Juan Mata

[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.

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

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.

Fabregas isn't a world class defender by no means but he understands where he needs to be. He's also got 2.7 tackles a game, can you see Mata coming anywhere near that number?

You guys only look at one aspect of the game, I grew up a disciple of Dutch football so I'm and advocate for total football. Jose clearly is too and while Cesc isn't the best defender he does get himself dirty from time to time, Mata isn't that type of player at all.

[The Chels 2,502]

Atleti have always been his fans. Expecting him to go there for 15-20-25 million, depending on who they part with(if any). Him, Griezmann, Arda, Koke, pretty nice midfield.

What? Mata is about as far away from a 'Simeone player' as you will get. Atletico are all about intensity, tactical discipline and workrate. Mata would definitely not suit them. Valencia have now got a lot of money coming in and he might return there but whenever I watch them their style seems to be based on intensity too. As much as I like the guy Mata is just too limited tactically.

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

Better Than Oscar.

[Tomo 21,733]

I know there has been suggestions of the likes of Oscar, KDB and even Willian being moved to the pivot but I never expected Matas name to crop up.

Just a step too far that

[Jase 43,479]

What? Mata is about as far away from a 'Simeone player' as you will get. Atletico are all about intensity, tactical discipline and workrate. Mata would definitely not suit them. Valencia have now got a lot of money coming in and he might return there but whenever I watch them their style seems to be based on intensity too. As much as I like the guy Mata is just too limited tactically.

Think the more accurate description for Mata is that he's limited when it comes to physical attributes. Tactically he's decent and can improve (he's an intelligent player after all) but without the necessary stamina, pace, strength etc, he's never going to really thrive in systems that Mourinho, Simeone etc deploy.

[Jase 43,479]

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

You do realize that second picture is from United's game at Leicester back in September..?

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

You do realize that second picture is from United's game at Leicester back in September..?

i didn't but I fail to see how that is a factor. He looks upset.

[NikeRise 1]

This thread is crazy...

Put mata in Cesc's position? It's one thing if your lampard that can somewhat tackle and has at least good size and cesc, but mata doesn't have size or any ability to tackle...

Mata hasn't started for United in the past 6 or so games and people think he would start on Chelsea???

[obiwan92 217]

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

Lol, love how he's glaring at the managers for both those pics.

[Jase 43,479]

i didn't but I fail to see how that is a factor. He looks upset.

Obviously he won't be happy with his situation right now but to use those pictures...

[CurlyHairLikeLuiz 1,625]

This thread is crazy...

Put mata in Cesc's position? It's one thing if your lampard that can somewhat tackle and has at least good size and cesc, but mata doesn't have size or any ability to tackle...

Mata hasn't started for United in the past 6 or so games and people think he would start on Chelsea???

No, lol, I was thinking about a false 3 man 4-3-3 pivot but now I think about it having him would allow us to play 2 DMs in the pivot and then he wouldn't need to track back so much.

plus I feel bad for him with the situation he's in

[Pacquiao 1,834]

why on earth would anyone want Mata back??? he simply isnt good enough! bang average player who had a few good seasons in a weak Chelsea team that was built around him, if he came back he would be like Salah and warm the bench! the guy is not a Mourinho player, our players have more fight in their little fingers then Mata does in his whole body, he should go and play for someone like Spuds, Southampton or Everton a team that is willing to build their team around him.