Cech and Terry return to training

[Chelsea Pensioner]

I wouldn't play either of them. I think Cole has done really well since coming in and Iva and Cahill can play in the middle. Same with Schwarzer, come in and done really well and wouldn't risk Cech. I think the team we have without those two is good enough to get through. Would be nice to have Hazard and Eto'o though!

I'm with you, Cole has been outstanding and Azpi can play his preferred right back role. JT is apparently fit to play, but should be kept on the bench and see how things go .Cech is definitely out. Hazard and Eto'o both fit to play, but surely Ba should start as well. Midfield is our problem, Luiz for one spot but with who ??? Mikel and Lamps on a ban, Oscar presumably. Certainly wouldn't put Rambo with Luiz, he can"t pass to a team mate. Rambo in front of Luiz /Oscar is not a bad thought, he can attack.

 

[JCC87]

Another way we could play the midfield would be

Luiz-Oscar

Ramires-Hazard-Willian

The two Brazilians did extremely well out wide last week, and both Luiz and Oscar can pressure well and pass well. Hazard with the free-er role in between midfield and the striker gives him a license to dictate the game.

 

[chelsea - over 100 years of history]

Another way we could play the midfield would be

Luiz-Oscar

Ramires-Hazard-Willian

The two Brazilians did extremely well out wide last week, and both Luiz and Oscar can pressure well and pass well. Hazard with the free-er role in between midfield and the striker gives him a license to dictate the game.

Can't see him playing Oscar in a position he's not played all year in the biggest game of the season. Think Oscar could do well there but I think he'll go with Ramires. Lack of available centre mids probably forces a lot of the selection.