Kevin de Bruyne

[ChelseasMessiah 304]

Isn't it just possible that he's just not good enough for Chelsea? He did well for Bremen and he's done well for the Belgian national team, but he might simply not be good enough to get past the other players in his positions.

I also have to wonder about his mentality. He always looks like a little boy with his head down on the pitch and off it and the defence of his performances is that he needs time and that there's a lot of pressure on him.....well welcome to a big club!

Apparently he's not interested in going to Atletico because he doesn't think he'll get in the team. What does that say about his belief in himself?

Have you seen them lately? Most players would struggle to make their bench this season. Simeone's built a boss side.

[Mouri_Matic 560]

Have you seen them lately? Most players would struggle to make their bench this season. Simeone's built a boss side.

Koke, Raul Garcia, Turan, Gabi, Suarez with Adrian as back up

[johnnythefirst 1,076]

That's how Barca roll. And Kevin hasn't been that bad, he's barely played. It's not quality he lacks, but games.

I know, I'm a fan. I was just doing some role playing.

[johnnythefirst 1,076]

Apparently he's not interested in going to Atletico because he doesn't think he'll get in the team. What does that say about his belief in himself?

It would say he's a smart guy that doesn't want to make the same mistake twice. Play for a midtable team, gain minutes, confidence and stats, and then see where it'll bring you in the long run.

[bushman 2,043]

KDB lacks quality to crack into Chelsea´s midfield.

He will be fine in Germany. Another one bites the dust.

[Stingray 9,441]

Isn't it just possible that he's just not good enough for Chelsea? He did well for Bremen and he's done well for the Belgian national team, but he might simply not be good enough to get past the other players in his positions.

I also have to wonder about his mentality. He always looks like a little boy with his head down on the pitch and off it and the defence of his performances is that he needs time and that there's a lot of pressure on him.....well welcome to a big club!

Apparently he's not interested in going to Atletico because he doesn't think he'll get in the team. What does that say about his belief in himself?

If there is one thing that i really agree with on KDB and which I said already last year, it is his mental vulnerability when the going gets tough. If you nurture him right, he will walk straight into this team in time. Alas, that is not an option in a silverware needing team.

Hazard for example has the opposite mindset: he gets complacent when nurtured and puts in the extra foot when confronted by difficulty.

But once Kevin has got the confidence .... Then he is consistently good.

Catch 22 really.

[Starman60 1,343]

We need to move him on I'm afraid. He's way behind Oscar, Hazard, Mata & even Schurrle. His confidence is suffering with the bit part he is playing at the moment. Last match he was really trying too hard, and when he lost the ball he usually ended up fouling his opponent in pure frustration. I think we should cut our losses on this one

[Stingray 9,441]

We need to move him on I'm afraid. He's way behind Oscar, Hazard, Mata & even Schurrle. His confidence is suffering with the bit part he is playing at the moment. Last match he was really trying too hard, and when he lost the ball he usually ended up fouling his opponent in pure frustration. I think we should cut our losses on this one

We might be overestimating the mental power of our youngsters. I wonder how Oscar would have been after being treated like KDB in his first year. Oscar came out a star, but his first season was .... Unbalanced..

How can we expect to have a youngster with less experience overcome even more major issues?

[ChelseasMessiah 304]

We might be overestimating the mental power of our youngsters. I wonder how Oscar would have been after being treated like KDB in his first year. Oscar came out a star, but his first season was .... Unbalanced..

How can we expect to have a youngster with less experience overcome even more major issues?

Oscar lost his father in a car crash when he was two years old, once he was in his early teens he made a vouch he would look after his mother & sister, and came through the ranks at one of the most competitive football academies in Brazil. He scored a hat-trick in the U-20 World Cup final and got 12 goals and 12 assists in his first season in Europe playing mostly out wide. He may not look it, but paradoxically, Oscar is one tough motherfucker.

I do get your point though, although I think Oscar was a bad example.

[Bacika 188]

I would lovr to see him at CM but I assume we won't be seeing him after january at all...

[Stingray 9,441]

We might be overestimating the mental power of our youngsters. I wonder how Oscar would have been after being treated like KDB in his first year. Oscar came out a star, but his first season was .... Unbalanced..

How can we expect to have a youngster with less experience overcome even more major issues?

Oscar lost his father in a car crash when he was two years old, once he was in his early teens he made a vouch he would look after his mother & sister, and came through the ranks at one of the most competitive football academies in Brazil. He scored a hat-trick in the U-20 World Cup final and got 12 goals and 12 assists in his first season in Europe playing mostly out wide. He may not look it, but paradoxically, Oscar is one tough motherfucker.

I do get your point though, although I think Oscar was a bad example.

Fair enough. My point however was more on KDB though, as I said Oscar came out strong even if it took him a year. My bad on the bad English.

I don't see KDB as a mentally strong youngster (which has more to do with the personality you are born with than gruesome life experiences)

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

If Kevin does leave then for his development,I'd like him to join Athletico Madrid.Mainly because they are Champions League playing side and have a terrific coach.Diego is one of the must underrated coaches and I am sure that he'll turn him to a great player.He won't walk in straight to the starting 11 but we know Athletico spend their transfer funds wisely so I really don't see a problem in the long run.

[bushman 2,043]

KDB eager to leave Chelsea for Germany. Apparently 12.5m was offered. That´s all right and pretty close as most of us predicted.

[Zoro 151]

Cant wait for him to leave just so we can stop hearing how he should definitely start and how good he is ....blah blah.

[We Hate Scouse 10,286]

Cant wait for him to leave just so we can stop hearing how he should definitely start and how good he is ....blah blah.

For him to go on to do incredibly well and us sign him for double/treble what he sold him for?

[Jype 6,398]

Cant wait for him to leave just so we can stop hearing how he should definitely start and how good he is ....blah blah.

Remember this Sturridge guy? People kept saying he was good and people like you wanted him gone, only to realise his worth when it was already too late.

Obviously it's not going to be the same with De Bruyne because no matter how well he might do for his new club we still have a ridiculous amount of great attacking midfielders whereas with Sturridge gone we had only Torres, but it's still food for thought.

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

Transfer news: Kevin De Bruyne looks set for Chelsea exit - reports

It is thought that Chelsea may request a buy back clause in any deal.

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/transfer-news-kevin-de-bruyne-looks-set-for-chelsea-exit--reports-9018565.html

[Stats 7,053]

Judging by the chances he is limited to I doubt he is even going to want to come back if he has the choice. Likelihood is he still can be excellent at another club but we still will have an embarrassment of riches in the attacking midfield.