Raul Meireles

[The Big Drog 1,110]

True, but if I remember correctly, he had the most successful passes among our boys which was something like 20 over the two legs

Ye I think he did have the most successful passes over two legs, though ass you say, 20 passes isn't a real tester of his passing ability. He played brilliantly against Barcelona, he occupied the space well, he never broke ranks and he hustled and harried their midfielders when he needed to. He is a real grafter and he gives it his all, you cant fault his effort, Im not his biggest fan and I dont think he should be a starter but he is a very useful squad player.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Here is an article from Carefree Chronicles about his performance yesterday that I found was excellent (as usual):

http://www.carefreechronicles.com/2012/06/snap-shots-of-raul-meireles-vs-czech.html

[Gary Reid 25]

I have to agree with the previous posters about his work rate and effort, he does put a hell of a shift in. I'd also have to agree with the criticism of alot of his passing and what appears to be a lack of concentration.

I don't want to love the guy but somehow I do. It's probably because none of us has ever shouted at him to shoot from a decent position outside of the box, we already know he will, same with Essien. Do you know what I mean? If you can imagine a scenario when Torres or Kalou cut the ball back onto thier other foot in a good shooting position and the chance goes begging and you say "he should have squeezed of a shot there"......we've never had the opportunity to say it about Meireles. Usually because the ball is sailing 10 feet over the bar by the time we've thought of the whole sentence, but still he never thinks twice about taking a shooting opportunity on.

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

Very good squad/utility player.

[communicate 2,703]

He is a box to box midfielder similar to Lampard, they can pass but now well enough to become a passer.

[Beigl 1,387]

I can´t understand why some people wan´t him to leave.Okay,he had few really worse games,but I think he´s a good squad player and is an excellent Back Up.He played really well in both games against Barcelona.

[Manuf 1,448]

He is a box to box midfielder similar to Lampard, they can pass but now well enough to become a passer.

So Lampard isn't a good passer? Please tell me how Romeu should start ahead of Mikel

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

Romeu could become a magnificent distributor of the ball, though. We need to see his abilities more.

[The Skipper 20,609]

I'm still not too convinced about our Oriol, we'll see how he develops next season.

[communicate 2,703]

So Lampard isn't a good passer? Please tell me how Romeu should start ahead of Mikel

Lampard is good passer but not good enough to be considered a passer.

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

Lampard is good passer but not good enough to be considered a passer.

That makes no sense. You're contradicting yourself.

[xPetrCechx 13,570]

Chelsea are bracing themselves for a bid for Raul Meireles after Napoli identified the Portuguese midfielder as their number one summer target.

http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/120625/serie-side-target-chelsea-midfielder-175164

[Justin_3d 1,140]

Chelsea are bracing themselves for a bid for Raul Meireles after Napoli identified the Portuguese midfielder as their number one summer target.

http://www.talksport...dfielder-175164

Awesome I hope we sell.

If we going to make space for a squad player then lets give it to Kakuta, Josh Piazon or some other youth.

[The Skipper 20,609]

If we sell Raul we definitely need to get another midfielder in.

[TorontoChelsea 4,064]

If we sell Raul we definitely need to get another midfielder in.

Certainly. Somebody who can fill the same role: Be able to play a few positions, be pretty decent at everything, have a good work rate, be OK with being a squad player, etc...