Copenhagen v Chelsea

Warper

Champions League back tonight and this is not as easy as it seems for Chelsea. Copenhagen are strolling the Danish League but the main problem for them is they havn't played in 2 months due to their Winter break. This will obviously affect their match-fitness levels.

Copenhagen done well to get out of a Group that involved Barca, Kazan and Panathinikos. I watched them play in 3 of their games - Barca x 2 and Kazan away. They played well at Camp Nou losing 2-0 in which the famous incident where a Copenhagen player was straight through only to pull up as he thought he heard a whistle. Barca could only draw at Copenhagen so they are not a bunch of duds.

Chelsea are in woeful form. Torres will start tonight which is neither here nor there considering how he has been playing. They look lethargic. Luiz is cup-tied but they should just have enough to get something here given Copenhagen's break. 0-0.

GavRedKing

Chelsea win for me, although I would say that.

Anything short of a lose would be good, a score draw wouldnt be the end of the world.

In saying that, I do expect a Chelsea win. 2-0

everdead.ie

Warper wrote: »

Champions League back tonight and this is not as easy as it seems for Chelsea. Copenhagen are strolling the Danish League but the main problem for them is they havn't played in 2 months due to their Winter break. This will obviously affect their match-fitness levels.

Copenhagen done well to get out of a Group that involved Barca, Kazan and Panathinikos. I watched them play in 3 of their games - Barca x 2 and Kazan away. They played well at Camp Nou losing 2-0 in which the famous incident where a Copenhagen player was straight through only to pull up as he thought he heard a whistle. Barca could only draw at Copenhagen so they are not a bunch of duds.

Chelsea are in woeful form. Torres will start tonight which is neither here nor there considering how he has been playing. They look lethargic. Luiz is cup-tied but they should just have enough to get something here given Copenhagen's break. 0-0.

Was that the Barca reserve keeper who whistled or something I remember Uefa weren't happy ?

Warper

everdead.ie wrote: »

Was that the Barca reserve keeper who whistled or something I remember Uefa weren't happy ?

Ya, you are right - see below.


UEFA has charged Barcelona goalkeeper Jose Pinto for allegedly whistling to influence play during Wednesday's Champions League match against Copenhagen. In the 26th minute, Copenhagen's Cesar Santin was on a clear break towards the goal when he suddenly stopped for seemingly no reason. The ref let play continue and Pinto wasn't booked for allegedly mimicking the referee's whistle for offside, even though he appeared to motion that it was he who got Santin to stop. Copenhagen ended up losing 2-0 and obviously weren't very happy.

dsmythy

I think Torres will pick up his first goal but they'll probably manage to let in one too. 1-1 draw, Chelsea to finish the tie off at home.

superfrank

Looking forward to this. I heard the copenhagen boss last night sayin they have spent the last 2 months preparing for this game ONLY. Gonne be a great game or a borefest..either way it will be a narrow scoreline!

Lukker-

It'll be a tough game, they've beaten United, Valencia, Celtic and drawn with Barcalona at home in recent seasons. Think I read a stat that they've never been beaten at home in the CL.

UnitedIrishman

Going to be a very interesting game and think I'll have a couple of quid on Copenhagen (draw no bet).

They gave Barca a few problems at home and seem to be decent technically. All depends on how they cope with the 2 month break - it could well work in their favour.

Dempsey

If Jos Hooiveld starts, I'd expect him to be roasted by the Chelsea front line

Warper

superfrank wrote: »

Looking forward to this. I heard the copenhagen boss last night sayin they have spent the last 2 months preparing for this game ONLY. Gonne be a great game or a borefest..either way it will be a narrow scoreline!

Thats because they havnt played in 2 months.

superfrank

Warper wrote: »

Thats because they havnt played in 2 months.

Correct!!

Sgt Pepper 64

I hope all Liverpool fans will be tuning in and wishing Torres the very best

Pauleta

I fancy Copenhagen to get a win or draw tonight. They are a very under-rated side and Chelsea are having problems.

The Floyd p

2-2 for me.
I watched them play Barca and they were very good. It won't be a walkover if they play like that.

GavRedKing

Couple of things, Copenhagen will no doubt be fresh but lack match practice,they might have been good in the group stages but they we're in the middle of their season and playing, Chelsea are not playing weell at the moment and lack a bit of creativity, it will be interesting.

I still think Chelsea will win tonight though.

Raskolnikov

This game is ripe for an upset. Copenhagen are a decent, well-organised team who will be spurred by the glamour of the tie and Chelsea's poor form (haven't scored a goal in regular play in the last three games).

Stevecw

Reckon this will be either a 0-0 or 1-1 draw. Can't see it being too exciting.

Gonzovision

Chelsea are expected to line up in the following 4-4-2 formation:

1 Petr Cech
18 Jose Bosingwa
2 Branislav Ivanovic
26 John Terry (c)
3 Ashley Cole
7 Ramires
5 Michael Essien
8 Frank Lampard
15 Florent Malouda
39 Nicolas Anelka
9 Fernando Torres

Subs: 22 Ross Turnbull, 19 Paulo Ferreira, 17 Yury Zhirkov, 12 John Mikel Obi, 46 Josh McEachran, 21 Salomon Kalou, 11 Didier Drogba




Copenhagen are expected to start in the following 4-4-2 formation:

Wiland; Pospech, Zanka Jorgensen, Antonsson, Wendt; Bolanos, Kvist (c), Claudemir, Grønkjær; Santin, N'Doye.

Subs: Christensen, P Bengtsson, Kristensen, Zohore, Vinegaard, Hooived, Delancy.

Gonzovision

Chelsea going 4-4-2 :eek:

Nemanja91

1-0 Copenhagen.

Vokes

The match-fitness problem for Copenhagan is huge. Fully expect it to be all square up to midway through the 2nd half then Chelsea to score 2 or 3 goals.

eZe^

N'Doye caused me a few mini heart attacks against Barca. Very good solid team imo.

Gonzovision

eZe^ wrote: »

N'Doye caused me a few mini heart attacks against Barca. Very good solid team imo.

Ye I'm pretty worried about this one, considering how poorly our two central midfielders are playing. Josh McEachran should have been given the chance.

Lukker-

Does that mean Ramires is on the right?

Gonzovision

Lukker- wrote: »

Does that mean Ramires is on the right?

yep

double GG

Is it not 4-3-3 with Anelka and Malouda either side of El Nino?

Gonzovision

double GG wrote: »

Is it not 4-3-3 with Anelka and Malouda either side of El Nino?

No 4-4-2 with Anelka and Torres up top and Ramires on the right and Malouda on the left.


Drogba hasn't come out to warm up with the team. Shocking

Hank Scorpio

Drogba didnt come out for the warmup, must be angry hes not starting tonight

Warper

nuxxx wrote: »

Drogba didnt come out for the warmup, must be angry hes not starting tonight

Beginning of the end for Drogba. He is supposed to be going back to Marseille in the summer. Not a guy you want around when hes not playing i think.

Raskolnikov

gonzovision wrote: »

Ye I'm pretty worried about this one, considering how poorly our two central midfielders are playing. Josh McEachran should have been given the chance.

You can't throw a 17 year old kid into the away leg of the most important game of the season so far.

Sgt Pepper 64

Relax lads, Sticking my neck out and going for a comfortable Chelsea win and Torres to score

double GG

1-1,Torres Anelka to score first early on.

Gonzovision

You can't throw a 17 year old kid into the away leg of the most important game of the season so far.

Why can't you. He has shown he is more than capable. They way Lampard has being playing recently, McEachran is a better option.

Panthro

I fuppin' love having the footy on the irish channels telly!:D

double GG

gonzovision wrote: »

Why can't you. He has shown he is more than capable. They way Lampard has being playing recently, McEachran is a better option.

Lamps was the best player on the pitch for Chelsea at the weekend.

Panthro

WHOHOO!
Torres managed to control the ball, I think hes guna score tonight lads

Sgt Pepper 64

papagormo wrote: »

WHOHOO!
Torres managed to control the ball, I think hes guna score tonight lads

He looks sharp alright, making some good runs

Gonzovision

Get in

Panthro

NICCKYYYY!!!!!!!
Boom there it is

Sgt Pepper 64

Yesssssssssssss Anelka!

Damm you guys are fast!

Nemanja91

Poor goalkeeping.

Panthro

Jaysus, they have strolled through the centre a few times, thought for sure JT was getting booked. Fair dues to Cech, striaght out.

LuckyGent88

Torres's touch is awful so far.
good call by ref on that dive

Nalz

Trevor Welch "Torres just needs one goal to open his account"

no shít

Panthro

Nicky is having one of his better games tonight. Love it!

Sgt Pepper 64

papagormo wrote: »

Nicky is having one of his better games tonight. Love it!

Yep, part of the problem seems to be that everyone wants to pass to him for him to score, when they are in a better position. The sooner he gets one the better all round I reckon!

Hank Scorpio

copenhagen are rubbish, chelsea are literally walking into their box

stumpypeeps

nuxxx wrote: »

copenhagen are rubbish, chelsea are literally walking into their box

Copenhagen look like a team thats been off for 3 months. Miles off the pace.

Sgt Pepper 64

nuxxx wrote: »

copenhagen are rubbish, chelsea are literally walking into their box

We need a second though, remember bloody Everton in the league AND the cup!

pistolpetes11

We should have this tie over and done with by now , really hope we dont regret not scoring more in this half

stumpypeeps

pistolpetes11 wrote: »

We should have this tie over and done with by now , really hope we dont regret not scoring more in this half

Over the course of two legs this seems an absolute formality.