Tomáš Kalas

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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 Bertrand

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.

[Reddish-Blue 2,489]

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

[didierforever 7,349]

http://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/chelsea-fc-transfer-rumours-news/2014/3/27/5554008/chelsea-fc-transfer-rumors-news-cska-moscow-tomas-kalas-loan

[nyikolajevics 2,690]

http://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/chelsea-fc-transfer-rumours-news/2014/3/27/5554008/chelsea-fc-transfer-rumors-news-cska-moscow-tomas-kalas-loan

We should have loan him out in January.

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,920]

So he should be playing this weekend given the ok from abramovich right?

[Eidur the Spider 4,515]

Absolutely gigantic performance today!! In a hostile environment he flourished! :blue scalf: :blue scalf: :blue scalf: :blue scalf:

[lucio 5,418]

will be better than cahill i feel, given the chance

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,920]

Take a bow son.

[Reddish-Blue 2,489]

I'll take back what I said in previous posts

He ain't that bad. Should be interesting to see who gets the 3rd CB role next year

Zouma or Kalas..

[Shakez 755]

Impressive debut!

[Thendo 1,088]

What a performance-

[Blue-in-me-Veins 4,067]

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.

[lionsden 4,689]

He just passed the ultimate test imo. He handled the pressure brilliantly. Hopefully this will kickstart his career at the club

[The only place to be 11,313]

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.

[Madmax 9,219]

Search his pockets for Suarez.