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re: Chelsea 16/17 Season Long Thread | Farewell JT Edition
Posted on 8/20/16 at 11:36 am to jackwoods4
Posted on 8/20/16 at 11:36 am to jackwoods4
If it's me Matic is off (even though he's been ok the first two games) and Oscar plays a little deeper with Cesc in the role Oscar has been playing.
I'm thinking long and hard about giving Michy the nod over Costa too.
Without Cesc we just don't have anyone out there who can pick a pass and Costa is 100% worthless trying to dribble and create on his own.
I'm thinking long and hard about giving Michy the nod over Costa too.
Without Cesc we just don't have anyone out there who can pick a pass and Costa is 100% worthless trying to dribble and create on his own.
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Posted on 8/20/16 at 11:47 am to RandySavage
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I'm thinking long and hard about giving Michy the nod over Costa too.
Yeah. Why start the guy who has scored winners after the 85th minute in consecutive games?
This post was edited on 8/20/16 at 11:48 am
Posted on 8/20/16 at 11:58 am to RandySavage
im over Matic. With Kante sitting back, hes kindof out of his element. i mean, i get hes got to play, but dammit i wish the radja deal had worked out.
and at this rate, Costa will be suspended pretty soon so we'll all get to see Michy get a run shortly.
and at this rate, Costa will be suspended pretty soon so we'll all get to see Michy get a run shortly.
Posted on 8/20/16 at 12:02 pm to jackwoods4
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Yeah. Why start the guy who has scored winners after the 85th minute in consecutive games?
you really cant say hes played well the last 2 games, and prob should have been sent off in both.
hes a risk on the pitch and his limited skillset barely makes up for it. that said, i think youve got to play him, but i certainly understand wanting to bench him. he really can look like hot garbage at times.
This post was edited on 8/20/16 at 12:03 pm
Posted on 8/20/16 at 12:08 pm to cigsmcgee
I know people are mad at Matic from last year. But he's actually been pretty good the first two games. He's overshadowed by Kante, but he's provided a lot of cover. If you take him out and start Cesc, you'll see Kante struggle to shut down everything. I agree the ideal scenario would be to have a box-to-box guy like a Pogba or Nainggolan, but it just didn't happen. I think we're better off with Kante/Matic than Cesc/Kante unless we're going to dominate possession and we need someone to help break a team down.
Posted on 8/20/16 at 12:30 pm to jackwoods4
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I think we're better off with Kante/Matic than Cesc/Kante unless we're going to dominate possession and we need someone to help break a team down.
i certainly wouldnt mind seeing a more offensive approach at home against burnley, hopefully go up a goal or two and then bring Matic on. but yeah, im less sure about it against more skilled teams.
Posted on 8/20/16 at 4:46 pm to jackwoods4
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Yeah. Why start the guy who has scored winners after the 85th minute in consecutive games?
Because if it wasn't an instant turnover every time he touched the ball the first 85 minutes we might not need those late goals. Also, because we don't have to hold our breath that he's going to get sent off any minute every game.
Posted on 8/20/16 at 5:07 pm to jackwoods4
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I agree the ideal scenario would be to have a box-to-box guy like a Pogba or Nainggolan, but it just didn't happen.
I don't know if it would work but I would love to see RLC given a shot to play this role.
Posted on 8/20/16 at 6:45 pm to RandySavage
I'm a huge fan of RLC and his pairing with Kante could be magic.
Cesc is such a defensive liability that he isn't going to play unless we are pressing for a goal. I won't be surprised to see him request a transfer after this year TBH.
Cesc is such a defensive liability that he isn't going to play unless we are pressing for a goal. I won't be surprised to see him request a transfer after this year TBH.
Posted on 8/20/16 at 6:54 pm to lynxcat
If Kante and Matic are on the field we shouldn't need him to do much defensive work. Cesc needs to play or our offense is going to struggle and score all season.
Posted on 8/20/16 at 7:15 pm to RandySavage
You can't alienate a midfielder of Cesc's quality. When he's inform, he's one of the world's best. One of the guys on the Chelsea Fan's Channel described it as "Cesc has a key to every team's back line when he's at his best." Plus, I expect Oscar to stop playing decent in a few games.
Posted on 8/23/16 at 3:25 pm to jackwoods4
What's wrong with Willian? How long is he out?
Posted on 8/28/16 at 4:16 pm to RandySavage
quote:quote:
@cesc4official 1m1 minute ago
Contrary to what has been written, the manager and I have a good relationship and he has NEVER told me (...)
@cesc4official 37s38 seconds ago
that I can leave. He said that he counts on me,as I count on him. I will continue to fight for this club until the very end and when called
@cesc4official 24s24 seconds ago
upon I will always give my very best. I'm fully committed to @chelseafc and my only goal is to help them win more trophies.
Posted on 8/28/16 at 4:18 pm to jackwoods4
I guess he just has to wait until Oscar has his eventual October on meltdown.
Posted on 8/28/16 at 4:21 pm to RandySavage
Keeping Cesc and signing a legit defender this week would be a pretty big win. I think we need two signings, but I'd settle for one. If nobody comes in this week, it'll be a disaster.
Posted on 8/28/16 at 5:51 pm to jackwoods4
I think we need another CB and LB.
Posted on 8/28/16 at 8:08 pm to RandySavage
Sounds like Marco Alonso is happening.
Wondering if we can pull Koulibaly from Napoli too, since he hasn't signed his new contract yet.
Those two signings plus keeping Cesc sound like best case right now.
Fingers crossed.
Wondering if we can pull Koulibaly from Napoli too, since he hasn't signed his new contract yet.
Those two signings plus keeping Cesc sound like best case right now.
Fingers crossed.
Posted on 8/29/16 at 10:20 am to TiGeRTeRRoR
Id be happy with Alonso and stefan de vrij.
Things for KK and the milan kid dont appear likely, and de Vrij looked to be turning into a solid CB before he got hurt. Might be worth the gamble.
Things for KK and the milan kid dont appear likely, and de Vrij looked to be turning into a solid CB before he got hurt. Might be worth the gamble.
Posted on 8/29/16 at 12:51 pm to jackwoods4
Me too, but that isnt likely to happen.
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