Chelsea General Chat & Starting XI Thread
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Does this mean that Courtois is the #1 choice keeper, or is there going to be rotation and competition?
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Re: Chelsea General Chat & Starting XI Thread
Any chelsea fans no whether Conte will start Batshuayi up front alongside Costa?
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Too early to tell. In fact Costa isn't even nailed on yet and has not played in the last two friendlies. As an FPL asset I would steer clear of both of them for the time being.ObiWanKenobiNil wrote:Any chelsea fans no whether Conte will start Batshuayi up front alongside Costa?
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Any thoughts on starting XI? Seem to be short of defenders with current injurys. Can't work out full backs unless new signings.ctibbits wrote:Too early to tell. In fact Costa isn't even nailed on yet and has not played in the last two friendlies. As an FPL asset I would steer clear of both of them for the time being.ObiWanKenobiNil wrote:Any chelsea fans no whether Conte will start Batshuayi up front alongside Costa?
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Another enigma there. Most people are sure Conte will play with three at the back and looking to sign another pricey CB. Rumors of both Bonucci and Chiellini. The last two friendlies have had Aina, Cahill, Terry, Azpilicueta. If they don't sign anyone I can see a back three of Cahill, Terry and Ivanovic if needed. I couldn't begin to guess on any other spot at the moment. You would expect Willian to be nailed on but Cuadrado has looked excellent and Conte has publicly praised him. Matic seems to be nailed on but could easily be benched for Kante and Oscar or Kante and Cesc depending on the game. For me personally I am holding off on any Chelsea assets except for one of Terry or Cahill at the start of the season until we get a better idea as to starting XI.
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Aina might start as Ivanovic not fit(no injury) just out of shape....Wouldn't surprise me if Conte didn't play him for fist 2-3 weeks, especially(although all CHE were) as he was so dreadful last season....all us CHE fans want to see Aina start...ctibbits wrote:Another enigma there. Most people are sure Conte will play with three at the back and looking to sign another pricey CB. Rumors of both Bonucci and Chiellini. The last two friendlies have had Aina, Cahill, Terry, Azpilicueta. If they don't sign anyone I can see a back three of Cahill, Terry and Ivanovic if needed. I couldn't begin to guess on any other spot at the moment. You would expect Willian to be nailed on but Cuadrado has looked excellent and Conte has publicly praised him. Matic seems to be nailed on but could easily be benched for Kante and Oscar or Kante and Cesc depending on the game. For me personally I am holding off on any Chelsea assets except for one of Terry or Cahill at the start of the season until we get a better idea as to starting XI.
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Also Oscar not in favour with Conte's thoughts.....
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Aina has looked brilliant but surely no spot in Conte's preferred formation with three at the back. Same for Azpi which is a bit of a shame really. I haven't heard anything regarding Oscar, brilliant player...where did you hear or read this?00tennis wrote:
Aina might start as Ivanovic not fit(no injury) just out of shape....Wouldn't surprise me if Conte didn't play him for fist 2-3 weeks, especially(although all CHE were) as he was so dreadful last season....all us CHE fans want to see Aina start...
Also Oscar not in favour with Conte's thoughts.....
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Where has Aina come from? Never heard of himctibbits wrote:Aina has looked brilliant but surely no spot in Conte's preferred formation with three at the back. Same for Azpi which is a bit of a shame really. I haven't heard anything regarding Oscar, brilliant player...where did you hear or read this?00tennis wrote:
Aina might start as Ivanovic not fit(no injury) just out of shape....Wouldn't surprise me if Conte didn't play him for fist 2-3 weeks, especially(although all CHE were) as he was so dreadful last season....all us CHE fans want to see Aina start...
Also Oscar not in favour with Conte's thoughts.....
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Just a Kid. Been in the Academy since 11gutshot wrote:Where has Aina come from? Never heard of himctibbits wrote:Aina has looked brilliant but surely no spot in Conte's preferred formation with three at the back. Same for Azpi which is a bit of a shame really. I haven't heard anything regarding Oscar, brilliant player...where did you hear or read this?00tennis wrote:
Aina might start as Ivanovic not fit(no injury) just out of shape....Wouldn't surprise me if Conte didn't play him for fist 2-3 weeks, especially(although all CHE were) as he was so dreadful last season....all us CHE fans want to see Aina start...
Also Oscar not in favour with Conte's thoughts.....
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Thanks do you see loftus-cheek getting much game time? I think he is a big talent.ctibbits wrote:Just a Kid. Been in the Academy since 11gutshot wrote:Where has Aina come from? Never heard of himctibbits wrote:Aina has looked brilliant but surely no spot in Conte's preferred formation with three at the back. Same for Azpi which is a bit of a shame really. I haven't heard anything regarding Oscar, brilliant player...where did you hear or read this?00tennis wrote:
Aina might start as Ivanovic not fit(no injury) just out of shape....Wouldn't surprise me if Conte didn't play him for fist 2-3 weeks, especially(although all CHE were) as he was so dreadful last season....all us CHE fans want to see Aina start...
Also Oscar not in favour with Conte's thoughts.....
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Re: Chelsea General Chat & Starting XI Thread
Blimey. My log in still works Hello FISO.
Is it me or is Chelski seemingly hard to call more than four or five players that one thinks are pretty much nailed on? Courtois, Matic, Willian, Hazard, errrmmm..... any defenders that can get added to that list? The more you look, the more you see how much in transition the team is.
Is it me or is Chelski seemingly hard to call more than four or five players that one thinks are pretty much nailed on? Courtois, Matic, Willian, Hazard, errrmmm..... any defenders that can get added to that list? The more you look, the more you see how much in transition the team is.
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He is a real talent but doubt he is at the point to be a regular yet. One to watch over the next season or two though.gutshot wrote:Thanks do you loftus-cheek getting much game time? I think he is a big talent.ctibbits wrote:Just a Kid. Been in the Academy since 11gutshot wrote:Where has Aina come from? Never heard of himctibbits wrote:Aina has looked brilliant but surely no spot in Conte's preferred formation with three at the back. Same for Azpi which is a bit of a shame really. I haven't heard anything regarding Oscar, brilliant player...where did you hear or read this?00tennis wrote:
Aina might start as Ivanovic not fit(no injury) just out of shape....Wouldn't surprise me if Conte didn't play him for fist 2-3 weeks, especially(although all CHE were) as he was so dreadful last season....all us CHE fans want to see Aina start...
Also Oscar not in favour with Conte's thoughts.....
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Cheers.ctibbits wrote:He is a real talent but doubt he is at the point to be a regular yet. One to watch over the next season or two though.gutshot wrote:Thanks do you loftus-cheek getting much game time? I think he is a big talent.ctibbits wrote:Just a Kid. Been in the Academy since 11gutshot wrote:Where has Aina come from? Never heard of himctibbits wrote:Aina has looked brilliant but surely no spot in Conte's preferred formation with three at the back. Same for Azpi which is a bit of a shame really. I haven't heard anything regarding Oscar, brilliant player...where did you hear or read this?00tennis wrote:
Aina might start as Ivanovic not fit(no injury) just out of shape....Wouldn't surprise me if Conte didn't play him for fist 2-3 weeks, especially(although all CHE were) as he was so dreadful last season....all us CHE fans want to see Aina start...
Also Oscar not in favour with Conte's thoughts.....
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On your list I would only put faith in Courtois and Hazard at the moment. Could easily see Matic benched in certain games and Cuadrado has been far better in the friendlies than Willian. I think Cahill is nailed on as is Terry until Zouma returns to full fitness.Chief Wiggsy wrote:Blimey. My log in still works Hello FISO.
Is it me or is Chelski seemingly hard to call more than four or five players that one thinks are pretty much nailed on? Courtois, Matic, Willian, Hazard, errrmmm..... any defenders that can get added to that list? The more you look, the more you see how much in transition the team is.
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Re: Chelsea General Chat & Starting XI Thread
Any idea who has the best chance of playing in the FA cup out of Azpi, Cahill and Luiz?
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They play Wednesday before at Tottenham
Don't forget that Zouma will soon be making a comeback
Also Terry may be given a run around as well
Don't forget that Zouma will soon be making a comeback
Also Terry may be given a run around as well
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