Team vs Chelsea

[Luka Van der Bale]

Simple for me - replace the suspended Alli in the three with the no longer suspended Lamela. Mason also an option, but I'd go with the following

Lloris
Walker Alderweireld Vertonghen Rose
Dier Dembélé
Lamela Son Eriksen
Kane
​

I expect this is what Poch will do too.

 

[Mr Pink]

Yes that's the team I would pick as well. But there's an argument for bringing in Mason and pushing up Dembele but then someone else has to make way.

On balance though I'd go with the OP's team and Dembele is just running midfield's ragged. More of the same against Chelsea and we'd be mad to tamper with that at the moment.

Expect Mason will start on Thursday night and continue to be eased back in.

Some great headaches for Poch though.

 

[glospur]

I'd actually bring Mason in for Alli and Lamela in for Son.

Lloris
Walker - Alderweireld - Vertonghen - Rose
Dier - Mason
Lamela - Dembele - Eriksen
Kane

 

[Ghost Hardware]

Its a bit of a toss up between Son and Mason to replace Alli, both look off the pace and in need of game time. I would expect both might well play on Thursday and who ever looks sharper will get the nod on Sunday. Personally i would go with the original post though as not only has Son had more game time then Mason of late, Dembele seemed to play a lot of the game against West Ham deeper then Alli so playing him directly as a MC wouldn't cause many problems for us i would hope/think.

 

[TaoistMonkey]

Chelsea are going to be vile and cheat their way through this game. We need to keep our heads.

 

[Lufti]

Simple for me - replace the suspended Alli in the three with the no longer suspended Lamela. Mason also an option, but I'd go with the following

Lloris
Walker Alderweireld Vertonghen Rose
Dier Dembélé
Lamela Son Eriksen
Kane
​

I expect this is what Poch will do too.

That attacking three worked well against City, and given how Dembele played against Chelsea last year, I think this is definitely the team to go with

 

[Luka Van der Bale]

That attacking three worked well against City, and given how Dembele played against Chelsea last year, I think this is definitely the team to go with

Forgot about that match - Dembele and Bentaleb bossed them after Mason was unfortunate to go off injured.

 

[JUSTINSIGNAL]

I am worried about this match. Mourinho is probably the best manager in the world at devising tactical plans to outwit the opposition and I have no doubt Chelsea will be more than ready for us. Hopefully we can get an early goal so they have to open up. If they score first then i'm sure the big blue bus will be parked up for the rest of the match.

 

[ernie78]

Chelsea are going to be vile and cheat their way through this game. We need to keep our heads.

Yep, Jose will have seen how Alli and Walker reacted and will use the "dark arts" to try and get a rise out of us. We really need to be mature and not get sucked into any bullshit.

 

[mpickard2087]

I'd probably go for Mason over Son. Very tough decision though.

 

[Wellspurs]

Simple for me - replace the suspended Alli in the three with the no longer suspended Lamela. Mason also an option, but I'd go with the following

Lloris
Walker Alderweireld Vertonghen Rose
Dier Dembélé
Lamela Son Eriksen
Kane
​

I expect this is what Poch will do too.

Please rest that Whole team Thursday!!

 

[Tit&Ham]

Coming from abroad to watch this game - what a game to pick!

Same team - lamela in for alli.

Expecting a great atmosphere!!

 

[Tit&Ham]

Please rest that Whole team Thursday!!

agree!! In this position it's the league that counts, and we Could still:
A. Get a result from quarabag
B. Fix it by winning vs Monaco

And if we are knocked out Than - meh, shit happens

 

[thinktank]

Lloris
----Toby------Verts----
Walker---Dier----Rose-
---------------Dembele--------
------Son--Lamela-Eriksen------
Kane
​

If Moany sticks Willian on the right for Chels, Eriksen will have to concentrate very hard and support Rose like fiend. If we stop Willian playing we have half the job done imo.

I also think Walker and Son could end up being a very handy combination on our right.

 

[UpTownSpur]

Has to be Lamela to come in for Alli due to his work rate. I'd play him centrally as Son's two footedness means he's more effective when pushed out wide.

 

[Hot Spur]

Yep, Jose will have seen how Alli and Walker reacted and will use the "dark arts" to try and get a rise out of us. We really need to be mature and not get sucked into any bullshit.

Yes Poch needs to have words with all the players, not to get sucked in. It only leads to yellow cards and possibly red if not careful. Best policy is just walk away, that's not being a coward, it's being sensible.

 

[theShiznit]

Would go for the Eriksen, Son and Lamela triumvirate. Really looking forward to seeing what those three can do behind Kane, think that could be our best combo when all are match fit..

 

[yankspurs]

Lloris
Walker Alderweireld Vertonghen Rose
Dier Mason
Lamela Dembele Eriksen
Kane

Vorm, Trippier, Davies, Bentaleb, Onomah, N'Jie, Son

 

[glacierSpurs]

Lamela for Alli.. that should be it for me.. just nice Lamela's suspension is over.. I think he will be very up to this game..

Son and Lamela energies will be important to keep the intensity to our intention.. and that will allow Eriksen and Dembele to show their flair.. OMG, can't wait.. this could be the best starting XI for me, all well balanced lineups..

 

[Strikeb4ck]

No way Mason over Son (and I don't think Son is as good as some here make him out to be)...We didn't start beating Chelsea until Mason was forced off for Dembele last season.