Kevin de Bruyne

[Hamilton 2,120]

70 mins played, 3-1 for Genk, 2 assists and one goal for Kevin!

[BlueLion. 21,491]

So excited about this kid. Why? Because he comes here with very little pressure and expectation upon him.

[zolayes 14,489]

So excited about this kid. Why? Because he comes here with very little pressure and expectation upon him.

when he does arrive we will expect him to be the new Robben and Duff

[Madmax 9,219]

It seems to me he's ripe for us. Why loan him out again next year?

[zolayes 14,489]

both him and kakuta must be in the squad next season

[Hamilton 2,120]

Highlights from the game

http://stadion.vtm.be/artikel/racing-genk-%E2%80%93-aa-gent-21032012

4:36 first assist

5:10 second assist

5:50 Goal

Ps He played all game in center, very good game, also helping out the defence when needed to..

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Highlights from the game

http://stadion.vtm.be/artikel/racing-genk-%E2%80%93-aa-gent-21032012

4:36 first assist

5:10 second assist

5:50 Goal

Ps He played all game in center, very good game, also helping out the defence when needed to..

The second assist is just class.

Do you think Kevin is ready to step up at chelsea next season? Or is a loan for another year better for him in your opinion?

[Hamilton 2,120]

A loan to a smaller team would be better i think. So he can adapt in silence to the Premier league.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Definitely not on loan. They're not working out for us, even with a talent like de Bruyne. I'd keep him at Cobham, let him come with the reserves first go get him to adjust in England with the Chelsea lads. I'm sure Lukaku would appreciate the company.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Definitely agree. 10 starts and a dozen substitute appearances for both will do nicely.

[Cripen 110]

I think he should stay with us in next season and adapt to the Premier League at Cobham. We need new winger in the summer and probably striker or another winger (if Torres doesnt start to score) and it will be:

Sturridge/New winger-Mata---Hazard---

-------------------Cavani/Sturridge----------

KDB (and Kakuta) could be a quality back up for these wingers. At least he can do better than Malouda or Kalou.

[ja1 1,166]

Interesting thing is he played CM for Genk today. I did think he had all the qualities for a box to box goalscoring midfielder abit like Kroos, but now we've gone 4231 the need for a midfielder like that is far lessened. He can just play in his natural position. I wonder if he could play deeper in a 4231 though, he has good passing and energy levels and was compared to Defour - a deep midfielder - in his youth.

[Amblève. 4,995]

Interesting thing is he played CM for Genk today. I did think he had all the qualities for a box to box goalscoring midfielder abit like Kroos, but now we've gone 4231 the need for a midfielder like that is far lessened. He can just play in his natural position. I wonder if he could play deeper in a 4231 though, he has good passing and energy levels and was compared to Defour - a deep midfielder - in his youth.

I see what you're thinking about. Tbh I was asking myself that just a few days ago. A player like KDB, who has vision, great passing skills and is very creative could do nicely as a CM, but he would need to put on some weight for that position. Other than that, I think defensive qualities, such as tracking back and marking can be learned. But as a CM he wouldn't be able to use his excellent crossing ability which is, looking at his overall game, a very important part of it, so it would be a though price to pay.

[True_Blue 469]

Lukaku,Josh,Kevin....run for your lives! run for your careers! We will always play Malouda and Bosigwa ahead of you all! If all of our strikers we injured long term we would probably play Hilario upfront and even didn't include Lukaku on the bench.I gave up on any young player in Chelsea,just don't buy them wasting money on quality players that we won't play.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

I hope these kids play all of our games in the Europa League next season.

[Jack Uzzi 54]

Hello talkchelsea,

Here goes my view on De Bruyne. I think he may be ready to play some kind of role of significance next season already. His cross and passing are simply class and will impress anybody, especially Chelsea's strikers, immediately. I really believe he has the potential to become an astonishing player and feel that among the generation of "talented" Belgians he has been highly underrated so far. The national coach hasn't really made use of him yet, although he has qualities that no other player pas. He's a player that can lift his game in bigger games and the same will happen when among bigger players. He remains his cool and is a natural winner. Due to his intrinsic qualities it will be easier for him to impose himself at Chelsea than Lukaku and they should introduce him quietly to his new environment while giving him an honest chance in the pre-season. A loan can still be considered at a later stage, but I wouldn't be surprised if there's no need for him to get experience in another team.

I believe his best position is left wing. When very talented, players of his liking, often prefer a central role where they will gain more ball possession. But he'll make a bigger difference on the wing. He can take on a player and cross from anywhere.

[Atholy 1,293]

Short description:

Last weekend in the Belgian Jupiler League the last games before the play-offs were played (system where the best 6 play play-off one for European football and the title, etc.).

To get into playoff 1 RC Genk had to win against AA Gent on the last day of the regular competition!

Genk conceded a goal in minute '41 => needed at least two goals in the second half.

This was the moment that a 20 year old super talent stepped forward as the leader of his team (playing in central midfield => really his best position).

In the second half he gave two assists and scored the 3rd goal as icing on the cake.

=> Genk winning 3-1 thanks to one guy: yours Kevin De Bruyne!

I can imagine nobody is waiting to learn dutch . Therefore just skip to 1.50 min and enjoy the action of your new Chelsea starlet!

Apart from his goal ... make sure to watch his brillant defensive action and incredible pass (with outside rightfoot) to set up the counter at 2.20min.

http://www.sporza.be/permalink/1.1255938

[Madmax 9,219]

We would be crazy to loan him out next season. He's going to be immense here if given the chance.