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Well said. At some point you just have to take that leap of faith that shows the youngster you actually believe in them. Unless this is just window dressing to counteract FFP, in which case, fair enough. Fucking depressing, but fair enough.I was delighted when Carlo gave those games to Josh in 10-11. It's all been downhill since. I mean I understand the reasons but I wish I wouldn't have to take a deep breath at the beginning of every season and murmur a 'maybe next year'.

do u expect any less for the GERMAN messi.

Apparently we are in talks with Borrusia Monchengladbach to sell him, take the money and run please

Yes , I saw him this year .. he was their biggest hope in all the matches .. but didn't show up againt Schalke or Steoa like he did against Chelsea .. he was good though but not amazing .. he yet has to prove that he earns a starting place and not only for the sake of rotation .. with his pace and potential he should be able to do much much more! I think he's going to be one of our most valuable assets but only if he committed to being one of the best .. look at Reus! he was weaker on physical basis the season before .. watch his composure now!
I think Salah isn't gonna develop as fast I'm afraid .. but evenually will .. so I keep my expectations for him at the level of leaving some print in the league or cup/s or all of them .. but not the CL ..
I really wish for him to step up massively .. but what I expect is different from what I wish

But you might see Kalas doing it:

His finishing is not that bad .... you can watch his games with basel .... you just cant call a guy scored 3 goals in 4 games against chelsea "a bad fihisher "
he just need to gain some confidence , his start with basel was the same ... he missed tons of chances ... but with time he gained confidence and scored critical goals that made him the best player in swiss league for 2 years .

Absolutely.. someone mentioned that even selling him to a rival CL club should be out of the question! I agree!

simple question ..
where do u think would Everton have ended the season without him up front?!
all those reports about BIG clubs interest aren't out of nothing .. he has a talent for sure .. so I think we should consider keeping him or at least giving him a FAIR chance at Chelsea before judging him ..

Call Roman. Now.

Strengths
Two-footed
Excellent technique
Brilliant set piece taker
Vision (Yes, he is a creative playmaker)
Good balance/strength
Composed
Versatile (CM but can also play on either flank or as a no.10
Weaknesses
Lack of pace but not really an issue as that does not really affect the position he plays in.

I've never been that convinced about him, but he was fantastic the other night. Pulled off a reflex save that we'd be oohing about if it was Courtois and looked very secure elsewhere. Probably deserves a good loan to a Championship team but I'd be surprised if he was anything more than a future back-up for us although that's no bad thing.

It was hard .. really hard watching the CL dream fade away ..
However, I've no complains .. we played .. we were present .. we did our best even at man marking except for a couple of moments there and it happens to the best (( ask Bayern )) .. and I'm absolutely PROUD of us ..
the better team won .. Atletico were great today and not with the help of a ref or a lack of effort by us ..
that's just football I think .. tbh i didn't think we'll make the semi finals at the start of the season .. but here we are .. ONE OF EUROPE'S BEST 4 with a team for the future .. and that puts a smile on my face
Thank you Chelsea .. yet another good match to watch .. and all the luck for Atletico

It was hard .. really hard watching the CL dream fade away ..
However, I've no complains .. we played .. we were present .. we did our best even at man marking except for a couple of moments there and it happens to the best (( ask Bayern )) .. and I'm absolutely PROUD of us ..
the better team won .. Atletico were great today and not with the help of a ref or a lack of effort by us ..
that's just football I think .. tbh i didn't think we'll make the semi finals at the start of the season .. but here we are .. ONE OF EUROPE'S BEST 4 with a team for the future .. and that puts a smile on my face
Thank you Chelsea .. yet another good match to watch .. and all the luck for Atletico

It was hard .. really hard watching the CL dream fade away ..
However, I've no complains .. we played .. we were present .. we did our best even at man marking except for a couple of moments there and it happens to the best (( ask Bayern )) .. and I'm absolutely PROUD of us ..
the better team won .. Atletico were great today and not with the help of a ref or a lack of effort by us ..
that's just football I think .. tbh i didn't think we'll make the semi finals at the start of the season .. but here we are .. ONE OF EUROPE'S BEST 4 with a team for the future .. and that puts a smile on my face
Thank you Chelsea .. yet another good match to watch .. and all the luck for Atletico

TOP CLASS POST ... tho I want Carlo to win

WTF?!

This place is going mental. Have a little faith. We were playing positive in the first half. Just need to commit a few more people and we'll do them. They're not as great as they think they're at defending when pushed.

Never mind the equalizer, they came back strong after Torres's goal so it was always dangerous.
But it can be won.

WTF?!

I don't like you....

as hard as it is to believe, our defending was our weak link in the first half. Shaky a few times with Cahill and a pathetic goal do concede.
I still believe. The Eto'o show, please. Torres and Eto'o are a must in the second after the 60 mark (if not earlier)

today showed yet AGAIN we need fear NONE .. remember Bayern ,, Our City ,,Our Stadiium ..Our Trophy ...

It was never a game for him to open up and be at his best because of how we set up. Had he come on second half as the game was drifting from Liverpool he would of been fine because of the space they left. He played because of the injuries/ rotation and the fact he won't play Wednesday. I would start him v Norwich without doubt, and believe he will be fine at this club.

<3

Mourinho batting his chest and saying Chelsea is the image of the season.
Fucking awesome.