iFESTAC680:




You no get chills at all o

Yes I
Just wanna risk it. This is Champions League, anything is possible

Chelsea abeg do well today o

Sleekfingers:


Yes I
Just wanna risk it. This is Champions League, anything is possible

Yeah!!! Risk is Man
Besides anything can happen

Starting XI:
Kepa
; James, Azpilicueta, Thiago Silva, Cucurella;
Kovacic, Jorginho, Mount;
Havertz, Auwbameyang, Sterling
4:3:3

Formation

iwaeda:
Graham Potter is now just over 24 hours away from taking charge of his first match as the new Chelsea head coach.

The Chelsea Chronicle has tackled the very difficult task of the predicted Blues line-up that Potter will select on Wednesday night vs Red Bull Salzburg.


Chelsea are currently preparing to host Austrian champions Salzburg tomorrow night in the Champions League group stages, which is the club’s final match before the international break.

It’s the start of a new era at Stamford Bridge following the sacking of popular manager Thomas Tuchel.

His successor Graham Potter is no stranger to a three at the back system, so we are predicting he doesn’t go too outside the box during his first game in charge at a new club. After all, he’s only had a few days working with a new squad of players.



Here is the predicted Blues line-up against Salzburg in a 3-4-1-2 shape:



Chelsea FC Training Session And Press Conference
Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images
GK and defence
It’s been confirmed that Edouard Mendy is ruled out this week through injury, so surely that means goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga will get an early opportunity into the Potter reign to show his worth. Perhaps under new management he can try regain the number one position in-between the sticks.

It’s a new-look combination we are predicting as part of a back three.

The prediction is veteran Thiago Silva at the heart of a back three, who must be a dream player for any manager. He could be flanked by summer signings Wesley Fofana and Marc Cucurella to complete a new and exciting defence.

That would mean Kalidou Koulibaly and Cesar Azpilicueta sit this one out on the bench, but it’s very much a blank canvas so predictions are difficult.

Surely, Cucurella’s name will be on that starting XI paper due to his connection with Potter last at Brighton. The question is whether he starts as a left-sided centre-back or a wing-back, though.

Midfield
We are predicting England pair Reece James and Ben Chilwell get the nod to start against Sazlburg as the attack-minded wing-backs.

There’s only been brief moments so far this season of Cucurella and Chilwell on the pitch together, but it’s a really exciting left-hand side you can guess Potter wants to try out.

The midfield pivot in this side is made up of experienced duo Mateo Kovacic and Jorginho, leaving the likes of Conor Gallagher and Ruben Loftus-Cheek as options on the bench.

It would be a return for £50million Blues player Jorginho, who didn’t start either of Tuchel’s final two games in charge.

Chelsea will lose this match.

baralatie:
Chelsea abeg do well today o

Do well with dis line up?

Thesaint141:


Do well with dis line up?

As.in James is in defence

Except James and currucella will support that mid.field

This Chelsea coach is really clueless,with his useless line up, I can’t wait for him to get sacked

We Chelsea fans should not expect trophy from this man

baralatie:

As.in James is in defence

Back 4 na
Them go dey go front come back

This line up sharr

Okay

Thesaint141:


Do well with dis line up?

What is wrong with the lineup?
He is the one that has seen the players in training and his selection is based on what he has seen and how he wants to play.
Why don't you watch the match first before passing judgement.
I am always pissed on seeing any adult follower of football that is so quick to pass judgement on a player,coach or team, particularly a player over 1 or 2 good or bad performances.
Give a player,coach or team at least 10 matches because no one is patient again to wait for even a half season,talkless a full one to praise or condemn a player or coach.

Totilopussylick:


Chelsea go collect today

Chelsea don win in advance

seborrhic:

What is wrong with the lineup?
He is the one that has seen the players in training and his selection is based on what he has seen and how he wants to play.
Why don't you watch the match first before passing judgement.
I am always pissed on seeing any adult follower of football that is so quick to pass judgement on a player,coach or team, particularly a player over 1 or 2 good or bad performances.
Give a player,coach or team at least 10 matches because no one is patient again to wait for even a half season,talkless a full one to praise or condemn a player or coach.

He is right, that defense will be run ragged by Salzburg pacy attack. Graham Potter is really clueless with this defense Azpilicueta and Silva in defence, are you for real. Wait for the massacre

Ogarexmas:


He is right, that defense will be run ragged by Salzburg pacy attack. Graham Potter is really clueless with this defense Azpilicueta and Silva in defence, are you for real. Wait for the massacre

Todd will really regret sacking Tuchel
I give this man January he won’t be with Chelsea,

I know chelshit will win this one fah

Ogarexmas:


He is right, that defense will be run ragged by Salzburg pacy attack. Graham Potter is really clueless with this defense Azpilicueta and Silva in defence, are you for real. Wait for the massacre

This is because you are a jujuman that can see into the future?
What if they now do well,contrary to your prediction,would you cut off your d ick or pluck out your eye?

Zagreb did it, Salzburg too will do it

seborrhic:

What is wrong with the lineup?
He is the one that has seen the players in training and his selection is based on what he has seen and how he wants to play.
Why don't you watch the match first before passing judgement.
I am always pissed on seeing any adult follower of football that is so quick to pass judgement on a player,coach or team, particularly a player over 1 or 2 good or bad performances.
Give a player,coach or team at least 10 matches because no one is patient again to wait for even a half season,talkless a full one to praise or condemn a player or coach.

Oga u nor see that defence line?

Ogarexmas:


He is right, that defense will be run ragged by Salzburg pacy attack. Graham Potter is really clueless with this defense Azpilicueta and Silva in defence, are you for real. Wait for the massacre

seeing Azpilicueta in the central of the defense and Haverzt with the attackers, just make me weak.

seborrhic:

This is because you are a jujuman that can see into the future?
What if they now do well,contrary to your prediction,would you cut off your d ick or pluck out your eye?

Chelsea do well with this set up you must be living in Dreamland.

This looks like a 3:0 defeat

GeneralPula:
Where can I watch this online?

Check my signature

VeryWickedMan:
Chelsea 1-2 Salzburg

Verywickedidiot

Chelsea 3: salz 0

Realguyman1:
seeing Azpilicueta in the central of the defense and Haverzt with the attackers, just make me weak.

How can a coach start two old men in defence, what happens if there's a Salzburg counter attack?

For the sake of we Chelsea fans I hope the boys deliver...but to be honest that defence line is not encouraging at all

Thesaint141:


Do well with dis line up?

cucurela ain't same level with chill well to drag space with.. I just hope he knows what his doing.
Not surprised to see mount starts. Nigga knows how to secure his game.
Dafuq- azpilivueta and Thiago in central defense?
Kolewerk

Good luck to Potter tonight... He should go make a statement!

Even average Ole Soljskaer won his first 3 games in charge!

Ogarexmas:


Chelsea do well with this set up you must be living in Dreamland.

This looks like a 3:0 defeat

Thesaint141:


Oga u nor see that defence line?

For discussion after the match.

Thesaint141:


Do well with dis line up?

He has to work with what he has on ground! Let's wish him well!

So like this, our African brother don lose him Gloves to second choice! Chai!!!
Well, I hope he gets back better when he returns from injury!