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It's sad to admit, but Joe Cole isn't as good as he was before the injury. Maybe it's Carlo's diamond which is the problem, or the fact that he's back from a long-term injury. However, I don't think the loss of Joe Cole will be that huge. We got better players. But I do hope he will sign a new contract and I'm sure he will.

This is a translated version of Marcas article. Claiming Canales is being sold to Real Madrid for aprox. 6 million euros and then being loaned back for a year or two. Long link.

McCarthy praised him after the City-game, playing as a defensive midfielder (naming him the MOTM). But honestly I think we have better young options in the same position (Cork, Matic & Mikel). So for us, it's a no. Also I think we will make his move permanent in short time. As for Stoch; In my opinion he should not be called back in this window. It sounds like he is doing really good for FC Twente, and he should be allowed to continue his development there. Playing week in, week out on a lower level is definitely better than getting 15 minutes every 3rd-4th game.. Twente are also competing in the Europa League, aren't they? Getting excperience out in Europe against second class teams ( like Liverpool is also a plus. He won't be getting that at Chelsea this season. Stay.

An ok line-up. There are a couple of things I would change if I where in Carlos seat, but not much. - The ones who will start the game is suited for a diamond-shaped formation. We've played 4-3-2-1/4-3-3 the two last games, which has resulted in 12 goals. I would like us to maintain the same formation which has been a success. Let's hope Malouda and Cole is back in the line-up for Birmingham on Thuesday. - Been impressed by Matic the few times I've seen him play for the first team and the reserves. He looks like a real prospect, and I think Preston is a good opportunity to give him som minutes of excperience. Would like to see him in the starting 11.