TacticalBlues 2,817 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 IMO for a long time we've lacked something on the wing, Malouda can be great at times but since Robben left, we lost speed, flair and creativity their. Even Cole for that matter (before his injury woes). Thats why I was so excited when we were being linked with Neymar I mean aAnelka/Kalou/Malouda - Torres/Drogba/Lukaku - Sturridge/LukakuCompared to aHazard/Mata/Neymar - Torres/Drogba/Lukaku- Sturridge/Lukakuthe difference really is huge, we'd have someone beating players, speed and better deliveries for sure. Maybe not so much Neymar yet, but he can run past all of them to score However, if we don't sign any wingers this window than Kakuta being given a chance adds something different, more like the 2nd suggestion:Kakuta - Torres/Drogba/Lukaku- Sturridge/LukakuNot really the finished product yet, but he can definitely do better than what we've been deploying. Plus I think if we can nurture him to fulfill his potential than he can easily become one of the best. I've always wanted to give him a chance, even if we sign a winger he needs some more game time. Don't see why we should loan him out when that is a spot we struggle in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lentherussian 86 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 IMO for a long time we've lacked something on the wing, Malouda can be great at times but since Robben left, we lost speed, flair and creativity their. Even Cole for that matter (before his injury woes). Thats why I was so excited when we were being linked with Neymar I mean aAnelka/Kalou/Malouda - Torres/Drogba/Lukaku - Sturridge/LukakuCompared to aHazard/Mata/Neymar - Torres/Drogba/Lukaku- Sturridge/Lukakuthe difference really is huge, we'd have someone beating players, speed and better deliveries for sure. Maybe not so much Neymar yet, but he can run past all of them to score However, if we don't sign any wingers this window than Kakuta being given a chance adds something different, more like the 2nd suggestion:Kakuta - Torres/Drogba/Lukaku- Sturridge/LukakuNot really the finished product yet, but he can definitely do better than what we've been deploying. Plus I think if we can nurture him to fulfill his potential than he can easily become one of the best. I've always wanted to give him a chance, even if we sign a winger he needs some more game time. Don't see why we should loan him out when that is a spot we struggle in.i agree, think sometimes we as fans feel everyone has to be a superstar but i believe we just need balance. If we dont sign anyone then i think we might aswel give kakuta some game time and confidence and see if he developes. In our best sides of recent years weve had robben(who was WC) but also duff, swp, joe cole and its always gave us another outlet/option. Man utd are the prime example of giving ppl the stage to improve, ronaldo looked wasteful and a showpony at first, nani stepped in when he left and looked out of his depth now look at him. Ferguson done it to players all over the pitch we give players a few sub appearance a carling cup start then decide there not upto it, so sad IMO. Hope things change under new regime and we get behind these sort of players even if they have bad games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Its obvious that AVB is either happy with our current wing options or he doesn't intend on playing a wide 4-3-3, instead a narrow 4-3-1-2 like Hiddink played - where Malouda or Kalou played deeper than Anelka and Drogba. That would be the formation to get the best out of both Torres and Lampard, I believe. It relies on an awful lot of width supplied from the full-backs, so we definitely need to employ a dedicated CDM, and an attacking midfielder wouldn't go amiss... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Its obvious that AVB is either happy with our current wing options or he doesn't intend on playing a wide 4-3-3, instead a narrow 4-3-1-2 like Hiddink played - where Malouda or Kalou played deeper than Anelka and Drogba. That would be the formation to get the best out of both Torres and Lampard, I believe. It relies on an awful lot of width supplied from the full-backs, so we definitely need to employ a dedicated CDM, and an attacking midfielder wouldn't go amiss...That's a worrying formation, I see no depth or creativity in there. Normally I'd say Ramires for Lampard, but a midfield of Ramires, Josh & Mikel wouldn't be a good idea against Stoke either. We're short in numbers in this midfield area, it needs to be addressed :\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Styles 9,790 Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Besides McEachran, who we know isn't going to start, that is the same team that failed so miserably last season. Anelka in the hole? Really? Who wants to see that again? I don't.Absolutely zero balance in forward areas. We have too many strikers and not enough variety in attack. We're likely to play 4-3-3 and have five strikers (Drogba, Torres, Anelka, Lukaku and Kalou) for one position. I wouldn’t want to see any one of those players play in the RW or LW positions next season. So we have just Malouda and Sturridge for the wing positions. How can the manager be happy with that? How can the manager be happy with having a player as bad as Kalou in his squad?CechTerryColeIvanovicSturridgeRamiresThose six players are in my prefered first 11. The rest I'm not so sure about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francozola 2,040 Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 ^ I agree. When AVB said that he was going to evaluate the squad during the Asia trip, I felt confident that he would realize how useless anelka, malouda and especially kalou are. It's kind of baffling that he wants to keep ALL THREE. would have thought he'd get rid of one at least, maybe two. Not sure how I feel about it. I'm hoping that he can motivate anelka and malouda to perform better than last season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldo 868 Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Maybe Kalou is on his way out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Styles 9,790 Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Maybe Kalou is on his way out...Fingers crossed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Besides McEachran, who we know isn't going to start, that is the same team that failed so miserably last season. Anelka in the hole? Really? Who wants to see that again? I don't.Absolutely zero balance in forward areas. We have too many strikers and not enough variety in attack. We're likely to play 4-3-3 and have five strikers (Drogba, Torres, Anelka, Lukaku and Kalou) for one position. I wouldn’t want to see any one of those players play in the RW or LW positions next season. So we have just Malouda and Sturridge for the wing positions. How can the manager be happy with that? How can the manager be happy with having a player as bad as Kalou in his squad?CechTerryColeIvanovicSturridgeRamiresThose six players are in my prefered first 11. The rest I'm not so sure about.It was an example formation.IF we are going to play 4-3-3 then it will be with Kalou, Anelka, Malouda and Sturridge as the wide options. Alternatively we play with the loose third forward, as I said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cujo101 75 Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Marin for Kalou please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelseaFanMKD 41 Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 AVB said that 4-3-3 is the formation that Chelsea this season will play.But have you guys thought about making attacking wingers from PVA and Ryan Bertrand? They are very pacey, young and could be transformed easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Yes, I was only talking two days ago about such an idea - though only Patch at LM, as Ryan is actually good defensively! Patch has the pace and the skill, and his shooting ability would be better utilised there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Term-X 7,891 Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 "I think we might add in those positions - we might," he said.We 'might'.. how reassuring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 4,400 Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Navas Torres SturridgePace, power, goals, skill, technique, perfect ages and dominating. I'd love us to go for someone like Jesus Navas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
termninja 5,290 Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Mata/Hazard/Navas on our left wing with Sturridge on the right. Malouda, Anelka and Kalou can sit, watch and learn.Look at United today. 1-1, Young takes the ball, 1 feint and it's 1-2 with 3 beautiful points going to Manchester. Can our current wingers do something like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax 9,219 Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Can our current wingers do something like that?I hereby ban you for asking rhetorical questions I think we need two wingers tbh. I can't watch another season of Malouda and Kalou/Anelka. Sturridge should be a fixture on the right but in case he misses out due to injury/suspension, I'd be hopping mad if those clowns take the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZanSnake 1,211 Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 We really do need someone like Hazard and/or Mata who are young enough to be in the squad for a large amount of time and can adapt further in that time, but also the quality which we lack now. That way, not only would we be benefiting now but for the long run also.I would love both of them here, and with Hazard being able to play in the center also, he would add more vital options when injuries and suspensions occur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed de Goey 0 Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Wingers. What are they? We havent had a good one since the days of Robben and Duff. If we can upgrade on Malouda and Kalou we'd have a great side. We should have been in for Ashley Young, he's as good as there is at the minute for a left sided winger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 just about our best crosser is Drogba ....play Drog and Danny as wingers ,,,Torres as Striker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukakutoStamford 779 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Hazard is the best choice. His price tag is low relatively speaking. He's very young and on his way to being one of the world's best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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