Game : Chelsea vs QPR
Competition: EPL
Venue : Loftus Road,London
Last Year's result : QPR 1 - 0 Chelsea
After the break for the World cup qualifying,we resume our EPL campaign with a game of utmost significance because of the huge rivalry the clubs has had for ever and the Terry-Ferdinand saga of last season's match. That match saw 2 of our players- Bosingwa and Drogba being sent off and the 9 men of Chelsea falling 1-0, even though we had over 70% of possession with the 9 men on the ground.
While we have had a perfect start to our league campaign with 3 wins out of 3, QPR has just 1 point from its 3 matches. Their first home match saw them being trashed 5-0 by the Swans, followed by a 1-1 stalemate at Norwich and a 3-1 loss to League champions Manchester City at the Ethihad.QPR has made as many as 12 new signings in the transfer window and many of the new comers could debut for QPR against Chelsea.
So who should be playing for Chelsea against QPR. Here is my list
Goal Keeper:
Cech : The Chelsea number 1 is due for an elbow surgery but I dont think Cech will be rested for this game. If at all Cech is to be rested, then we have a problem as Ross Turnbull hasnt really impressed and the other option is young Jamal Blackman.
Right Back:
Branislav Ivanovic : Cesar Azpilicueta may be the natural right back, but Ivanovic has been a revelation in the RB role this season so far. He is also our joint top scorer in EPL so far and I dont see any reason why Ivan should be replaced. Cesar has a real fight to get that right back spot from Ivanovic.
Center Backs:
David Luiz & Gary Cahill
Normally Terry would be the automatic choice but the Chelsea skipper got injured during England's match against Moldova. Also with Terry's saga with Ferdinand, even if he is fit to play, I think it would be better if he sits out of the game.So Gary Cahill and David Luiz take the two center back spots for me.
Left Back:
Ryan Bertrand:
With Ashley Cole also in the injury list, Bertrand will probably deputize for Cole at left back. It seems unlikely that Cole will be risked for the game even if he is fit.
Defensive Midfielders:
John Obi Mikel & Frank Lampard
This is obviously an area of concern for us as I still am not really confident about this partnership. I obviously think that its time to give a look at young Romeu to partner one of these players, but RDM is unlikely to tinker with the combination. If we go up by 2 or 3 goals by half time, I can see Lampard being replaced by Romeu in this match.
Attacking Midfielders:
Moses , Mata , Hazard
Hazard and Mata will obviously be favorites for 2 of the 3 starting spots. RDM had given indication about resting Mata in September but the Spaniard might be asked to play this game after all. I would pick Moses for the 3rd spot at the right wing as the Nigerian was in great form for Nigeria and should be able to give us a lot more pace on the right side. Again if we go 2 or 3 goals up, I can see Mata being replaced by Oscar.
Striker:
Fernando Torres
The only option really and looking at his recent performances a very good option to have. Torres scored a ha-trick when QPR visited us last season and I wouldn't be surprised if Torres adds a goal or two to that tally. Will Sturridge get a look in? Probably as a substitute but dont think he will displace Torres in the starting line up.
As I can see us going 2 goals up at half time, the following are the substitutions I would prefer:
Romeu for Lampard : Second Half
Oscar for Mata : 60 minutes ( Marin if he is on the bench with Hazard moving to the central spot)
Azpilicueta for Ivanovic : 80 minutes
Result Prediction : 4- 0 ( Torres 1, Moses 1, Hazard 2)
So what do you think about the lineup?
Competition: EPL
Venue : Loftus Road,London
Last Year's result : QPR 1 - 0 Chelsea
After the break for the World cup qualifying,we resume our EPL campaign with a game of utmost significance because of the huge rivalry the clubs has had for ever and the Terry-Ferdinand saga of last season's match. That match saw 2 of our players- Bosingwa and Drogba being sent off and the 9 men of Chelsea falling 1-0, even though we had over 70% of possession with the 9 men on the ground.
While we have had a perfect start to our league campaign with 3 wins out of 3, QPR has just 1 point from its 3 matches. Their first home match saw them being trashed 5-0 by the Swans, followed by a 1-1 stalemate at Norwich and a 3-1 loss to League champions Manchester City at the Ethihad.QPR has made as many as 12 new signings in the transfer window and many of the new comers could debut for QPR against Chelsea.
So who should be playing for Chelsea against QPR. Here is my list
Goal Keeper:
Cech : The Chelsea number 1 is due for an elbow surgery but I dont think Cech will be rested for this game. If at all Cech is to be rested, then we have a problem as Ross Turnbull hasnt really impressed and the other option is young Jamal Blackman.
Right Back:
Branislav Ivanovic : Cesar Azpilicueta may be the natural right back, but Ivanovic has been a revelation in the RB role this season so far. He is also our joint top scorer in EPL so far and I dont see any reason why Ivan should be replaced. Cesar has a real fight to get that right back spot from Ivanovic.
Center Backs:
David Luiz & Gary Cahill
Normally Terry would be the automatic choice but the Chelsea skipper got injured during England's match against Moldova. Also with Terry's saga with Ferdinand, even if he is fit to play, I think it would be better if he sits out of the game.So Gary Cahill and David Luiz take the two center back spots for me.
Left Back:
Ryan Bertrand:
With Ashley Cole also in the injury list, Bertrand will probably deputize for Cole at left back. It seems unlikely that Cole will be risked for the game even if he is fit.
Defensive Midfielders:
John Obi Mikel & Frank Lampard
This is obviously an area of concern for us as I still am not really confident about this partnership. I obviously think that its time to give a look at young Romeu to partner one of these players, but RDM is unlikely to tinker with the combination. If we go up by 2 or 3 goals by half time, I can see Lampard being replaced by Romeu in this match.
Attacking Midfielders:
Moses , Mata , Hazard
Hazard and Mata will obviously be favorites for 2 of the 3 starting spots. RDM had given indication about resting Mata in September but the Spaniard might be asked to play this game after all. I would pick Moses for the 3rd spot at the right wing as the Nigerian was in great form for Nigeria and should be able to give us a lot more pace on the right side. Again if we go 2 or 3 goals up, I can see Mata being replaced by Oscar.
Striker:
Fernando Torres
The only option really and looking at his recent performances a very good option to have. Torres scored a ha-trick when QPR visited us last season and I wouldn't be surprised if Torres adds a goal or two to that tally. Will Sturridge get a look in? Probably as a substitute but dont think he will displace Torres in the starting line up.
As I can see us going 2 goals up at half time, the following are the substitutions I would prefer:
Romeu for Lampard : Second Half
Oscar for Mata : 60 minutes ( Marin if he is on the bench with Hazard moving to the central spot)
Azpilicueta for Ivanovic : 80 minutes
Result Prediction : 4- 0 ( Torres 1, Moses 1, Hazard 2)
So what do you think about the lineup?
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