Juan Mata

[Stats 7,142]

I have to say, I don't remember him being great that match but I'll take your word for it. He'll need to perform like that more often then. There's a reason why it's mostly Chelsea fans who rate Mata very highly.

You sound like another supporter like that. I think many other fans of other teams realize how good of a player Mata is. That is poor statement to make if you only think it is Chelsea fans. Every club supporter knows Mata is talented and him missing out on the Spain squad is nothing to be ashamed of because his form recently has been nothing short of brilliant

[meetdoscar 335]

Mata is a big game player even almost if not as much as Drogba or second only to drogba since his arrival I don't know where this talk of mata not being a big game player is coming from. Get the chelsea DVD for last season to clear your doubts

[Superblue 6,372]

You sound like another supporter like that. I think many other fans of other teams realize how good of a player Mata is. That is poor statement to make if you only think it is Chelsea fans. Every club supporter knows Mata is talented and him missing out on the Spain squad is nothing to be ashamed of because his form recently has been nothing short of brilliant

In a way to be honest I agree with DYC. I've always felt within England that Mata is seen as a 'poor man's Silva'. The huge media lovefest for Cazorla has also put Mata in the shade somewhat.

However, Mata's statistics compare very well with Silva during his time in the Premiership and although Cazorla has started well, he still has to show those levels of consistency throughout the entire season and is a couple of years older than Mata.

I also feel that with the summer signings Chelsea made (particularly Hazard and Oscar) that Mata has slipped under the radar somewhat within the English media.

I'm not complaining. As Chelsea fans, we all know how good Mata was last season, how well he's started this season, and potentially how good he can become over his Chelsea career. He is still the key attacking player in our side IMO. If others can't appreciate this fully then who cares if Mata is helping us to our share of trophies.

[Bir_CFC 3,455]

Cazorla is getting more attention because he's a big fish in a small pond. Mata is a big fish in a big pond.

[DYC. 7,542]

You sound like another supporter like that. I think many other fans of other teams realize how good of a player Mata is. That is poor statement to make if you only think it is Chelsea fans. Every club supporter knows Mata is talented and him missing out on the Spain squad is nothing to be ashamed of because his form recently has been nothing short of brilliant

Hazard's only been here for a minute and I've already so often heard and read people say he's our best player. And that Mata isn't all that. I just laugh when I hear that but it's sad he's not rated highly (enough) in general. Not that it has an effect on my own opinion of him.

[Jase 43,479]

Cazorla is getting more attention because he's a big fish in a small pond. Mata is a big fish in a big pond.

Only probable reason that Mata isn't getting the attention is because he's playing for 'Chelsea FC' and we all know what the media thinks of us. Had he been playing for Arsenal, Man United, Man City, Spurs or heck even Liverpool, they will be talking non-stop about Mata right now. I mean really, the wankfest over Cazorla is just ridiculous. It's like they have never seen a player of his ilk before in England. Bet those media in Spain must be laughing at the idiocy of the English media.

[Tomo 21,751]

Mata's 'done a Drogba' this season.

We signed Hazard and Oscar and we thought the days of Mata being our best player were over, but he has proved us wrong in the best way, with performances on the pitch.

[Buffalo talks Blue 85]

We signed Hazard and Oscar and we thought the days of Mata being our best player were over

I don't think I thought that way. Buying Mata was never a mistake. This guy is full of talent. And the amazing skills he has with the ball is outstanding!

Hazard and Oscar are great too but Mata's awesome capability can never be overtaken

[Tomo 21,751]

I don't think I thought that way. Buying Mata was never a mistake. This guy is full of talent. And the amazing skills he has with the ball is outstanding!

Hazard and Oscar are great too but Mata's awesome capability can never be overtaken

I never said it was a mistake far from it what i meant was last season Mata was the driving force in everything we did good when Eden and Oscar came i think the general consensus is that he was set to take a bit of a back seat and in the first few games it looked that way. Since his break tho Mata has roared back to even better form than he was last season.

He's like the mate you spend less time with when someone "new and flash" comes along but eventually your realize that he is the best mate.

[Ljpaddock 187]

That new and flash comment is perfect! Although I think Oscar will turn into the best player of the three

[ANDRECHO 432]

Juan Mata VS Norwich 720p BY ANDRECHO89

[Zinedine Iniesco 172]

Lol in spain no one is talking about mata either actually, cazorla is the headline, specially considering many like to complain that mourinho went for modric instead of santi.

[Dion 2,476]

Lol in spain no one is talking about mata either actually, cazorla is the headline, specially considering many like to complain that mourinho went for modric instead of santi.

They will, when Chelsea and Mata start to kick some spanish ass in UCL.

[The Skipper 20,609]

Mata's blog.

http://blogs.grada360.com/juanmata/

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

Lol in spain no one is talking about mata either actually, cazorla is the headline, specially considering many like to complain that mourinho went for modric instead of santi.

Mata > Cazorla