GW8 Captain Poll

FHFC · 17-10-2014 01:12PM

Danny Welbeck

PELLEGRINI ON INTERNATIONAL PLAYERS: Mangala has a small muscle problem but I think he will be fit for Tuesday. All the others are ok.

MOURINHO ON COSTA
After reeling off a list of his casualties, Mourinho was asked if Costa was a big doubt for Saturday and replied: "Yes."

He added: "The Spanish team played in Luxembourg on Sunday. I gave them Diego, [Cesc] Fabregas and Azpi [Cesar Azpilicueta] two days off [Monday and Tuesday], so they had to report Wednesday at 3pm. Diego was here Monday at 9am. That shows you how strong he is."

When asked if Costa had been forced to return early for medical treatment, Mourinho replied: "No comment."

FutureGuy · 17-10-2014 01:27PM

Cesc Fabregas

FHFC wrote: »

PELLEGRINI ON INTERNATIONAL PLAYERS: Mangala has a small muscle problem but I think he will be fit for Tuesday. All the others are ok.

MOURINHO ON COSTA
After reeling off a list of his casualties, Mourinho was asked if Costa was a big doubt for Saturday and replied: "Yes."

He added: "The Spanish team played in Luxembourg on Sunday. I gave them Diego, [Cesc] Fabregas and Azpi [Cesar Azpilicueta] two days off [Monday and Tuesday], so they had to report Wednesday at 3pm. Diego was here Monday at 9am. That shows you how strong he is."

When asked if Costa had been forced to return early for medical treatment, Mourinho replied: "No comment."

As a captain, I'm now having doubts. Three games in 8 days for Chelsea including United.

internet_user · 17-10-2014 01:36PM

Falcao

Currently on Costa but thinking about switching to ADM

TacT · 17-10-2014 01:38PM

Falcao

Costa has a knock again? Just checked the FPL site. Will take a punt on Di Maria on Monday night and make it a long weekend.

Lemlin · 17-10-2014 02:06PM

Cesc Fabregas

TacT wrote: »

Costa has a knock again? Just checked the FPL site. Will take a punt on Di Maria on Monday night and make it a long weekend.

Doesn't look like Mourinho said too much. More gamesmanship I'd imagine.

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2014/10/17/5203931/diego-costa-a-big-doubt-for-palace-clash-says-mourinho

Jouse Mourinho has revealed Diego Costa is a big doubt for Chelsea's trip to face Crystal Palace on Saturday after his exertions for Spain during the international break.

The Brazilian-born forward was one of three Blues players who linked up with La Roja, and, despite returning ahead of schedule, is facing a race against time to be fit for the trip to Selhurst Park - a ground where Chelsea lost last season.

After reeling off a list of his casualties, Mourinho was asked if Costa was a big doubt for Saturday and replied: "Yes."

He added: "The Spanish team played in Luxembourg on Sunday. I gave them Diego, [Cesc] Fabregas and Azpi [Cesar Azpilicueta] two days off [Monday and Tuesday], so they had to report Wednesday at 3pm. Diego was here Monday at 9am. That shows you how strong he is."

When asked if Costa had been forced to return early for medical treatment, Mourinho replied: "No comment."

The Portuguese stopped short of attacking Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque for selecting Costa against Slovakia and Luxembourg, but continued: "They [national coaches] have the power. We don’t have the power."

Costa has made a blistering start to life in the Premier League since his £35 million move from Atletico Madrid in the summer, scoring nine goals in his first seven matches.

FHFC · 17-10-2014 02:13PM

Danny Welbeck

Lemlin wrote: »

Doesn't look like Mourinho said too much. More gamesmanship I'd imagine.

Definately seems to be messing from Mourinho. But worrying for captainers all the same. As somebody said in the General thread if he does really need a rest this would probably be the one to do it in.

On the other hand history suggests this kind of mind games is usually followed by a Costa hat trick.

Lemlin · 17-10-2014 02:41PM

Cesc Fabregas

FHFC wrote: »

Definately seems to be messing from Mourinho. But worrying for captainers all the same. As somebody said in the General thread if he does really need a rest this would probably be the one to do it in.

On the other hand history suggests this kind of mind games is usually followed by a Costa hat trick.

I think Maribor away on Tuesday will be the game to do it. Chelsea lost to Palace away last season. Don't think Jose will take a chance in this fixture.

SlickRic · 17-10-2014 03:06PM

Lemlin wrote: »

I think Maribor away on Tuesday will be the game to do it. Chelsea lost to Palace away last season. Don't think Jose will take a chance in this fixture.

Maribor will be his rest day IMO.

there's no way he's not starting this weekend.

dahat · 17-10-2014 03:49PM

SlickRic wrote: »

Maribor will be his rest day IMO.

there's no way he's not starting this weekend.

Telegraph has Costa looking at 3 Weeks out as he pulled up in training this week.

SlickRic · 17-10-2014 03:53PM

dahat wrote: »

Telegraph has Costa looking at 3 Weeks out as he pulled up in training this week.

If he's actually injured then that is different.

if true, then it's no bother for me tbh.

I've a good subs bench, Aguero as captain, and Welbeck can come in next week.

Lemlin · 17-10-2014 03:54PM

Cesc Fabregas

dahat wrote: »

Telegraph has Costa looking at 3 Weeks out as he pulled up in training this week.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/11169985/Chelsea-fear-Diego-Costa-injury-could-rule-striker-out-for-three-weeks.html

Last time the papers said he was out for six weeks. I was on a wildcard and took him out and he scored 12 points.

IMO he'll start unless these reports are correct. If they are correct, I've Aguero vice captain anyway.

Mr.Prodston · 17-10-2014 05:08PM

Danny Welbeck

Ah crap so Mourinho says that Costa's a doubt. That throws a spanner in captain Aguero due to Costa's impending hat-trick. Damn you Jose! :pac:

Necronomicon · 17-10-2014 06:23PM

Danny Welbeck

I was always captaining Aguero this weekend so the Costa doubt doesn't give me too much of a headache. Pelle VC.

Chesty08 · 17-10-2014 06:42PM

Danny Welbeck

Currently in 6k

Have both Costa & Aguero but my head is telling me Baines!!! Everything is pointing me towards Baines...

Is this why I've never got my skipper right

Should I just play it safe??

Cienciano · 17-10-2014 08:28PM

Cesc Fabregas

Other: Kevin Nolan

2nd Row Donkey · 17-10-2014 08:50PM

Why the love for Baines? I've had him for weeks and the scruffy git hasn't done a thing to justify his price tag.. was thinking of dumping him.

Mr.Prodston · 17-10-2014 08:55PM

Danny Welbeck

2nd Row Donkey wrote: »

Why the love for Baines? I've had him for weeks and the scruffy git hasn't done a thing to justify his price tag.. was thinking of dumping him.

1 goal, 3 assists in the last 5 games and now has an amazing run of fixtures.

The old saying does go "never captain or bench Baines" though

2nd Row Donkey · 17-10-2014 08:59PM

Missed penalties and goals galore conceded too.

iroced · 17-10-2014 09:01PM

Cesc Fabregas

If it's gonna be like that all season with Diego Costa and considering his huge ownership and his glorious form, this thread could be retitled

GWx Vice Captain Poll .

Aguero for me then. Though I just realised ADM is playing in the last game on Monday. Hmm... Last game (C) sounds appealing. Probably just out of stupid superstition though :rolleyes: :pac:...

Scorpion Sting · 17-10-2014 09:03PM

iroced wrote: »

If it's gonna be like that all season with Diego Costa and considering his huge ownership and his glorious form, this thread could be retitled

GWx Vice Captain Poll .

Aguero for me then. Though I just realised ADM is playing in the last game on Monday. Hmm... Last game (C) sounds appealing. Probably just out of stupid superstition though :rolleyes: :pac:...

It could also be an agonising wait if Costa and/or Aguero fire in the goals.

manual_man · 17-10-2014 09:14PM

Cesc Fabregas

2nd Row Donkey wrote: »

Missed penalties and goals galore conceded too.

Haha here go away. He missed one peno (he's generally lethal with them). De Gea was inspired last week otherwise we would a been looking at a 3rd double digit points haul from 4 from him.

km79 · 17-10-2014 09:36PM

falcao

internet_user · 17-10-2014 09:48PM

Falcao

think its gonna be my shiny new aguero!

2nd Row Donkey · 17-10-2014 10:00PM

manual_man wrote: »

Haha here go away. He missed one peno (he's generally lethal with them). De Gea was inspired last week otherwise we would a been looking at a 3rd double digit points haul from 4 from him.

I'll hold on to him for now but Everton need to stop shipping goals at their current rate because even the assists points arent enough to keep hold of him on current form

manual_man · 17-10-2014 10:04PM

Cesc Fabregas

2nd Row Donkey wrote: »

I'll hold on to him for now but Everton need to stop shipping goals at their current rate because even the assists points arent enough to keep hold of him on current form

I'm sure they'll get a few clean sheets. But Baines has looked lethal going forward lately that's his main appeal. Bonus point merchant too. Will possibly get him in next week myself with my extra transfer

km79 · 17-10-2014 10:05PM

2nd Row Donkey wrote: »

I'll hold on to him for now but Everton need to stop shipping goals at their current rate because even the assists points arent enough to keep hold of him on current form

Just bought him

Chesty08 · 17-10-2014 10:39PM

Danny Welbeck

2nd Row Donkey wrote: »

I'll hold on to him for now but Everton need to stop shipping goals at their current rate because even the assists points arent enough to keep hold of him on current form

You don't deserve him!!!

Serious point scorer for a defender

Hococop · 18-10-2014 02:27AM

Raheem Sterling

I'm undecided who I am going to pick as captain it's between lukaku or welbeck, I'm thinking lukaku mainly because I believe everton are bound to click and welbeck is carrying a slight knock

manual_man · 18-10-2014 02:51AM

Cesc Fabregas

Costa C Ivan V

km79 · 18-10-2014 08:55AM

Hococop wrote: »

I'm undecided who I am going to pick as captain it's between lukaku or welbeck, I'm thinking lukaku mainly because I believe everton are bound to click and welbeck is carrying a slight knock

NEVER captain lukaku

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