Matchday 2 (Group C) - Wednesday 27th September, 2017

[Stan 6,009]

Qarabag vs Roma, 5pm

Atletico Madrid vs Chelsea, 7.45pm

[Bluewolf 2,533]

I can see this being tough.. this will test our defensive strength and no mistake. If we get a draw I will be happy but can see a loss for us in this.. 

[Teso dos Bichos 972]

Atletico will win it. As the season progresses, Chelsea's lack of depth will be exposed. congratulations to kante for finally having his first meaningful european game. im sure he will score. 

[Bluewolf 2,533]

Who was that Chelsea supporter ( and I use the term loosely ) that used to get on here and keep winding Deadlinesman up all the time?? 

Can't remember his name? 

[Bluewolf 2,533]

1 hour ago, Cannabis said:

Term-X?

No the other one that used to call him Deadline booby all the time

[Bluewolf 2,533]

1 hour ago, Cannabis said:

Oh , Swifty!

That's him... 

Just wondering if Teso is the United supporter version of him

[Stan 6,009]

2 minutes ago, Bluewolf said:

That's him... 

Just wondering if Teso is the United supporter version of him

wouldn't surprise me if it's the same person. 

[Teso dos Bichos 972]

Chelsea lacks depth and this is kante's first european competition  no lies, just being honest Bluewolf. 

[Guest]

11 minutes ago, Bluewolf said:

That's him... 

Just wondering if Teso is the United supporter version of him

Gloryhunters are all the same

[Cicero 3,036]

Tempted to save Cesc for City as I feel Kante+Bakayoko should handle Gabi + Koke fairly well. 

Both teams are in great form and it's going to be a very tactical battle. I fear for the stewards that pisses either Simeone or Conte off 

 

Morata

Hazard--------Pedro

Alonso-----Bakayoko----Kante----Moses

Rudiger--------Luiz-----Azpilicueta

Courtois 

 

43 minutes ago, Teso dos Bichos said:

Chelsea lacks depth and this is kante's first european competition  no lies, just being honest Bluewolf. 

You're mistaking honesty with stupidity as your reasoning continues to back fire. 

Just last week you said we'd struggle without Costa. Since then,  Batshuayi hattrick on Wednesday and Morata hattrick yesterday. 

Reality certainly isn't in your favor. 

 

[RandoEFC 3,021]

Is Costa registered to play yet?

[Cicero 3,036]

15 minutes ago, RandoEFC said:

Is Costa registered to play yet?

Not till January. 

[Mel81x 1,054]

5 minutes ago, Cicero said:

Not till January. 

So he'll be fresh by the time the group stages come around then. Just lovely for AM. 

[Cicero 3,036]

3 minutes ago, Mel81x said:

So he'll be fresh by the time the group stages come around then. Just lovely for AM. 

Until they get knocked out by Real then yeah. 

[Mel81x 1,054]

1 minute ago, Cicero said:

Until they get knocked out by Real then yeah. 

Think we'll just wait and see if they get out of the group stages first before worrying about who knocks them out much later on. 

[Cicero 3,036]

4 minutes ago, Mel81x said:

Think we'll just wait and see if they get out of the group stages first before worrying about who knocks them out much later on. 

Our group might decide on Goal differential to be honest. 

Qarabag are going to be the group's whipping boys. 

[Toony 95]

Can't see many goals at all in the Atletico-Chelsea game, be very tight I reckon.

Roma will win the other game.

[Stan 6,009]

12 minutes ago, Toony said:

Can't see many goals at all in the Atletico-Chelsea game, be very tight I reckon.

Roma will win the other game.

I think so as well. 1-0 Atletico probably.

[Cicero 3,036]

Rumors circulating Hazard will again be on the bench. 

[True Blue 671]

Think if we manage a draw or win here we will top the group

[Teso dos Bichos 972]

Atletico 3-1 Chelsea 

[Cicero 3,036]

2 hours ago, True Blue said:

Think if we manage a draw or win here we will top the group

Game at the weekend is more important for me. League is always first. I'd still lineup Bakayoko+Kante and save Cesc for City. 

[True Blue 671]

40 minutes ago, Cicero said:

Game at the weekend is more important for me. League is always first. I'd still lineup Bakayoko+Kante and save Cesc for City. 

Kante and Baka have to play both game, Cesc can't handle either.

[Cicero 3,036]

2 minutes ago, True Blue said:

Kante and Baka have to play both game, Cesc can't handle either.

Morata

Hazard--------Pedro

Alonso--------Bakayoko----Kante----Zappacosta

Rudiger-----Luiz---Azpilicueta

Courtois

 

Morata----Hazard

Cesc

Alonso------------Bakayoko----Kante-----------Moses

Rudiger---Christensen---Azpilicueta

Courtois

 

What I would do. First is for Atletico, 2nd for City. 

[True Blue 671]

1 minute ago, Cicero said:

Morata

Hazard--------Pedro

Alonso--------Bakayoko----Kante----Zappacosta

Rudiger-----Luiz---Azpilicueta

Courtois

 

Morata----Hazard

Cesc

Alonso------------Bakayoko----Kante-----------Moses

Rudiger---Christensen---Azpilicueta

Courtois

 

What I would do. First is for Atletico, 2nd for City. 

Me too if Hazard wasn't a shit striker 

[Teso dos Bichos 972]

 that second lineup! Peps offense will have a field day against that defence. 

[Cicero 3,036]

1 minute ago, True Blue said:

Me too if Hazard wasn't a shit striker 

That's more or less what we play.  Cesc plays further than Bakante. Morata up top with a supporting striker who has more freedom. 

[True Blue 671]

Just now, Cicero said:

That's more or less what we play.  Cesc plays further than Bakante. Morata up top with a supporting striker who has more freedom. 

I like Hazard more behind the strikers than on the wing where he usually goes. 

perhaps 3-4-2-1, with the two being attacking midfielders not wingers.

[Teso dos Bichos 972]

Saul (22) has way more experience and even more talent than kante, who is only playing his second European game 

 

saul has 22 goals with atletico and kante 10 

[SirBalon 2,604]

4 minutes ago, Teso dos Bichos said:

Saul (22) has way more experience and even more talent than kante, who is only playing his second European game 

 

saul has 22 goals with atletico and kante 10 

Playing in that position goals aren’t exactly what an analysis of such a player is there to be looked at. Saúl isn’t a natural holding midfielder but he can play there. He is more diverse than Kanté but then again the French player is extremely important for any side. Kanté would be better compared with Gabi in the Atleti side.