Chelsea vs Aston Villa (PL) Sun 1st December 24 13:30 GMT

[PhilH930]

I used to grumble when Tuchel picked 7-8 defensive minded players. Maresca has done the opposite - this could be wild. 

 

[dkw]

Listed as caicedo rb on the app i have but probably a guess

That's the only way I could see them lining up, unless it's a weird 3-3-1-3 thingy.. 

 

[dan_cfc]

Strange line up, odd game to experiment if it is a back 3, come on Chels 

 

[Caps_Lock_King]

I hope Caicedo isn’t being wasted at RB, Gusto should have played, if not it should be Cucurella and Veiga at LB

 

[El regreso]

I used to grumble when Tuchel picked 7-8 defensive minded players. Maresca has done the opposite - this could be wild. 

From one extreme to the next it’s all out attack it seems trying to outscore the opposition as we know we will concede 

 

[JM7]

I can understand the back 3 given how potent Villa are on the counter. Hopefully should give us some protection. 

 

[Sexyfootball]

I used to grumble when Tuchel picked 7-8 defensive minded players. Maresca has done the opposite - this could be wild. 

It's probably not as wacky as it looks on paper.

Comparing to our previous PL game, he's basically swapped his wingers out (Neto and Sancho instead of Madueke and Felix) and is playing Lavia instead of Badiashile.

 

[Argo]

It's probably not as wacky as it looks on paper.

Comparing to our previous PL game, he's basically swapped his wingers out (Neto and Sancho instead of Madueke and Felix) and is playing Lavia instead of Badiashile.

Think this is a way to pack the midfield in possesion.

Although given Villas highline I'm surprised Sancho has started.

 

[Sconnie Blue]

Villa are a physical side as well. 

 

[PloKoon13]

Not sure why he’s dropped Madueke, that side is hardly packed with goalscorers.

That said, I have every hope for a chaotic, nonsense game. Come on Chels, second (realistically third) place is in our grasp.

 

[Liam]

Maresca not giving much away.

 

[dR3]

Let's go!

 

[JM7]

Glad to see Madueke dropped. He hasn’t done much recently. 

 

[Liam]

Ballsy from Maresca that line up. Hopefully it works out for us.

 

[loz]

Slightly disappointed so see Sanchez keeping his place in goals.  Otherwise no real problems with the team if we asssume Gusto isn't fit for a full 90 minutes 

 

[dR3]

Indeed, Caicedo at RB

 

[JM7]

Ha - Sky’s commentary has messed up. 

 

[TheBeard]

How the f**k is sanchez still in goal? 

Maresca decided your own video highlights didn't cut it?

Onana was a joke. Now he's excellent. Sanchez in addition to screwing up a few times, has made some seriously good and important saves. Sanchez is clearly capable, why not give him a break and treat him like he actually plays for Chelsea?

 

[Richard P]

Caciedo will possibly go into midfield when we have the ball 

 

[Scott]

Caciedo will possibly go into midfield when we have the ball 

Yep that's what he's doing.