LAM09

Looks like the fee Chelsea are paying for Costa is his release cause.

Looks like Costa to Chelsea is a done deal. http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2014/05/02/4789621/done-deal-diego-costa-agrees-to-35m-chelsea-move

Even though Hazard has performed well this season, he hasn't turned up in the CL IMO. Mourinho is right and wrong with his assessment. He is right to expect more from Hazard, but wrong to make it public.

Not sure how you are so confident?

Benfica get to another EL final. I am sure it will be their year this year, but Sevilla shouldn't be underestimated. Shame Chelsea didn't get to another European final this year. It would have been weird having the two EL finialist from last year in finals again the this season.

Lyon is a club Chelsea should be looking at. They have some impressive young players.

If he is still at the club that is.

I agree with what you have said, but the teams you have mentioned have built their current teams over the last few seasons. Mourinho is trying to build a team for instant success. That is the difference.

10 years ago. We might not win a trophy this year sadly, but we are in a much better state than last year. Fighting for the title, and so close to another CL final.

That can be said, but how much did he spend at Porto? Mourinho is a manager who would prefer to buy a team than well know individuals.

Not making them scapegoats mate, but stating the facts. If we had a Suarez/Costa, I am more than sure we would have won the league as it is unlikely now. Regarding attacking FB's, I don't think Mourinho will be interested in buying one for that purpose. A LB is needed due to Cole no longer being what he once was, and Dave isn't a LB.

Two players maybe even starters aren't eligible for the CL, and we still need to get rid of dead wood. Judge him and the team next season.

Our squad is the reason.

Did you watch the match on Sunday?!

This is the weekend that decides the title IMO. If all teams win, City will be champs. I just have a feeling they will slip up though.

Not sure that is a case. Mourinho's teams need a world class CF. Had Drogba at Chelsea, Milito at Inter, and Torres tonight. LOL! That is the difference.

I agree. A good option to have in our squad.

Ok mate. I am just comparing them as they offer similar things. Their physical presence is what Chelsea have thrived under. That is what we have been missing since DD left.

I am sure we will. He has age on his side.

Kl. Didn't have a clue what you meant. If he does somehow stay at Chelsea, he can't follow the same fate as Malouda. His wage will dictate that.

That is the main part of both players' game. Where was Drogba at Lukaku's age? He deserves one season in the first team with a fair amount of playing time. If he fails to deliver, best to sell him on.

Costa is a good CF, but not the answer IMO. We need the closest thing to Drogba. Last time I checked, he is on our books (Lukaku).

What?!

For me he didn't play bad today, but he won't be here next season IMO.

The team is to blame including the manager. Having said that, A.Madrid have done the business. Next year, we will have to try again.