mediator 2,026 Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 He wants to sign Witsel Mufassir08 and Stingray 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorontoChelsea 4,064 Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Is it so hard to have both Schurrle and KDB playing for Chelsea this year?KDB, Moses, Oscar, Schurrle, Hazard, Mata. 6 Players for 3 positions, and considering the makeup of those players, it offers great depth and versatility.It would be a disaster for at least one player. ) Let's say we play 60 games. That's a total of 180 starts. These 6 players started 253 games last season in Europe and that's with De Bruyne not playing in Europe, with Moses going off to Afcon, with Oscar taking some time to get into the starting XI, etc...Beyond that, there is a massive problem with usage. Chelsea took 16.5 shots a game last season. That number will be around the same this season. You want the striker, Mata, and Hazard taking about half your shots. Then, you've got the set plays and corner where defenders get shots, then you've got your central midfielders like Ramires and Lampard who will also shoot. There really aren't a lot of shots available unless they will start to take away from other players' opportunities. (Mata and Hazard most likely). When you bring in new players, it's not just addition, it's about fitting them in. De Bruyne was excellent last season as the field general who had a lot of freedom to do what he wanted in a team which basically disregarded defense.Schurrle is a very good player, but he took 3.5+ shots a game last season. At Chelsea, both players would come in and be asked to play a completely different role. I think KDB would actually be a better fit because we need someone who can cross into the box with regularity, but I keep seeing this absurd idea that KDB or Schurrle will be able to duplicate what they did last season. Offensive success is very much tied to usage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YVT 15 Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 If De Bruyne can keep his high level of the last 6/7 international games, and José is in the stadium. He definitely will be in our squad next season. No way they will loan/sell him then. yuvala 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 I think KDB would actually be a better fit because we need someone who can cross into the box with regularity, but I keep seeing this absurd idea that KDB or Schurrle will be able to duplicate what they did last season. Offensive success is very much tied to usage. Completely agree with you. It's going to be a different environment as well, where the system and tactics will be a lot different. Not to mention the pace of the league. You, quite rightly, already mentioned Oscar as a case and point.. A guy who needed time with that trio and was often the one sacrificed until Bentiez managed to get them all ticking. The question then becomes, are KdB & Andre Schurrle strong enough to overcome the same pressures to adapt that guys like Oscar were forced to endure? TorontoChelsea 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif 6,006 Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Looks like he's playing on the right wing tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara 15,149 Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 my boy!!!!!!wish him the best luck tonight!I agree, G., he's amazing in the wings. I want him so bad next season!!!! I wonder how much he'll develop under MouHave a nice match, my love, enjoy it at the pub for both of us @mediator Hamilton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keikoismad 162 Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 COOMMMOOOOON BELGIUM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Severinb 309 Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 He just played a world class ball to benteke what a talent he is! And witsel is such a good player would be my transfer target number 1! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif 6,006 Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Amazing work rate at the moment. Chasing down the keeper etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Mikel OBE 4,920 Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 What a pass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Mikel OBE 4,920 Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 What a goal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nono 791 Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Goaaallllllllllllllllllllllllll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilvorak 3,734 Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 He can't play RW guys. We're clearly deluded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keikoismad 162 Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 we ARE BELGIUM WE ARE BELGIUM DE BRUYNEEEE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Severinb 309 Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Jose has to get him back to solve our RW problems and can play in the pivot! Great player just great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara 15,149 Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 my boy!!!!!!wish him the best luck tonight!It worked!!!!! Kevin scored1x0 Belgium!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusek 2,031 Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Nice to see him scoring a header. I think heading is one of his weaknesses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara 15,149 Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 how did Benteke miss that?Lukaku wouldn't have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,908 Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Nice headed goal.Anyone notice the great outside of the boot pass he had moments before the goal? Sir Mikel OBE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusek 2,031 Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 We don't need Hulk. De Bruyne should be our starting RW next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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