Juan Mata

[Thendo 1,088]

Maybe he should go back to Valencia, they've got a wealthy owner now so im sure they could afford him.

[Mustafa 885]

I'll never forget what he did that season. 19 goals 35 assists! Jaw dropping brilliance.

Not to mention the connection between him & Hazard. They were fantastic together. I'd love to one day see them play together again.

I particularly remember the Chelsea vs West Ham game that season when Lampard scored his 200th goal. The orgasmic interplay between Mata and Hazard was beyond beautiful. Ill never forget Juan's time at Chelsea. Wonderful player, wonderful guy.

[LAB 1,030]

Golden deal and all but... still heartbroken about this guy.

[mufilika 101]

I always thought he'll end up in Tottenham.

Wow, How can you wish that anyone, you have no heart dude

[Thor 2,690]

Good player for a mid table club, but really isn't cut out for bigger clubs.

He had his moment here, but it was when we were in our lowest period in the last decade and more, and despite that we won the CL during that time. For being our best player during that time, he didn't have much to do with it, and was hardly influential in the big games.

He needs the ball too much, and to have the offense run through him too much to be the top player at the top clubs. Simply because he will never be close to the most talented at the bigger clubs, so it makes no sense to have the offense go through him, when you can have it go through Hazard, or Rooney, or Di Maria, or Messi, or Neymar, etc...

I wouldn't mind him back here as a bench player. For someone his size, he lacks pace, and his first touch is below average, with him at times being unable to track his touch due to a more physical and quicker player pushing him off. So yeah, bench player at best.

[kellzfresh 7,229]

Good player for a mid table club, but really isn't cut out for bigger clubs.

He had his moment here, but it was when we were in our lowest period in the last decade and more, and despite that we won the CL during that time. For being our best player during that time, he didn't have much to do with it, and was hardly influential in the big games.

He needs the ball too much, and to have the offense run through him too much to be the top player at the top clubs. Simply because he will never be close to the most talented at the bigger clubs, so it makes no sense to have the offense go through him, when you can have it go through Hazard, or Rooney, or Di Maria, or Messi, or Neymar, etc...

I wouldn't mind him back here as a bench player. For someone his size, he lacks pace, and his first touch is below average, with him at times being unable to track his touch due to a more physical and quicker player pushing him off. So yeah, bench player at best.

The bold part is not true

[lionsden 4,689]

Good player for a mid table club, but really isn't cut out for bigger clubs.

He had his moment here, but it was when we were in our lowest period in the last decade and more, and despite that we won the CL during that time. For being our best player during that time, he didn't have much to do with it, and was hardly influential in the big games.

He needs the ball too much, and to have the offense run through him too much to be the top player at the top clubs. Simply because he will never be close to the most talented at the bigger clubs, so it makes no sense to have the offense go through him, when you can have it go through Hazard, or Rooney, or Di Maria, or Messi, or Neymar, etc...

I wouldn't mind him back here as a bench player. For someone his size, he lacks pace, and his first touch is below average, with him at times being unable to track his touch due to a more physical and quicker player pushing him off. So yeah, bench player at best.

The whole post is summed up by that gif but the bit in bold is beyond shocking.

What an off the mark and totally disrespectful post. This was the same player that was widely regarded throughout Europe as arguably the best players in the league in 12/13 and one of the best AM in Europe. I guess we were a midtable club in 2013 when we finished 3rd with Mata being our best player.

It's a shame he left us to join another English club but to belittle him and attempt to discredit his achievement at the club is quite pathetic and small time.

[manpe 10,861]

What an off the mark and totally disrespectful post. This was the same player that was widely regarded throughout Europe as arguably the best players in the league in 12/13 and one of the best AM in Europe. I guess we were a midtable club in 2013 when we finished 3rd with Mata being our best player.

It's a shame what has happened to him since he left the club but to belittle him and discredit his achievement at the club is quite pathetic and small time.

Not to mention that his first touch was one of his most lauded skills.

[lionsden 4,689]

Not to mention that his first touch was one of his most lauded skills.

That's what made the already poor post really shocking. It's like saying Hazard is a poor/below average dribbler

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

#FreeJuan #FromUndeservedClub

[CurlyHairLikeLuiz 1,625]

If he can play in the Fabregas style role it might be worth seriously considering bringing him back here as rotation for Cesc, the backup creativity, and could give Eden a rest too as he could replicate a similar style, but with Cuadrado and Willian on each wing.

Plus I just like the guy, and I reckon we could get him for a steal from United.

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

If he can play in the Fabregas style role it might be worth seriously considering bringing him back here as rotation for Cesc, the backup creativity, and could give Eden a rest too as he could replicate a similar style, but with Cuadrado and Willian on each wing.

Plus I just like the guy, and I reckon we could get him for a steal from United.

Come on now. Mata is a great player in the final third but largely useless anywhere else on the pitch. I loved him, still do but he's not the type of player we need right now.

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

Mata looks Dastardly in this pic... Obviously very upset.

[kellzfresh 7,229]

If he can play in the Fabregas style role it might be worth seriously considering bringing him back here as rotation for Cesc, the backup creativity, and could give Eden a rest too as he could replicate a similar style, but with Cuadrado and Willian on each wing.

Plus I just like the guy, and I reckon we could get him for a steal from United.

If we get him back, it should be to replace oscar during the second half of every season.

[CurlyHairLikeLuiz 1,625]

Come on now. Mata is a great player in the final third but largely useless anywhere else on the pitch. I loved him, still do but he's not the type of player we need right now.

Fabregas can't defed for shit either, though... if he could replicate the No 8 role, he could be an ideal sub for him. Don't forget he had amazing vision with all of those assists. Mou by the sound of it doesn't like him, though. It's a shame.