Juan Mata

[Henrique 9,133]

Nope, born and raised in England, however my dad was born and raised in South Africa and can speak about 4 different languages.

It must be the cool, 'DEAL WITH IT' Essien avatar I have, it's like afican bossing swag fucking wisdomatic shit isn't it.

I still have the image of you with that Rooney avatar with the wig, that's the best avatar you've ever had.

It will be back. Soon.

[Kojo 4,676]

It will be back. Soon.

AWHHH YESSSSS

[G.B. 100]

Clearly this is your first season as a Chelsea fan then..

Mata gets fucking steam rolled against City, Yaya Toure makes him completely obsolete, like a lost child, essentially making it 11 men Vs 10.

Nope, it's not... It's my 10th anyway. Yeah, you got it but every game is different and for instance today Yaya played forward so could have barely meet with Mata I think.

[Severinb 309]

Was he injured and a doubt before the game? I can see no other reason than that for him not playing. One of our best player in the past an future!

[The_Flash 1,144]

I do feel for him, he was so brilliant last year and he's not getting a look in, hope on plays on Tuesday

[Blue Armour 4,323]

Like Mourinho himself said, he would have considered bringing him instead of Mikel, if both Lampard and Ramires hadn't been yellow carded.

He was unfortunate not to play a part today(by coming on for Oscar or Hazard), but in big games like these, small things can influence managerial decisions.

[Barbara 15,149]

Well, somehow, you forgot to look at Spain´s squad. Have a look, then come back.

At many other national teams Mata would be a starter.

but that's exact my point. He played out of his mind and he still didn't get a spot in the starting eleven... how much he doesn't play now won't make much difference, either way he isn't in the starting eleven because they have some of the best midfielders in the world.

Then I also said I don't think he'll miss his spot as a squad player in the NT - though I didn't elaborate on that. I think he won't miss his spot in the WC in general, he will go as a squad player and nothing will get him into the starting eleven if the season he had with us last year didn't get him there.

[bushman 2,043]

but that's exact my point. He played out of his mind and he still didn't get a spot in the starting eleven... how much he doesn't play now won't make much difference, either way he isn't in the starting eleven because they have some of the best midfielders in the world.

Then I also said I don't think he'll miss his spot as a squad player in the NT - though I didn't elaborate on that. I think he won't miss his spot in the WC in general, he will go as a squad player and nothing will get him into the starting eleven if the season he had with us last year didn't get him there.

Currently, Spanish team has better players than Mata. Therefore, Mata is a surplus.

From a professional point of view, he would be better off somewhere else than sitting around at Chelsea.

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,920]

Currently, Spanish team has better players than Mata. Therefore, Mata is a surplus.

From a professional point of view, he would be better off somewhere else than sitting around at Chelsea.

Hes going to be starting against the team top of the table tomorrow.

Professionally it doesnt get much better than that. Hes a key capital one cup player.,

[bushman 2,043]

Hes going to be starting against the team top of the table tomorrow.

Professionally it doesnt get much better than that. Hes a key capital one cup player.,

Well, I admire your role for Mata. Somehow, you missed my point about professionalism. Oh well.

[NishC300 1,865]

Really hate seeing a player like him sitting on the bench. Makes me feel really sad.

[The_Flash 1,144]

It does but sadly I think he would have to have an AMAZING game tomoz, i mean goals, to really change Jose's mind, for whatever reason.

[NishC300 1,865]

It does but sadly I think he would have to have an AMAZING game tomoz, i mean goals, to really change Jose's mind, for whatever reason.

Thankfully his record against the gooners is amazing!

[ChelseasMessiah 304]

Made up for his goal tonight. He had a tough first half but never stopped working and then got his reward in the second.

[Milan 17,862]

We found the new Arsenal nemesis. Juan is the man to start against Arsenal, stunning stats.

[Rubber bullets 1,183]

4 goals in 5 matches.

Should play everytime we face Arsenal.

[Jase 43,479]

Mata now has 4 goals and 2 assists in 5 games against Arsenal. It's like Drogba never left...

[Ze Mario 638]

Mata now has 4 goals and 2 assists in 5 games against Arsenal. It's like Drogba never left...

lol even drogby still scored double when hes on different club

classic drog