So, we can at least be happy we are back to winning ways after home victory over Fulham. The match against Swindon will be a chance to get a winning streak started and be in good shape for our upcoming London derby.
Swindon Town are unbeaten in League and cups this season and Chelsea are yet to win a match away from home this season. Chelsea had difficult games away from home, traveled to Goodison Park and Old Trafford, drew the latter and lost to Everton.
Predicting the lineup is easier than ever, Jose Mourinho basically revealed who will start after saying those who didn't play against Fulham will play. Fans will be most endeared to this fixture because of Juan Mata.
It's important for a true leader to remain on the pitch, if you don't start John Terry, Frank Lampard or Petr Cech, that's dangerous no matter your opposition.
Jose Mourinho wants Juan Mata to adapt to the right wing role and track full backs, that's why we will most likely see Kevin De Bruyne start behind the striker. I told you before, Oscar and Kevin De Bruyne are the players with the traits Jose wants from his No 10.
If Juan Mata plays well attacking wise but doesn't do well defensively, we might revert to 4-3-3 but that will mean our Juan returns to the bench against Spurs.
With a 4-3-3 formation, Juan Mata gets enough protection from the hardworking De Bruyne but I know Mata will want to prove to Jose Mourinho he can play the way he wants him and still be effective.
In the end, I agree with the manager that every player must learn to play without the ball. That's something Mata has been forgiven of by his previous managers but he's still young and will only be a better player this way.
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