Wishlist Dries Mertens

[Stingray 9,441]

The problem with signing him is that we already have moses,eden,mata,oscar and KDB for the band of three and i dont know how much playing time will mertens get.

I agree. we don't need him now - he has a tendency do do an Eden/Mata and fall inside into the 10 position when on the wing. Also, we need two things in the middle/pivot I guess. 'something' powerful that can break it down, run and track upcoming guys + 'something' with vision and a great pas forward!

[Mufassir08 2,400]

+- Marin, who hasn't really had a decent run of games.

Tbh i dont think he will be here next season.

Also, we need two things in the middle/pivot I guess. 'something' powerful that can break it down, run and track upcoming guys + 'something' with vision and a great pas forward!

Capoue and benat/cabaye.

[Hamilton 2,120]

He indeed is a fighter, and yes we don't need him really..

Just liked to update this a bit, since it was allready on here

[mediator 2,026]

I can see him going to spurs or everton next season, they are tracking him.

He is indeed really good, but despite his tons of assists, he is really a bit too greedy and cut inside too often.

I saw "he's got the technique of hazard" def no, but he is fast but not as gifted as hazard. But, he is an all round very good product and i'm sure next year he will scores goal in EPL but not for chelsea for sure.

[Jase 43,479]

I'm sure IF he comes here, Cahill will give him 'rightful' welcome to the club!

[Hamilton 2,120]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dm4yMWZBDPI

Scored the winner yesterday against Slovakia, good goal..

[Sovieticus 743]

So basically we should buy whole Belgium squad?

[bushman 2,043]

Now, you are talking. Just straight exchange might be desired, Rafa included though.

[Stingray 9,441]

Exactly! :-)

[bushman 2,043]

Exactly! :-)

To me Dries is too small for PL. He might score here & there but in PL...?

How many times we had seen those samba boys being pushed off the ball by bigger players ? Many, I feel.

[Stingray 9,441]

In just about every team he played they said he was too small ... He always performs, even in the NT he is one of the strongholders. Just look how he ripped the holland NT a new a-hole a while ago :-)

I would not bet against him succeeding in the pl. he will play here (pl) anyway next year I think!

[bushman 2,043]

In just about every team he played they said he was too small ... He always performs, even in the NT he is one of the strongholders. Just look how he ripped the holland NT a new a-hole a while ago :-)

I would not bet against him succeeding in the pl. he will play here (pl) anyway next year I think!

Well, you might have something there but when I see most of these smaller players in PL being bounced off the ball, I am not certain about him. Having said that, I wish him much luck.

Personally, I like to see Chelsea buying a bit bigger players though built like Essien, Kompany for example.

[Atholy 1,293]

Well, you might have something there but when I see most of these smaller players in PL being bounced off the ball, I am not certain about him. Having said that, I wish him much luck.

Personally, I like to see Chelsea buying a bit bigger players though built like Essien, Kompany for example.

Mr Bushman I can feel what you're saying.

The PL has the image of having very though defenders who will push every small attacker over and leave them no chance. But then yet again you have some guys that prove this stereotype wrong. We have a history of Robben, SWP, Cole, Mata & Hazard. Also let's not forget that one of the greatest ever Chelsea Legends was also only 5ft6in or 168cm tall = Zola

So I would say there is place for small players in de EPL ... BUT they have the be smart and very VERY good

Dries is just an exceptional player. Amazing strike, good dribble and can be a real game changer. Even in our so talented National Squad he has proved to be the guy who can change the game as soon as he gets on the pitch. As a fan of both Chelsea & the Belgian National Squad... you would love to see all our exceptional talents sign for Chelsea. You just want them to join the team you support. I think @Stingray + @Hamilton must feel the same. He will come to the EPL anyways... and I'm afraid Liverpool is in pole position of getting him this summer. I also don't like to see Mirallas sign for Everton when I know he's also a really brilliant talent.

But on the other hand... we cannot just pack the whole lockerroom with Belgians ! And we have to admit... with Lukaku, Courtois, KDB, Hazard & especially Charly Musonda Jr. we already have a lot of Belgian talent on board!!!

for those who don't know Dries Mertens:

[bushman 2,043]

@atholy,

for me to post that I´d like to see the whole Belgium team at Chelsea was just a little quip. It´s obvious for us all.

AS for your smaller players. There are exceptions, see Zola but nevertheless overall I still would like to see several ogres in the midfield. Fellaini comes to my mind immediately, he would suffice.

[Stingray 9,441]

@atholy,

for me to post that I´d like to see the whole Belgium team at Chelsea was just a little quip. It´s obvious for us all.

AS for your smaller players. There are exceptions, see Zola but nevertheless overall I still would like to see several ogres in the midfield. Fellaini comes to my mind immediately, he would suffice.

Lol @fellaini the ogre !!