Kevin de Bruyne

[John1611 77]

Can't wait to see De Bruyne in USA with Mata,Oscar . I really can't wait , I hope kevin will play the first game vs Inter Milan

I too think that from the three of Mata Hazard and Oscar, Hazard will probably be the one to make way. Especially since his form seems to be currently having a bit of a dip. Nevertheless, if all 4 were on full form, I would start with Oscar, De Bruyne and Mata, with De Bruyne in the middle.

[John1611 77]

De Bruyne has to start against Bayern too. Would give us a chance to have short spells of dominance in the midfield. Aside from sheer skill he'll add some needed physical presence; 2/3 of our midfield are relatively lightweight(Mata and Oscar).

[CHOULO19 24,332]

After seeing the injury I only thought the worst. But knowing he walked on it afterwards was a good sign. If he had a very serious knee injury there is not much chance that he would be putting any pressure on it at all.

Same here. My first impression was "Please don't be the cruciate ligament". But I was very relieved to see him walking on it. Hopefully with a couple of weeks rest he'll be as good as new.

[Weckerz 3,781]

Then his knee would be swollen and don't think he would put pressure on it.

an ACL comes when you turn your upper leg and not the lower leg ? it happen to me this way, i yelled it out of the pain, something that Kevin did not do, or he is more a man as i am )

Lets hope for the best.

[Wiillowhobo 28]

Then his knee would be swollen and don't think he would put pressure on it.

an ACL comes when you turn your upper leg and not the lower leg ? it happen to me this way, i yelled it out of the pain, something that Kevin did not do, or he is more a man as i am )

Lets hope for the best.

I've torned both my right and my left ACL (on separate occasions). I don't even know which leg I turned, I can't remember and I didn't really see Kevin's injury cause I always look away when they show replays of knees bending . But first time (right knee) nothing was swollen. Doctor just said it was probably just a bit stretched. Second time it was swollen, although not that much. I felt a crack though on both occacions (don't know if Kevin did) and I had a short yell but was not screaming it out afterwards. So, I'm just saying that it's possible, everybody's body reacts differently. But I hope not, for Chelsea and the national team.

[Stingray 9,441]

I wonder when we will have more news ....

*hopes very intensely for a 'nothing is wrong' verdict

[Barbara 15,149]

Chelsea: Kevin De Bruyne set for scan on knee injury

By Richard Conway

BBC Sport in Kuala Lumpur

Chelsea forward Kevin de Bruyne is to return to London for a scan after injuring his knee during Sunday's 4-1 win over a Malaysia XI in Kuala Lumpur.

After creating the first goal, the Belgian was injured while scoring the second at the Shah Alam Stadium.

De Bruyne, 22, fired in a fine volley but fell awkwardly and immediately called for medical assistance.

However, after the match manager Jose Mourinho said he is optimistic that the problem is only minor."When he was on the floor and asking for a change, we thought the worst," said Mourinho.

"But the first assessment by the doctor was that it was not the ligaments for sure, and if it is something in the meniscus then it has to be a very small injury.

"So we believe it is not an important injury and hopefully it isn't because the kid is a fantastic player. He's showing to me in training that he is going to be a key man on the pitch."

De Bruyne will miss Thursday's game against Indonesia All Stars but Chelsea are confident he will rejoin the squad when they travel to the United States for the concluding games of their pre-season tour.

The Blues play Inter Milan in Indianapolis on Thursday, 1 August in the first of four scheduled games in America.

De Bruyne joined from Belgian side Genk for £7m in January 2012 but has yet to play a competitive match for Chelsea.

However, an impressive season on loan at German side Werder Bremen enhanced his reputation and his return to Stamford Bridge has been keenly anticipated ahead of the new season.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23400115

[Kinol 337]

I too think that from the three of Mata Hazard and Oscar, Hazard will probably be the one to make way. Especially since his form seems to be currently having a bit of a dip. Nevertheless, if all 4 were on full form, I would start with Oscar, De Bruyne and Mata, with De Bruyne in the middle.

Wow, are you serious? Hazard is the only player of those you mentioned that got the speed and technique too play on the wings and you wanna leave him out?

[Weckerz 3,781]

English roots

Kevin de Bruyne's mother was born in Ealing, west London, making him eligible to play internationally for England. However, he opted for the country of his birth, making his debut for Belgium in August 2010 while still a teenager.

Thank fuck for that :>

I knew there was English blood in his family but didn't know it was his mother..

[mediator 2,026]

I would start with Oscar, De Bruyne and Mata, with De Bruyne in the middle

I don't like the idea of having Oscar as a winger again tbh. Buy why not something like that sometime:

---------------- Striker ----------------

KDB / Mata - Oscar - Mata / KDB

[Weckerz 3,781]

I too think that from the three of Mata Hazard and Oscar, Hazard will probably be the one to make way. Especially since his form seems to be currently having a bit of a dip. Nevertheless, if all 4 were on full form, I would start with Oscar, De Bruyne and Mata, with De Bruyne in the middle.

I don't think there's a single team in the world that wouldn't play an in full form Hazard

[Barbara 15,149]

all the fuss about Eden is because he played some so-so matches in the pre-season. Isn't it common knowledge that he doesn't like friendlies? I know this isn't a NT friendly and pre-season according to Mourinho and now John Terry - is one of the most critical parts of the season. But that's not to say what he can or can't do, but to recover the physical form to play the following nine months.

He may put an effort - and I believe he does - but the fact is maybe what really motivates him is playing real competitions, what makes he run the extra mile - something he might not even control in a conscious level. It's more than understandable that he isn't playing his better level yet. That's what pre-season is here for, so he can find his best form again as we enter the official tournaments in a few weeks.

Kevin has space in the team, especially when you see José complimenting him like that. He wouldn't have said Kev is one of the key players for us and that he is fantastic if he didn't think so.

He will play for us and he may eventually even play where Eden plays, but to expect Eden to leave the team to accommodate Kev seems far-fetched imo.

Kevin will start some matches for us and he will progress and maybe even end the season as a regular in the starting XI. That won't be replacing Hazard though...

[The Skipper 20,593]

I too think that from the three of Mata Hazard and Oscar, Hazard will probably be the one to make way. Especially since his form seems to be currently having a bit of a dip. Nevertheless, if all 4 were on full form, I would start with Oscar, De Bruyne and Mata, with De Bruyne in the middle.

Are you basing this off 2 pre season performances or? Before his injury last season, Hazard was Chelsea's in form player. In the 2nd half of the season he was better than Mata.

This is a ridiculous thing to say. Can't believe people genuinely wouldn't start Hazard because of two meaningless games. Absolutely shocking.

[ANDRECHO 432]

Why not all . I dont know maybe vs hull city

ESSIEN

OSCAR/KEVIN

KEVIN/OSCAR MATA HAZARD

LUKAKU/BA/TORRES

[trigger 5]

Are you basing this off 2 pre season performances or? Before his injury last season, Hazard was Chelsea's in form player. In the 2nd half of the season he was better than Mata.

This is a ridiculous thing to say. Can't believe people genuinely wouldn't start Hazard because of two meaningless games. Absolutely shocking.

exactly, if Hazard isn't playing, he is injured or Mou gives him some rest for a more important upcoming game

[LukakutoStamford 779]

It's not a versus thing. Not to mention the whole who is better argument is absurd.

I think what's going to happen is De Bruyne will play in such a way that Chelsea can't afford not to play him. It then in theory leaves one of Mazacar out and unless Hazard craps the bed he's not going to be the one left out.

Interesting dilemma to have. England would be a lot more dangerous had De Bruyne picked the 3 lions instead of Belgium

[borriske 330]

For better or for worse, the impression i have of hazard is that he is carefree to the extreme. On the upside this allows him to deal with huge amounts of pressure (transfer price tag, ball boy incident). On the downside, it sometimes makes him appear lazy/arrogant, while in truth this is far from the case. That's why i believe he plays at his best when he is having fun (just look at all the pictures taken during the pre-season tour), and these games don't really lend themselves to 'having fun'

That said, he does look like has put on some weight, but, hey, that's what pre)season is for

[bushman 2,043]

Any news on Kevin´s injury ?