Kevin de Bruyne

[ParNolio7 285]

It's a perfect league for him, lot's of running and powerplay.

Kevin is actually a very technical player with a fantastic touch. That's how little we've seen him play at Chelsea ...

So I'd much rather see him in la liga, but indeed as a sale, not on loan, no value in that for Chelsea except perhaps increasing his market value again ... but that has nothing to do with football

[OneMoSalah 8,616]

Fuck me the Belgian media really hate Chelsea and Jose, trying to indicate he wants to sell KdB... Jose likes a really strong squad, he doesn't want to sell anybody, he would maybe loan him but can't see him selling him unless it was a ridiculous offer of £25 million or more for a pretty much unproven player with one good season in a very good league but for a pretty average team where he was the best player...

[zolayes 14,489]

time to sit back and be patient ,,very few come into the PL and hit the ground running ,, WE are lucky this year that we can afford to give KDB a year to learn and settle.

It seems imo (which usually doesnt count for much ) atm ,he isnt ready , This doesnt mean we should sell him or loan him out ...

The best place for him to learn the Chelsea way is at the Bridge

[Strike 6,975]

It's a shame about KdB. He had a good pre-season, started vs Hull and had a good game as well. Willian was probably brought in probably because Jose felt that he needed 1 more direct player but KdB has been lost in the shuffle due to that.

[Reddish-Blue 2,230]

Fuck me the Belgian media really hate Chelsea and Jose, trying to indicate he wants to sell KdB... Jose likes a really strong squad, he doesn't want to sell anybody, he would maybe loan him but can't see him selling him unless it was a ridiculous offer of £25 million or more for a pretty much unproven player with one good season in a very good league but for a pretty average team where he was the best player...

Even if KDB is sold, we're going to have a strong group of attacking midfielders.

[Neira 19]

In the stands again. Run Kevin, run... Get away asap and as fast as possible.

[Fernando 6,378]

As long we are still winning, such players are dispensable.

Chelsea is a big club and players will come and go.

Look at how Mata was the best in the last two seasons, but now with a new manager and an improved player in Oscar, Mata has been put to the bench.

If he is not good enough for us, then he will leave simple as that.

But the club will still move on.

[hjperdeath 2,226]

Could really learn a lot from Azpilicueta. Both were in similar situations at the start. Looking at it now, Azpi had a terrific game, while KDB was left out. All about work ethic. I don't see any another reason why Jose would leave him out. Considering we mostly played a 4-3-3 throughout the game, KDB could have slotted in without much of a problem.

[ChelseasMessiah 304]

Not a sniff again today, if Lampard is gonna move to an attacking role as he played today, that'll mean even less chances for Kevin.

[Weckerz 3,781]

Could really learn a lot from Azpilicueta. Both were in similar situations at the start. Looking at it now, Azpi had a terrific game, while KDB was left out. All about work ethic. I don't see any another reason why Jose would leave him out. Considering we mostly played a 4-3-3 throughout the game, KDB could have slotted in without much of a problem.

I agree, altough Azpi hasn't got to deal with 5 class players on his position=)

[Jype 6,398]

I can see a future for him at the club as a CM if today's 4-3-3 is here to stay. At least for now he wouldn't have anywhere near as much competition for a place in the team if he only had to fight it out with Lampard, Ramires and Essien for two starting spots instead of having to get ahead of Hazard, Oscar, Mata, Schürrle and Willian in the pecking order.

Everything depends on himself though, he really needs to step it up in training and show Mourinho he's got what it takes. Lots of games coming up and lots of rotation before the window opens so he needs to act fast if he wishes to stay at a top club instead of taking a step backwards by joining a second rate team like Werder Bremen again. Really, really hope he stays and gets his career back on track.

[tapa 11]

wolsfburg is good for him

[Jase 43,479]

Could really learn a lot from Azpilicueta. Both were in similar situations at the start. Looking at it now, Azpi had a terrific game, while KDB was left out. All about work ethic. I don't see any another reason why Jose would leave him out. Considering we mostly played a 4-3-3 throughout the game, KDB could have slotted in without much of a problem.

What exactly has De Bruyne been doing wrong though? Yes, he may not have set the world alight with his two recent performances against Swindon and Arsenal but it's not like he hasn't been working hard and trying to do the right thing. If he's been getting consistent game time and playing badly, then fine but it's somewhat nonsensical to be judging him so much on these games when it's like 1-2 months apart those matches where the match fitness and sharpness is bound to affect his level of performance. It feels as though this situation has been made worse than it is.

[Sidzeret 2,257]

Can't see him improving without any actual game time. Loan deal for the rest of the season might do just that considering the battle for places is intense in our squad and going to be particularly strong at the second half of the season when the managers tend to gamble less. If Jose ain't playing him consistently now, i don't see him doing the opposite towards the end.

[hjperdeath 2,226]

What exactly has De Bruyne been doing wrong though? Yes, he may not have set the world alight with his two recent performances against Swindon and Arsenal but it's not like he hasn't been working hard and trying to do the right thing. If he's been getting consistent game time and playing badly, then fine but it's somewhat nonsensical to be judging him so much on these games when it's like 1-2 months apart those matches where the match fitness and sharpness is bound to affect his level of performance. It feels as though this situation has been made worse than it is.

I'm basing it all on how Jose's evaluated his performance in training. Due to him not having game-time, that's the only criteria. You can't say anything about his match performance cause clearly he hasn't played. IIRC, Jose praised Azpilicueta's training level in the programme notes right? If he has that, I see him starting. That's the only reason he's being held back from getting game time.

[ChelseasMessiah 304]

He's got no chance when Mourinho will simply not bench Lampard, the same goes for Mata.

[kellzfresh 7,226]

If we play the formation we used against west ham, he'll have more chances for sure

[lionsden 4,689]

If he has any common sense and ambition, he would make his next transfer move a permanent one.

It was clear as day light mou doesn't rate him when we bought William and Schurrle.