Juan Mata

[bushman 2,043]

Mata is not for sell, Jose says. Then, what´s he good for ? To sit on the bench & deprive himself of playing for Spanish national team because of Jose ?

[EBH 283]

I am reading that Mourinho is wanting Mata to change the style. I think this mean that Mourinho wanting Mata to become the workhorse, a defensive player. What the fuck? Why spoil Mata, he is so much better than that. If you want workhorse, then why you loan Moses? He is good for this job because he is not talented. It is okay to spoil him, there is nothing to lose.

[bushman 2,043]

I am reading that Mourinho is wanting Mata to change the style. I think this mean that Mourinho wanting Mata to become the workhorse, a defensive player. What the fuck? Why spoil Mata, he is so much better than that. If you want workhorse, then why you loan Moses? He is good for this job because he is not talented. It is okay to spoil him, there is nothing to lose.

A good question. Jose has been dealing with players in an arrogant way before. At Real is one good example. He seems to apply the same methods here. If this continues, players like Mata will leave, I feel. Recently, I read about Ba, Chalobah, Josh, Lukaku & Mata, these guys are just about fed up with Chelsea´s way of dealing with them.

[Pizy 18,454]

It really is an enormous headache.

Oscar has been fantastic at #10 so you can't just outright drop him. People keep saying Jose should just play Mata in the right, but we just spunked 30 million on Willian who's a more natural wide player than Juan is. The absolute perfect scenario is Oscar moving back alongside Ramires in the pivot and bring Mata back in as the #10 but Jose has already fully committed Oscar to that role.

Even if Mata isn't nailed on to start anymore I hope we still see him a lot. I feel really bad for him as he's done nothing to deserve this treatment, but you have to say that Jose's reasoning is justified.

Unfortunately, I think he'll be sold to PSG in January or the summer. Only way I'd be okay with that is if we get Verratti in exchange.

[johnnythefirst 1,076]

If Mourinho likes you, your chances of becoming a great player get significantly raised.

If he doesn't like you from the start for some reason, you're pretty much fucked.

Speaking of that, I'm very curious about Kaka being back at Milan. If he starts becoming the important player he was again there, something went awfully wrong at Real.

[didierforever 7,349]

the best thing about jose is that he doesnot mince words.

when asked what he expects of mata and how mata can win his trust back, the answer was swift, straight and to the point.

if he so direct with the public, just think exactly how he would talk to the players. everything would be straight from the heart. and each player would be knowing exactly what is expected of him and what he would get.

i feel mata will give his 100%, fight for his place, slug it out and come out of it an even better player.

[The only place to be 11,313]

I think Jose feels we need Oscar in that middle role, so it's down to Mata to learn how to play as a winger (right probably) in a Mourinho system.

I love Juan, I think he's a great guy but it's now down to him to step up and do what Jose wants. Too fucking long we've put 'player power' ahead of sticking with a manager. Jose is the manager, he's the guy we've entrusted we've steering this club in a new direction based on stability and I'm sorry, but if it's a choice between that and Mata then I'd sell Mata tomorrow.

Player of the season yes, but last season was one of the worst seasons I can remember at the club. Some people look at the trophies and nothing else.

[NishC300 1,865]

If Hazard has received numerous chances to prove himself (which he deserves ofc) then why doesn't Mata get any? Also who says Mata can't improve his work rate? Robben improved his under Heynckes.

[bushman 2,043]

If Hazard has received numerous chances to prove himself (which he deserves ofc) then why doesn't Mata get any? Also who says Mata can't improve his work rate? Robben improved his under Heynckes.

May I ask, what´s wrong with his work rate ?

[Jase 43,479]

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho tells Juan Mata to follow Michael Essien's example

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho tells Juan Mata to follow Michael Essien's example

Lmao, ITV are stupid. He's said nothing of the sort..

[Fernando 6,491]

Jose Mourinho: "The evolution of the team is that I want Oscar and Mata to play together."(Sky Sports)

I would be surprised if he is meaning Mata as a winger cause that is wrong.

I really think Mourinho will move Oscar to the double pivot and thus Mata can play in the advance role.

[Mouri_Matic 560]

I would be surprised if he is meaning Mata as a winger cause that is wrong.

I really think Mourinho will move Oscar to the double pivot and thus Mata can play in the advance role.

Sorry mate but we will all be dead before that happens. No seriously maybe in 6-7 years haha.

[Mouri_Matic 560]

If Hazard has received numerous chances to prove himself (which he deserves ofc) then why doesn't Mata get any? Also who says Mata can't improve his work rate? Robben improved his under Heynckes.

The thing is Hazard is the one of the best in his positon atm, Schurrle/Kevin haven't played much better than him yet. While Oscar is on fire so Jose got no reason to drop him, meaning Mata has to sit out. Don't shoot me but I see this is very similar to the Casillas situation at Madrid. Injury, out of the team, Lopez too good and never came back in. Same could be happening to Mata now if he doesn't impress Jose soon. It will eventually get to the point that one or another will have to leave and as long as we continue to win, that man will be Mata unfortunately.

[NishC300 1,865]

The thing is Hazard is the one of the best in his positon atm, Schurrle/Kevin haven't played much better than him yet. While Oscar is on fire so Jose got no reason to drop him, meaning Mata has to sit out. Don't shoot me but I see this is very similar to the Casillas situation at Madrid. Injury, out of the team, Lopez too good and never came back in. Same could be happening to Mata now if he doesn't impress Jose soon. It will eventually get to the point that one or another will have to leave and as long as we continue to win, that man will be Mata unfortunately.

Mata can still play out wide. He's our most intelligent and classy player IMO.

[Mouri_Matic 560]

Mata can still play out wide. He's our most intelligent and classy player IMO.

Yep but to be fair our system last 2 seasons have been built to suit him though. I am sure if Hazard was to play CAM and Mata swapped place with him on the wing, Hazard would probably still got similar number of goals/assists while Mata would be reduced significantly. I think Jose want Mata to play RW like he first said but Mata is not capable to play there atm because he hasn't played on the wing for a long time. I hope he proves Jose wrong and impresses on Wed or he will be benched next week against Spurs.

Btw we never really gave Oscar a chance. Last season Oscar was just as good as Mata in 11/12 imo and it was his first season.

[bluesman2610 1,352]

Love Juan he needs to play more and I hope he does prove Jose wrong I really wanna see the trio back together I feel that was when we were at our most fluid plus his service from corners are brilliant.. His composure in the final third for that pass or shot is also best bar none in our league I feel.. I trust Jose but i feel he is getting this one wrong not saying he needs to play over Oscar but does need to be on the pitch.. they both do.. Hopefully we can see it sooner rather than never

[Rambo 1,729]

Should've sold him to PSG when we had the chance, now his value will drop immensely.