I expect so too. He's still finding his feet managerially and you can't blame him for sticking with what's working for him. I just hope he can adapt tactically when it's needed. Re: Amat - I think he should keep his place but would love to see FF in action though. Maybe he'll come on if Chelsea are overwhelming the defence... or we're five up
You could argue that if there are communication problems between Williams & Fernandez (because they haven't played a proper game together yet) which lead to an opposition goal, we have more chance of rectifying the situation against Southampton at home or Everton at home (cup) than away at Stamford Bridge. On balance, I would keep Williams & Amat together for the Chelsea game and then play Fernandez and Williams after that.
Looks like Costa will not play against us after being injured in international duty , big , big blow for Chelsea
I dreamed about this match last night and we were 3-0 down by half time... However, the Chelsea players were all androids and I was playing for us, so that kind of explains it...especially the latter.
If we win this one we dont have to worry about breaking Derby's illustrious record ... after only 4 games .
Yeah massive after all they only have Fabregas, Drogba, Ramires, Hazard, Remy, Schurrle et al. Easy peasy lol
Has beens that will struggle with our dyer and co's pace and bony's pace and strength.... i think i will up the score to 4-0 to monks hero's
A very difficult game for sure. Play our normal, open game and we may well score but think eventually we'll get buried. I actually think this could be a park-the-bus game. We've been solid in defence so far, including on the midfield with Ki really doing well in that role in front of the back four. Let Chelsea get more and more frustrated and hit them on the break second half. That's the way I'd play it but I'm not the Manager. Be great to see Mourinho's face though wouldn't it?
