Raul Meireles

[DYC. 7,542]

Didn't someone say that all that's just a front & that he's not as strong as people think?

I think it was DYC.

Yeah that was me, he's pretty weak physically. You can (kind of) already tell by his very slim built, you won't see him outmuscling players. The commitment and attitude, when he goes into challenges, is there though.

Wonder if he'll start this weekend, would love for that to happen. Frank needs to fight for his place in the side.

[Tortilla9 390]

Not saying its right or wrong but I don't think AVB will bench Lampard after the rough English week he's had.

[chrismada9 1,948]

Meireles is a brilliant signing! And for those people who don't like him... he's one of us now, and just like every player who wears the blue shirt, we need to back him to do well!

KTBFFH

[francozola 2,040]

Didn't someone say that all that's just a front & that he's not as strong as people think?

I think it was DYC.

Yeah my dad (liverpool fan) has been saying that all along. He says he's physically weak. So people need to calm down with the "he's going to boss the game with his strength" comments and wait and see how he does first.

[Tortilla9 390]

Yeah my dad (liverpool fan) has been saying that all along. He says he's physically weak. So people need to calm down with the "he's going to boss the game with his strength" comments and wait and see how he does first.

I've watched him and never thought "he's strong". His strengths lie in his speed of play, movement, and technique.

[dodojojo 510]

Just because he's got a ton of tattoos, it doesn't mean he's Roy Keane, Marc Von Bommel, Rino Guttuso or Patrick Veira. He's not a 'hard man' at all. Hope this manages people's expectations. He's a solid all-around footballer with reasonable skills and technique. Understands pass and move football and finds good space.

[Ramox 246]

[planetchelsea 3]

Do you guys think Raul will start the game against Sunderland?

[Kostas 1,468]

Doubt it, don't think he should either.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Three things from the video:

• Meireles has the coolest hair ever.
  
• Kalou looks like a fucking moron.
  
• Cech's back!
  

[BlueLion. 21,491]

[BlueLion. 21,491]

I felt like posting it again... :unsure:

[LDN Blue 7,903]

I felt like posting it again... :unsure:

Cheers Alex, I hadn't seen it yet

[manco 38]

I'd put him before Ramires any day

[chrismada9 1,948]

really pleased with us signing Meireles ... he's not someone creative, but he can be a really powerful individual in the middle, which is just what we need ... really happy to see him with us

[CHOULO19 24,332]

I can't help not see the similarities between him and Joey Barton: CM good going forward, has excellent technique in long range shooting and will always get in a fight when in doubt.

But Joey was free....I'm just sayin'

[pHaRaOn 2,131]

Raul Meireles - Chelsea player

[Wilson 358]

I can't help not see the similarities between him and Joey Barton: CM good going forward, has excellent technique in long range shooting and will always get in a fight when in doubt.

But Joey was free....I'm just sayin'

You are an idiot. Meireles is far better than Barton.