Non-Chelsea Transfer Pub

[BlueLyon 9,359]

This is where your wrong. He is our #10. The offense revolves around Hazard. Just because you are not in the middle doesn't make you not the n10.

When hazard has to start in the middle, it is a lot more difficult for him. He's not strong to muscle guys in the middle and he doesn't move well without the ball. He get's more freedom on the wings and is allowed to cutback in all the times. this is the best scenario for him atm. Hazard is lucky that Oscar has tactical precision knowing where to be and giving everyone enough space... Guess what when schurrle went to get the ball from the midfield, guess where Oscar was. Playing CF, since Schurrle doesn't know wtf he's doing as a CF and Oscar had to be there to cover him.

Yesterday Hazard, when he slotted in the middle, he had one touch/pass.

Willian's role is different than Hazard. Willian role is to cover and run his lungs out for the team. No Willian? Ok, lose to CP again.

Yeah but it will take lot more team work to be better. If Willian is only runner of the team with no attacking skill, we are dead on right side. If Oscar cant make killer passes, we are dead in middle. Hazard remains, but he is well covered. Thats reason we cant break through Palace or Villa defence. They cover Hazard well, while Oscar and Willian wont even try to be more dangerous in attack; either by Mou orderers not to make too much space for opponent or because they dont have ability to be dangerous. I think its the first more possible. Mou wants players to be defenders more than attackers.

With someone like Reus instead of Willian (just example) game against Villa or Palace would be won easier. Having to cover on both wings because of Hazard and Reus, we would be more dangerous, even through the middle. But sure, a striker is required too.

We will need damn good striker who will take every chance and be able to make goals on his own if Oscar and Willian will be this restricted in final third next season. Costa relies on playerd behind him a lot for example...realy dont have idea what Mou was doing last summer, keeping Torres, loaning Lukaku, not buying Cavani who was expensive but might be the difference of winning title this year...we needed striker one way or another, and there were better options last summer...

[Eligius 121]

Yeah but it will take lot more team work to be better. If Willian is only runner of the team with no attacking skill, we are dead on right side. If Oscar cant make killer passes, we are dead in middle. Hazard remains, but he is well covered. Thats reason we cant break through Palace or Villa defence. They cover Hazard well, while Oscar and Willian wont even try to be more dangerous in attack; either by Mou orderers not to make too much space for opponent or because they dont have ability to be dangerous. I think its the first more possible. Mou wants players to be defenders more than attackers.

With someone like Reus instead of Willian (just example) game against Villa or Palace would be won easier. Having to cover on both wings because of Hazard and Reus, we would be more dangerous, even through the middle. But sure, a striker is required too.

We will need damn good striker who will take every chance and be able to make goals on his own if Oscar and Willian will be this restricted in final third next season. Costa relies on playerd behind him a lot for example...realy dont have idea what Mou was doing last summer, keeping Torres, loaning Lukaku, not buying Cavani who was expensive but might be the difference of winning title this year...we needed striker one way or another, and there were better options last summer...

Have you seen Di Maria this year vs last year.

Or Argentina Di Maria vs last year...

Huge difference. Willian does what he is told as does Oscar, ramires, hazard, etc.

It's not their fault entirely the offense is stagnant.

[quickpassnmove 924]

Well is it that absurd that we'll get him ?

I mean Dortmund are pretty much falling apart. Real Madrid wont buy him, he doesn't suit Barca's style + they cant buy players anyway now. I guess City can bid for him but not sure they will.

How much will Dortmund ask for him?

Why is it strange? We need another quality AM.

why talk about Marco Reus or any new attacking midfielder when Chelsea clearly need real centre midfielders, a top striker, and some fullbacks that can contribute to an attack? Marco Reus isn't going to add something dramatically different to Chelsea even IF a new attacking midfielder were badly needed. If after addressing these priorities and putting it all together for 6 to 9 months you still want something different, a big, agile winger would add a dimension to the attack.

For a few moments in this season, we saw some link-up play between Eto'o, Hazard, Schuerrle. If CFC had a top striker for every matchday and attacking fullbacks (as you mentioned) along with smooth operators in center midfield (Matic being the only one right now), the attacking midfielders we already have would be able to do more. There's no reason to spend more money on the 4231 formation's attacking midfielders before the other positions are fixed with new players. That's why it's strange you're talking about this.

[Eligius 121]

I think he'll just replace the less-good AM I guess? we'll have to see who performs better next season.

IMO we need a player like Reus to work with Hazard, because Schurrle, Willian or Oscar are not yet on his level. They are unable to create too many chances ATM. If Hazard isn't active, we're useless. We also lack quality on the bench after selling Mata and KDB. If we play Hazard-Oscar-Willian then we only have Schurrle on the bench, and I guess Salah too but he's still young and probably needs to improve.

If one of them gets injured? If Hazard gets injured.. we're doomed.

You don't understand the way our team plays.

We don't need an Am. we need a cm to spray balls faster to the team. We need some young legs at the fullback position since Ivan will lose in a footrace to most wingers.. We need a CF, that going to win longballs, hold the ball up and be a physical presence for the three small ams.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Have you seen Di Maria this year vs last year.

Or Argentina Di Maria vs last year...

Huge difference. Willian does what he is told as does Oscar, ramires, hazard, etc.

It's not their fault entirely the offense is stagnant.

Yeah that certain, Mou tactics are killin attacking spark in players. It could be big problem and main reason why Mou might not be best for this team. But he made great work back then in inter with Sneijder and Etoo.

[Alan Partridge 1,124]

What is Cristiano better than Suarez at?

I give him free kicks.

Cristiano was a JT pk slip from never winning a CL, so what exactly makes Cristiano on a different level?

Does he play out of position so his teammates can shine?

Does he work hard to get the ball back for his team?

Does he run all day long to press the back4?

Is he a team player or an individual?

Suarez is having a great season but, it doesn't make him as good as Ronaldo. Ronaldo has done it consistently for years now, he has scored more goals than games he's played for Madrid.

If Suarez can keep that level up for 2-3 seasons he will be up there with Messi and Ronaldo. Suarez probably does more for his team than Ronaldo but, Ronaldo is the better individual player by talent.

Suarez does tend to bully the weaker teams, Ronaldo often turns up against the very best and the weaker sides.

I just don't think 1 great season should put a player up there with 2 guys who have done it all apart from win a cup for their national side

[Eligius 121]

Suarez is having a great season but, it doesn't make him as good as Ronaldo. Ronaldo has done it consistently for years now, he has scored more goals than games he's played for Madrid.

If Suarez can keep that level up for 2-3 seasons he will be up there with Messi and Ronaldo. Suarez probably does more for his team than Ronaldo but, Ronaldo is the better individual player by talent.

Suarez does tend to bully the weaker teams, Ronaldo often turns up against the very best and the weaker sides.

I just don't think 1 great season should put a player up there with 2 guys who have done it all apart from win a cup for their national side

Ronaldo disappears a lot as well.

Most recently el clasico. Suarez was a beast in the world cup 2010, while Cristiano was useless on the big stage. When Cristiano left United, guess what happen to United ? They went to the champs league final, while Cristiano has yet to appear in a CL final for Madrid. when you take 10 shots a game, every pk, fk there is, you will score a lot of goals. Suarez doesn't get that since Gerrard, Coutinho, Daniel do it as well.

However, I will say that Liverpool's system is an inflated system for offensive players, but Suarez still works harder than everyone else on the pitch when his shot is missing.

Suarez, Aguero are definitely on Cristiano's level.

[Alan Partridge 1,124]

Ronaldo disappears a lot as well.

Most recently el clasico. Suarez was a beast in the world cup 2010, while Cristiano was useless on the big stage. When Cristiano left United, guess what happen to United the following season? They went to the champs league final, while Cristiano has yet to appear in a CL final for Madrid. when you take 10 shots a game, every pk, fk there is, you will score a lot of goals. Suarez doesn't get that since Gerrard, Coutinho, Daniel do it as well.

However, I will say that Liverpool's system is an inflated system for offensive players, but Suarez still works harder than everyone else on the pitch when his shot is missing.

It's always tough comparing players. If you go by individual talent you could argue Zlatan is up there. I just want to see Suarez in the CL and maybe move to a bigger club and see how he does. I'm sure he can be one of the greats, I just don't think he should be judged on a wonder season. He could end up like Torres , who was hailed as world class in his first 2 seasons at Liverpool.

Who knows, Suarez might be at his peak already or maybe he will get even better.

[The Skipper 20,593]

Costa, Kroos, Shaw

Maybe if I say it enough and click my shoes together it'll come true.

If we manage to get those three in, offload Torres, Ba, Mikel and some of the guys out on loan i.e Kakuta, Romeu etc. it'll be a very successful year for us next year.

[Eligius 121]

It's always tough comparing players. If you go by individual talent you could argue Zlatan is up there. I just want to see Suarez in the CL and maybe move to a bigger club and see how he does. I'm sure he can be one of the greats, I just don't think he should be judged on a wonder season. He could end up like Torres , who was hailed as world class in his first 2 seasons at Liverpool.

Who knows, Suarez might be at his peak already or maybe he will get even better.

I agree, we shouldn't. However, Suarez was always a good player. His first seasons, he had to deal with Kenny danglish as the manager and Andy Carroll as the prized transfer signing for Liverpool +Downing and Adam. Now, with a stable manager, Suarez is proving his worth.

Add on all the pks Gerrard has taken, he should have close to 50 goals this season.

[The Skipper 20,593]

Have you seen Di Maria this year vs last year.

Or Argentina Di Maria vs last year...

Huge difference. Willian does what he is told as does Oscar, ramires, hazard, etc.

It's not their fault entirely the offense is stagnant.

That is very true. At Mou's Madrid Di Maria was often labelled a headless chicken, now look at him. It has more to do with the coach's instructions IMO.

Ancelotti's teams have always been great going forward because he implements a good system for his front line, that hasn't been the case with us unfortunately, we look lost in attack a lot of the time.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Fifa reported today that besides Ter Stegen, Reus was close to Barca for 30/40 mio but the deal wont go through because of the ban...

Wonder where they would put all their attackers...

[BloodIsBlue 291]

Fifa reported today that besides Ter Stegen, Reus was close to Barca for 30/40 mio but the deal wont go through because of the ban...

Wonder where they would put all their attackers...

Poor Dortmund fans they don't want to hold on to anyone do they, I wonder if Barca-Dortmund will strike up a deal to not sell him to anyone else.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Interesting game right now; porto-sevilla

Several players like Moreno, Rakitic, Mangala and Sandro to watch...

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Ronaldo disappears a lot as well.

Most recently el clasico. Suarez was a beast in the world cup 2010, while Cristiano was useless on the big stage. When Cristiano left United, guess what happen to United ? They went to the champs league final, while Cristiano has yet to appear in a CL final for Madrid. when you take 10 shots a game, every pk, fk there is, you will score a lot of goals. Suarez doesn't get that since Gerrard, Coutinho, Daniel do it as well.

However, I will say that Liverpool's system is an inflated system for offensive players, but Suarez still works harder than everyone else on the pitch when his shot is missing.

Suarez, Aguero are definitely on Cristiano's level.

Suarez had two good seasons in league, Ronaldo is doing it for several years. There is no way Suarez is on Ronaldo level yet. Close but not same.

[Joker10 946]

Matic?! Remember the guy? Serbian, 6ft4, DM... We already have that midfielder to do the dirty job, there is no need of Martinez. The Schweini type of player is what Chelsea should look for - Gundogan, Modric, Vidal, Ramsey, Kroos, Yaya etc

Martinez is one of most complete midfielder in the world, he is a Schweni type all round midfielder. It seem like people think Matic=Martinez, Martinez is very good going forward, a better passer and creator.

This is not going to happen anyway, there are no rumors of Martinez leaving Bayern or anything like that. But he is a great fit and a Mou type player.

[yuvala 2,167]

why talk about Marco Reus or any new attacking midfielder when Chelsea clearly need real centre midfielders, a top striker, and some fullbacks that can contribute to an attack? Marco Reus isn't going to add something dramatically different to Chelsea even IF a new attacking midfielder were badly needed. If after addressing these priorities and putting it all together for 6 to 9 months you still want something different, a big, agile winger would add a dimension to the attack.

For a few moments in this season, we saw some link-up play between Eto'o, Hazard, Schuerrle. If CFC had a top striker for every matchday and attacking fullbacks (as you mentioned) along with smooth operators in center midfield (Matic being the only one right now), the attacking midfielders we already have would be able to do more. There's no reason to spend more money on the 4231 formation's attacking midfielders before the other positions are fixed with new players. That's why it's strange you're talking about this.

You don't understand the way our team plays.

We don't need an Am. we need a cm to spray balls faster to the team. We need some young legs at the fullback position since Ivan will lose in a footrace to most wingers.. We need a CF, that going to win longballs, hold the ball up and be a physical presence for the three small ams.

Mind you, I never said that a CM, fullback and a striker weren't needed before an AM.

What I understand is that no one is able to create anything except for Hazard. And I know Reus will be able to do the same. It's not a "system buy" like a CM, its simply adding quality, which we're currently lacking, no need to understand the way our team plays..

[didierforever 7,349]

Ronaldo disappears a lot as well.

Most recently el clasico. Suarez was a beast in the world cup 2010, while Cristiano was useless on the big stage. When Cristiano left United, guess what happen to United ? They went to the champs league final, while Cristiano has yet to appear in a CL final for Madrid. when you take 10 shots a game, every pk, fk there is, you will score a lot of goals. Suarez doesn't get that since Gerrard, Coutinho, Daniel do it as well.

However, I will say that Liverpool's system is an inflated system for offensive players, but Suarez still works harder than everyone else on the pitch when his shot is missing.

Suarez, Aguero are definitely on Cristiano's level.

Most of these should be applied on messi as well then.

Disappears in big Games. He has not scored against atm in last 5 meetings.

Messi has yet to score a goal in the world cup I think.

Messi too takes 10 shots a game. Takes all the pens, most of the fks, and hence scores a lot of goals.

Madrid dint reach the final cos

10-11 : pepe got a red card for nothing. Higuain goal cancelled dubiously by ref in semis.

11-12: lost of penalties

12-13: the RM defence had a shocker against bvb.

Cr can hardly be said to be at fault. Maybe for missing a pen.

Hence suarez (someone who has had 2 good seasons and has yet to prove himself in the CL) should be compared to messi too If he is being compared to CR.