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Champions League - NK Maribor vs Chelsea
Chelsea will travel to Ljudski vrt stadium in Koroška Vrata, Slovenia to face off once
again against reigning domestic champions NK Maribor on Wednesday, November 5ᵗʰ
again against reigning domestic champions NK Maribor on Wednesday, November 5ᵗʰ
The reverse fixture a fortnight previous ended in a rout for the visitors on the day. The Blues triumphed 6-0 courtesy of goals from Loic Remy, Didier Drogba, John Terry, a brace from Eden Hazard, and an own goal from Maribor defender Mitja Viler.
Meanwhile, in the group's other match between Schalke and Sporting in Germany, the home side, managed by former Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo, triumphed 4-3 in a dramatic and indeed controversial affair that saw the Bundesliga outfit awarded a dubious stoppage-time penalty to take all three points.
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As a result, Wednesday's game becomes very important, if not critical, to the hosts' future in this competition. Indeed, a Chelsea win, coupled with a Schalke victory over Sporting in Lisbon the same day, will put the Germans 6 points ahead of the Slovenians with a far superior goal difference with just 2 group games remaining, all but ending their hopes of advancing to the next round. Alternatively, such a win for the Blues, regardless of the outcome in the clash in Portugal, would see them mathematically qualify for the Round of 16 after the New Year, though top spot itself will still require one more win in the 2 remaining matchweeks to secure.
Injured for the Blues remains Loic Remy, who is not expected to be fit and available again until after the upcoming International break, while whether midfielder John Obi Mikel will have recovered from his knock in time to feature midweek remains to be seen.
The match kicks off at 1945 GMT
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A vital game, in terms of CL.
Win here and we're basically through to the next round.
Sub out Oscar, Hazard and Fabregas if we can get a decent early lead.
Win here and we're basically through to the next round.
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Drogba
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Sub out Oscar, Hazard and Fabregas if we can get a decent early lead.
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Re: Champions League - NK Maribor vs Chelsea
Kick wrote:A vital game, in terms of CL.
Win here and we're basically through to the next round.Courtois
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Fabregas Matic
Schurrle Oscar Hazard
Drogba
Sub out Oscar, Hazard and Fabregas if we can get a decent early lead.
Big 'if' for this side. But agree, it would be ideal. They were dire at ours so let's hope it resumes there. As much rest for as many key players for the Pool game would be excellent.
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Re: Champions League - NK Maribor vs Chelsea
I know, it is a big if, especially away, BUT it's not impossible.
Resting players is ideal, hence why Cahill, Willian and Costa shouldn't start.
Resting players is ideal, hence why Cahill, Willian and Costa shouldn't start.
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Re: Champions League - NK Maribor vs Chelsea
Agree. That team should be able to put this lot away, home or away.
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I would like to rest someone in the Pivot but I am not sure we can afford it.
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Re: Champions League - NK Maribor vs Chelsea
Good preview Shed! I hope we won't tire Hazard and co before the pool match
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Re: Champions League - NK Maribor vs Chelsea
-Soul wrote:Good preview Shed! I hope we won't tire Hazard and co before the pool match
Just full of lies today aren't you?
It's one of my worst ever
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Had to flog myself to even make it.
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Haha well not your best but it still has your template/style. Too matches at a short amount of time huh?
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Re: Champions League - NK Maribor vs Chelsea
Yes
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5 in 13 days including 3 in the last 7. Have to be able to cut corners somewhere.
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5 in 13 days including 3 in the last 7. Have to be able to cut corners somewhere.
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Re: Champions League - NK Maribor vs Chelsea
haha well keep it up mate, we really appreciate the effort you put into the section
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Re: Champions League - NK Maribor vs Chelsea
I can make the one against Liverpool
Here is a banner, already.
Here is a banner, already.
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Re: Champions League - NK Maribor vs Chelsea
#replaceShedwithKick
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Re: Champions League - NK Maribor vs Chelsea
Soul wrote:haha well keep it up mate, we really appreciate the effort you put into the section
Cheers Souly
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Kick wrote:I can make the one against Liverpool
Here is a banner, already.
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Re: Champions League - NK Maribor vs Chelsea
Careful what you wish for, my friend. A glimpse at the last time Kick attempted to make a matchday thread....
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http://www.goallegacy.net/t29996-premier-league-chelsea-vs-tottenham-hotspur
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Re: Champions League - NK Maribor vs Chelsea
Looks quality to me
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Kick wrote:Looks quality to me
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Shed wrote:Kick wrote:Looks quality to me
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I like to see Oscar rested in this game, he was one of the few starters that played in our COC game last Tuesday.
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Drogba
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Re: Champions League - NK Maribor vs Chelsea
Perhaps drop Willian too, Bring Ramires, Mikel or Ake in and Push Cesc to AM.
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Kick wrote:Perhaps drop Willian too, Bring Ramires, Mikel or Ake in and Push Cesc to AM.
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Schurrle Cesc Hazard
Drogba
Ivanovic Zouma Terry Azpilicueta
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Drogba
Still looks good enough to beat them.
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Re: Champions League - NK Maribor vs Chelsea
Looks good to me
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Let Cech play and I'll be happy.
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