mufilika

Is that what they call a player who isn't good enough to play for Chelsea these days..!
Ok!
A scapegoat he is!

Pellegrini: "Mourinho takes credit for everything."

I feel Ake has been mismanaged over the last yr or so.
I feel keeping him around would have been justified had he been given even something like 7 appearances. I believe he is good enough to have got those.
He was not ready for more than 15 apps but certainly should have got alot more than he did.
I love Jose but Ake should have got more chances.

Not good enough for the Mikel role then. Too bad.
Ake has wasted too many years at Chelsea tbh. He would be smart to leave the club and join a Eredivisie side. He should be good enough to play for a top 5 side there. Get some exposure and develop. I understand the wages at Chelsea are good but for the sake of his career. He can become more than a decent player.

I've said for the last 2 yrs that Chalobah isn't a midfielder and got slated. At least not for a team near Chelsea level. He can be one in the champiosnship but not for any team in the top 2/3 of the PL.
Ake, Romeu, etc are far better DMs; Van Ginkel, RLC, etc are far better CMs. His long term prospects at the top level have always been at CB. But for two yrs now he hasn't played there consistently.
Even in the youth team, he always impressed me more as a CB, and he mainly played as a CB.

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Clearly Mourinho just realized that for 1.7m salary he could buy a player or two

Yes in a perfect world it would, but please remember some foreign members do not have the grasp on the language/grammar like others.

If you want to see the kind of player he is watch the Youth cup run last year when he was captain, the both semi-final legs and the finals; And his performances for the England u19 btn August December last yr.
He is incredibly talented both physically and technically and has a very high ceiling.
Having said that, I'm still skeptical about him because he is very inconsistent and can be lazy on the pitch.
I think the issue for those is his stamina. It might be because he is getting used to his body; being a teenager and massive. Matic had the same problem when he was here at first(and he was even older), but now can even rival Ramires in stamina( but no one can rival Ramires stamina when he is in peak condition).
I have watched almost all the youth games on Chelsea tv over the last 3 yrs. RLC has improved his fitness in the last yr. Hence some of those monster performances at the end of the youth cup last yr. He also had a good number of very good performances at the beginning of the u21 league and regularly played 90mins for the first time in yrs. I think that's why he was promoted to the first team in December.
But the PL is a whole difference beast. I think people expect too much from him too soon. He will have to take his fitness to a whole new level, because the real issue with him is stamina. He will need at least two yrs to feature regularly. He has to be carefully eased in to be protected(from quick to judge harsh fans who expect world class performances from him this early) and to enable him to build up his fitness and familiarity with the league without being overwhelmed.
I think 10-17 appearances next yr are enough for him, then 15-25 the following yr and then he might be ready to contribute regularly after that.
He has the trust of the coach and the club, so it will be up to him to deliver when given the chance and show progress.
I think If he fulfills his potential, he will be a world class box to box midfielder because he clearly has the talent. On his day in youth games, he can dribble and drive the ball forward with power, technique and pace like no other, attributes that are very rare in players.

If you want to see the kind of player he is watch the Youth cup run last year when he was captain, the both semi-final legs and the finals; And his performances for the England u19 btn August December last yr.
He is incredibly talented both physically and technically and has a very high ceiling.
Having said that, I'm still skeptical about him because he is very inconsistent and can be lazy on the pitch.
I think the issue for those is his stamina. It might be because he is getting used to his body; being a teenager and massive. Matic had the same problem when he was here at first(and he was even older), but now can even rival Ramires in stamina( but no one can rival Ramires stamina when he is in peak condition).
I have watched almost all the youth games on Chelsea tv over the last 3 yrs. RLC has improved his fitness in the last yr. Hence some of those monster performances at the end of the youth cup last yr. He also had a good number of very good performances at the beginning of the u21 league and regularly played 90mins for the first time in yrs. I think that's why he was promoted to the first team in December.
But the PL is a whole difference beast. I think people expect too much from him too soon. He will have to take his fitness to a whole new level, because the real issue with him is stamina. He will need at least two yrs to feature regularly. He has to be carefully eased in to be protected(from quick to judge harsh fans who expect world class performances from him this early) and to enable him to build up his fitness and familiarity with the league without being overwhelmed.
I think 10-17 appearances next yr are enough for him, then 15-25 the following yr and then he might be ready to contribute regularly after that.
He has the trust of the coach and the club, so it will be up to him to deliver when given the chance and show progress.
I think If he fulfills his potential, he will be a world class box to box midfielder because he clearly has the talent. On his day in youth games, he can dribble and drive the ball forward with power, technique and pace like no other, attributes that are very rare in players.

If you want to see the kind of player he is watch the Youth cup run last year when he was captain, the both semi-final legs and the finals; And his performances for the England u19 btn August December last yr.
He is incredibly talented both physically and technically and has a very high ceiling.
Having said that, I'm still skeptical about him because he is very inconsistent and can be lazy on the pitch.
I think the issue for those is his stamina. It might be because he is getting used to his body; being a teenager and massive. Matic had the same problem when he was here at first(and he was even older), but now can even rival Ramires in stamina( but no one can rival Ramires stamina when he is in peak condition).
I have watched almost all the youth games on Chelsea tv over the last 3 yrs. RLC has improved his fitness in the last yr. Hence some of those monster performances at the end of the youth cup last yr. He also had a good number of very good performances at the beginning of the u21 league and regularly played 90mins for the first time in yrs. I think that's why he was promoted to the first team in December.
But the PL is a whole difference beast. I think people expect too much from him too soon. He will have to take his fitness to a whole new level, because the real issue with him is stamina. He will need at least two yrs to feature regularly. He has to be carefully eased in to be protected(from quick to judge harsh fans who expect world class performances from him this early) and to enable him to build up his fitness and familiarity with the league without being overwhelmed.
I think 10-17 appearances next yr are enough for him, then 15-25 the following yr and then he might be ready to contribute regularly after that.
He has the trust of the coach and the club, so it will be up to him to deliver when given the chance and show progress.
I think If he fulfills his potential, he will be a world class box to box midfielder because he clearly has the talent. On his day in youth games, he can dribble and drive the ball forward with power, technique and pace like no other, attributes that are very rare in players.

If you want to see the kind of player he is watch the Youth cup run last year when he was captain, the both semi-final legs and the finals; And his performances for the England u19 btn August December last yr.
He is incredibly talented both physically and technically and has a very high ceiling.
Having said that, I'm still skeptical about him because he is very inconsistent and can be lazy on the pitch.
I think the issue for those is his stamina. It might be because he is getting used to his body; being a teenager and massive. Matic had the same problem when he was here at first(and he was even older), but now can even rival Ramires in stamina( but no one can rival Ramires stamina when he is in peak condition).
I have watched almost all the youth games on Chelsea tv over the last 3 yrs. RLC has improved his fitness in the last yr. Hence some of those monster performances at the end of the youth cup last yr. He also had a good number of very good performances at the beginning of the u21 league and regularly played 90mins for the first time in yrs. I think that's why he was promoted to the first team in December.
But the PL is a whole difference beast. I think people expect too much from him too soon. He will have to take his fitness to a whole new level, because the real issue with him is stamina. He will need at least two yrs to feature regularly. He has to be carefully eased in to be protected(from quick to judge harsh fans who expect world class performances from him this early) and to enable him to build up his fitness and familiarity with the league without being overwhelmed.
I think 10-17 appearances next yr are enough for him, then 15-25 the following yr and then he might be ready to contribute regularly after that.
He has the trust of the coach and the club, so it will be up to him to deliver when given the chance and show progress.
I think If he fulfills his potential, he will be a world class box to box midfielder because he clearly has the talent. On his day in youth games, he can dribble and drive the ball forward with power, technique and pace like no other, attributes that are very rare in players.

English is my 3rd/4th language, but I think "had" works too... as long you understand what I mean.

King Didier. :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship:
As great as Munich was this feels like the better goodbye.
Celebrating at home with a league title.
Come home soon, bro. :worship:
Drogba the club ambassador or whatever role you want :worship: :worship:

We won our first league title in 5 years on Sunday and some still want to moan and moan about something unimportant. Unbelievable.

He is my MOTM in todays final together with Colkett.
He was outstanding. I often criticize his losing of the ball due to being weak; but I didn't see him lose the ball at all in the first half and he was playing in the pivot.
I'm very impressed with his eagerness to get stuck in today and sprinting back to track/mark/get back in position numerous times. That was very very good and it could make the difference in his career. That is some thing Josh Mceachran with similar physique and playing position has never managed to do.
Well played Charly, well played

Most Underrated player ever.

He is my MOTM in todays final together with Colkett.
He was outstanding. I often criticize his losing of the ball due to being weak; but I didn't see him lose the ball at all in the first half and he was playing in the pivot.
I'm very impressed with his eagerness to get stuck in today and sprinting back to track/mark/get back in position numerous times. That was very very good and it could make the difference in his career. That is some thing Josh Mceachran with similar physique and playing position has never managed to do.
Well played Charly, well played

He is my MOTM in todays final together with Colkett.
He was outstanding. I often criticize his losing of the ball due to being weak; but I didn't see him lose the ball at all in the first half and he was playing in the pivot.
I'm very impressed with his eagerness to get stuck in today and sprinting back to track/mark/get back in position numerous times. That was very very good and it could make the difference in his career. That is some thing Josh Mceachran with similar physique and playing position has never managed to do.
Well played Charly, well played

YOU ARE THE ONE NOT PUTTING YOUR BRAIN IN GEAR!
With tackles and beating Hazard gets, it's down to top medical department that he is as fit as he is.
After every game, the players are put through recovery routines and physiotherapy, by the medical team to replenish and recover their bodies.
When year after year we are the least affected by injuries, especially given the beating that some of our players like Hazard get, then it's less luck and more great techniques and approach used by our Medical team and the manager for empowering them to do their job.
AGAIN using your words, PUT YOUR BRAIN IN GEAR AND THINK ABOUT IT

YOU ARE THE ONE NOT PUTTING YOUR BRAIN IN GEAR!
With tackles and beating Hazard gets, it's down to top medical department that he is as fit as he is.
After every game, the players are put through recovery routines and physiotherapy, by the medical team to replenish and recover their bodies.
When year after year we are the least affected by injuries, especially given the beating that some of our players like Hazard get, then it's less luck and more great techniques and approach used by our Medical team and the manager for empowering them to do their job.
AGAIN using your words, PUT YOUR BRAIN IN GEAR AND THINK ABOUT IT

YOU ARE THE ONE NOT PUTTING YOUR BRAIN IN GEAR!
With tackles and beating Hazard gets, it's down to top medical department that he is as fit as he is.
After every game, the players are put through recovery routines and physiotherapy, by the medical team to replenish and recover their bodies.
When year after year we are the least affected by injuries, especially given the beating that some of our players like Hazard get, then it's less luck and more great techniques and approach used by our Medical team and the manager for empowering them to do their job.
AGAIN using your words, PUT YOUR BRAIN IN GEAR AND THINK ABOUT IT

YOU ARE THE ONE NOT PUTTING YOUR BRAIN IN GEAR!
With tackles and beating Hazard gets, it's down to top medical department that he is as fit as he is.
After every game, the players are put through recovery routines and physiotherapy, by the medical team to replenish and recover their bodies.
When year after year we are the least affected by injuries, especially given the beating that some of our players like Hazard get, then it's less luck and more great techniques and approach used by our Medical team and the manager for empowering them to do their job.
AGAIN using your words, PUT YOUR BRAIN IN GEAR AND THINK ABOUT IT

YOU ARE THE ONE NOT PUTTING YOUR BRAIN IN GEAR!
With tackles and beating Hazard gets, it's down to top medical department that he is as fit as he is.
After every game, the players are put through recovery routines and physiotherapy, by the medical team to replenish and recover their bodies.
When year after year we are the least affected by injuries, especially given the beating that some of our players like Hazard get, then it's less luck and more great techniques and approach used by our Medical team and the manager for empowering them to do their job.
AGAIN using your words, PUT YOUR BRAIN IN GEAR AND THINK ABOUT IT