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Chelsea Player Ratings vs Steaua Bucharest

United Faithful — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 06:29:50 +0000

Chelsea ensured top spot in their Champions League group after defeating Steaua Bucharest 1-0 at Stamford Bridge.
Luiz ans Oscar made an unlikely start coming back from injuries but did well and may as well be ready to play in the premier league.
In-form striker Demba Ba was handed a start by Jose Mourinho and the former Newcastle man did not disappoint as he opened the scoring in the 10th minute, that inevitably proved as the winner for the Blues.
Chelsea will be delighted with the fact that they kept clean sheet after conceding 6 goals in their last 2 premier league games.
However, it was not the first choice goalie Cech but Champions League debutant Mark Schwarzer who earned that reward.
Ashley Cole made a return to the starting lineup in place of Azpilicueta at LB and had a decent game.
Here are Chelsea player ratings vs Steaua Bucharest.

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Cole Starts – Possible Chelsea Starting XI vs Bucharest

admin — Mon, 09 Dec 2013 19:00:06 +0000

Chelsea lost their 3rd Barclays premier league game of the season as a late late winner gave Stoke three points last weekend.
Jose Mourinho’s men will look to bounce back from the disappointment to beat Bucharest in the Champions league and claim top spot in the group.
Blues are having serious defensive concerns as they have conceded 6 goals from the last 2 league games versus Sunderland and Stoke.
Mourinho claimed before the Stoke game that Ashley Cole is likely to feature against the Potters or in the Champions league.

“Eto’o is fine and back with the group. Tomorrow or Wednesday Ashley will play,”

Expect the England international to start ahead of Azpilicueta. Chelsea need to top the group to avoid big guns in the second stage and should start their best attacking players.
Oscar if fit, then the Samba star must start the game alongside Hazard and Willian and Mata may as well be benched. Schurrle suffered a calf problem against Stoke.
Chelsea defeated Steaua Bucharest 4-0 in the first tie away from home and should be considered favorites to beat them again at Stamford Bridge.
Here is the possible Chelsea Starting XI vs Bucharest.

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Chelsea Player Ratings against Bucharest

admin — Wed, 02 Oct 2013 07:05:37 +0000

After disappointing opening day in the competition, Chelsea have bounced back in style to register first Champions League win this season.
Goals from Ramires and Lampard ensured that Chelsea cruised past the Romanian side away from home.
Here is how Chelsea players performed against Bucharest and their ratings.
Cech – 7
Tested only once by the home side and had a comfortable outing in the goal.
Ivanovic – 7
Rock solid at the back, did not provide much support in attack but was not needed either.
David Luiz – 7
Could not control the habit of going forward but was less creative. On the other hand, solid defensively.
Terry – 6.5
Not as sharp as other defenders, gave away free kicks but overall was not troubled much.
Cole – 6.5
Unlike Jovanovic, Cole went forward and supported in attack. However, the England international was not calm in possession at times.
Lampard – 7.5
Helped Chelsea dominate the midfield battle, supported other attacking midfielders and scored a goal.
Ramires – 8
Two well taken goals and another fantastic performance put in by the Brazilian international. Tireless as ever and was rewarded.
Oscar – 7.5
Could not do much in the first period but was classy in the second half. Provided a superb ball for Chelsea’s third goal and Ramires’s second.
Mata – 7
Not as influential as he was against Tottenham, but should have impressed Mourinho as he did track back to help the side in defense as well.
Schurrle – 8.5
The main reason why Chelsea caused so much havoc in the opponent’s defense. Constant danger for Bucharest. His performance surely deserved a goal but did not get one.
Torres – N/A
The in form Spaniard limped off injured early in the game.
Eto’o – 7.5
Replaced Torres but still waits for his first goal for the new club. Played key role in second and third goal.
Azpilicueta – N/A
Late substitute used in place of Oscar, did not have much to do.
Willian – 7
Only given 10 minutes but that was enough time for him to impress and set up Lampard’s goal.
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Chelsea's Likely Starting 11 vs Steaua Bucharest & Prediction

admin — Mon, 30 Sep 2013 18:02:18 +0000

The 2012 Champions League winners Chelsea started their CL campaign in poor fashion as they lost to Basel at Stamford Bridge 2-1.
Blues will look to bounce back and register their first win the competition this season but they will have to overcome Bucharest away.
Torres who may as well get a lengthy ban in the English game is surely available for selection in CL and is likely to start again ahead of Eto’o because of his good form.
Hazard and De Bruyne will be out, on the other hand Mata who impressed against Spurs will probably get the nod to start alongside new signing Willian and Brazilian Oscar in attacking midfield.
Here is Chelsea’s likely starting 11 vs Steaua Bucharest

Prediction: Steaua Bucharest 0-2 Chelsea
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