BlueLyon

Tibo was asked about situation and he said that for particular game, we didnt need Costa to win against Leicester because others can step up. But media then made it look like Tibo came out to the press to say we dont need Costa this season anymore lol. I remember when Sky (or was it bbc, cnn dunno) made news that penguins can fly (on first april) and people bought that shit. I mean just because some bloke says on sky that Costa wanted to leave and other bullshit, it doesnt mean its true. Likely they just took advantage of situation (or maybe their source did) and people believed it. I mean, Costa is training, he is back friendly, he posted that instagram post same day rumours started. He got in bust up with Conte because of injury, and he did recieve China offer, but the fact he wanted to leave is most likely bullshit.

I still think this was more press mistake and blowing up than what realy happend. IMO Costa got offer, which he wouldnt take, but he probably had bust up with Conte because of injury. Thats why he didnt play and trained separately. Media just took whole thing by storm that he didnt train because he wanted to go to China etc and Conte told him to fuck off. And conveniently, now reports that Costa is training again, made deal with Conte, because media would look like fools if they didnt say that, since Conte would train as soon he was fit (and not because he wanted to leave). At least thats my interpretation. Costa might be hothead, and I get it he would return to atletico at some point, but to go midseason to China, when he is in hot form, fan favourite and Chelsea in very good spot to win title? Nah. Character makes him unpredictable, but at same time you know he has bigger motivation than that.

https://www.google.si/search?q=juventus+fc&client=ms-android-htc-rev&prmd=&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=&biw=360&bih=511#imgrc=JVkRXqF01glCeM%3A Lol the fuck was juve thinking

I watched Atletico again the other day and honestly Mourinho or the board has to be biggest idiot to sell Luis. I get why we sold Kdb, but I will not understand sale of Luis after just one season when it was clear as day Iva is getting old. That guy can defend like Azpi and attacks better than 90% of wingers, while running 90 mins like crazy. If he aint top 3 fullbacks in world, I dont know who is.

I think Morata should not be taken as main striker who will score 20+ goals every season. He is second striker and worked brilliantly along Tevez at juve. I still remember how fantastic he was in CL. When we were linked back in summer, he would play along Costa, not instead of him. As secondary striker, Morata is very good. Intelligent, quick, skilled and has decent finish with both feet and head. I think he is fantastic player, but people dont see his real role. Much like everyone expects Hazard will only become great if he scores 20 goals each season. If we were to implement 3:5:2 formation, with keeping Costa, then this guy is the man you want in your team. I do agree his price of 70m was ridiculous tho, but then again Belotti is never worth 50m either, never mind 100 (I mean, Chinese club just bought Oscar for 60, so if you look that way he is, but lets be logical here).

Cool that people stil think 21 as "kid". Im 22 and everyone around me thinks I should have my own apartment, wife and 10 children, while I probably have mind of a 10 year old

Just because we managed to win two games without him, doesnt mean we can handle it. TBH I find those reports *Costa not needed for Chelsea, they replaced him already etc* cringy. Its ok as stop gap for few games, but if we play 5 games without Diego in row, problems will begin. Opponents will take advantage of that. And even if we replace Diego, I dont see anyone good enough that would be available to replace him properly. Its simple to throw 80m at Aubameyang or 50m at Lukaku or Lacazette. I dont find money that much of a problem if we actualy sell Diego and need to buy new top striker. But having prolific striker from bundesliga or from Everton doesnt warrant they will suddenly bang goals for Chelsea. Likely considering our striker problems, they will flop sooner than replace Diego properly. We only had Drogba and Costa as worthy strikers since Hasselbaink and that was 13 years ago. Anelka can be thrown there, but he wasnt realy main striker, since we had Drogba. Diego is clearly among top 5 players of this season so far and we should do everything to keep him or we will regress for sure.

He is playing in afcon, so I doubt he will make move until he returns.

I think people here dont quite get it how important is Costa to our team and how good striker he is (and not just a good striker, but proven in PL for Chelsea and its working). You know what they say, you only appreciate it once you lose it.

I dont follow Belotti much, only heard alot about being realy good, complete striker etc. Something similar I heard for Baba two years ago. Smaller club, but fantastic player and one of best fullbacks, that even Madrid and whole PL, Bayern etc were interested. Didnt knew much, but that hype around Baba was unreal for bundesliga player. Then we forked out 25m which was alot for fullback. And he didnt realy replicate his form here. Im not saying Belotti aint good, from what I seen he is having great season, but I would like to give him at least one more season to show whats he made of. And for rumoured -100m? Well I dont care if he is having best season of all strikers, one year isnt enough to warrant 100m or anything close.

Did he tell you himself that he wants to leave, or?

Then we steal Thigo. Or would they play with Verratti and Thiago? I prefer Verratti though.

I know, Im just saying hypotethicaly if we offered more money, his *love* for United might change. But otherwise I agree with you.

Lol tell me of a player that is not linked with Chelsea. Conidering how much media hates us, they (ab)use our name alot, fuckers.

Maybe if we offered him double wages, he might join us. Who knows. But I dont want players who are not 100% commited to club anyway.

His shooting is brilliant. We might as well bring him in place of Oscar, but only if he gets enough playtime. Its all good Ake was recalled, but honestly will he even play? He wont be starter, so as backup to either CBs or Marcos, which means maybe two games this season if no injuries happen. Baker tho, I see some glimpses of Lamps in his finishing, I hope he makes it here.

Besides making trend for half of PL teams to play 3 man defences, even Real tried that tonight, albeit lost. Maybe its not Conte effect, but timing couldnt be more curious why everyone suddenly tries to play that formation.

Dont forget that he is the best possible striker we could have right now. Well, maybe Suarez is even better, but he for sure aint coming. Auba, Lukaku, Belotti, etc are all several levels below Costa. I hope there was nothing serious and we manage to keep Diego here.

I thought the law there is (in some cases atleast) that the victims family can decide either the criminal pays the fine or goes to jail and while not common, Marcos was good friend and they decided to only fine him.

Griezmann cant play as single striker, so yeah he would fit at United.

Trust me he will buy marquee players, but only those who he realy wants and if they are available. If they aint, he will settle for lesser players instead of splashing big on alternatives. He wanted to spend more at juve, but they said no; here he has bigger budget.

Yay! Bit easier than i thought, Pedro was brilliant.

His flicks are unbelievable.

Was he even at the game?

We are good and we are improving, but we are still very fragile against better sides. Spurs, Arsenal and Pool all put us in place and we realy couldnt do anything. Yes we won against Manchesters, but both were in crisis, while we also won against spurs but they were missing their best defender Alderweireld. We have a very long way to get strong in europe, even if we win title. Not saying Spurs are better, but that 13 game run can be misleading. We are not that great yet and we surely wont go on another long run after spurs loss IMO.