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Well for a few reasons. Firstly, with a back three like that, either it would have to stay really narrow or spread out and leave massive gaps. If it stays narrow, then it will get destroyed by any team with competent wide players. Now, in defense, you could say that Hazard and Schurrle could help out, but honestly, neither are well equipped to be wingbacks as they aren't too good at defending. Therefore, any overload onto either side from opposition wingers and sidebacks would leave us horribly exposed. If the back 3 spreads out a little more, then that gives more space for opposition centre-forwards to run onto, and Terry, who's legs are quite fucked, would have massive amounts of difficulty dealing with any quick centre-forward.
Just look at the 3 in defense formation that Juventus uses. Lichsteiner and Peluso are more side backs than anything and their back three consists of 3 very solid and smart centre-backs. A back three consisting of one centre-back (who has absolutely no pace on him anymore) and two sidebacks with no defensive cover from the wings would get absolutely crushed.

I think we were all spoiled a bit with how incredible Mata was in his first season and Hazard in his...to the point we expected something similar from Oscar in his first.
I always keep in mind that Mata was coming from La Liga and Eden from Ligue 1...which are better leagues top to bottom than the Brazilian league that Oscar was used to.
He's had a good season and has adjusted well. I think next year he will take off to new heights, especially under the guidance of a long term manager who is interested in player development as opposed to an interim manager who is only trying to pad his résumé for his next job opportunity.

I think we were all spoiled a bit with how incredible Mata was in his first season and Hazard in his...to the point we expected something similar from Oscar in his first.
I always keep in mind that Mata was coming from La Liga and Eden from Ligue 1...which are better leagues top to bottom than the Brazilian league that Oscar was used to.
He's had a good season and has adjusted well. I think next year he will take off to new heights, especially under the guidance of a long term manager who is interested in player development as opposed to an interim manager who is only trying to pad his résumé for his next job opportunity.

I think we were all spoiled a bit with how incredible Mata was in his first season and Hazard in his...to the point we expected something similar from Oscar in his first.
I always keep in mind that Mata was coming from La Liga and Eden from Ligue 1...which are better leagues top to bottom than the Brazilian league that Oscar was used to.
He's had a good season and has adjusted well. I think next year he will take off to new heights, especially under the guidance of a long term manager who is interested in player development as opposed to an interim manager who is only trying to pad his résumé for his next job opportunity.

Best post you have made in ages.

Haha sky italy is really one of the worst sites!

Ashley Cole is so fucking class. Did you all catch him giving the trophy to Paulo and telling him he deserves it?

Ashley Cole is so fucking class. Did you all catch him giving the trophy to Paulo and telling him he deserves it?

I love me some Juan Mata. Our brilliant little Maestro.
With Hazard as our cutting edge and Oscar as the fluidity between the other two I cannot wait until they step into their primes.

A year without CL (from a new manager's perspective) wouldn't be too bad. A lighter season in terms of fixtures dedicated to Prem & FA Cup glory gives a new manager a year to figure out the team and what he was available to him before making a serious run at Champion's League glory the following year.
Me and just about any fan + the club would be shattered to not qualify for CL. But for a new manager who knows all too well how quickly a head will role due to poor performance may find a bright side in not having as many major competitions to juggle.

True, but that has never stopped Valdes of letting them in though.

Chelsea Striker Fernando Torres Desperate to Rediscover Form

He's a ridiculous athlete and doesn't shy from his athleticism in favor of trying to be too technical. There's a beauty to watch someone put on an absolute brutish performance.

Why begrudge him at all? He's always said he wants to see out the remainder of his deal here. Has never wavered from that.
The board offered him a 4 year deal in 2009 with the full knowledge that an owner like Abramovich will likely change minds on managers multiple times during that span. They risked the fact that some of the managers won't favor him, and that the deal extends into his 30s. They shouldn't be surprised at all at the current situation.
Write the contract then you live by it. Chelsea learning this the hard way.

God forbid Malouda wants the money the club promised him by giving him an extension.

Why begrudge him at all? He's always said he wants to see out the remainder of his deal here. Has never wavered from that.
The board offered him a 4 year deal in 2009 with the full knowledge that an owner like Abramovich will likely change minds on managers multiple times during that span. They risked the fact that some of the managers won't favor him, and that the deal extends into his 30s. They shouldn't be surprised at all at the current situation.
Write the contract then you live by it. Chelsea learning this the hard way.

East Stand Upper...but as long as I'm in the stadium I'm ecstatic! I'm on holiday in the UK and have been desperately looking for tickets. Then these come on general sale! A dream come true!!!

East Stand Upper...but as long as I'm in the stadium I'm ecstatic! I'm on holiday in the UK and have been desperately looking for tickets. Then these come on general sale! A dream come true!!!

Heading to this match, my first at the bridge!

East Stand Upper...but as long as I'm in the stadium I'm ecstatic! I'm on holiday in the UK and have been desperately looking for tickets. Then these come on general sale! A dream come true!!!

Heading to this match, my first at the bridge!

Heading to this match, my first at the bridge!

East Stand Upper...but as long as I'm in the stadium I'm ecstatic! I'm on holiday in the UK and have been desperately looking for tickets. Then these come on general sale! A dream come true!!!

East Stand Upper...but as long as I'm in the stadium I'm ecstatic! I'm on holiday in the UK and have been desperately looking for tickets. Then these come on general sale! A dream come true!!!

Heading to this match, my first at the bridge!