I pretty much agree. However thinking in Tuchels terms it's likely. Hazard was further down the track when Sarri tried him as a false 9 and he neither liked it or was effective. Having had 10 days rest and trained since Wednesday I would prefer Lukaku to start. Villas centre backs will try to muscle and kick Pulisic out of the game.

@ChelseaPerspective

2 жыл бұрын

But, is Lukaku fully fit?

@terrilouisemarsden2621

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChelseaPerspective he was due to play v Everton. I believe he and CHO had Omicron. And Lukaku was tweeting early on he was fine. My curiosity is why Werner and Havertz were not back in training.

@terrilouisemarsden2621

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChelseaPerspective Christensen is also back.

@ChelseaPerspective

2 жыл бұрын

Something isn't quite right

@terrilouisemarsden2621

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChelseaPerspective Havertz is a strange one as he had it before .... hopefully Ziyech is minor knock. I think Mendy may start. Kepa will have the FA.Cup plus the 2 Carabao games in the first 12 days of the month.

Really looking forward to this game, as I do with every Boxing day! Just hoping whatever line-up we use, we get our recent chemistry back on the pitch soon as players return from injury/illness! I'm glad that our Top midfielders are finally finally back. I do think Mendy will still play the next couple of games before AFCON. Good prediction video though as I agree with most of your other picks:) I do expect more clean sheets now!

@ChelseaPerspective

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for finding time to watch, my brother. And yeah, no matter the lineup, a win is what we are all hoping for.

My line up v aston villa Mendy..chalobah..silva..rudiger..james..kante..j5 or kovatic..alonso..mount..lakau..cho..... Subs..kepa..dave..christenson..saul..rlc..pulisic..vale..simons..barkley..sarr

@ChelseaPerspective

2 жыл бұрын

Let's see if you'd get it right. More importantly, welcome to the channel, and please feel at home.

So... since more Villa players have tested positive for Covid, I'm changing my earlier scoreline prediction, which was 2-1. Now, it's 3-0. That's generous considering our finishing woes. 😄 I'm not sure whether Gerrard not being there on the touchline will help us that much. (For the record, I don't wish Covid on anyone)

@ChelseaPerspective

2 жыл бұрын

The weaker the opponents, the more scared I am.

@JustViola0807

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChelseaPerspective Oh now you're scaring me too. But... Your prediction is 4-0 haha! Well, as long as we win, I really don't care. Except that I want my Play Predictor points on the Chelsea app to go up! Right now, I'm not getting them points.

@ChelseaPerspective

2 жыл бұрын

I am just saying. You know, the charity fc phenomenon. But, I still think we will win 4:0.

Here are my thoughts: - Edou Mendy will start, don't see Kepa starting till Mendy is off to Africa - Same back 3 for me - Jorginho starts along with Kanté or Kovacic. My gut feeling says Kovacic will start, but will not play beyond 60'. If Kanté starts, he won't play beyond the first half. Kovacic seems to be in a slightly better position than Kanté. Touchwood. Will be interesting to see how they both are managed - Yes, Alonso & RJ will start - Callum & Lukaku may make it to the bench, might not play - If Ziyech is fit (as of now he's not), then it should be Mount-Pulisic-Ziyech. If Ziyech is not fit, I would start Harvey Vale instead of Pulisic & change the front 3 formation accordingly. CP10 can't play as a striker, much as I want him to succeed in that position.

@ChelseaPerspective

2 жыл бұрын

I don't think Kova is fully fit.

@JustViola0807

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChelseaPerspective Oh really?! 😔😔