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I think it may be limiting him a bit, however not so much that we are playing him way out of position. Adapting to that role is no different to adapting to a role out wide for example, except it may be even easier. I think he definitely is better at CAM. But unless we can sneak him on there and play him alongside mata then it may be an option we should consider. And yeah we are blessed in that sense, and i too can't wait to see what Jose decides to do.

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Yeah that is a valid point. But we have bought him, so unless we bring someone else in then i think that could be the way forward. And i don't think the role is that different, providing we have a solid DM next to him.

I can touch my wrist with my all fingers of the same hand. *Everyone tries it* Come at me bro. And i can swim.

Its not really square pegs in round holes. And it is about what is best for the team. If we don't bring in a proper CM ala Modric for there, then we should defintely play him there as he is probably the best option we have. Its just a matter of adapting. It's definitely not his best positon but he could be the sort of player we need in there. If we have a better option then he will have to go on the bench but until then, if the benefit to the team is greater with him in there (even if its not his best position) than anyone else then we should play him there.

He is, and a very good one. But he is not better than Mata. So logic dictates we should push him a bit deeper to integrate him into the team. IF we have a very good proper DM then it could work quite well as he would have more freedom and create the link between defence and Attack. He is an AM, however the truth of the matter is, that for him to be a regular in the team he would have to play centrally, but deeper or on the right, and i think he can do very well in a deeper central role.

If he goes, we will surely be bringing someone in, unless David Luiz is going to be a DM, with Essien as back up, which seems improbable.

I don't think he would want to come here. As you have said he could go to any team in the premier league. We are one of the few teams where he wouldn't get a starting spot. And i would assume there will be lots of people in for him.

Sign him up.

Done.

Happy Birthday You Legend! Hope your here for a few more years yet.

If we play 3 at the back we would concede way too many goals. Unless we were to bring in 2 new defenders and a other DM. And play Ashley Cole and azpi as wing backs which then makes it into more of a 5 in defence. So I find it pretty pointless. Our posession will increase when we find a proper DM so oscar can work his magic alongside him. And he can link up with hazard and mata from deep. It's the players not the formation Imo.

No. Just saw you have to been trolling elsewhere so bye bye.

I'll do it like Pro Evo or football manager. West london fc vs Hall fc West London fc vs UTD fc.

I don't know but for ticketing reasons i would assume early/mid July. Edit: I see thats what Choulo said as well, so hopefully around then somewhere.

I suppose so. But releasing them, and then copyrighting them, doesn't make that much sense to me. I don't get how a fixture list can be copyrighted. People are gonna talk about it, and write about it. Am i breaking copyright by mentioning Chelsea vs Hull 17/08/13? Seems weird, but anyway.

Fwiw, there was 120 people viewing the kyle walker thread a couple of weeks ago, so views don't mean a lot. Unless there is like 200.

Well that is the stupidest thing i have heard. lol.

Yeah he won't get sent to the reserves, but i think if Lukaku deserves to be the main man, Jose will go with him, same with Ba and Torres. I am sure he will start some games, as even without mr rotation at the helm some rotation will be needed. If torres deserves to start then Jose will start him. If he doesn't he won't. And that decision would be based on current/recent performances. Which i think is fair.

Quick, buy hulk, his price tag went down by 10 mil just then

I think it will depend. If we sign a striker and Lukaku stays i see his role being very limited. If we don't sign one, or we do and lukaku goes on loan then he will have to. One thing we know is that Jose will take no bullshit, and if he deems torres not to be worthy then i am sure he will bench him. Ofc, Jose will make up his own mind and if he thinks he is good enough he will also play him when he wants whatever people think about him. Everyone will deal with Torres being here. And tbh if he stays thats ok, because at least i know that he will have competition and a manager who won't just keep playing him when it is not warranted.

We have Hazard who is better than him. Mata and Oscar don't really come into it, as they really want to be played centrally. The transfer window technically isn't open yet, so i think its a bit early to be wondering about priorities. If we still haven't signed a DM or DLP by august then it is a valid concern.

It's been a long day and its too warm lol.

Nah! You cant beat a huge slice of cold watermelon. mmmmmmmmm Banana is ok. But the greatest is a bit of a stretch.