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To be honest he had that good season in the PL but Suarez the year after came along, blew his season out of the water and produced the best season an individual has had in England for years since that year Ronaldo scored 40 something goals in all competitions. Bales season was very good but isn't that good in comparison to Suarez's season and other than goals would hardly say its much superior to Edens this year. Hazard is a better footballer than Bale, Bale's physical attributes help him a lot, take away Bale's strength, insane speed and stamina and hes a nothing player really. Hazard without that insane speed still has incredible close control and also the ability to see things only some players can see like Silva, like Messi, like Ozil. Wouldn't swap Hazard for Bale even if we got Varane as well.

Milner is a decent player available on a free but Ramires is definitely better footballer. Also is a few years younger. Milner isn't top 4 quality.

If he goes to PSG, a club probably smaller then the one hes already at in terms of history and prestige, then he's shown his true colours. He should go somewhere to push himself, the French League is not the right move. Don't think Real Madrid is either unless they sell Modric but can't see it given how Modric is a brilliant player and can go on at that level for 2 or 3 more years at least before playing as a 6.

Evra came from the French league though. It wasn't exactly the same hustle and bustle as the Prem but the Italian league and PL... there is a huge huge difference, absolutely huge. That's one of the reasons I thought he'd possibly be struggle as well as the fact he played his best stuff for Fiorentina in a role behind the striker this year with a lot of freedom. Gervinho and Salah in England in comparison to Gervinho and Salah in Italy, different players... Cuadrado in Italy, Cuadrado in England, same thing. There isn't the time on the ball that he wants also how many times has he took a touch and passed it back in his Chelsea career so far? Or so it looks. Also physically, he looks very very lightweight, I know its not a huge difference these days in comparison to 30 years ago when players where literally booted off the park but still certain wingers as well as smaller players in this league (height wise), like Hazard, Silva, Mata, Moreno, Ayoze Perez, Sterling etc although they are 5 ft 6 to 5 ft 9 or whatever they aren't actually that physically weak (and are still perhaps working on it like Pardew was quoted saying about Perez earlier in season having done some gym work to cope with demands). Think Cuadrado could do with it a bit because he will get hit in this league and like we've seen with Hazard, Sanchez and other wingers like Ronaldo, Robben in the past, he will get hit hard too.

Could go down as an all time great CB tbf. Scary how hes been consistently better than what he was last year and he was frighteningly good last year too.

I have to agree with you about the whole Bruma thing that Solanke could have had if we lost tonight if he played and say had a stinker but Didier ideally not good enough for the Chelsea squad, never mind experience someone like Charlie Austin or Danny Ings or someone else would be a better option. Think tonight when you see us without a CF like Costa or Remy, especially in the first half you see how there is no width as Hazard and Willian are coming inside more and the fullbacks not as high as they could be. Drogba's not fast enough to run the channels anymore. Costa and Remy really do that well move into those spaces like Vardy done at times and even make the same run between our center halves to create the assist for the Leicester goal, which isn't necessarily always an issue for us but the running into the channels was in the first half.

Lol class performance to add to what I said earlier. So relieved to see him finally get a bitty more recognition, always had his critics not scoring or assisting enough but Cuadrado hasn't got a look in on the right mainly due to his performances. Long may it continue.

If Willian isn't good enough to play for Chelsea after a performance like that and also very good performances since January then I don't know what some of yous are watching. Amazing performance.

Not a creator? The guy is more of a goal scorer but hes hardly unable to create chances, he played on the wing for France at the WC and through the majority of his career, wingers primarily create chances apart from Ronaldo these days.

Think along with Hazard hes been our best player since the second half of the season. Everyone thought Cuadrado would bench him and hes done anything but that, hes stepped up his game and although hes not getting assists he seems to be looking that bit more dangerous. Perhaps he doesn't have as many assists because the players hes passing to aren't finishing well too like Ramires v Arsenal.

Are people really wanting us not to sign him so Loftus-Cheek can play (well Jose says play as in be in the first team squad to take up a HG slot and play maybe 3 or 4 times a season and always with the u21s) when this guy is a big prospect who is more Chelsea ready than Ruben? I get that people want us to bring people through the academy but this guy is much much much better. He has Toure like characteristics, a bit more mobile though.

If he goes to City who cares, they have a lack pace in wider areas except for Navas, he clearly hasn't got lightening quick pace so he'd be an unnecessary buy when you consider they have wide players like Silva, Nasri and Milner who are more central players playing wide.

Hes already agreed to sign for Chelsea doubt he'll want to go to Porto. He was at the game v United last weekend watching which I think says hes pretty much a Chelsea player.

If anybody thinks hes ready to start vs Arsenal in a game that if we win we probably wrap up the title then they are wrong. Look at Morata at Real, Mourinho didn't even think he was ready to play against Valencia when he was there so anybody thinking Solanke is going to start against Arsenal is crazy.

That is some of the worst goalkeeping I've ever seen.. wow

If we win this is it fair to say we can get the champagne out already?

Patrick Bamford has never played in the PL, which is the only concern I have with him playing for Chelsea next season. Looking at what Manchester Utd did with various players like Cleverley and Welbeck in the loan market, was quite impressive and the right way to do it in my eyes despite the both of them perhaps not hitting the heights originally expected but both are decent level PL players and have played regularly in the PL for so many seasons now. Tom Cleverley: -played for Leicester in League 1 in rsecond half of 08-09 season, -played for Watford in Championship 09-10 season, -played for Wigan in the PL full 10-11 season, -returned to United and played there until 2014 before going on loan to Villa. Danny Welbeck: -played for Preston North End in Championship in second half of 09-10 season, -played for Sunderland in PL 10-11 season, -returned to United and played there until 2014 before going to Arsenal. I think Bamford could do with a loan spell in the PL first before returning here to compete if he does well enough, its a safer bet than risking a player who without playing regularly in the PL could struggle despite playing so sporadically (which he will here), also it gives him a safer chance of having a chance to play here if he has another successful season on loan in the PL as opposed to 4 or 5 starts and possibly being off the bench a few times depending on Remy and Costa's fitness.

I thought exactly the same when people were shouting for him to get another contract after the CL heroics. He should of never came back to be honest, hes probably still on a big wage and hes hardly playing and when he has, has looked a bit useless. Sure you can say his presence in the dressing room is useful but players like Courtois, Costa, Cesc, Luis who all recently came to the club have also all won a lot to go with players like Terry, Ivanovic, Cech who have been there, got the t-shirt. Give him a coaching role though, for sure.

Even if he doesn't finish top scorer this season in the PL, hes been a huge success for us like I thought he would of been when people were questioning his general ability, technical ability, injury records and the fact he'd only had the 'one good season' etc. Added a different dimension to a team that desperately needed someone upfront who could score and also link well with his teammates.

Watching that video he has a bit of Suarez about him, nifty player in tight spaces but again I think Icardi has developed more and is a better player for us.

Offer them 15-20M plus Cech if hes available in the summer.

Think that is what we will see. Ramires playing on the right of the three, to help combat United playing through their left side like they did so well against City and to create an overload in central areas if necessary when we have the ball. Maybe not but I think it willl be Rami on the right, Cesc as the 10, Hazard on the left with Mikel-Matic/Zouma-Matic shielding the back four.

The quality of opposition is good for a pre-season tour but again its the location. Some coaches (van Gaal last season especially) went on about the pre-season travelling causing issues in their teams and I feel the same.

Papers are full of bullshit aren't they. We'll be lucky if we get 25M for Oscar at this rate too....

Its nothing to do with that. All the travelling, it has an effect on the players, its pointless really, all it is is a money gainer for the club we can play top teams at home or in more ideal locations in Europe or even in England which doesn't have as much of a toll on players due to travelling. Also I live in Scotland Again like I've said above, traveling takes its toll eventually. We can play top teams anywhere, we are Chelsea football club, big teams will always be up for friendlies against us if they are possible. Of course its good for fans who are US based to get a chance to see their team but I think its more for the money. Its ridiculous in my eyes.