Gaël Kakuta

[Justin_3d 1,140]

If he's patient and good enough he will get in eventually, Ryan is proof of that.

Sadly with our young players very few have both, Stoch (judging by the form of Anelka, Malouda and Kalou in 10/11 ) would have forced his way in had he stayed and fought for his place.

The Ryan thing I give props to the player and RDM for giving time.

In that little time RDM took control, it may turn out as probably the most important time any manager had in the entire Roman era as far as youth is concern.

No Mourinho, Grant, Scolari, Hiddink, Carlo, AVB made such an impact for a player from our youth as RDM did with Ryan!

You can say AVB gave time to Sturridge, but Sturridge for me force himself into the team after that magnificent time in Bolton and great pre-season,

With RDM in charge, I hope the Ryan thing was not a one thing and we can see more meaningful approach to some of our other younger players.

[English Freak 456]

The Ryan thing I give props to the player and RDM for giving time.

In that little time RDM took control, it may turn out as probably the most important time any manager had in the entire Roman era as far as youth is concern.

No Mourinho, Grant, Scolari, Hiddink, Carlo, AVB made such an impact for a player from our youth as RDM did with Ryan!

You can say AVB gave time to Sturridge, but Sturridge for me force himself into the team after that magnificent time in Bolton and great pre-season,

With RDM in charge, I hope the Ryan thing was not a one thing and we can see more meaningful approach to some of our other younger players.

Good point. Hopefully RDM can help a few more of our youngsters make the transition from reserve team to first team football over the next couple of seasons.

[5354 204]

Infact RDM was the one who started rotating between Cole and Betryand... was surprised he was selected for CL final though

[Bacika 188]

What you think guys, should we use Kakuta at RW with Marin, and Ramires sometimes? This way he has more chances to play.... ?

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

He may be the answer to our right wing problem but I doubt the club is willing to take the risk.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

He may be the answer to our right wing problem but I doubt the club is willing to take the risk.

Left footed players on the right wing cut in and shoot while righted-footed ones go wide and cross. We need the latter type imo.

[Blue Armour 4,286]

Left footed players on the right wing cut in and shoot while righted-footed ones go wide and cross. We need the latter type imo.

Not needed if we have a proper left-footed winger on the left wing.

[capriccioso 2,545]

Left footed players on the right wing cut in and shoot while righted-footed ones go wide and cross. We need the latter type imo.

Cut-inside, shoot wingers can fuck off. Byline and cross wingers are far more preferable.

[Spike 12,049]

Cut-inside, shoot wingers can fuck off. Byline and cross wingers are far more preferable.

Unless they are ambidexterous like Pedro.

[francozola 2,040]

Has Kakuta actually gone on the US tour? I've not seen any mention of him at all

[bombayblue™ 55]

Has Kakuta actually gone on the US tour? I've not seen any mention of him at all

Yes, he has.

http://www.chelseafc.com/page/LatestNews/0,,10268~2849259,00.html

[Ashblues 30]

Kakuta can play behind the striker(s). So, I say he is the understudy for Mata and Hazard. And no more loan moves for him........

[OneMoSalah 8,778]

Kakuta will be sold. Watch and see.

[Ollie 4,400]

Kakuta will most likely go back to France. I'll be sad to see him go but the reality is he has no chance here. I hope he has a good successful career. I still think he's quality but i can't for life of me see how he'll get in. I hope he performs well in the US tour to at least give himself a chance, i'd be so happy if he prevailed for us.

[Clevemayer 764]

Kakuta has natural talent and things haven't gone well but he is still younger then Bertrand and nobody gave Bertrand a Chance... he will turn 21 this year... so FFS its normal, not every player breaks through at 16 or 20 like Messi and Ronaldo, in Fact Ronaldo was pretty bad untill his 22nd Birthday... I can still remember many ppl haveing a go at him whne he was that young, how awfull his attitude and his allround game was... and now... he is the most complete player maybe on this planet...

calm down... I still have high hopes, despite SeB giveing me sth to think about with his attitude... he played very well for Dijon and was Benched by the Dijon interims coach... it seems like you have to give this Kid the feeling he is much needed... and the freedom to express his self, nothing wrong with that for me...

[Amblève. 4,995]

Does anyone else think he had a solid game against Seattle? Made some bad passes tho, but I especially liked one Mata-esque run down the left side.

[Justin_3d 1,140]

If Kakuta keeps playing like he did yesterday in the rest of his per-season games, then it's goodbye for him. As he don't want another loan, so club will have no choice but to sell him.

Pity.

[The Big Drog 1,110]

I was struck last night between in the difference between Kakuta and Piazon. Piazon looked like he was in a completely different league to Kakuta, despite being younger. It was a disappointing performance from the Frenchman last night and it looks like his days as a Chelsea player could be numbered.