Reina Carra, Skrtel, Agger Johnson Enrique Gerrard Spearing Kuyt Suarez Bellers Kuyt has a knack of getting important goals, hopefully he will get one here. Think he has to play to help Johnson against Cole by tracking back No Henderson starting please KK! I have said about Spearing not playing but cant think of another combo that will work better in the middle there, well who we have to choose from anyway It will destroy my weekend if we lose
Yes and if they're all up for it mate There is a match thread on Chelsea board if you want a look btw
Went to the match v Fulham on Wednesday, everyone cheered when Henderson went off at HT, little did they know it was cos he was being rested for the game 2v Chelski, Henderson will defo play.Despite the fact his form doesnt warrant him playing, Kenny picks HIS favourites, not the guys who are playing well, Downing doesnt deserve to start either , but will.Carroll does deserve to start on form but wont, Shelvey has been better than both Spearing and Henderson recently but is behind them in Kennys pecking order. I suspect that the OP may be right with KK picking a back 5, so he can shoehorn Carra into the 11, another player that doesnt warrant a start, but is one of Kennys faves I suspect Kennys 11 will be, but he may shoehorn Carra in as I said Reina Jonno Skrtel Agger Jose Downing Spearing Hendo Bellamy Gerrard Suarez My 11 Reina Jonno Skrtel Agger Jose Dirk Stevie Spearing Bellamy Carroll Suarez Id also have Sterling on the bench , Kenny wont
Personally, I prefer the 'Kennys 11' you have done. I don't like Gerrard as part of a two man central midfield. Plus I think 442 against Chelsea will be too open. Unfortunately, I also think Carragher is pretty much guaranteed to play ahead of Skrtel because he didn't play against Fulham. Considering Drogba's record against him and the form Torres is in, we are screwed which ever way chelsea decide to play it. One thing for certain, Terry, Ivanovic, Meireles and Ramires will be playing since they are suspended for the Champions League final. Ivanovic has a good record against us and Meireles will be trying to prove a point as will Torres if he plays.
Pretty sure Kenny will role out this 11: -------------------Reina------------------- --------Johnson-Carra-Agger-Enrique------- Downing-Gerrard-Spearing-Henderson-Bellamy ------------------Suarez------------------ Bench: Doni, Skrtel, Kelly, Shelvey, Kuyt, Maxi, Carroll Would prefer Kuyt and/or Maxi starting tbh since I know they'll perform in the big games and can score, but decent options on the bench.
I agree that this will prob be the starting line-up, but its a horrid line-up. Skrtel should be in instead of Carra Would prefer Kuyt over Henderson Dont really want Downing, but he does seem to perform in cup games.
Kenny should know by now that Henderson disappears in these games - he's been anonymous in both Wembley fixtures we've had thus far. Will that mean Henderson will start on the bench? Probably not. This is probably what will happen, although I don't want to see it: Reina Johnson Carragher Agger Enrique Henderson Spearing Gerrard Downing Suarez Carroll.
I'm almost certain it will be. ------------------Reina---------------- --Johnson---Skrtel----Agger---Enrique-- -Henderson-Spearing-Gerrard--Downing- ------------Suarez---Carroll------------ Though I'd like to see either Kuyt on the right, Gerrard on the right with Shelvey in the middle or 433 with Kuyt as the right sided forward, with Downing dropping out of the midfield.
Not sure what Skrtel has done to deserve to be dropped, I think most of us agree think Kenny will try to shoehorn Carra into the side somehow, even though Carra on form doesnt deserve to start.Wouldnt be surprised with aback 5 even though very time we have used it this season we have been sh*t It really does annoy Kenny doesnt base selection on performances, Carra,Hendo and Downing all deserve to be left out , but will all play
I think we need to match Chelsea's three in midfield to have any chance. Unfortunately that means that Hendo would have to play
Carragher playing will be the worst thing to happen, has nightmares games against Chelsea, and his form this season has been awful. Reina Johnson-Skrtel-Agger-Enrique ---------Spearing---------- ----Henderson-Gerrard----- ---Suarez-Carroll-Downing-- Would prefer Bellamy or Maxi to play with Shelvey definetly coming on. From Shelvey's tweet today, i do expect him to play some part.
If carra plays we are screwed. If shelvey plays god help us. I think it will be tight but if we maximise the pitch we stand a chance. Please no penalties
