re: Chelsea 2013/14 Season Long Thread

I'm not sure what your formation is. Also I think the Luiz-Ramires pivot is lacking in passing, though it would work defensively. If Mourinho is to build a counterattacking side, there needs to be someone who can pass deep out of midfield.

You also need wingers who are fast and willing to defend. I could see Mata flourishing in a role similar to Fabregas's in 2009-10, basically a shadow striker who works an axis with a CF who can hold up play. Both players are slow as shite, but are dynamic with the ball at their feet.

All this depends on what kind of side Mourinho wants to build. I don't think he will build a high-energy pressing side, as that didn't work with AVB.