Keyblade Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 The 3 behind Archer could all be starters. Cash and Tuanzebe are already starters. What I'm trying to say is that if we had one of Ings or Watkins starting it would be a pretty strong team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a-k Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Just now, Keyblade said: The 3 behind Archer could all be starters. Cash and Tuanzebe are already starters. What I'm trying to say is that if we had one of Ings or Watkins starting it would be a pretty strong team. Yep, but could have done with a bit more experience on the bench. I get it's a few hours travel and all, but still... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedClaretAndBlue Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Cash’s game has benefitted the last couple we’ve played in the new formation, be interesting to see how he can revert back and hopefully be solid back in a back 4. Looking forward to seeing how that midfield pairing works aswell as that front 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Wow that Chelsea team is strong and that bench is immense. Can't see us winning this but sure hopefully we do well all the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Why not just field Martinez. It’s early in the season. Surely players can still play 3 games a week. Saying that City will win it anyway so what’s the point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoelVilla Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Well at least Buendia ans Sanson will get game time and get in to the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted September 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2021 Lads bare in mind, no matter what team Chelsea put out, it would have looked " strong " 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rightdm00 Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 A lineup of all first teamers with only 1 U23. Pretty decent lineup. Chelsea has pretty much done the same. Let's see how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picicata Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 That's a strong Chelsea team but whatever team they play will be. They've spent hundreds of millions making sure there are very few weak links in their squad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 (edited) 9 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Lads bare in mind, no matter what team Chelsea put out, it would have looked " strong " Whilst this is true I wonder how often this team has played together. So you always have that lack of unity. I reckon our strongest 11 would win today. But I can understand Smith wanting to give all the squad as many minutes as possible so more prepared when called upon for first time action. I think Chelsea will win comfortably but it’s a good opportunity for a lot of these players to stake a claim in first 11 for league games. Edited September 22, 2021 by Vive_La_Villa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 10 minutes ago, jimmygreaves said: If that's our 2nd string we've progressed massively over the past couple of years. Jack aside, that’s arguably as strong as the team that started the season during our first season back in the PL. Incredible progress really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Griffin Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 15 minutes ago, Talldarkandransome said: Chelsea have gone stronger than I thought they would. Could be a long night In fairness, I think they would struggle to go much weaker with their squad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villa87 Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Watkins will have been likely left out as he has just had a baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 W4nkers, hope their dix fall off 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 1 minute ago, Peter Griffin said: In fairness, I think they would struggle to go much weaker with their squad It’s madness how they keep that many quality players happy. Suppose it helps when you’re earning the kind of money they all are. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ferguson1 Posted September 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2021 1 minute ago, Villa87 said: Watkins will have been likely left out as he has just had a baby. 1 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 I’m absolutely not being critical, and after his exploits in the last round I totally understand Archer keeping his place. But after missing a few games through injury I think I would maybe have considered giving Watkins a bit of a run out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Griffin Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 1 minute ago, Vive_La_Villa said: It’s madness how they keep that many quality players happy. Suppose it helps when you’re earning the kind of money they all are. They have about 700k to 800k a week in wages sitting on the bench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 2 minutes ago, Villa87 said: Watkins will have been likely left out as he has just had a baby. Totally forgot about that, ignore my post above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 5 minutes ago, av1 said: Jack aside, that’s arguably as strong as the team that started the season during our first season back in the PL. Incredible progress really. I was thinking similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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