Not sure on his Fitness camped in Chelseas half would have hardly exerted him or prooved one way or another . Training and match fitness two completely different animals which is why I think would be good to play some part at least . The link shows for real how far we have come frightening really
I expect he will start against Arsenal. I don't think fitness keeps him from playing vs. Lincoln, just the occasion.
Look at our domestic Cup lineups from the past couple of seasons when we've done so well in the league, Jürgen routinely rotates the entire team so players can keep on the schedule of one match per week when possible. Lincoln is a chance for a number of players to get a game who aren't getting one at the moment, even some experienced first team professionals. It's just not a priority.
As far as blending in, man I feel pity for the rest of the league to think he needs to synch with his teammates even more than what we saw last week. He looked like he'd been in the team forever.
Jürgen mentioned that he had played with Spain and been training with Bayern. He seems fully fit to me.
Thiago is on from the start vs. Arsenal and I didn't see anything last week to suggest he couldn't go the entire 90 minutes if Jürgen wants him to. But no need to use him tomorrow.
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