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For me he looks like he's about to get bulldozed by Lukaku I swear, that guy is so huge, it should be illegal!

Oh gawd I hope we don't keep on playing a pivot for 10 years...

Why? That sounds like a very harsh baseless assumption, tbh.

How can you "Hate" someone for footballing reasons? I dislike a lot of footballers, but I can't hate anyone because of his footballing ability, let alone players on my team.. Anyway, please tone it down a bit. You are of course entitled to your opinion but we would appreciate it if you expressed it in a less offensive language.

I'm a Juve fan, and I did not see this coming! No idea why would they sell him after he did so well in the Confeds.

Oh, come on. You're making it too easy for Stingray!

Just to clarify guys, KOF was banned for racist comments he made in a PM to another member. (He was already on thin ice) For goodness sake, turn your report notifications on, Alex!

Alright, calm down. We're just debating football, there's no need for fanaticism from either side.

I agree, I don't think here was ever a real option for him. But I have hard time picturing him as the victim here after reading his rumored wages!

Rookie mistake!

Awww On another note, I think I've had one too many drinks tonight. Mainle because I can't exactly remember what I drank tonight I think I should just go to bed. Gdnight

I've always wondered how people who have their heads painted on buses feel about it. Must be sooo awkward...

I don't see you saying the same about De Rossi and Roma? Ultimately it is up to the player if he wants to leave. You are right united are not stupid and so they won't keep an unhappy player, especially if that player is on 240k/wk! What they will do though, imo, is make sure they sell him to someone who is not a threat to them.

Well I still have my doubts about his ability to play in a 4-3-3, tbh. And I don't think those doubts will go away until I actually see him playing there for us. I have absolutely no problem with that. Just please try to discuss in a more civilized manner, alright?

Tbh, you've only seen Mikel in arguably his worst season with Chelsea. There are various reasons why he, and everyone else who played in the pivot last season failed to deliver. That is of course not to say that he is not partly responsible. That would be VERY interesting.

Well, I'm here if you want to talk about it, mate. You never know, talking to someone else can often result in getting to know what you really want..

You alright, bro?

Well if you go by the reported values it's only 3-4m more. Don't reckon that'll make much difference to Chelsea.

Well if my opinion is that illogical, you should be able to disprove it without having to resort to insults and attacks, don't you think?

Tbf, he was doing pretty well in the French league last season..

What does Wallace have to do with anything? If they want Wallace on loan we should be the ones doing everything to make it happen regardless of De Rossi.

How about for starters you try to discuss with a bit more respect? I managed to put my point across without insults, sarcasm, or even trying to discredit your opinion by saying you don't know/watch football. How about you try something similar for once? Regarding the point you made, like any football stat, it does not tell the whole the story. I've also seen Oscar bullied off the ball and shrugged off by opposition players countless times this season. He's also aggressive in defending and can't defend 'tactically' meaning containing the opposition and forcing them to certain areas while blocking passing angles. I'll say it again: Playing Oscar in 4-3-3, imo, defeats the whole purpose of playing 4-3-3 because you'll be back the issues we had this year with two isolated players in central midfield being outnumbered by opposition.

Just because that gamble paid off doesn't mean that every gamble will, though.

39m for potential? Absolutely mad..

Marking is one thing and general defensive ability is another. We know he has the work rate to chase around a player all game, but can he tackle? Block channels and passing angles? Does he have the defensive discipline to contain the opposition and not commit to silly challenges? Can he get physical with opposition central midfielders and fight for the ball? I have my doubts..