03 Apr 2013 12:35:46
My team for the game against Rubin Kazan.

Azpi, Iva, Mikel all rested due to playing the last 2 games. Luiz on the right side of defence to cover Paulo's lack of pace and fitness. Lamps and Rami in the middle for extra fitness levels they both possess. (Lamps due to not playing against United). Moses given another chance in place of a tired Oscar. Mata and hazard both start due to, the fact that taking Rubin Kazan lighlty will prove to be a big mistake. If we are in the position to do so, sub them both off as early as possible, in prepartion for a more than likley revitalised Sunderland on sunday. Torres up front, for there is no other choice.

Cech, Paulo, Luiz, Terry, Bertie, Lampard, Rami, Moses, Mata, Hazard, Torres.

Would love to give Marin the game time he so desperatley craves to reach his undoubted potential, but far too big a risk, especially when he has barely even shown glimpses this season. Hopefully if all is going well, he can replace Mata as a substitute.

1.) 03 Apr 2013
Id agree only change i'd make is, i'd start with Mikel and bring Rami on 2nd half with his pace and his forward runs he would do great, Unless we started full throttle and put Mikel on at the end to finish game off, but as we have been slow starters this season i'd start with Mikel.
One Bomb Tom

2.) 03 Apr 2013
I disagree for 2 reasons.

Firstly, Mikel played 90mins against Saints and Man Utd.

Secondly, against Saints, it was once again proven how inconsistent the partnership is between Mikel and Lampard. Add that to the the fact that they both don't posses any pace, I stick by my desicion.