Salomon Kalou

[English Freak 456]

CDM? I never said CDM. I said 'Deeper Role' and I was implying that he should be played as a Regista.

Once again people take liberty with my posts. Perhaps I should be less ambiguous.

My mistake. Didn't fully understand what you meant by deeper role.

My only question is, can KDB dictate play from a withdrawn role like an Alonso, Sneijder, Pirlo, even Gargano to some extent at Napoli.

[capriccioso 2,545]

There's still hope. There is. Big Ron will announce a new 6 year deal.

#clutchingatstraws.

[The Big Drog 1,110]

Hopefully this will mean that Kakuta is finally given a chance.

[Spike 12,049]

My mistake. Didn't fully understand what you meant by deeper role.

My only question is, can KDB dictate play from a withdrawn role like an Alonso, Sneijder, Pirlo, even Gargano to some extent at Napoli.

No worries. I think he would be perfect at it, to be honest. Also Sneijder doesn't play deep he is very much an Attacking Midfielder or a Trequartista if you prefer.

[Jase 43,479]

So, we are releasing him but still somehow keeping Malouda?! Hmmm....

And cap, are you alright?

[skeeo 37]

Farewell Kalou. Thanks for the memories. Learn to shoot with power.

[capriccioso 2,545]

So, we are releasing him but still somehow keeping Malouda?! Hmmm....

And cap, are you alright?

I am in all sorts. Hoping and praying we give him a new contract.

[TomCFC 356]

Great news, but who's going to take him?

[YouNameIt 1,511]

The daily mail article also says we are offering essien and malouda new contracts WTF?!why malouda!!!

Both of them needs to go, seriousley. Essien will always have my respect but the guy is done, he will never perform like he used to. And Malouda, that idiot just HAS to go.

[Jase 43,479]

I am in all sorts. Hoping and praying we give him a new contract.

You're just clutching at straws, cap.

Great news, but who's going to take him?

Am hoping he does't join another English club.

[capriccioso 2,545]

It's nerve wracking. I would be devastated to lose Kalou at all, I don't know what I'd do given Drogba, another of my loved Chelsea players, has left as well.

If he leaves you're probably in for a meltdown involving plenty of tears. If he stays it'll be a month or so of jubilant posting.

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

CDM? I never said CDM. I said 'Deeper Role' and I was implying that he should be played as a Regista.

What makes you think he will be any good as a Regista?

[Spike 12,049]

What makes you think he will be any good as a Regista?

In my (second hand) opinion De Bruyne has: great off the ball movement, incredible passing technique, a powerful and very accurate shot, amazing ball control, ambidexterous feet and is a FK specialist. You could almost be forgiven for thinking I just explained Pirlo's strengths.

But I think this would be his best positioning: Not as high as Juan Mata but not as deep as Lampard/Mikel

Striker

Winger - - - - - - - -Winger

De Buyne

CM -------- CM

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

In my (second hand) opinion De Bruyne has: great off the ball movement, incredible passing technique, a powerful and very accurate shot, amazing ball control, ambidexterous feet and is a FK specialist. You could almost be forgiven for thinking I just explained Pirlo's strengths.

But I think this would be his best positioning: Not as high as Juan Mata but not as deep as Lampard/Mikel

Striker

Winger - - - - - - - -Winger

De Buyne

CM -------- CM

I doubt he will be playing as a Regista. Expect him to be backup for Mata, and on the wings when needed.

[Term-X 7,891]

We will only benefit from his release, not Chelsea quality, free up the wages. Kalou has really benefited from the winger crisis/lack of options at the club.

[capriccioso 2,545]

Nah, Mata will keep him out of the team in that position.

[Styles 9,790]

Thank you and goodbye.

I'm not his biggest fan and think he should have been out a long, long time ago but he's scored goals and been part of a squad that's won a lot so fair play.

Good luck Sala.

[Joshyboy 36]

Lets be honest!

He's a bit pants isn't he really?

Tapping in isnt a massively impress talent.

Not the worst player in the world, been a good servant to the club, actually quite a funny guy.

Still a bit pants.