The Skipper 20,609 Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Posted this in the AC thread, thought it'd be relevant here too though... We'd be absolutely stupid not to give Andreas big game time next season, or even for the rest of his career to be honest. He quantifies as Home Grown right? Also quantifies as Academy Trained, if I'm not incorrect? If so, Andreas is gearing to be our first true academy talent since JT to come through and start regularly. And it's great timing too, seeing as JT is on his last legs. Same with Nathan Ake actually. He must be kept. I hope the club realises this. Right now as HG players, we have (those who are also 'academy trained' are in bold & italics): Fabregas Begovic (who's probably leaving)AkeRLC Moses CahillChalobahSolanke Terry (probably retiring)Aina Total of 10 HG players, with 6 'academy trained' players. Out of the above, we have JT and Begovic who will most likely leave, Aina will probably go out on loan too. That leaves us with 6 HG players and 3 academy trained. We need 4 in the UCL. I doubt we're going to be keeping ALL of Ake, RLC and Chalobah either. I'd like it if we ended up with something like this for the foreseeable future though (I've made some deductions on the players I don't think will stay): FabregasChristensenAkeRLCChalobahBaker Moses Cahill This gives us 8 HG players PLUS 5 academy trained talents, which means we'd meet our 'English' quota for the CL and the FA quite nicely. I hope the club have something like this in the plans. Baker is good enough to be a squad player here IMO. We have to keep hold of our decent talents at least for the CL quota. With that, our squad next season will hopefully look something like this: Courtois, x, x Azpi, Luiz, Christensen, Ake, Cahill, Zouma?Moses, Alonso, x, xFabregas, Kante, Chalobah, Baker, x Hazard, Pedro, Willian, RLC, x x, x('x' marks where we'll probably see new players next season) So, with that being said, it looks like we need to bring in some goalkeepers (or keep Bego and/or Eduardo), some wing backs, a top CM, a top wide forward and two strikers (I don't think Batshuayi will stay). Here's what the 25 man squad could potentially look like: Courtois, Butland?, Eduardo Azpi, Luiz, Christensen, Ake, Cahill, Zouma?Moses, Alonso, Mendy, Oxlade-Chamberlain?/Semedo?Fabregas, Kante, Chalobah, Baker, Fabinho? Hazard, Sanchez?, Pedro, Willian, RLC Belotti?, Batshuayi? That is a very nicely balanced squad imo, and covers all bases very well. Also absolutely no problems with the HG/academy trained quota. This could field an XI & bench of: Courtois Christensen Luiz Azpi Semedo Kante Fabinho Mendy Sanchez Belotti Hazard Butland, Cahill, Moses, Alonso, Fabregas, Pedro, Batshuayi Whilst still having the likes of Willian, RLC, Chalobah, Baker, Ake, Zouma in the squad to rotate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufassir08 2,400 Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Doubt we would be able to get both ACL and Alexis in one window from Arsenal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11Drogba 2,000 Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Never underestimate the stupidity of Arsenal. Artandur and The Skipper 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 For a while now we all have been talking about finding a good player to play alongside Kante I think Naby Keïta would make a perfect choice for to play alongside Kante he's young and he's rumoured to be available at £26m which is cheap in today's transfer market Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhForAGreavsie 6,075 Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 8 hours ago, the wes said: For a while now we all have been talking about finding a good player to play alongside Kante I think Naby Keïta would make a perfect choice for to play alongside Kante he's young and he's rumoured to be available at £26m which is cheap in today's transfer market Keita has been discussed, both here and in his dedicated thread. I think it's a fair summary to say that most like his game, particularly his dribbling, but some are worried that his size, when paired with N'Golo, would leave us too lightweight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 4 hours ago, the wes said: For a while now we all have been talking about finding a good player to play alongside Kante I think Naby Keïta would make a perfect choice for to play alongside Kante he's young and he's rumoured to be available at £26m which is cheap in today's transfer market Would be a stupendous signing. Probably won't happen though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAM09 7,056 Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Keita has been discussed, both here and in his dedicated thread. I think it's a fair summary to say that most like his game, particularly his dribbling, but some are worried that his side, when paired with N'Golo, wo leave us too lightweight.That would be my worry too. Could come unstuck against more physical sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 The last months have showing that we do need to sign a top notch cb some folks on here seem to think Christensen is the answer yes he has Potential but I still think we need to bring in another cb with christensen in the summer Fernando 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blues.bridge 343 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Like midfielder who would have here ? Weigl, tielemans or goretzka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufassir08 2,400 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 21 minutes ago, blues.bridge said: Like midfielder who would have here ? Weigl, tielemans or goretzka Goretzka would be interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El P. 1,354 Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 More important than searching for main striker, is to find good backup. We can do with either Lukaku/Morata/Belotti/Costa (if he is sure he wants to stay and be focused, Conte will know if he is), I don't think there is so much difference between them, especially now when first three are still youngish - but backup striker must be reliable and good. Not Michy, not a guy like Remy who is injury prone. Good, reliable striker. Unionjack 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 On 09/04/2017 at 11:09 AM, Mufassir08 said: Goretzka would be interesting. Good player but he gets injured alot that's his injury history INJURY HISTORY Injury history To the correction form Season injury from until Days Games missed 16/17 Muscular problems Mar 13, 2017 Mar 13, 2017 0 days - 16/17 Shoulder injury Aug 4, 2016 Aug 29, 2016 25 days 2 15/16 Shoulder injury Apr 4, 2016 Apr 21, 2016 17 days 2 15/16 Foot injury Mar 21, 2016 Mar 31, 2016 10 days - 15/16 AC joint separation> Feb 25, 2016 Mar 14, 2016 18 days 5 15/16 Calf strain Feb 22, 2016 Feb 22, 2016 0 days - 14/15 Thigh problems Apr 6, 2015 Apr 9, 2015 3 days - 14/15 Training deficit Feb 12, 2015 Feb 26, 2015 14 days 3 14/15 Torn muscle bundle Jul 7, 2014 Feb 12, 2015 220 days 27 13/14 Influenza Nov 25, 2013 Dec 9, 2013 14 days 6 13/14 Tonsillitis Nov 4, 2013 Nov 14, 2013 10 days 3 13/14 Strain Sep 30, 2013 Oct 10, 2013 10 days 3 13/14 Ankle injury Aug 26, 2013 Aug 29, 2013 3 days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYC. 7,542 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 On 4/8/2017 at 2:34 AM, The Skipper said: Would be a stupendous signing. Probably won't happen though. Quality player. What impresses me the most about him is how he plays with such authority. He's so confident and fearless. Always keeps his head up and remains in control even when put under pressure. And he's always looking to play the ball forward. His dribbling and passing combined with his energy and speed could have a great impact on Chelsea's transitions. Wouldn't be mad at this (potential) signing at all. I can imagine him playing alongside Kanté in Europe (you could even add Fabregas for a midfield three). In the PL you rotate between Kanté, Keita, Fabregas and Matic depending on the size and physicality of the opposition. I've heard comparisons with Kanté all season and they are so lazy btw. They're not the same at all. Keita is a good footballer. Blue-in-me-Veins and The Skipper 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 http://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/barcelona-star-jordi-alba-makes-12880688 Jordi Alba looking a PL move Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 46 minutes ago, the wes said: http://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/barcelona-star-jordi-alba-makes-12880688 Jordi Alba looking a PL move Avoid. Would genuinely struggle in the PL. Barcelona are trying to get rid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhForAGreavsie 6,075 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 10 hours ago, DYC. said: I've heard comparisons with Kanté all season and they are so lazy btw. They're not the same at all. Keita is a good footballer. Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulvhedin 526 Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 On 10.04.2017 at 2:33 PM, El P. said: More important than searching for main striker, is to find good backup. We can do with either Lukaku/Morata/Belotti/Costa (if he is sure he wants to stay and be focused, Conte will know if he is), I don't think there is so much difference between them, especially now when first three are still youngish - but backup striker must be reliable and good. Not Michy, not a guy like Remy who is injury prone. Good, reliable striker. Maybe Llorente? Especially if Swansea goes down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhForAGreavsie 6,075 Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 44 minutes ago, ulvhedin said: Maybe Llorente? Especially if Swansea goes down. Yes, I think I could get behind that idea. Not so sure Antonio would be worried if I didn't get behind his decisions but you know what I mean. ulvhedin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulvhedin 526 Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 1 hour ago, OhForAGreavsie said: Yes, I think I could get behind that idea. Not so sure Antonio would be worried if I didn't get behind his decisions but you know what I mean. I was against him when there were rumors floating, but because Conte is not trusting Michy anyway I think he can be great backup for like 2 years - familiar with PL, very good in the air, and at this stage of career he propably would be ok with not being first XI regular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhForAGreavsie 6,075 Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 20 minutes ago, ulvhedin said: I was against him when there were rumors floating, but because Conte is not trusting Michy anyway I think he can be great backup for like 2 years - familiar with PL, very good in the air, and at this stage of career he propably would be ok with not being first XI regular. Exactly this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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