[InfiniteBoredom]

Up to Rashford to get the goals today

Martial and Greenwood will come in by 60/70 min if we are not winning I reckon.

 

[Drawfull]

Ole's got Frank's number. It's up to the players to deliver now

He's probably got most manager's numbers, to be fair. Not sure it's that much of a revelation.

 

[TMDaines]

Back three/five as suspected. The only one I’m disappointed not playing is Martial. Fred and Matic instead of Pogba isn’t too much of a downgrade in this system. It’s a fair horses for courses selection.

I presume it will be Bruno as more of a false 9 with Rashford and James slightly wider.

 

[Tarrou]

Bit concerned about Matic starting, well and Bruno

 

[Rhyme Animal]

Insane playing our best and most important player - Bruno.

Absolutely insane. West Ham will be right up for it and our best players should be rested for that.

Idiotic decision not to rest the guy, hopefully I'm wrong, but I can see this coming back on Solskjaer.

 

[Man of Leisure]

Full strength Chelsea

No Pulisic

 

[Mibabalou]

I still think I would have rested a few. I still hope we win but shambles if anyone picks up a injury from overwork.

 

[MonkeysMagic]

Rather we played with Pogba then Bruno. On a big Wembley pitch not sure if Bruno can cover the ground given how many mins he's played.

 

[Livvie]

Has Ole got money on Chelsea to win?

 

[Squeaky Bumtime]

James as a striker?

 

[Bastian]

Reactions to set up hilarious. This system has got great results against big teams this season. Some players looking wrecked too so rotation needed, can always mix up at half time if not going well

Don't mind the system one bit, but I am quite worried by the selection. Bruno, Maguire, AWB all really need a rest.

Not resting them really means we have to win. I hope he knows what he's doing.

 

[Annihilate Now!]

Not sure what to think of that... Do we need to have 3 at the back? Would have liked to see Bruno rested.. . If he's not on it then we're going to really struggle going forward

 

[TMDaines]

No Pulisic

He’s not worthy of being a shoe in for Chelsea’s best team against stronger sides.

 

[roseguy64]

Big big mistake playing Bruno and Rashford. Both looked tired and should have been rested. This could cost us top four. If it does Ole deserves to be sacked as it will be down to him.

I'm sure Solskjaer knows better their fitness status than us.

 

[ha_rooney]

I would’ve put Rashford, Matić & Bruno on the bench. We can’t risk them burning out & as much as I want us to win this game, the West Ham game is more important.

 

[Mailo]

Top 4 far more important than this game. Wish he'd have rested more players. I hope it doesn't come back to haunt us.

 

[Web of Bissaka]

Bit concerned about Matic starting, well and Bruno

This worries me, Fred will provide the legs so just maybe it'll be fine with 5 defenders.

 

[Siorac]

Big big mistake playing Bruno and Rashford. Both looked tired and should have been rested. This could cost us top four. If it does Ole deserves to be sacked as it will be down to him.

Rashford didn't look tired at all, he was one of our best players in the last two games. I'm more worried about him picking up a random injury.

 

[Red Stone]

Would rather have started with Ighalo and McTom instead of Rash and Bruno. It'd be better to bring them on if we need a goal than run the risk of having to keep them on for the full 90 (or 120).

At least the game against West Ham isn't a must-win now that Leicester are getting rinsed. We can afford two draws in the league.

 

[dove]

We are essentially playing 10 vs 11 with James starting.

 

[RedTiger]

Chelsea's defence is shite. We're winning this rope a dope style.

 

[mitchmouse]

very odd line-up. looks to be lacking balance (lost count how many times I'v said that this season but it has often been followed by a poor performance). can't see this XI winning. Only one goal-scorer and where is the creativity coming rom if Bruno is marked out of the game?

 

[roseguy64]

What system are Chelsea playing?

Looks like they're also playing 5 at the back?

Looks that way yeah

 

[AlexUTD]

Has Ole got money on Chelsea to win?

We got a important game on wedensday for top 4?

 

[RedTiger]

I am shocked Bruno is starting. I know nobody else in our squad offers what he does but he looks exhausted. He's played almost every minute since the restart, including 120 minutes against Norwich. He needs more protection.

Spare a thought for Maguire

 

[Web of Bissaka]

We are essentially playing 10 vs 11 with James starting.

Harsh. James excelled when given spaces and in counter-attack system.

Which we are aiming to exploit with that set-up vs Chelsea.

 

[PoTMS]

Stick a few quid on Giroud FGS/Anytime. Printing money.

 

[Class of 63]

That was when he was decent. The current Lingard in the starting line up is like playing with 10 men.

Not even on the bench, Ole out!

 

[bosnian_red]

Surprised at no Ighalo but I like the lineup. A lot of freshness, Rashford looks fitter and fitter while Bruno I just get the sense has tremendous stamina. Maybe wouldve gone for McTominay next to Fred as those two have a good partnership. Rests for those that needed it most.

 

[SirAnderson]

 

[Striker10]

People talking about fatigue need to remember we're playing a condensed schedule. We played only a few days ago, so I think that would have been in the minds of the players.i t's semi final, it's still a chance for many to experience this kind of occasion and I think we'll see a decent performance. I wouldn't worry about our last games. I think there's always a fine line but I'm sure the occasion will give them strength. We can't be gun ho every single game. Would have liked to have seen Ighalo play but let's win the game first

 

[SirAnderson]

352 me like. I had a feeling it would be.
For those thinking this is defensive it's not.
We played this against them before as well, so it's not like it's new for them

 

[Suv666]

Not sure about Bailly playing. I would have rested Bruno at least. He looks knackered.

 

[One Night Only]

Big big mistake playing Bruno and Rashford. Both looked tired and should have been rested. This could cost us top four. If it does Ole deserves to be sacked as it will be down to him.

What? u shud b saked!

 

[Paxi]

Harsh. James excelled when given spaces and in counter-attack system.

Which we are aiming to exploit with that set-up vs Chelsea.

That’s stretching it to be fair. I hope he has stormer - of course I do but I doubt it. He’s extremely mediocre whatever the system.

 

[bosnian_red]

Both teams playing the same sort of sides (half rotation) and the same formation.

 

[roseguy64]

very odd line-up. looks to be lacking balance (lost count how many times I'v said that this season but it has often been followed by a poor performance). can't see this XI winning. Only one goal-scorer and where is the creativity coming rom if Bruno is marked out of the game?

What balance is it lacking?

 

[horsechoker]

I think Ole's playing a semi full strength team and will do so again against West Ham but rest players like Bruno and Rashford then we'll see a full strength team against Leicester

 

[glazed]

I'm sure Solskjaer knows better their fitness status than us.

He literally played Rashford into a major back injury earlier in the season. Everyone but Ole saw it coming

 

[bosnian_red]

Big big mistake playing Bruno and Rashford. Both looked tired and should have been rested. This could cost us top four. If it does Ole deserves to be sacked as it will be down to him.

Rashford didn't look tired at all! He looks fitter and fitter with every passing game IMO.