BlueLyon

Germans!

Torres DOES lack service then

Now Baker gets #8 and we are set.

More like their bodyguard in London

No I didnt meant that. For example Xavi or Alonso or whoever will almost never make a bad simple pass in center of the pitch. Cesc does that occasionaly, giving opponent a chance to counter attack us.

Change the number to #6.

The real test is now PL. Costa's goals in preseason mean as much as all those that he scored for Atletico last year. Its great to see him get together with team, he certainly impressed in preseason, but now he will have to get the job done in PL too.

People need someone to blame. Kalou and Bosingwa then it was Mikel and now Rambo.With Ramires is bit different though, because it seems people have forgotten how good player he was for us last few years. Shame realy. I hope he gets back on top this year and shut people mouths.

If Ramires keeps form and Oscar plays hot and cold, this is what we will see alot next season: Rambo-Matic-Cesc Willian-Costa-Hazard IMO if Ramires gets to best form, I would have him in team every time. But only as I said, if he is on best form. He helps defence, he gives lot of speed to midfield and mobility, while he is also capable of pulling amazing pass, shot or tackle. I will not be sold in Matic-Cesc pivot until they prove in PL in at least 5 games. I have feeling them together are just too slow and we need someone who will add speed to midfield and more importantly run up and down quickly to help defend. He has his trouble with simple passes, but Im sure Mou can control his temper and if Ramires can step up and be more concentrated when on ball, we will have better team than the one with both Oscar and Cesc in team. Oscar simply doesnt cut it yet in attacking sense (well at least not regulary), while we have plenty of creativity elsewhere now. And Ramires is better in defence than Oscar. If Ramires keeps good form and Oscar plays bad, I wont have nothing against having Rambo in first team. But I dont want last (2nd half) season Ramires in first 11, that would be shit.

His every 10th pass is completely off, even if its the most simple one. It seems as he loses concentration here and there... But apart from that he is better than I though he will be, well at least in the start. This is preseason though and now lets see how he does in fast Premier league.

I expect him to play Ake and Baker at least in carling cup games and as starters. That would be perfect for both to get slowly in the team, possibly without being loaned.

Milan is prepared to sell De Sciglio to get money for RW. I think De Sciglio would be great backup to Luis and eventual replacement too.

Rumour that Rihanna wants to buy english club and Didier Drogba (who is apparently good friend with her) advised her to invest in Liverpool...not sure how true that is, but I though its funny and posted it here.

Bony scored 25 goals last year in all comps. And its his first season. Im sure you seen both and Remy is good poacher, but Bony is allround striker who does everything beter than Remy. If I have to pick between Remy for 10m or Bony for 20m, I would pick Bony everytime.

Still cant believe we sold him for only 3m, while fucking buttner went for 5m. Besiktas owned us on this one, we should get at least 7mio for him.

He is decent but thats it. Better than Torres or Drogba but that isnt hard these days. We buy waay too much quantity and not enough quality, I think this will be another Ba case. Decent but nothing more. To get a level higher, you need to spend a bit more these days and get Bony. Everyone was laughing at Remy in first season in pl, now they act as if he is world class. We are Chelaea and I dont think 20m for backup striker is too much, Bony would be perfect backup. But in the end of the day still better than Torres...

Mangala to city now official.

If Mou wont bring another striker its him digging the grave in case of Costa injury. And even if Costa wont get injured, he still must not play all games or he will be too tired for season finale. Having Torres and Drogba is ridiculous. Mou should know that. If you have some unproven striker who can step up when needed like Milito and improve big time is one thing, but having Drogba and Torres who are both past it is another. Either Ba, Etoo or Lukaku would be better than any of Torres/Drogba. I love Drogba, but putting emotions on side, he is striker who can score maybe 5 goals (4 of them vs Arsenal) but we need better. Bony for example could step up and become realy quality striker for us, leading us in victories, something that Torres or Drogba cant anymore. I hope Mou knows what he is doing, last year he thought our attack is good enough, he was wrong. Same thing could happen again this year.

He has physical abilities, now Terry and Mou need to teach him a few things. If he follows their instructions, he might be some player in future. It all comes down to how long will he need to make a step higher and how long is Mou prepared to give him chance. His passing, holding on ball is bit off at times, but I think he can improve that. CBs nowdays need to be versatile and skilled when having the ball.

One more goal like that and people will be saying he is the best CM in the world

Cuadrado is good player but not worth 45m. For that money you get Reus, Cavani if they were available etc. Personaly I would like us to have more inteligent RW like Di Maria, but I think we will be fine if we get PROPER BACKUP STRIKER.

Is he going to be okay?

Special JUAN

At least your nick name would have meaning again

Funny how we go defensive with high pressure against such side in friendly at 2:1. We should be all over them trying to score 5 a game, not defend.