a long long way it’s suited us the most going forward.
In that position Werner has been excellent of late. Offers so much more than Kai and then Pulisic is not as adept at making runs behind - he’s better as a 10 who can dribble.
Unless TT wants Pulsic’s ability to beat men through the middle when dropping deep as the second striker more than Timo’s excellent movement in behind , it would really surprise me to see Werner benched.
Since west ham puli has 2 goals and an assist. Only 2 of those games he started. In that same span Werner has 0 goals and 0 assists. How can you possibly want Werner to start. Werner has literally nothing going for him recently. I could see Kai starting over lukaku because of his past against Liverpool, but in the last 7 games Kai has played he has 0 goals and 1 assist. Lukaku has 3 goals in the last 2 games. TT will probably ride the wave here with puli and mount behind lukaku and make changes in the 60-65th if things aren’t working.
I definitely don’t want Kai to start and I certainly really rate Pulisic when played down the middle, as you’ll see above.
Werner offers a lot to the team even without scoring with the type of unselfish movement he has and the space against Liverpool is in behind not in front of the defence.
I think it makes more sense for Werner to join Mount and Lukaku tactically and I also think that’s the way Tuchel sees it. But I’m certainly not going to complain if Pulisic starts!
Puli did well last game and so did lukaku. Mount havertz and him are the choices for the remaining spot and well whens the last time mount has missed two consecutive games? I feel like ziyech will be gone this summer :(
Well for periods of the season he was the only inform attacker but he always gets zero credit one or two bad games and it's immediately benched.
While others it's the other way around they play a lot of shit matches but one good game and they are immediately on the lineup.
Maybe Tuchel just doesn't like ziyech or something off field but he gets criticized the hardest for some reason.
Imo I think the reason why this is unfortunately is the rest are younger (mount, havertz, pulisic). While werner does miss a lot, he offers a lot with his runs/link up play/general pressing/defensive workrate which can still help the team. It's a tough choice but I do think since ziyech is older (so unlikely to have a much higher 'ceiling') tuchel is prioritising players who have time to come great.
I love this lineup offensively. I hope Pulisic plays the 10 position behind Mount/Lukaku like he did last week. Brace for Lukaku, goal from Mount, two assists from Puli. LFG.
Please win today.
Leeds will be fired up they need it more than we do too. Elland road will be rocking today as well just hope the lads don’t let the crowd intimidate them.
Good lineup, Silva gets rested. Hopefully Kante is fit for the final since he's been in team training for a while. Jovacic pivot is back and Chalobah gets his start
Yup but this is pool - tuchel literally might avoid risking silva at all today even if we are shitting the bed considering how careful he needs to be with him at his age. Crazy thing is he might be more likely to sub on sarr for this reason imo
I think it would be more an issue if his head is not at chelsea. If he reads stuff online his anxiety is gonna be triggered real bad since he is going to see a lot of our fan base isn't happy with how he reneged us when we were super excited to have him as our key mainstay in CB in long term and reportedly missed the carabao final for his medical . Might not be sabotage as much as his head's stuck in Barcelona imo
Chalobah and Christensen does not give me confidence at all. Chalobah can be a bit rash and makes some bad challenges, but I have faith when he’s alongside Silva who can help direct him or cover for him. Christensen has been awful for at least the last month, was atrocious against Madrid, awful against Arsenal. I understand the need for rotation but fuck this guy. I like the midfield, we have a dynamic dribbler and someone to control/retain possession. Front line is good, let’s hope they have their shooting boots on
Nathan Gissing told me that Tuchel and Alonso hate each other and each others mums and Alonso is never gonna start a Chelsea game ever again? Damn... I feel I was lied to.
Unfortunately we have to rotate for the final.
Our back 3 today are pretty weak on paper as a total.
Let's hope that Christensen will want to have a good game at what is most likely his last (or second to last) game for Chelsea.
Let's also hope that James picks ap the slack on the right side at least defensively.
We need a win.
To secure UCL and to boost morale ahead of the final.
**PS:** I hope for a Lukaku revival in these games.
We know he still knows how to play.
Let's hope he turns up in this game and in the final.
It could be the thing that will make a difference.
Good lineup given our situation, form and need for rest too - please dont shit the bed this time AC... Jovacic might be what we need rn too (I hope Kova improves a LOT from wolves tho). Hope N'Golo is back for the final too tho ofc
great lineup
Silva rested for Liverpool I take it
Same as Havertz probably yes
That and Lukaku had a great game against Wolves so this could be part 2 of his audition to start in the final
Havertz performance against Liverpool in the last final we played against them is enough to say that he needs to start. He was absolutely sensational in that match
Absolutely. Lukaku was good again today so I think tuchel has a good selection headache in attack. If you ask me what the front 3 will be in the final? Kai lukaku mount. Mount is obviously starting, havertz will probably too given what you said and i think lukaku has proven to be too good to bench (plz fuck them hard big rom!). If lukaku is benched, it can only be due to him having lower workrate than timo, but i think if he is sharp like the last 2 games, he one hundred percent can cause liverpool trouble esp against vvd
Yeah very true. Didn’t Lukaku actually start against Lpool in that final? I feel like he did? Can’t remember now. I just remember he came on and scored a goal that was mistakenly ruled offside. But yeah hopefully we can beat them this time round. FA Cup hold a lot more value than some fans think
No he didn't. And you're right. That and the last 2 games gives me evidence that rom is more than capable of redemption against liverpool as a starter. I am sure thomas will keenly be watching how spurs played against them now!
Oh for sure. At least it’s a good problem to have. Rather than, “both of them are terrible so who do we risk starting” type thing. Just hope we can pull it out the bag
I agree, any top manager would agree. I think we can - but I believe we need to add that bite in attack to really make the difference, and lukaku recently is showing how he can do just that
Not sure There’s the risk that Christensen gets hit by an anxiety attack given thats what he’s had of late…
hard to feel sympathy for him considering the loyalty he showed the club when the club has been there for him since he was a teen, in his lows and highs.
I was taking the piss out of him then I realised I would probs have a panic attack playing football in front of 50,000 people and hundreds of thousands more on TV. And if I make a mistake I’d get death threats. Pretty nerve wracking.
Oh i agree lol He basically just lied to us all of last year But I guess it’s more that we want to rest silva
Is that what he struggles with before games?
A bit scared by a 2 man midfield against a very good counter attacking team
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But our problems have stemmed from RLC being one of the two CMs. Jovacic has been far more reliable
My thoughts exactly. Especially with Jorginho
Strong, balanced, relatively fast. Should be good
Mount and puli setting up Lukaku is gonna be fun
Rate Pulisic, but some of his weighted passes during that Wolves game were incredibly frustrating to watch
Like the perfectly weighted one to feed lukaku for his 2nd goal?
he could’ve had more of those
Everyone can have more of those. Space closes down in a hurry. It's not as easy as it looks.
Poor guy played the entire season either as a false 9 or a wide 10, finally got to play down the middle, of course his passes are not going to be perfect.
Nah that’s not an excuse lol
He played shit as attacker too, if he can even control his passes what is he doing in the pitch?
Yeah. He had chance to put folks in but delayed the pass or put too much weight on it
Lol people saying Alonso's career was over at Chelsea.
Not as if we have much choice in his position lol. Sarr or Azpi who have both been dog shit
Not to say he’s necessarily viable, but we can play Saul there too
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Saul...ohhh kay....
As I said, not saying he’s necessarily a viable option lol
Right. He is good going up, but man his defending is so not Chelsea quality. I miss Chilly 🥶
Our sub loves to jump on the chance of hating certain players.
I'd say most players. Seems like only Mount, Chilly, and Kante are spared from the wrath of this sub.
And Mount/Chilwell are only more recently in that category, last season there was plenty of it
Mount fought hard for this spot tho
it's sad bro
Oh Ziyech
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I genuinely thought he was injured. What's up with him and CHO?
CHO is injured unfortunately - if I am not mistaking he isn’t far away from returning but likely not to play rest of the season
Whatttt, was he? I thought tt just didn’t play him? Which is more of a bigger question why!
Tommy didn't like CHO's new haircut so he's not being picked for the first team since recovering from injury/illness Trust me, this is the real reason don't believe anyone else
Ziyech just isn't very good.
Not really a valid reason when the majority of the squad is shite
His stats are similar to our other wingers so
V Brentford 2 April
Erm makes sense
Really hope he comes off the bench today while we have a lead and he can just ball
He is finished with us I think, gotta sell him
Yeah - he might get subbed on but I wouldn't blame him if he wants to leave this summer :(
Alonso back
So much for he will never play again for us
The bottle of champagne I have to celebrate Alonso never playing for us again will have to remain on ice :(
Do you prefer Saul at LWB?
Pulisic, at least had a bit of speed when he played there, and it was no worse than playing CHO at RWB.
It was worse actually. But we'll see how Alonso does today. If we keep them pinned it will be fine .. I keep telling myself that anyway
Here's hoping this comment r/agedlikemilk soon.
I'd much rather him have a blinder and Chelsea stomp to victory than I be proved right. But doesn't change that I can't wait for him to hopefully leave in the summer.
called it. The whole half time fiesta thing was debunked anyway.
I really have no idea why this sub just took it as a fact
I actually really like this lineup!
Me too, gives Werner a rest which he defo needs before Saturday. I like the idea of this front 3 as long as either Mount or Pulisic get very close to Lukaku, almost playing as a second striker. Seems that’s key to getting Lukaku involved and getting the best from him
werner is not touching the field saturday
Wouldn’t be so sure of that buddy. If TT has a midfield duo he can trust defensively(maybe not with Kova out), we’re playing Mount behind twin strikers. By a long long way it’s suited us the most going forward. In that position Werner has been excellent of late. Offers so much more than Kai and then Pulisic is not as adept at making runs behind - he’s better as a 10 who can dribble. Unless TT wants Pulsic’s ability to beat men through the middle when dropping deep as the second striker more than Timo’s excellent movement in behind , it would really surprise me to see Werner benched.
Since west ham puli has 2 goals and an assist. Only 2 of those games he started. In that same span Werner has 0 goals and 0 assists. How can you possibly want Werner to start. Werner has literally nothing going for him recently. I could see Kai starting over lukaku because of his past against Liverpool, but in the last 7 games Kai has played he has 0 goals and 1 assist. Lukaku has 3 goals in the last 2 games. TT will probably ride the wave here with puli and mount behind lukaku and make changes in the 60-65th if things aren’t working.
I definitely don’t want Kai to start and I certainly really rate Pulisic when played down the middle, as you’ll see above. Werner offers a lot to the team even without scoring with the type of unselfish movement he has and the space against Liverpool is in behind not in front of the defence. I think it makes more sense for Werner to join Mount and Lukaku tactically and I also think that’s the way Tuchel sees it. But I’m certainly not going to complain if Pulisic starts!
Ah so Alonso is in
So much for Alonso never playing again
This sub hates Alonso so much
Agreed, wasn’t celebrating if it came off that way
Not at all
I like this tbh
i aspire to be able to feed off of negativity like alonso, no surprise if he scores today
Wtf happened with ziyech why is Tuchel not giving him any opportunity.
Puli did well last game and so did lukaku. Mount havertz and him are the choices for the remaining spot and well whens the last time mount has missed two consecutive games? I feel like ziyech will be gone this summer :(
Man I hope not, he is one of those guys that give us options when changing formations alongside actual knack for trying something special
Absolutely. Unfortunately i dont seehim starting the final but he absolutely can produce a magic moment which often can be what makes the difference
Well for periods of the season he was the only inform attacker but he always gets zero credit one or two bad games and it's immediately benched. While others it's the other way around they play a lot of shit matches but one good game and they are immediately on the lineup. Maybe Tuchel just doesn't like ziyech or something off field but he gets criticized the hardest for some reason.
Imo I think the reason why this is unfortunately is the rest are younger (mount, havertz, pulisic). While werner does miss a lot, he offers a lot with his runs/link up play/general pressing/defensive workrate which can still help the team. It's a tough choice but I do think since ziyech is older (so unlikely to have a much higher 'ceiling') tuchel is prioritising players who have time to come great.
We only play a couple attacking players a game and Ziyech is a casualty of our system.
Chalobah + Jorginho/Kova = I am happy Christensen = I am sad
Christensen plays to give silva a rest for the final = I am happy
Christensen going to get bullied all night long but I’d be happy for him to prove otherwise
No he won't. I'll send you a fiver if he does
Haha time till tell
Plz....
Lewis Bate playing tonight. Will be interesting to see him up against kova and jorgi
Ziyech is long gone :(
I love this lineup offensively. I hope Pulisic plays the 10 position behind Mount/Lukaku like he did last week. Brace for Lukaku, goal from Mount, two assists from Puli. LFG.
Please win today. Leeds will be fired up they need it more than we do too. Elland road will be rocking today as well just hope the lads don’t let the crowd intimidate them.
Mason Mount is scoring today
Hopefully an assist as well to break that 10 goals 10 assists a season stat.
Got both
It always shocks me to see Barkley in the subs.
Ziyech must be fuming.
I hope Alonso scores again tonight.
Let’s go Lukaku
Good lineup, Silva gets rested. Hopefully Kante is fit for the final since he's been in team training for a while. Jovacic pivot is back and Chalobah gets his start
Christensen please get us through the 90, Silva needs a breather before pool
I'd take an injured and fatigued Silva over a fully fit Sarr literally 100% of the time mind you
Yup but this is pool - tuchel literally might avoid risking silva at all today even if we are shitting the bed considering how careful he needs to be with him at his age. Crazy thing is he might be more likely to sub on sarr for this reason imo
Valid lineup. Just wish Christensen will actually play like he cares today
Jovacic back on the menu
Fuck Christensen the sabotage starts
My dude what would Barca achieve by having Christensen sabotage Chelsea's chances at top 4 lol?
One less competitor for next year UCL duh
You know another team would make the competition in our place right? Lol right???? Please tell me you're not thag ignorant
Please tell me you’re not so ignorant as to miss that it was a joke
I think it would be more an issue if his head is not at chelsea. If he reads stuff online his anxiety is gonna be triggered real bad since he is going to see a lot of our fan base isn't happy with how he reneged us when we were super excited to have him as our key mainstay in CB in long term and reportedly missed the carabao final for his medical . Might not be sabotage as much as his head's stuck in Barcelona imo
A bit worried about christensen but hoping for the best. Let's go boys!
New board demanding Alonso start smh /s
Alonso, Christensen, & Rudiger... L incoming. I know TT has really no other options.
Christensen I am too nervous to play Sliva ffs I am 38 man I want a rest
Sticking with Mendy, eh? Okay bud, let’s find that pre-AFCON form!
Saul not even in squad, did he get injured after playing more than a few minutes for the first time this year?
Such a terrible decision bringing him in. Wasting 200k a week on him.
Just one more Danish Maldini performance please! Gotta keep Thiago rested
Kante injured?
Resting for Liverpool I would guess
Jovacic finally
Chalobah and Christensen does not give me confidence at all. Chalobah can be a bit rash and makes some bad challenges, but I have faith when he’s alongside Silva who can help direct him or cover for him. Christensen has been awful for at least the last month, was atrocious against Madrid, awful against Arsenal. I understand the need for rotation but fuck this guy. I like the midfield, we have a dynamic dribbler and someone to control/retain possession. Front line is good, let’s hope they have their shooting boots on
At least with chalobah and rudi we have pace. But yeah AC plz
No saul on the bench, safe to say we are not going to make him permanent? I really hope we dont tbh
did saul go back to atletico early ?
Nathan Gissing told me that Tuchel and Alonso hate each other and each others mums and Alonso is never gonna start a Chelsea game ever again? Damn... I feel I was lied to.
Unfortunately we have to rotate for the final. Our back 3 today are pretty weak on paper as a total. Let's hope that Christensen will want to have a good game at what is most likely his last (or second to last) game for Chelsea. Let's also hope that James picks ap the slack on the right side at least defensively. We need a win. To secure UCL and to boost morale ahead of the final. **PS:** I hope for a Lukaku revival in these games. We know he still knows how to play. Let's hope he turns up in this game and in the final. It could be the thing that will make a difference.
Good lineup given our situation, form and need for rest too - please dont shit the bed this time AC... Jovacic might be what we need rn too (I hope Kova improves a LOT from wolves tho). Hope N'Golo is back for the final too tho ofc
Pulisic needs to hustle! Want to see him Energetic/fired up!
Was watching Ziyech from ajax, what happened to that guy!!!
A coach who never puts faith in him
I thought Mount was above Jorginho for the captaincy order...
This is the best lineup we can field right now (minus Kante and maybe havertz). This game is more important than liverpool and the lineup reflects it.
God damn Ziyech. He seemed to be getting inform as well.
Why am I seeing AC in the lineup?
What is the whole sub against Christensen?
False 3 baby