MoroccanBlue

How’d you reckon he’d fair at LWB?

I agree. But goal scoring central midfielders are a rare breed. Can’t put an attacking midfielder in that CM spot. That’s my point:

Tuchel made it clear that the two central midfielders in this system have an incredible amount of responsibility. Their main duties are finding the space to quickly transition the ball and to be tactically disciplined in defence. This is the same for every formation that has only two central midfielders and why you don't see attacking midfielders playing in a 442. We personally saw how poor Mount was in that role and I was one of the people who thought Mount could excel there. Far as I'm concerned, the decision making in the final third from our attacking play has hurt us a lot more than the limited attacking capabilities of our central midfielders against low blocks.

Don't think we are in for a CB with the Hakimi rumors and James' utilisating at RCB. We also have Sarr and Guehi coming back so we see how they fair doing preseason.

Low tier source claiming we have agreed personal terms and are 'half way there'. https://www.si.com/soccer/Chelsea/transfer-news/report-Chelsea-agree-personal-terms-with-erling-haaland

Hakimi has played LB for the national side and has looked decent there. I would imagine he will primarily be RWB rotating with James. Think we are going to see a lot of rotation next season.

Just need to hope the rumors of Lazio wanting Kepa on loan are true.

CF, CM, RWB and a LWB if both Alonso and Emerson leave. That apparently is what's been reported by the club's correspondents. These Maddison and Grealish rumors blatantly clickbait.

European Pedigree is very much real. It's no surprise we were the last first winners in 24 years.

We hear that every year.

Heart set on linking up with Poch is what got me. Why would a player, who has no affiliation to Poch, would have his heart on working with that utter bottle job? 😂

Reports in France say that Hakimi has his heart set on linking-up with Mauricio Pochettino in Paris and will snub a move to Stamford Bridge. Aye that's totally believable.

Think its evident we aren't in for a CB. Hopefully Guehi comes in and impresses as I live in fear when ever Zouma plays.

He's Zaha'd himself.

I don't believe it myself. All reports indicate City want Kane. Much like @King Kante assertion, it feels as if this will drag out like Havertz, although I am doubtful this will be pulled off given the difference in circumstances.

https://www.si.com/soccer/manchestercity/transfer-rumours/man-city-set-to-make-110m-offer-for-erling-haaland-Chelsea-set-for-race-to-sign-player Also states they put in a bid for Kane but nothing was reported if they accepted or not.

City have put in a bid for 115 million.

Surely we have to be the only one in the mix? Spanish clubs broke. Bayern ruled out. Liverpool can't afford him. United only have eyes on Sancho. City and Pep allegedly only want Kane.

Please elaborate. Again, without sounding ignorant, I asked for the true message of BLM. Both yourself and Broadway provided me resources that implied this has been rooted by the belief black Americans where the only ones in peril. There is a massive distinction between left and right when you compare it to the States and in the UK. One of the many systemically racist implementations of America.

You can thank left wing media for making it appear as if Blacks are the only ones suffering from police brutality. Thus creating the narrative it is a race issue. Add the fact Hollywood is primarily left wing so celebrities will also push that narrative. This does nothing but instill fear in every young black person, when the data shows it isn't true. American's upbringing in the 1900s was systemically racist. Jim Crow, Red Lining, and that Crack/Cocaine epidemic has created hundreds of black cities and counties in the United States still suffering to this day. Again, this has shrunk the window of opportunity and increased the window of crime for these black Americans. Thus being products of their own environment. THIS for me is the true issue.

I'm not denying there are racist cops, my argument was that pushing the narrative blacks are the only ones targeted because police are inherently racist is not only incorrect, but does nothing to end racial disparity. This is why many are against BLM and retaliate with All Lives Matter. Or they are just simply racist. Police Reform has been an issue since the 50s, which has attributed to so many wrongful deaths.

But that in itself is fallacious according to statistics, which is why many are opposed to BLM and particularly this message. The narrative that all police are inherently racist and target blacks specifically because of their race. Last I checked, FBI statistics (United States) show police shootings towards whites are significantly higher more than blacks. We narrow it down to per capita, blacks are higher nearly 2x. Now many tend to leave the argument there to support the BLM agenda, but this in itself is a cherry picking fallacy. You look at the crime rate per capita, blacks are higher nearly 2x. Now when looking at the data, a proper analysis would suggest that this doesn't have to do with racist police, it has more to do with blacks being victims of their own environment. This is the argument BLM should be pushing for in my opinion. Being victims of systemically racist upbringings such as Jim Crow, Red lining, and the crack/cocaine epidemic. This has attributed to a greater window of crime for blacks and a smaller window for success. Ice Cube in particular is doing what needs to be done. Pushing for bills that brings more money into these black cities and counties, particularly those that have been affected by the three I mentioned. This will help end racial disparity vs claiming all cops are inherently racist.

Don't think the club nor Haaland would like the loan deal. Too much risk. We could fall out on a CL place or Haaland could tear his ACL.

Not to sound ignorant, what is the message?

I think the Bundesliga is a difficult league to judge players on. Even Batshuayi managed to look quality. Far as I'm concerned, most Bundesliga fans don't rate Andre Silva. (penalty merchant as well) Tammy has proven himself in arguably the most difficult league in the world. People tend to criticise his overall game, but at Dortmund he would be at the focal point of so many creative outlets. You just have to look at Haaland's metrics and see how little involved he needs to be in the build up. I've always been adamant that when you have Tammy in front of goal, he will likely find the ball in the back of the net. He can only get better and on a team like Dortmund, in a league that provides so much space for attackers, I think he would absolutely flourish. Far more than Silva. Personal opinion obviously.