I think Di Matteo will choose this XI to play in the Champions Final against Bayern Munich assuming Cahill and David Luiz are fit in time. 4-2-3-1 GK: Cech RB: Bosingwa CB: Cahill CB: David Luiz LB: Cole CDM: Essien CDM: Mikel RAM: Sturridge CAM: Lampard LAM: Mata ST: Drogba Subs: Hilario, Ferreira, Hutchinson, Romeu, Malouda, Kalou, Torres.
I can't see Essien starting, its sad to say but the injuries have taken their toll and he's but a shadow of his former self, team will be: Cech Bosingwa Luiz Cahill Cole Mikel Lampard Sturridge Mata Kalou Drogba Subs: Hilario, Ferraira, Essien, Malouda, Romeu, Torres, Bertrand
Agree completely with your selections. Question for you, who will play if Cahill or Luiz is still injured ??
I think we might move Bos to CB and then I'd guess Paolo at RB. Lets just hope it doesn't come to that.
Or maybe this RB: Essien, CB: Bosingwa, CB: Ferreira, LB Cole. Essien played right back under Mourinho on the odd occasion when our first choice right back was injured or suspended. I hope it doesn't come to that either. If Cahill and Luiz are still injured then this will be our team. I hope bellow is not the team. Cech Essien Bosingwa Ferreira Cole Mikel Lampard Sturridge Mata Kalou Drogba Subs: Hilario, Hutchinson, Bertrand, Romeu, Malouda, Lukaku, Torres.
Mata---With the suspensions, I think your team more or less picks itself! I'd only say that Bertrand must be on the bench!
Probably will be the team though personally I'd put Torres in an attacking position too. Much better player than Sturridge and Kalou going forward and at least better than Sturridge at the defensive side. Suprised it hasn't really been tried this season as Torres' pace and guile makes him an ideal attacking mid much like Eidur Gudjohnson under Jose.
As much as I agree with most of the above, I can't help think Kalou will get the nod, it seems that way since RDM took charge. Cech Bos, Luiz, Cahill, Cole Mikel, Lampard, Mata Kalou, Drogba, Malouda I think the stage is too big for Sturridge who is somewhat immature at times on the ball and off.
Rumours are that Cech, Luiz, Cahill, Mikel and Drogba are all struggling. If they are all out it's going to be some team! Turnbull Ferreira Bosingwa Essien Cole Lampard, Mata, Malouda Sturridge Torres Kalou. That'll scare Munich!
