Wishlist Hulk

[Henrique 9,133]

Last news about Hulk coming from Times:

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The Times says that the Brazilian star will earn £7 million a year at Stamford Bridge over four seasons and is willing to put in a transfer request to push through the move that works out at a cool £135,000-a-week.

The paper says: "Chelsea are yet to agree a fee with Porto and are thought to have set a ceiling of about £30 million for the transfer - taking the total cost of the deal to £58 million, as well as a lucrative bonus scheme - although Porto remain adamant that they will not countenance his departure for less than £38 million."

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If Porto want 38m for Hulk, they can fuck off, its just ridiculous. Times is the best paper in UK, and it seems its more accurate than the reports from Guardian saying we already made a deal worth 38m.

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

I hope it's true. 30 Million is just about right for Hulk (even that may be overpricing him)

[DDA 9,690]

Hulk is without a shadow of a doubt being overpriced. You only had to watch his performance against the USA the past week to see he really isn't worth 38million. Having said that i would like to him terrorizing for us on the right next season. Either way, money talks!

[November33rd 84]

Hulk is without a shadow of a doubt being overpriced. You only had to watch his performance against the USA the past week to see he really isn't worth 38million. Having said that i would like to him terrorizing for us on the right next season. Either way, money talks!

lol @ judging a player from one friendly with nothing at stake playing with some kids he just got together with 2 weeks ago.

[Ibra11 11]

38m is too much to be honest. rather have a 10m rb, 10m cm, and a 20m winger, someone young like muniain

[ymalleb 14]

38m is too much to be honest. rather have a 10m rb, 10m cm, and a 20m winger, someone young like muniain

any player that has a tiniest sort of connection with Chelsea will tend to be overpriced. Modric 42M, Torres 50M, Sheva 35M, Robinho, oh wait.

10M for RB & CM perhaps we can't even get anyone within that price from Division 1.

[DDA 9,690]

lol @ judging a player from one friendly with nothing at stake playing with some kids he just got together with 2 weeks ago.

I'm not judging him simply by that one game, so before you start lol'in like your the kid in charge you should check my previous comments on Hulk. Having said that he was fucking shocking against USA. End off. Any player who has a price tag of 38 millions shouldn't have been making the passes and mistakes he was. Yes that does include Torres too before you try and come all witty and sharp!

[Pizy 18,368]

If the Hulk deal fails to materialize, who are some other world class RW's that are possible?

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

If the Hulk deal fails to materialize, who are some other world class RW's that are possible?

Nani ?

[NiclasCFC 2,582]

If the Hulk deal fails to materialize, who are some other world class RW's that are possible?

Navas?

[Clevemayer 764]

Doublepost fuck iPhone

[Clevemayer 764]

Navas?

Without a shadow Of a doubt up there in The Top 5 wingers shame he is extremely homesIck

[Kojo 4,676]

Why are people so bothered about the price tag?, but not even bothered about the wages, you do know it's the wages what cost more money or just about near enough the price tag.

[TorontoChelsea 4,064]

If the Hulk deal fails to materialize, who are some other world class RW's that are possible?

Don't think we need another RW. If we play the 4-2-3-1, what's wrong with Ramires on the right with Marin as cover? If we play the 4-3-3, Sturridge excelled in that system and Marin can play there was well. We would need another striker though.

[Madmax 9,219]

From the always excellent Carefree Chronicles :

Snap Shots of Hulk against Mexico

HIS MOVE TO Chelsea is still in the works but I watched today's Brazil 2-0 Mexico game with some interest to study Hulk's performance. Brazil had a disappointing game: they were unable to create clear-cut chances despite holding possession for the majority of the game. Hulk, however, had a decent game playing on the right side of the attack. On a different day, he would have had 2 assist and won a penalty for his team but some incorrect refereeing and poor finishing let the big man down.

Positioning

<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ptayjE2Uw94/T8vWp3C-OfI/AAAAAAAACdo/FW1M0S3pkto/s1600/Hulk%27s+Positioning.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"> Picture 1. Hulk's Positioning

Hulk started on the right side of Brazil's attacking 4-2-3-1 formation. When the ball was played through the center or from the right, Hulk stayed very wide stretching the field horizontally. However, when Brazil came forward down the left, Hulk would drift toward the center, either alongside the central striker Damiao or slightly deeper in the attacking midfield position. This is nothing new really: it is exactly what is expected of a wide forward these days.

When he got the ball on the right, his primary mode of attack was cutting onto his favorite left and taking a shot at goal (not very different from what Sturridge was doing in the first half of last season for Chelsea). Majority of Hulk's attempts were on target but blocked. However, he didn't get to attack the passes from the left by getting into the box from the right because Neymar and Marcelo had a pretty underwhelming game on Brazil's left. The only meaningful cross from the left came in the second half when Hulk temporarily switched to the left wing (more on that later).

Pressing and Tracking Back

Picture 2. Hulk's Pressing and Tracking Back

In defensive mode, Hulk responsibly covered his right fullback by pressing diligently and tracking back whenever necessary. His work rate in this game was admirable considering that he had just played over 80 minutes against USA just four days ago. One instance in particular stands out. During the first half, Hulk took a freekick for Brazil from the right side (by the way, he's a very competent set-piece taker too). The ball was eventually cleared and Mexico broke very quickly down Brazil's right. Hulk tracked all the way back into his half and by the time the ball was cleared out for a throw-in, Hulk was one of the last three Brazilian players in the defensive zone (Picture 2, lower frame).

Creating Chances

Picture 3. Two Chances Created by Hulk

Brazil had plenty of possession in this game but they could only create a couple of clear-cut chances -- two of which were crafted by Hulk. In the first half, Hulk, from a central position, lifted the ball over the Mexican defensive line to put Damiao through; the striker put the ball in the net but it was incorrectly ruled offside. The vision and execution of this pass was top notch. Mata would have been proud to have made this kind of supply.

The next chance came late in the second half when Hulk temporarily moved to the left wing. He beat this marker down the flank before making a low cross for Pato to tap in from close-range. Easier to score than miss but the AC Milan player decided to take on the tougher task of completely missing the target.

THE BIG MAN himself had a couple of chances but most of them were shots from outside the box and were blocked by an organized Mexican defense. He also had an individual run into the box that ended with a penalty shout when the Mexican defender shoulder-checked him. All in all, it was a very promising outing by the prospective Chelsea player. It is even more encouraging that Hulk can have a good game while his team is not playing at their best.

Apologies if already posted somewhere.

[Wilson 358]

Hulk would be an amazing signing. Porto are just trying to force more cash out of us for him. Pricks!!

[Fhaarkas 39]

We need him as a backup for Torres.

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

We need him as a backup for Torres.