-Kaplan- 410 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 On January 8, 2017 at 1:47 PM, The Skipper said: He's almost tailor made for the LCB role and also provides good cover at CM imo. He's not physical enough, IMO. I would rather have him as a back-up to Marcos Alonso. And if Marcos has been carrying an injury since he joined, then maybe Nathan is coming as a just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volfan89 97 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Seems like the lad has matured a ton over the last year and a half. You can see it in his face that he's grown up too. I think he'll surprise a lot of folks and get into the squad on a regular basis. Sooner rather than later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Alonso is now no longer in the comfort zone, he has competition and I do not think Antonio will be scared to switch it. blueblood22 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unionjack 7,531 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Nathan Ake reveals exactly what Antonio Conte said to him after Chelsea return “He wants to see me here, how I’ll do in this team and, yes, to learn different positions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Sicarius 610 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Ake take 6, that what we can see at Chelsea site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Ahmed 528 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Rush young man,you will go far in keeping your mentality of winner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unionjack 7,531 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Conte assesses Ake following return to Chelsea Conte assesses Ake following return to Chelsea Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has revealed he has been looking closely at Nathan Ake playing as a centre-back in training this week. Conte recently explained that his decision to recall Ake from a season-long loan at Bournemouth was partly based on the Dutch youngster’s versatility. Ake, 21, can pay in the centre of defence or in midfield, and Conte is also keen to deploy him as a wing-back in training to see if he might also be an option in that role for the Blues. For the time being, though, Conte has been looking at Ake as a centre-back. “In these days I tried him as a central defender,” Conte explained. “It’s important for me to have a bit of time with him to know him better and to try to find out the best position for him. “He can play in different roles and it’s very important for us he is able to do that. “He can play as a central defender, in the middle or on the left. He could also play as a wing-back. It’s important now to work with us.” Conte also suggested that Ake’s return to the squad could save Chelsea having to spend on an alternative during this month’s transfer window. “This makes me more calm in the January market,” said the Italian. “He has good personality and he’s mature. It (coming back to Chelsea) is not a gift for him. Somebody must deserve to come back. “In a year and a half he has improved a lot. This shows that it’s important for a young player to play on loan, and then, when they are ready, come back and play with us.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoSalah 8,886 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Interesting hes back, I would hope he'd be back up LCB to Cahill, because still I think Cahill is a stronger player and also more dominant in the air as well as being taller. Azpi and Ake both as CBs would be a nightmare, Azpi isn't too tall and Im sure Ake isn't either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unionjack 7,531 Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 The Blues boss reveals that the much-loaned midfielder was recalled from Bournemouth to play a part in their pursuit of the Premier League title Nathan Ake has a part to play in Chelsea's bid for the Premier League title, according to manager Antonio Conte. "Nathan Ake came back with us because I evaluated his situation and our situation and he is a good reinforcement," http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/683/main/2017/01/20/31759442/conte-why-i-brought-ake-back-to-chelsea?ICID=OP Blue-in-me-Veins 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unionjack 7,531 Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Hes definitely playing tomorrow. Just dunno if its WB or CB yet ‘He (Ake) has the possible of playing in different positions, as a central defender and a wing-back,’ the Blues boss explained. ‘Tomorrow is a good opportunity for him to show me he’s in our ideal of football and show his improvement to us.’ http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/759746/Chelsea-News-Nathan-Ake-Antonio-Conte-Brentford-FA-Cup I hope its as WB. Lets hope he has a blinder. . the wes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea? 892 Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 How come he's a permanent Bormth. Player in FIFA 17. Wtf man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeboii 1,844 Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 1 hour ago, Chelsea? said: How come he's a permanent Bormth. Player in FIFA 17. Wtf man. His rating and potential in the game is trash anyways. Chelsea won't use him in the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unionjack 7,531 Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 2 hours ago, Yeboii said: His rating and potential in the game is trash anyways. Chelsea won't use him in the game. I think he will get a good xhunk of time. If hes noy a starter I'd think on at half time. He will certainly get more game time in the rest of the season than RLC. Hopefully Chalobah will get some time too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea? 892 Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 4 hours ago, Yeboii said: His rating and potential in the game is trash anyways. Chelsea won't use him in the game. It is, that's why I didn't bye him back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unionjack 7,531 Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polo7 3,496 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Couldn't watch the game yesterday and the highlights on bbc showed nothing. How was he yesterday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucio 5,418 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 35 minutes ago, Polo7 said: Couldn't watch the game yesterday and the highlights on bbc showed nothing. How was he yesterday? pretty decent, it was comfortable for him. he was dynamic, crunched into some tackles. looks a better player than alonso, but I don't expect him to be replaced for a while Polo7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif 6,006 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 So according to Twitter, Bournemouth have bid £18m. Would be great business if we removed the context of needing back-up players. Conte wouldn't be crying for back-up, to settle for recalling Ake, to then sell him. I'm sure the board will agree that £18m isn't much to us, so we can pass on it. But it'd be exciting to take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAM09 7,056 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Not on the bench. Worrying sign IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drog.ba 239 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 We'd be mad to let him go, think he could be as good as a left centre back as Azpilicueta is at right CB. A good season or two at Bournemouth and they'd probably want £40m+ !Hazard! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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