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2017 Diego Costa? Not impressive at all.

I just hope the rumours are true on Chelsea getting a very early start on the transfers for summer. Early work is desperately needed in this crazy club football marketplace! Give Conte what he wants and make Chelsea better from wing backs to CM, to FWD line as quickly as possible!

I still feel like his jumping will get him into further injury trouble regardless of whether he becomes more comfortable on the ball or more comfortable in a particular system.

I like this player and I say "buy," but in reality, he might not be the kind of player Chelsea should buy. I'm just hoping that Chelsea get a solid CM and a wingback or two, then a another FWD. Dahoud has been a good player when I've seen him, but admittedly I've not watched enough of any continental football to know who the best choices are. Probably better to believe the guys here who've apparently been watching Monaco, Lyon, Fiorentina, Benfica, etc. etc.

buy buy buy

He's what we have for now, but he's not really ideal. I don't care if he stays or goes, but he's done well this season before January-Feb., which was probably more than I was expecting after his 1st two seasons in London. He's up one level this season, but it doesn't make him a great striker for us. Who the fuck was looking for a striker "for years?" Surely we're not talking about going back to the month CFC stupidly paid 50 mil for a hamstrung F. Torres.

We should find the next Drogba.

Yeah, I'm wondering where these goals are coming from to win the title. Maybe he needs a radiator but I'm not sure it's just the weather. Been cold for weeks (not just the weather).

I'm not really a Lukaku fan, but I would have him back just because there are very few capable CFs out there in the world, Lukaku's still young and he knows how to play well enough in the PL. I doubt Diego is staying. Anyway, I find it difficult to trust Diego at all. Lukaku would be 100% committed to our club.

not happening IMO, but I like the comment.

The next 5 fixtures look like banana skins esp. if Costa doesn't get back on his game. Tottenham are still a threat IMO --until Diego or the striker we use looks sharper and bags some goals.

What is wrong with Diego? Doesn't seem like the same player as weeks ago. Time for more Bats maybe. Courtois MotM. Good game from Matic, Hazard, Kante and Pedro.

excellent point.

Alonso is Alonso, Matic is Matic and Diego has a crap game with his positioning and dawdling. Not much to watch.

Robbie Brady to Burnley for 16 mil. Good buy.

would be nice to make a bid for Alexis Sanchez today... and try something different in LWB and CM --someday.

seems 3-5-2 is a good option many times this season, but it hasn't happened. The forwards aren't linking up enough, but, again the pressure comes from having poor interplay between Alonso, CM and FWDs. Diego could do more sometimes, but who is going to receive the ball after he gets it? Even 4-3-3 would work better if we stuck Fabregas on. I'm surprised Ake wasn't on the bench.

Candreva just to give depth? Why not just put in a bid of 47 million for A. Sanchez?

Looks like a clever and skilled player with a slight build but very good eyes/awareness. We probably need more like him. Those small lobbed passes from him are worth gold these days.

putting aside whether or not this rumor is backed by some reality of dealing/inquiries/bids, I would just say that the football world is crazy right now with the money being spent combined with a dearth of proven talent for top tier clubs. I wouldn't complain about it because some of us here still see Willian as someone to replace when the right moment arises. Dembele looks like a genuine goalscorer.

I think Dembele would be for depth at RF/RW immediately and possible 3rd striker long-term.

Not sure what our side would've done without Fabregas in the lineup. Bats having a really rough time directly up against defenders, but we should've been looking for more than just the short pass to him. Disjointed win. Hopefully Spurs are forced into re-play. edit: nevermind. goal for Son.

Dancing bear in the box has returned.

Not sounding like a player that Conte will keep, but he still has a chance.

That's exactly right. I would still prefer to talk less about Hazard's shortcomings and more about the fact that the CM and LB near him don't present any consistent, high-paced threat for combination play. Hazard is still being attacked on his own island there, on the right. Passes between Matic, Hazard and Alonso will never produce a great threat against sides that sit back so much and focus on Eden.