Nathan Aké

[stroey 2,525]

Ideal back up for Filipe Luis. Young, talented, homegrown.

[Bacika 188]

I think the fact he is HG play big part in his potential inclusion in the first team. He has tehnique, great on the ball, so can become great LB...

[TheIceMan 596]

Now with PVA and RB( well not for now but soon) gone, think that he's got the chance to play for the first team, even as backup as reserve and become our own Daley Blind!

[5354 204]

Ake is way too small to play LB and play the league at this point of time

[ja1 1,166]

Ake is way too small to play LB and play the league at this point of time

? He's 5"11, that's fine for a full back.

[The Skipper 20,593]

Ake is way too small to play LB and play the league at this point of time

For a full back he's actually pretty tall.

[didierforever 7,349]

Ake is way too small to play LB and play the league at this point of time

lahn says HI!!!

[bababoom 4,478]

I think he's ready to be in our squad next season, he was great again today i'm really impressed. Luis/Ake for LB and Azpi/Ivan for RB, doesn't sound too bad, does it?

[Stats 7,059]

Has a lot more pace than I thought. Made some excellent runs. Think he can grow in the LB position.

[Amblève. 4,995]

I knew what I was talking about when I said that he has the potential to become our LB in the future.

[zolayes 14,489]

Ake is way too small to play LB and play the league at this point of time

all our defenders are too small never make Miami Heat

[mccg 1,528]

Looks like Ake will be kept in and around the squad this season

[UncleDal 10]

Looking real good this pre-season so far. Loved how he controlled the ball in the box followed by a decent cross to Torres before he sent it sky high last game.

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

One of the most humble players in our team. Hope he has a great season!

[BenIsLegend 475]

Nathan Aké on playing LB in recent games - "It's a little different than CB or DM but if you get a chance as LB in Chelsea First Team you shouldn't whine" (via FOX)

good attitude that.

[petre.ispirescu 4,928]

Selling van Aanholt and loaning Bertrand is a vote of confidence from Mourinho towards Ake.

He values him and hopefully he'll develop Ake into a good left-back like Alaba - they are both central/defensive midfielders turned into left-backs.

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

I think its clear now that Jose does not only judge a player by his abilities but also on his attitude towards change. I mean the prime example has to be Azpi, the guy did an incredible job and his hard work paid off. Even Schurle understood the situation and trained hard to adjust to the change. This kind of spirit and attitude is very rare to find and I am glad Ake has remained patient and followed their footsteps.

Though,Its a shame Lukaku did not do the same.

[Bir_CFC 3,455]

He's been a surprise for me. He's played as a CB and DM with the youth and reserves and he looked good but I never felt he would make it here as a CB or a DM. However, he's looked pretty good at LB and it's not as significant of a position as CB or DM hence a good position to learn to try and break into the first team.