Kevin de Bruyne

[mikeholiday 209]

My fav non-Chelsea Player. I was crushed when he was sold, and i was one of his biggest fans goin on and on about how amazing he was going to be once he returned from his Werder Bremen Loan spell. But somehow, i know he wasn't gonna last here, it was too good to be true that a young player who was taking his chances either here or via loan was gonna be trusted, especially once JM came.Players like Romeu, Sturridge, and then KDB, all players i had gotten so giddy about, and all of them were sold/loaned EVEN after killing it when they were given opportunities.

Now back to KDB, he is a fantastic talent, always knew he was gonna be something special. There's no need for all the "ginger cunt" posts imo. it didn't work out, and that's that.

what? Why would any professional want to waste time and effort proving himself to JM (again) like he's a youth squad prospect? He's the Star for Wolfsburg, the #2 team in Bundesliga, just set the record for Assists in campaign...but no, proving himself to JM and the Chelsea faithful should be first on his mind.

I'm assuming 'something is already wrong' with Lampard, and Ashley Cole as they schemed to sabotage AVB's tenure here. Clearly, not wanting to perform for him while he was here.

How does he know he wont start? How do YOU know he wont start? All chelsea fans know that one of the 3 midfielders behind the CF is up for grabs.

[Stingray 9,441]

rubbish eh?

he didnt work with the system at all and as you said was in a fight with mourinho over training etc.

He looked out of place and it wasnt working.

You clearly didnt watch the preseason games.

[Rhino's Skin 972]

You clearly didnt watch the preseason games.

I clearly did....but it proves that people shouldnt take pre season that seriously as its mainly about getting players back up to speed with their fitness levels and not about how they look when the team is playing at about 50-75%

[Stingray 9,441]

I clearly did....but it proves that people shouldnt take pre season that seriously as its mainly about getting players back up to speed with their fitness levels and not about how they look when the team is playing at about 50-75%

The debate wasn't about fitness levels. Your point was about 'fitting in the system'. Preseason illustratie he did fit in imo.

[Rhino's Skin 972]

The debate wasn't about fitness levels. Your point was about 'fitting in the system'. Preseason illustratie he did fit in imo.

and in my opinion you cannot tell whether some one seriously fits in until proper matches are played hence thats why I mentioned that pre season are only played at 50 - 75% i.e more time on the ball, not so much pressure, less tackles etc etc. Even Lukaku looked good in the same pre season

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Are we really still going on about that one statement? Goodness...

We have no idea what happened between Jose and Kevin so we can't fully judge but regardless it was a bit unprofessional and childish from Kevin to give that answer publicly. He should have just said "I don't know" as the media and PR trainers tell him to.

[Stingray 9,441]

and in my opinion you cannot tell whether some one seriously fits in until proper matches are played hence thats why I mentioned that pre season are only played at 50 - 75% i.e more time on the ball, not so much pressure, less tackles etc etc. Even Lukaku looked good in the same pre season

Well, you cannot claim one did NOT fit in according to your own logic. Which is what you did in your original statement.

[Rhino's Skin 972]

Well, you cannot claim one did NOT fit in according to your own logic. Which is what you did in your original statement.

said he looked out of place........look at Swindon game for example.

However if your logic is that if players like kdb look great in pre season then that means they fit in...so be it.

Obviously the coaches and manager deemed to differ once the season got into full swing

[Stingray 9,441]

said he looked out of place........look at Swindon game for example.

However if your logic is that if players like kdb look great in pre season then that means they fit in...so be it.

Obviously the coaches and manager deemed to differ once the season got into full swing

You said literally:

"he didnt work with the system at all"

Which is a pretty bold statement to make after a good preseason and very few competition games (in which he was out form like any player would be).

Now go pick a fight with someone else. You seem keen on it.

[Rhino's Skin 972]

You are the one picking a fight....bold statement backed up by the manager.

Luxury players like him and Mata did not fit in

[Stingray 9,441]

You are the one picking a fight....bold statement backed up by the manager.

Luxury players like him and Mata did not fit in

So much interpretation. He could just have had a row with Mou, which is far more likely. Your statement is in no way backed by the manager.

[DYC. 7,542]

Even their current lineup has struggled for balance, always giving chances to opponents to score against them. Of the five in midfield you named there, only 1 or maybe 2 will/can defend. The rest won't even bother a jot.

Any idea where you can find info on clean sheet records? They only conceded 6 more goals than Chelsea.

[Jase 43,479]

Any idea where you can find info on clean sheet records? They only conceded 6 more goals than Chelsea.

This season only or including previous ones as well?

[DYC. 7,542]

This season only or including previous ones as well?

14/15.

[hamad138 190]

Which fool is gonna pick city instead of bayern?

[Rhino's Skin 972]

You said literally:

"he didnt work with the system at all"

Which is a pretty bold statement to make after a good preseason and very few competition games (in which he was out form like any player would be).

Now go pick a fight with someone else. You seem keen on it.

The system being what was happening in training according to reports...him not liking the regime, being asked to do things he didnt like.

thats not fitting into the system.

Apart from that I didnt think he was all that once the season got going

[Jase 43,479]

14/15.

You can check out www.statto.com. It's a pretty useful site.

In 2014/15, we have 17 league clean sheets. City have 14.

[DYC. 7,542]

You can check out www.statto.com. It's a pretty useful site.

In 2014/15, we have 17 league clean sheets. City have 14.

Thanks. Not much of a difference.