I've got two. I'll go with my preferred XI and Default XI (one that I think Jose will opt for). My XI: please log in to view this image Jose's XI: please log in to view this image
-----------------Cech----------------- Ivan-------Luiz------Terry------Cole --------------Essien---------------- -----------------------Ramires ----------De Bruyne-------------- Mata------------------------Hazard ---------------Lukaku------------------- 433 Formation
Good overall team although depending on opponents De Bruyne and Essien may be replaced with Lampard & Mikel respectively.
Oscar won't be sidelined. Can guarantee that. I reckon it will look like: ------------Cech Ivan - Terry - Luiz - Cole -------Essien - Oscar Mata --- De Bruyne --- Hazard ------------ Lukaku That said, I don't expect that to stay the same. I reckon we'll see weekly changes to the lineup.
Pretty much what i'd go with though think we may see Mata on the right cutting in and maybe Hazard in the hole.
Really? Not sure they'd both be in our best starting 11 but think Oscar is better in the middle and Schurrie probably right side.
Oscar is better than De Bruyne until proven otherwise in more competitive fixtures. For now the three amigos will remain in the same side I reckon. Schurrle will take a couple of games to warm up.
Spot on. As good as De Bruyne has been he has no experience at PL level. I remember last year people leaving Mata out of XI's for Marin. Easy to get carried away with pre-season. I don't really want that front 4 changed much bar Lukaku in for Torres. Schurrle will be better in games where we can be more direct (away games).
Didn't rate De Bruyne when we beat them at the Bridge but he has come on since. I'd like to see more but whether he can improve sufficiently to oust Oscar is doubtful. Can see a loan abroad coming on in January.
