The only place to be 11,313 Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 All the players you listed are elite prospects (other than Smalling) in their respective positions.Flanaghan, Jones & Nastasic were all considered to be 'wonderkids' throughout their youth...and Stones has a mature head for someone that is only 19 years old.Kalas is a decent player....but he is NOT an elite prospect. The best he can hope for at Chelsea is a squad place like BertrandJon Flanagan was considered a 'wonderkid'???????He's barely been capped at international age-group level so I find it highly unlikely that a single person (besides you) as called him that. In fact I'd say that Kalas was probably regarded more highly than Stones, Smalling and Flanagan. In fact Smalling was very much a late developer and never considered a prospect, elite or otherwise. My point was simply to illustrate that young, talented defenders can get minutes at big clubs and I think Kalas has just been unfortunate with his injuries and Jose's reluctance to make any changes to the defence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddish-Blue 2,506 Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Jon Flanagan was considered a 'wonderkid'???????He's barely been capped at international age-group level so I find it highly unlikely that a single person (besides you) as called him that. In fact I'd say that Kalas was probably regarded more highly than Stones, Smalling and Flanagan. In fact Smalling was very much a late developer and never considered a prospect, elite or otherwise. My point was simply to illustrate that young, talented defenders can get minutes at big clubs and I think Kalas has just been unfortunate with his injuries and Jose's reluctance to make any changes to the defence.To be fair, you're right about that. Unfortunately, I think I pay a bit too much attention to the my LFC mates, who honestly believe that Flanaghan was a wonderkid.As for your point about Kalas, yes, he has been unfortunate...but I get the feeling that this was his season to make an impression in the cups.....because come next season, Zouma should be with the first team and I'm expecting another defensive signing with the possible departure of David Luiz.I'm not saying Kalas can't make it...but I think he will have to be content with a Bertrand-like role if he does not go out on loan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didierforever 7,349 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 http://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/chelsea-fc-transfer-rumours-news/2014/3/27/5554008/chelsea-fc-transfer-rumors-news-cska-moscow-tomas-kalas-loan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyikolajevics 2,700 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 http://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/chelsea-fc-transfer-rumours-news/2014/3/27/5554008/chelsea-fc-transfer-rumors-news-cska-moscow-tomas-kalas-loanWe should have loan him out in January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Mikel OBE 4,920 Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 So he should be playing this weekend given the ok from abramovich right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eidur the Spider 4,515 Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Absolutely gigantic performance today!! In a hostile environment he flourished! :blue scalf: :blue scalf: :blue scalf: :blue scalf: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucio 5,418 Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 will be better than cahill i feel, given the chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Mikel OBE 4,920 Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Take a bow son. Sidzeret 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddish-Blue 2,506 Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 I'll take back what I said in previous postsHe ain't that bad. Should be interesting to see who gets the 3rd CB role next yearZouma or Kalas.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakez 755 Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Impressive debut! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thendo 1,088 Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 What a performance- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue-in-me-Veins 4,067 Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Think he needs to bulk up, but other than that,, great performace and looks Chelsea material.Could have scored too! Feels weird giving our youngies a chance, we should do this more often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! lionsden 4,689 Posted April 27, 2014 Popular Post! Share Posted April 27, 2014 He just passed the ultimate test imo. He handled the pressure brilliantly. Hopefully this will kickstart his career at the club Viper22, laura90, DJames and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The only place to be 11,313 Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Did well. A bit of inexperience here and there but Ivanovic was a rock next to him today. Don't quite know where he fits in next year but a memorable day for the young lad for a team that apparently doesn't give youth a chance. Barbara 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! Madmax 9,219 Posted April 27, 2014 Popular Post! Share Posted April 27, 2014 Search his pockets for Suarez. Gappy, petre.ispirescu, Barbara and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidzeret 2,257 Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 The future is bright for Chelsea. Take a bow. :blue scalf: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubber bullets 1,183 Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Hopefully today shows that Kalas is ready for top flight football. Such a shame he was not used more often earlie in the season. The Skipper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeboii 1,844 Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Talk about getting a chance to play! One of the most hostile and hard enviroments to play in against the likes of Suarez, Sterling and Sturridge in a kind of a title decider. Did well on his first start and could have scored a proper header! It was just an inch away from a goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyikolajevics 2,700 Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 We have two more PL matches left. Terry is injured, Cahill, Azpi and Iva may need rest for the upcoming CL-final (hopefully) I'd love to see him against Norwich and Cardiff, he deserves it after spending a year on the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The only place to be 11,313 Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 We've conceded 9 goals fewer than any other team in the league this year. It's unfortunate he hasn't gotten more chances but there's a damn good reason why, and it's the same reason David Luiz and Ashley Cole (141 caps between them) haven't had a look in either. MetsajCFC, Barbara, The Skipper and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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