Maybe their striker can kick the other goalkeeper in the head, not get sent off, then later get injured for far longer than the three games he would have missed if he had.
Yep Bednarek starts. He was OK against Fulham but will be a different level of attack today, wish him and all the Saints good luck today!
I’m actually feeling good about today. Reckon it will be performance of the season and we will give a good shock to the other relegation contenders. If I keep telling myself that it might happen.
I get that it's Chelsea, no problem with the formation, but I thought that Hughes might go for slightly more attacking players...
Bed Area? God help us. He is going head to head with Hazzard. A lot of responsibility on Cedric and JWP covering for him
Hopefully we can prevent their wing backs getting too much space this way. We need to boss the midfield and I think without Pedro we have a chance as Chelsea's midfield looks unbalanced. Lots of ex-Chelsea players in our side too.
Expecting similar tactics to last week. A tight 5-4-0-1 at the start and not give their two superstars (Hazzard & Willian) space between the defence and midfield then break. Long look for free kicks and corners to bring JWP into play. We Yoshie, Southampton Goal Machine!
Just seen the teams. Big game for bednarek, would have gone with Jones myself but hope he dies well. Other than that I'm happy
