Ben Sahar

[EskWeston 696]

With the quality of the team , it would be extremely unlikely that someone like Sahar wiould make it as regular starter, given the status of the club and the quality of strikers in the world available. Just not good enough.

It depends doesn't it, if you judge any 18 year old striker, even the best then they are going to come up short against the likes of Drogba, Anelka and Shevchenko. Doesn't mean with the right development they can't make that level, they certainly own't be at that level at 18.

[Fulham Broadway 17,299]

He may develop into a world Class striker, but from what I've seen of him, that 'instinct ' Analka, Shvchenko have can't be taught and he doesnt have it in my book. Probably end up at Charlton , or West Ham at tops.

[EskWeston 696]

He may develop into a world Class striker, but from what I've seen of him, that 'instinct ' Analka, Shvchenko have can't be taught and he doesnt have it in my book. Probably end up at Charlton , or West Ham at tops.

He did have it, he had the promise of being a strong player who can hold the ball up and have a wicked shot on him as well as the skill. His peak came in scoring for the Israel full team, that was when we saw the absolute Best of Sahar, unfortunately since then it has gone missing for whatever reason.

[bombayblue™ 55]

Injury?

[EskWeston 696]

Injury?

Yes he did suffer from injury just when he was about to start a loan spell with QPR, scored a couple of goals for them in a pre season friendly, they got excited and then he got injured and never managed to recover from it.

But to be honest his lack of form started before that at the end of last season....

Personally, i still think he can make it, time is on his side. A final descision won't be made on him for another 2 or 3 years at least. But the next year is going to be crucial for him....

[BlueLion. 21,491]

It depends doesn't it, if you judge any 18 year old striker, even the best then they are going to come up short against the likes of Drogba, Anelka and Shevchenko. Doesn't mean with the right development they can't make that level, they certainly own't be at that level at 18.

I am certain people were saying Drogba could not compare at age 18 to the likes of Cantona, Maradona and Pele.

[EskWeston 696]

I am certain people were saying Drogba could not compare at age 18 to the likes of Cantona, Maradona and Pele.

Drogba was a VERY late developer too.

The club have been talking a lot recently about keeping players on longer (unless of course it is obvious they are NEVER going to improve) and that they are reserving final judgement now till 21/22 . Which is the right thing to do to make sure that the young players get the right development.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Aye, at 17/18/19 you can't tell how good a player is going to be. Teams release players far too early.

[love cfc 0]

Sheffield Wednesday boss Brian Laws has confirmed a deal is close for Chelsea striker Ben Sahar.Laws said: "Ben Sahar is a player we have been talking about and he's a very talented young player.

"We're going to talk to the player before anything is done because he is young and new to the country, so probably does not know too much about Sheffield Wednesday.

"Chelsea have agreed to the move in principal, so it should go ahead if the player is happy with the move."

Sahar, who played on loan for fellow Championship club QPR earlier this season, is Israel's youngest full international after making his debut aged 17.

[Elliott 7]

Ben Sahar has gone on loan to Sheffield Wednesday,

http://www.talkchelsea.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=1255

[EskWeston 696]

Roumers today that Portsmouth want to sign young Ben this summer. I think it is too early for him for us to let him go, but i wonder if we can organise a loan to a Prem Club for next season?

[Fulham Broadway 17,299]

Wish it was more than a rumour.

Not good enough in my eyes -prob end up at Charlton, Palace or Tel Aviv.