I really don't think AVB knows what his best starting XI is yet.
But then again, neither does Mourinho.
The team I would pick:
---------lloris
walker--dawson--vert---rose
------sandro---paulinho
--lamela----eriksen----sig
----------soldado
I would play that team as well, but I think Townsend will start instead of Lamela and Dembele will partner Paulinho in CM.
Whilst id play Townsend I would only play him because of the pace he possesses but really I wouldnt - id have had Lennon. Lamela could play which id also be happy with and could be the start for him in this league.
Dembele definitely should play either next to Sandro or Paulinho. Erikssen behind (dare I day it) Defoe? although I wouldnt be too disappointed with Soldado.
To me, this sounds like you'd be pretty happy with whatever side we end up putting out really..
Eriksen is not a winger. And it would be madness to play him as such in a game like this
This will be the 11
------------------------------Lloris-------------------------
Walker--------Dawson----------------Verts----------Rose
----------------------Paulinho---Eriksen-------------------
Lamela-------------------Gylfi--------------------Townsend
------------------------Soldado-----------------------------
I probably should have mentioned the early kick off in the original post.
Chelsea will likely try to attack our left hand side. With question marks about whether Rose will play and over his fitness, I think they'll try to exploit that area. Thankfully Ashley Cole is a left back, rather than a right back so he won't double up against us on that side.
Looks like Ramires is out.
Thats good. Mikel and Lampard in the middle we can handle with ease imo.
http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/chelsea/league-cup/news/ramires-major-doubt-for-spurs-clash_107012.html
Looks like Ramires is out.
Thats good. Mikel and Lampard in the middle we can handle with ease imo.