Gianfranco_Z 202 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 With Benayoun playing with McEachran (holding) there is alot more urgency to move the ball around. When the season rolls around I'd put Ramires in there probably, but Mikel just slows the play so much. The question was midfield under current circumstances (pre season) IMO in the games we've played they've been the sharpest performers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest justin_3d Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Sturridge simply cannot play as a winger.Plus Mikel and McEachran have been excellent. Mikel has to be first choice for most of the season, he shows considerable maturity every time he gets a run in the team.Super save by Hilario!!Sturridge can't play as a winger, is a bad thing. We won't be able to have Kalou, Torres, Drogba, Anelka and Sturridge as strikers. Someone has to be sold or loan out.That being said, we all know we need a RW. If AVB does not get one, then good luck to him in the new season! Mikel and Josh was mention last season under Carlo but never got a try. It's a good combination, but if we get Pastore, then Pastore will go there.However i do have to add, that Josh has to get more game time then last season. Has to! Otherwise send him on a loan second half of the season.Has Hilario suddenly gone on steroids?? He's made 3 world class saves!!meh still don't mean nothing. I remember Almunia making great saves like that when Arsenal played vs Barcelona, and he still sucks.One good game will not chance the fact Hilario is not that good. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Now AVB has to realize that Bosingwa, Paulo don't cut it for RB. He needs to buy a RB or stick with Ivan as RB. But Ivan as RB is not as explosive, and will loose some power.However this can be negated, if AVB buys a RW. A RW will make all the difference so that it will put less involvement on the RB. Also the strikers, we have too many strikers, and if we get a RW to play the 4-3-3, then someone must leave from Anelka, Kalou, Sturridge. I hope it's Anelka or Kalou. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea blue 615 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Will Luiz & Ramires join the tour later?Both given extra time off might see them at Rangers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingEssien 127 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 With Benayoun playing with McEachran (holding) there is alot more urgency to move the ball around. When the season rolls around I'd put Ramires in there probably, but Mikel just slows the play so much. The question was midfield under current circumstances (pre season) IMO in the games we've played they've been the sharpest performers.I think you have to remember that this is against a significantly weaker team than the ones we'll be playing next season. Mikel and his strength and sometimes his slow built up is needed when we face teams who can attack us quickly or are just absolute beasts to break up play and give us defensive back-up. Josh, as good as he is, doesn't have the physique to play in DM when it comes to EPL, he makes a few good challenges but his quality is seen further up the pitch. Same goes for Ramires, his impact is to bring the ball forward and run with it, he doesn't fit a holding role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domino- 116 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Josh is now present level. There was so lost passes. I am pleased with his performance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gianfranco_Z 202 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 When McEachran gets a fair chance to play the DM role then we'll see about that but he's only had a couple of games. Wilshere didn't become the player he is now with Wenger going "no, looks too young/weak" I know playing Benayoun and josh in the same midfield you aren't as defensive but I'd like to see us slightly more attacking when we play at home. The main problem we have had is the speed we move the ball about, McEachran/ Benayoun have the urgency we've lacked to move it around quicker. Give McEachran a chance like other clubs give their youth chances and he will come good. Or we will be the same old Chelsea with our youth and he will soon join Sinclair, Tore, Mancienne etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingEssien 127 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 When McEachran gets a fair chance to play the DM role then we'll see about that but he's only had a couple of games. Wilshere didn't become the player he is now with Wenger going "no, looks too young/weak" I know playing Benayoun and josh in the same midfield you aren't as defensive but I'd like to see us slightly more attacking when we play at home. The main problem we have had is the speed we move the ball about, McEachran/ Benayoun have the urgency we've lacked to move it around quicker. Give McEachran a chance like other clubs give their youth chances and he will come good. Or we will be the same old Chelsea with our youth and he will soon join Sinclair, Tore, Mancienne etcI agree to an extent. Josh will get given the chance but for his development and for the good of Chelsea it should be in a more advanced role than DM, he shines in a CM role and him moving the ball quickly in DM won't make much of a difference I don't think. Our main problem is in the final third and creating the chances, we can pass the ball round superbly but when it comes to breaking down a defence we are clueless and lack ideas. With Josh in DM he can't impact this like he could, he can create and should be given the chance to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,571 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 How Chelsea Played?I cant saw the game....??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest justin_3d Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 How Chelsea Played?I cant saw the game....???Here this link from Wigan88Pre-Season Friendly: Thailand Premier League All-Stars vs. Chelsea [1200 kbps], 7-24-2011, courtesy of FOX SOCCER. Links below:1st Half:http://www.filesonic.com/file/15134470542nd Half:http://www.filesonic.com/file/1513702254 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,571 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Thanks mate... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manpe 10,861 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 As things stand, who would be your preferred midfield trio next season (that's assuming we don't make any MF purchase this transfer window)I'll go for the safe bet... Mikel, Ramires, Lampard. And I also hope Benayoun and McEachran will get more runs from the bench.. But I feel that Mikel has to play.. either him or Romeu. Ramires would go wasted in that position, as would Josh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 I'll go for the safe bet... Mikel, Ramires, Lampardlast year that was safe BUT SORRY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldo 868 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 There's nothing wrong. Its called "running in from the deep"...Its unpredictableAll teams with attacking CB's have that option. We just happen to be one of the lucky ones that doI agree. Exchanging of positions is great.Pique sometimes plays as a striker.Josh was quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domino- 116 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Hilario pleasantly surprised me.This man clearly is reincarnated after the advent of BoasNo, that could replace Cech, but now Peter will have much more serious competition if they continue to progress Hilarioalready beginning to be noticed and improvement in the form of some players. Ivanovic, Zhirkov, McEachran and Benayoun. Not in the strongest shape, but showed impressive skills. Wait same from Torres, Drogba, Malouda, Mikel, Lampard, Cole and Anelka. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manpe 10,861 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 last year that was safe BUT SORRYWho else is there to name? Last year we also had different management. Lionsden asked about mids who we already have, and out of the bunch they are the best imo (taking into consideration that Essien is injured). I would happily get competition for their positions, but I'm not too sure that Josh can rise to big games and Benayoun, well, it's still to be seen what he can do if he avoids injuries. So my main 3 would be those I named, experienced and proven players. It's clear though that we need another midfielder besides Romeu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Igi26 346 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 4-0, great win. What was a performance by team? I was away so I could not watch it, so I would be very thankful If someone tells me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax 9,219 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OerY7zuwFi4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duppy Conqueror 1,537 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Will Luiz & Ramires join the tour later?i heard them say on Ctv during the coverage of the game that they will join up with them..i didn`t catch when exactly that was tho.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makaveli 59 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Glad to hear Boas talking about McEachran's chances for starting eleven as big as others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Term-X 7,891 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Ivanovic should have passed to Torres. In a big game against a proper keeper he would have missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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