The semi-final build-up thread

[CharlieMansonsSquint]

how bad is chelski official website!!

Amazing isn't it?

Then again they really don't have that many fans do they? Probably doesn't get that much traffic.

[Ben_Itez]

Seems to be true as it's on the beeb site too.

Robben is a bit of a worry, but being the big poof that he is, if he comes off the bench one crunching tackle will more or less put him out the game as he'll be worried about his injury. We've seen it happen time and time again when he's not fully fit.

[Johnny]

I don't know how good Khalid Boulahrouz but surely Maureen would prefer him to Essien. As for all he is predominantly a centre back is he not?

Their worst player by far,SG must play on the left now.

[lfc4ever]

Radio 5 live at Anfield, Sheva did not even travel with the squad, Carvalho did not train today.

[Rhys]

how bad is chelski official website!!

its different on here http://www.chelseafc.com/xxchelsea18...list_2209129_0

great news though, Carvalho, Ballack and now Sheva

[Draxdor]

its different on here http://www.chelseafc.com/xxchelsea18...list_2209129_0

great news though, Carvalho, Ballack and now Sheva

Newsnow must pick up the text-only "low-bandwidth" version.

Still lads, a little effort, please...

[marcus50bucks]

Let's wait to hear the teamsheet first.

I remain sceptical.

There is nothing to be sceptical about. The squad has been announced, both Carvalho & Shev are OUT.

[Shaggy]

I don't know how good Khalid Boulahrouz but surely Maureen would prefer him to Essien. As for all he is predominantly a centre back is he not?

I'd agree, but Boulahrouz is gash and Mourinho appears to have completely lost faith in him. He's had plenty of opportunities to pick the hapless Dutch hatchet-man when they've had a shortage at centre-back, but he's preferred Essien (and at times Ferreira).

[Maestro]

I'd agree, but Boulahrouz is gash and Mourinho appears to have completely lost faith in him. He's had plenty of opportunities to pick the hapless Dutch hatchet-man when they've had a shortage at centre-back, but he's preferred Essien (and at times Ferreira).

He's not stupid - Essien is definitely better than Boulahrouz...even out of position. I feel sick already thinking about the match - no sleep for me tonight.

[Shaggy]

The Beeb appear to often guess their squads, but they have Chelsea's listed as this:

Chelsea (from): Cech, A Cole, Makelele, Terry, Essien, Ferreira, Boulahrouz, Robben, Lampard, J Cole, Drogba, Mikel, Geremi, Bridge, Wright-Phillips, Diarra, Kalou, Cudicini.

[anfieldanfield]

There is nothing to be sceptical about. The squad has been announced, both Carvalho & Shev are OUT.

I know.

Just keeping my feet on the ground. But yeah, those three out is a big plus for us...

We're going to qualify though, I can sense it!

[anfieldanfield]

The Beeb appear to often guess their squads, but they have Chelsea's listed as this:

Chelsea (from): Cech, A Cole, Makelele, Terry, Essien, Ferreira, Boulahrouz, Robben, Lampard, J Cole, Drogba, Mikel, Geremi, Bridge, Wright-Phillips, Diarra, Kalou, Cudicini.

The BBC ALWAYS get the squads wrong Shaggy.

[Shaggy]

He's not stupid - Essien is definitely better than Boulahrouz...even out of position. I feel sick already thinking about the match - no sleep for me tonight.

Well clearly Mourinho is more informed than I, but I'd pick the natural centre back every time. Essien, in that position, is positionally clueless and continually gets caught out. He was at it again on Saturday.

I feel ill about the game. Last week was nothing compared to this. Tomorrow daytime is going to be hell.

[Shaggy]

The BBC ALWAYS get the squads wrong Shaggy.

I know, that's why I said they seem to guess them.

They can't be wrong EVERY TIME though surely? Otherwise they wouldn't bother?

[tomasjj]

I don't believe ANY of this, either about Sheva or Carvalho.
Maureen would gladly pull a stunt sending Carvalho out of the dressing rooms on crutches just to try and fool us.