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I remember the buzz when we signed him in 2012. Then he comes on away to Wigan (i think) and looks electric. He zooms past defenders, plays clever flicks in behind that we weren't used to seeing in Chelsea blue at the time. Then he makes his full debut. Against Juventus and storms the first half. That second goal where he is standing back to goal, spins around and curls it past Buffon. Then there was the long ranger against Shakhtar catching the keeper out of position but since then, he's only turned in a sprinkling of good performances. The things he could have been. Oh well. But unlike de Bruyne and Mata, who are better than him I think it is the right call to let him leave. I'd let him go for half the money offered

The bigger question is do we need an attacker in January? I dont think Oscar needs to be replaced at all (not immediately anyway0 since he didn't fit into any position in the XI

Sanchez, Griezmann, Dybala, Aubameyang, Reus, Di Maria.Mahrez Off the top of my head. Worth going after for that kind of money. .

No-brainer. If there's a chance, make it happen. Ashley Cole, Cesc Fabregas and now Alexis Sanchez.

Nine wins in a row! Not too worried about the display. I'll take any sort of win against a Pulis team.

If Luiz is unfit, then I would abandon all thoughts of Fabregas in midfield.

Mahrez IN Oscar OUT Pedro/Hazard/Willian/Mahrez behind Costa/Batsy. Attack sorted/

They're crumbling over at Citeh

Think the club missed a trick in the summer by not trying to sign Raphael Guerreiro from Lorient. He was brilliant in the French Ligue and joined Dortmund early in the window for 8 mil IIRC. There are other options Jonas Hector but Guerreiro is more suited to the 3-4-3 we play. I think the club needs to look into this position in January. Is there anyone who can fill in for Alonso if he is unavailable?

I agree. Robben, Sneijder went to Bayern and Inter and lead them to a Champions League final.

He will dislodge Cahill and play as the Left Centre Back. Eventually.

Hahaha. Conte gives zero fucks what others think and I love it. Up the Chels! Man City and Pep next.

Top of the league! David Luiz - Defensive Rock

I don't know why fans are clamoring for one more defender immediately. Luiz, Azpilicueta, Zouma, Cahill, Terry with Christensen on loan. I'd wait for the right defender really.

Fair to say he has found it?

Shogi :D Should be a good game on Saturday but how will Oviedo and co. cope with Victor Moses 6.0?

I wouldn't. I think there's a good chance we'll be celebrating a win tonight. In Conte we trust.

The Prodigal Son has returned!

BRING BACK DAVID LUIZ He is one of my favorite players from the Post-Old Guard era.

Nainggolan + Koulibaly/Romagnoli/Maksimovic + Ricardo Rodriguez Three in. One or two out and we are good to go

No Champions League. I think if he decides to push for a move, this will happen

Courtois Aina Cahill Terry Azpilicueta Kante Matic Fabregas Willian Hazard Costa Subs: Begovic, Ivanovic, Loftus Cheek, Oscar, Pedro, Batshuayi, Cuadrado

I find it incredible that Conte is starting the season with a defense weaker than last season. Baba and Kennedy loaned. Zouma injured.

Is Loftus Cheek no longer a midfielder?

But how many prospects do you take on? There are plenty at the club already