Nathan Aké

[kellzfresh 7,229]

His positioning and calmness on the ball at all times are very impressive. He plays with maturity beyond his years

He impresses me more than RLC imo. I really don't know why RLC has the bigger hype, Ake seems better to me.

[The Skipper 20,609]

He impresses me more than RLC imo. I really don't know why RLC has the bigger hype, Ake seems better to me.

Because RLC has a higher ceiling. Ake can turn into a very good squad player for us though, whereas RLC, if he develops IMO can be a special player, influential player on both sides of the pitch.

[kellzfresh 7,229]

Because RLC has a higher ceiling. Ake can turn into a very good squad player for us though, whereas RLC, if he develops IMO can be a special player, influential player on both sides of the pitch.

Ake is already the better passer, he's more mobile, he seems the better tackler and he's positional sense is very good.

RLC will beat him for physique and long range shooting, so what else is he better than ake at.

[supporter 3,088]

The best choice for Aké and for us is trying he fits the position Left-back because it is difficult to succeed in a big team as midfield still young.

Ake next season is likely to go on loan to Boro, and Jose should talk to Karanka to try to Ake play next season as Left-back to play more than 30/35 split between Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup and so he can return in 2016 to be a substitute for Ivanovic with Azpilicueta as Right-Back and Nathan Ake as left-Back.

I am also surprised because everyone talks about Ruben Loftus-Cheek and nobody talks about Ake. RLC is having a spectacular performance and he is our future, no doubt, but I think we should take advantage of this big opportunity that we have with Ake and RLC to try that they are in our starting eleven regularly in 2016.

Regards.

[The Skipper 20,609]

Ake is already the better passer, he's more mobile, he seems the better tackler and he's positional sense is very good.

RLC will beat him for physique and long range shooting, so what else is he better than ake at.

I'm not sure you know what type of player RLC is if that's the only thing you're comparing between them Ake is definitely better defensively, he's a defensive player. RLC is a much bigger threat going forward with his powerful and neat dribbling, and just general ability going forward. RLC is a true B2B midfielder, like Yaya/Pogba whilst Ake is just a true defensive player.

RLC isn't first and foremost a DM... Ake is. They're different players. RLC can become a force on both sides of the pitch when he sharpens up defensively and tactically. Ake only on one side (defensively, as a versatile LB/DM).

[OhForAGreavsie 6,067]

The best choice for Aké and for us is trying he fits the position Left-back because it is difficult to succeed in a big team as midfield still young.

Ake next season is likely to go on loan to Boro, and Jose should talk to Karanka to try to Ake play next season as Left-back to play more than 30/35 split between Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup and so he can return in 2016 to be a substitute for Ivanovic with Azpilicueta as Right-Back and Nathan Ake as left-Back.

I am also surprised because everyone talks about Ruben Loftus-Cheek and nobody talks about Ake. RLC is having a spectacular performance and he is our future, no doubt, but I think we should take advantage of this big opportunity that we have with Ake and RLC to try that they are in our starting eleven regularly in 2016.

Regards.

Hello Supporter,

Another enjoyable post. Thank you. I must say however that I don't agree about Nathan as a left back. I don't think he's very good at it. The club tried hard last season (13/14) to give him as much playing time as possible in that position for the junior squad. He did his best of course but he just isn't a natural full back. His movements always look like reactions rather than anticipations. It's as if he is always having to think about it, always having to tell himself, "Oh yes, I'm supposed to be over there now." He has no instinct for left back.

For me, DM is definitely Nathan's strongest position. That too was never his natural place in the side but he has an aptitude for it that he lacks for the full back position. At DM Nathan has great spacial awareness. He is excellent at letting the ball run across him to buy half a metre to make a pass, or at touching the ball into an area which his direct opponent can't reach because his momentum is taking him away from that spot.

I am disappointed that Nathan has not had more chances this season and it's hard to be confident that he'll get minutes from Jose in the future. I am sure though that if Nathan struggles to get game time at DM, he'll struggle to get it elsewhere too.

[kellzfresh 7,229]

I'm not sure you know what type of player RLC is if that's the only thing you're comparing between them Ake is definitely better defensively, he's a defensive player. RLC is a much bigger threat going forward with his powerful and neat dribbling, and just general ability going forward. RLC is a true B2B midfielder, like Yaya/Pogba whilst Ake is just a true defensive player.

RLC isn't first and foremost a DM... Ake is. They're different players. RLC can become a force on both sides of the pitch when he sharpens up defensively and tactically. Ake only on one side (defensively, as a versatile LB/DM).

We'll see how it turns out though. RLC has the physical advantage to adapt easily in the league

[Rom2013 446]

Ake will have a lot of problems to be a DM in Chelsea or any other top team because he isn't strong enough. We can give him a chance in the LB if anyone in the club believes in him... but in the DM I can't see it. It's a position where normally you want to have big guys, or if they are not big they need to have a huge quality.

[supporter 3,088]

Hello Supporter,

Another enjoyable post. Thank you. I must say however that I don't agree about Nathan as a left back. I don't think he's very good at it. The club tried hard last season (13/14) to give him as much playing time as possible in that position for the junior squad. He did his best of course but he just isn't a natural full back. His movements always look like reactions rather than anticipations. It's as if he is always having to think about it, always having to tell himself, "Oh yes, I'm supposed to be over there now." He has no instinct for left back.

For me, DM is definitely Nathan's strongest position. That too was never his natural place in the side but he has an aptitude for it that he lacks for the full back position. At DM Nathan has great spacial awareness. He is excellent at letting the ball run across him to buy half a metre to make a pass, or at touching the ball into an area which his direct opponent can't reach because of his momentum is taking him away from that spot.

I am disappointed that Nathan has not had more chances this season so it's hard to be confident that he'll get minutes from Jose in the future. I am sure though that if Nathan struggles to get game time at DM, he'll struggle to get it elsewhere too.

Hi friend!

I agree with everything you say. The best position for Ake is midfielder and is certain that he as Left-Back can play but he has not internalized the movements of a Left-Back.

But as midfielder is very complicated that he can be in our starting eleven. And Left-Back is an easier position for a young guy can have more minutes. Although I think this guy is able to get anything, and he could return as midfield after being on loan.

But it is true, next season on loan at Boro with Aitor Karanka between Premier, FA Cup and League Cup Aké could play more than 35 matches as midfielder and I'm sure he will be one of the big surprises of Premier League next season, and probably Aké will occupy the role of leader of Boro and within a year he may come back with us and fight for a place in our starting eleven.

I think Aké is going to be a case similar to Courtois. This guy, as RLC, is pure gold.

Regards.

[Special Juan 28,133]

Rumors are that he could be close to joining Boro on loan.

[the wes 7,212]

Rumors are that he could be close to joining Boro on loan.

boro are turning into are feeder club nowadays it would be a good move for ake tho

[CHOULO19 24,332]

I'd rather a PL loan for him. I think he is good enough to be a starting LB at a relegation battling team.

[CurlyHairLikeLuiz 1,625]

Maybe Watford/Norwich/Leicester would like him?

Although Boro for a season would still be OK, but he has shown he is too good for that level with his time at Reading.

[robdog 2,084]

I still think this guy can play in the middle of the park - lovely talent this kid has

[lionsden 4,689]

out of all the young players in our ranks He's the one player that doesn't really need a loan. he's very polished and has the looks of an established pro already imo.