Marko Marin joins Chelsea

[DYC. 7,542]

Anyone care to describe Marin's strengths and weaknesses in detail or something like that?

Not an expert but from I know.

Strengths:

Pace

Agility

Driblling

Weaknesses:

Lightweight

Shooting

Lacks end product

Inconsistent

[Igi26 346]

Clark Whitney on Marin:

Marin is a gifted winger, who in his earlier years was dubbed as the "German Messi." That comparison was proven premature, but the 23-year-old's strengths and weaknesses more resemble those of Angel Di Maria. Marin is a very talented dribbler, but stagnated after joining Bremen in 2009. He has primarily been used out of position as a central playmaker, where his dribbling qualities are less noticeable and his underwhelming playmaking vision is evident. He needs a fresh start, and perhaps he will flourish when used once more on the wing. It is, however, a great gamble for the player, who could find himself on the bench for five years. For Chelsea, €7-8 million is worth the risk.

[Bir_CFC 3,455]

For that price it's a great bit of business. No one is saying he's a world beater and will solve all our problems, but for that price he's at worst an upgrade over some other squad players.

[Kojo 4,676]

Well at least we wont have to put up with laibilities on the bench, and actually have some pace to put on later in games.

[Jase 43,479]

Not an expert but from I know.

Strengths:

Pace

Agility

Driblling

Weaknesses:

Lightweight

Shooting

Lacks end product

Inconsistent

Hmmm...

Thanks.

[Igi26 346]

People are already doubting him just like they doubt Cahill. He'll do well here, I'm sure.

[capriccioso 2,545]

MARKO MARIN?!!

I LOVED HIM ON FM

disclaimer: I am drunk, my apologies for the caps lock.

[Igi26 346]

MARKO MARIN?!!

I LOVED HIM ON FM

disclaimer: I am drunk, my apologies for the caps lock.

I give you like because you are drunk

[capriccioso 2,545]

Johhny Walker Black Label!!

What a brilliant scotch wishekyy it is.

[bababoom 4,478]

MARKO MARIN?!!

I LOVED HIM ON FM

disclaimer: I am drunk, my apologies for the caps lock.

Hopefully we'll sell Kalou now.

[capriccioso 2,545]

Never! King Salomon will reign forever!

[capriccioso 2,545]

My God, my avatar looks brillaint. Perhaps it is the whiskey goggles efect.

[BosnianLion 232]

You've fapped to the Kalou poster in your room many times, haven't you?

[Thor 2,693]

In shock. Totally came out of the blue!

Totally came into the blue!

Fixed.

[Sheva. 5,373]

Not an expert but from I know.

Strengths:

Pace

Agility

Driblling

Weaknesses:

Lightweight

Shooting

Lacks end product

Inconsistent

I don't think 'lacks end product' is really a weakness for a player who has had 10+ assists in 4 of the last 5 seasons.

This season has been the only exception - he's not played many games due to injuries.