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No you are right. David Luiz is awful and this 5x0 is all his fault. He's been awful in the world cup. He did not help Brazil reach the semis. All teams and scouts are insane. Only the English know how to defend. That's what I've learned listening to this fantastic English commentator, truly insightful. England conceded 4 goals in 2 games because of the midfield. But, Brazil loses to Germany because of that clown called David Luiz. That makes complete sense. This forum is amazing... I'm learning a lot about the game.

consider that Brazil is here, playing in the semi final because of him. Where are your fantastic defenders who, contrary to awful DL, know to how defend again? Did you know he swapped positions with Dante? Of course not. Did you see every goal by Germany was scored by a open man? Of course not. Whatever. You clearly don't know why you lose, by losing I mean losing to glorious Uruguay (not Germany), so please spare me your insight into the game.

If you think David Luiz is responsible for this, I'm so very sorry. I think we should just play with defenders and attackers... football would make much sense to some members here. I guess understanding the midfield can be hard to some.

Good game by Oscar. Produced some good quick flicks too (in addition to the defensive play mentioned above). With Neymar's injury, now it's all on Oscar. All good to me because Oscar is better than Neymar... there I've said it.

True, but all youngsters will have off games like he just did. He wasn't shit alone and he was't playing in a vacuum: he was facing fantastic midfielders and a better team on the other side. If we supporters, and Chelsea as a club, cannot accept poor form and off-performances from youngsters, then we should not be targeting anyone younger than 26.

Pogba vanished against a better midfield. This is how it goes with youngsters... no matter how promising they might be.

Rumor has it that Chelsea has actually made an offer of around 17M Euros for 25-year-old Charles Aranguiz from Chile, but until we have more info it might just be agents doing their thing. Interesting if true... strength in depth for the CM position... would suggest a system change IMO (to 4-3-3/451).

good point. I will add one more difference: Torres was overplayed at pool while Fabregas has been underplayed by Barcelona. So, he might actually be quite fresh and a more rounded player at that. Just wait and see.

They (Barca) still miss CBs in quality and quantity, but Suarez will improve their side tremendously because he can like no other pure striker out there. (OT) Newcastle has signed Siem De Jong, who's actually a pretty good attacker. If things don't work out for him as a footballer, reckon he'll do just fine in the porn industry (with that name of his).

"Holandês Piet de Visser, responsável por levar Ronaldo para o PSV, é o espião de Roman Abramovich no futebol futebol sul-americano" Piet de Visser, who found Ronaldo#9 for PSV, is scouting South America for Roman Abramovich. He has identified Charles Aranguiz as a great prospect/player. He's a CM, key player for Chile, but has just been acquired by Brazil SC Internacional with a 4 year deal, so he won't be that cheap.

Besides, it's up to him, Hazard, to make himself available. Messi "happens" to be available very often, do people wonder why?

He was able to defend in certain games (tracking the FB), at least reckon Jose is trying to instill that in him. He was particularly poor at defending after coming back from injury though. Ronaldo also cannot defend. Reckon Jose doesn't want too many players on the squad who can't defend. And he considers Hazard superior to Kevin, so he handles Hazard's deficiencies through teamwork/tactics. Hazard is also more aggressive than Kevin, who's got that languid style. Mirallas is also more energetic than Kevin. So, it's down to characteristics. It's really a question for Jose, but that's my take/guess on his reasoning behind which CAM to keep and which to let go.

here's a solution: just don't play him?

It's not about who did better. Origi is the better rounded footballer - it's clear to see. He can drop deep and play as CAM, or wing, etc. Not going to be fantastic at that, but he has the ability for it. How good he's going to be in a few years is anyone's guess, but he does have the skills. Lukaku is really a powerful and interesting striker, who can be very effective in certain conditions. He is still 21! And he too will improve with time and games, but his characteristics won't change drastically: Origi will always be the more skillful while Lukaku the more powerful of the two. Belgium are lucky to have such options. Chelsea must not loan out Lukaku out though.... Torres can play with the youth team. Concerning Kevin, reckon it's the same problem Mata had: he can't defend, and despite his attacking ability, Jose values defense/pressing too much. That's how Jose likes to setup his sides, and it is his prerogative as manager.

I have no expectations about goals or even performances, honestly. I'm just happy to support a striker who gives 100% and who can be a constant nuisance to defenders. The fact he can actually play football an added bonus, of course. Welcome ... Striker.

There are no news here - agents approach clubs on a regular basis because that's their job. Unless the actual report contains more details of course.

The Italian league is indeed much slower than the premiere, but they are also hard-tackling and I don't can't imagine Mikel playing in that holding position there. Be very happy to be proven wrong here, but I can't see Mikel leaving before (close to) the end of his contract with us in 3 years time.

Ramires can be sold for a profit, but I don't think Mikel can. Mikel is in a similar situation as Torres with his 80k week wages for a 4th reserve. There is no way he gets that elsewhere.

Not much to disagree with. Just don't think stats give you the whole picture: Oscar movement has not been good enough for either Chelsea or Brazil. In the beginning of last season he was a machine! He would track all the way back, make runs just because he could, etc. He's still a good player, but not the player he can be. Yeah agree about Scolari... Stick David Luiz in midfield next game to handle Colombia's physicality, but I'd not count on Scolari doing even that. Brazil looks as if they are playing with 10-men because they are! Can't have volume of play with 10 men on the pitch (Fred can't even run!)... at least not at this stage and against the likes of Vidal.

I will take a stab at it: Oscar is part of the problem with his poor form. His work rate and tackling are way less than they used to be. It's like like only his creatively is gone; all aspects of his game have suffered. That's why I am confident he will improve soon. However, the main reason that Brazil is no longer able to press high is because we play with 10 men from the first minute of every match. You can't press high up with a player who can barely move: Fred. This is also very predictable as he's been battling niggling injuries for a year now, which has been the story of his career. To me this was the main reason Mata was sold: for his inability to press high up the pitch.

If Oscar plays well he will be on the starting XI, if he doesn't, he will warm the bench. If he doesn't play well all season then he will be sold. I know it's obvious, but some seem to be missing the obvious on this thread. All this speculation is way too premature as we don't know what his physical and mental state will be when he comes back to start the season - same for all players involved in the world cup. Personally I fucking hate seeing Oscar on the wings. I don't think he has the pace for that and his dribbling skills are suited for tight spaces, not wide areas. The fact he's been poor has very little to do with where he's been playing though. He hasn't looked sharp and been looking a bit feeble.

Really depends how Iva is going to be used, but based on last season RB. Also, John is going to be one year older, and his form can dip without much warning. We've been lucky, but it may not last forever. Agree it's not top priority though - only if the opportunity presents itself. We have to assume the ST situation is going to be sorted out one way or another...

Well we still have D. Luiz money to spend...

Godin that's one quality defender defender. Fantastic in the air too ...

No, you buy James and keep oscar. Can't depend on one player alone - long championship with cl in between. It's managers job to rotate and keep them happy.