Official Chelsea FC Thread

J-Mezzy · Post #521 » by **J-Mezzy** » Thu Oct 17, 2013 5:50 pm

Hmm, I just found out there is a Colombian player playing for Chelsea......U18 lol.

Joao Rodriguez. Have you guys seen him play at all?

Post #522 » by **5DOM** » Thu Oct 17, 2013 6:15 pm

Nope. He's been playing elsewhere because of work permit issues IIRC. Dunno where he is now but he can only start playing in England when he turns 18 much like Piazon and Wallace. He'll most likely be loaned out immediately.

J-Mezzy · Post #523 » by **J-Mezzy** » Thu Oct 17, 2013 6:20 pm

He's the first Colombian to ever play in London. I am sick and tired of these permit situations. I rad that the kid is pretty good. I hope we loan him somewhere where he can get minutes. He scored 2 goals against Man U youth team during his stint in London.

treiz · Post #524 » by **treiz** » Mon Oct 21, 2013 9:18 pm

My line up for tomorrow:

Cech
Ivanovic-Cahill-Terry-Bertrand
Ramires-Mikel
Mata-Oscar-Hazard
Torres

Although I wouldn't be surprised if Willian/De Bruyne played instead of Hazard/Mata. Jose rested Oscar and Torres for the majority of the Cardiff game so I expect both to start. I love David Luiz and I think I've made that pretty vocal in here, but he's been our worst CB this season so far so I expect Mourinho to stick to his 'policy' of earning your keep, so I expect Cahill to play.

Martin · Post #525 » by **Martin** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 8:45 am

treiz wrote:My line up for tomorrow:

Cech
Ivanovic-Cahill-Terry-Bertrand
Ramires-Mikel
Mata-Oscar-Hazard
Torres

I think Azpi could start at RB, also Eto'o made a case to be starting today. Would rather have Ivan and Torres at 100% against City. Cahill should start today. De Bruyne should also see some time on the field, he knows Schalke well.
Schalke has a lot of injuries, their manager has said that they'd be happy with a draw. Expect a lot of defending from them.

J-Mezzy · Post #526 » by **J-Mezzy** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 3:51 pm

I also think Mou will go with Eto today. He had been playing well but just couldn't find the net. Maybe his goal will get him going.

This won't be an easy game, but a win here would put us back in track to win the group.I think that we will pull it out.

treiz · Post #527 » by **treiz** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 6:03 pm

Well, with Ivanovic Mourinho has stated that this is the most important game(s) of the group and I expect him to treat it as such.

With Torres, he just came back from injury/suspension and I think Jose wants to give him a run around, get him back to the form before the suspension

Post #528 » by **5DOM** » Fri Oct 25, 2013 11:03 pm

Kompany is ruled out for Sunday's match, so that's good news.

Lineup predictions for City & Arsenal games?

City:

Torres
Schurrle-Oscar-Hazard
Ramires-Lampard
Cole-Terry-Luiz-Ivanovic
Cech

Arsenal:

Eto'o
De Bruyne-Mata-Willian
Mikel-Essien
Bertrand-Cahill-Kalas-Azpi
Schwarzer

Jose did say he expects to see lots of U21 players because of only a day's rest between the games, but who are we kidding? Baker as an unused sub is the most I can see. I really hope we play two separate teams here though. Going all-in against United last season messed our season up.

J-Mezzy · Post #529 » by **J-Mezzy** » Fri Oct 25, 2013 11:18 pm

Yeah I fully expect both Arsenal to field their back ups on that game. Our squad is deeper so I am hoping for a good result

nyk4life12 · Post #530 » by **nyk4life12** » Mon Oct 28, 2013 4:41 am

what a game wow

J-Mezzy · Post #531 » by **J-Mezzy** » Mon Oct 28, 2013 12:52 pm

City down, now onto Arsenal. We are picking up steam, this is an exciting time to be a Chelsea fan

nyk4life12 · Post #532 » by **nyk4life12** » Mon Oct 28, 2013 4:55 pm

J-Mezzy wrote:City down, now onto Arsenal. We are picking up steam, this is an exciting time to be a Chelsea fan

treiz · Post #533 » by **treiz** » Mon Oct 28, 2013 6:26 pm

My predicted line-ups for Arsenal:

Schwarzer
Azpi-Kalas-Luiz-Bertrand
Mikel-Essien
De Bruyne-Mata-Willian
Ba

Although I think Ake has a chance to play instead of Kalas, heck I wouldn't be surprised if Jose plays both Ake and Kalas and puts Luiz in midfield instead of Mikel. I am expecting Ba to play, hasn't played since that game against Norwich where he played really well.

Post #534 » by **5DOM** » Thu Oct 31, 2013 1:18 pm

Bertrand Traore officially signed. There's no mention of the work permit, so it could be that he's sent to a place like Vittesse for a few years. Dunno if him having 10 caps already will help.

treiz · Post #535 » by **treiz** » Thu Oct 31, 2013 6:05 pm

The 10 caps should help with the work permit, Mourinho seems confident about it anyway and states that as a factor. Vitesse would be his next destination anyway whether or not he receives it

treiz · Post #536 » by **treiz** » Tue Nov 12, 2013 8:46 pm

Mourinho going a bit crazy recently, just throwing insults after insults at West Brom for no reason :lol:

Post #537 » by **Slava** » Wed Nov 13, 2013 12:25 am

treiz wrote:Mourinho going a bit crazy recently, just throwing insults after insults at West Brom for no reason

I thought he'd stay sane till December. Clearly overestimated!

MaliBrah · Post #538 » by **MaliBrah** » Wed Nov 13, 2013 4:25 am

SlavaMedvedenko wrote:
treiz wrote:Mourinho going a bit crazy recently, just throwing insults after insults at West Brom for no reason

I thought he'd stay sane till December. Clearly overestimated!

he looked worn out in the post game interview on the weekend a haha

J-Mezzy · Post #539 » by **J-Mezzy** » Wed Nov 13, 2013 4:33 am

There are some crazy rumors going on with Chelsea now.

1. He is tired of Luiz and will sell him to Barca

2. That we are in for Falcao next summer

Highly doubt both of these.

Post #540 » by **5DOM** » Wed Nov 13, 2013 4:37 am

Don't think it was for no reason.

Olsson and Mourinho, infuriated by being told to “Shut up and f--- off” by the Sweden international, squared up outside the dressing rooms and had to be pulled apart by team-mates and stewards. Olsson had insulted Mourinho after the Chelsea manager had pointed out that Stéphane Sessègnon’s second goal for West Bromwich was also fortuitous due to a refereeing decision, and the pair were face to face before being separated.

Stupid thing to say nevertheless.