Oscar

[The_Flash 1,144]

He is really slim. It's amazing the way he can defend and tackle despite his frame.

That is a funny picture, they both look very slim though

[Dion 2,476]

Frame has little to do with strength and ability to shield the ball, it's a matter of body balance. There's as much examples as it gets of big, tall, slim, fat players able/unable to put their body in between the ball and the close opponent.

Malouda was... well a Ligue 1 player when he came, he trebled volume in the first couple of months after he signed.

That's something I *wanted* Mata to do, but as we never had any manager on for over one season until he came (AVB did set up a possession game without any of the requirements being matched, tactically or athletically ; RDM and Benitez only thought about the next game).

Mata was really different to the player he was last season at Arsenal away, proving he's on his way to become that player able to protect the ball and not constantly going away with it. I wouldn't be surprised to learn that Mata is putting hours of work hitting the gym behind the scenes; partly explaining why he's not playing regulary. Other reason being that Willian is a better shutter on the right on different phases of play, keeps the ball and will run up & down on his side

I said so because we usually don't expect small looking players to be good at it, or to have that great of a balance for that matter. Mostly because they seem so fragile that one would think any contact would make them go down. But it really has little to do with being bulky, Messi looks like a flea but he's a tough guy to bring down to the ground, most of it due to his balance and muscular lower body - his legs are toned as hell.

[Henrique 9,133]

News about his injury? He was the best player on the pitch before the injury.

[lucio 5,418]

i would give him 2 games off even if he the injury isnt anything. better to keep everyone fresh

[Jase 43,479]

Hope his injury isn't anything serious. Don't need anyone to get injured heading into this crucial period of time. However on the other hand, this maybe a blessing disguise of sorts for him as he can get a bit of rest. He has been playing way too many games already this past year, from the Olympics to the 60+ games last season to being picked by Mourinho in basically every game this season.

[Phil Driver 503]

News about his injury? He was the best player on the pitch before the injury.

Rubbish ,I dont think the injury was serious he played on ,it was a tired performance ,he needs a rest and Mata should get a run ,good lad though .

[DJames 729]

Oscar dos Santos Emboaba Júnior

Very happy with the win and everything is all right with me.

From his facebook

[Jase 43,479]

Oscar, errr, instagramed this..

[TorontoChelsea 4,064]

i would give him 2 games off even if he the injury isnt anything. better to keep everyone fresh

Especially because we have excellent depth at his position.

[lucio 5,418]

Especially because we have excellent depth at his position.

yep. no point tiring him out even more when schurrle and willian need game time

[AndersonBLUE 819]

We played much better when he went off, weirdly. He was playing ok before then too.

[Henrique 9,133]

Rubbish ,I dont think the injury was serious he played on ,it was a tired performance ,he needs a rest and Mata should get a run ,good lad though .

The only player creating chances in the 1st half. You will praise Lampard "amazing" performance in the 2nd half, he changed the game, right?

[ChelseasMessiah 304]

The only player creating chances in the 1st half. You will praise Lampard "amazing" performance in the 2nd half, he changed the game, right?

Phil is a joke and will stick a knife behind any player that threatens taking Lampard's shirt. Oscar, Mata, Mikel...

[Phil Driver 503]

Messiah every post reveals your lack of understanding, Oscar and Mata are both no 10s ,not 8's . Mikel is a 13 .

[Henrique 9,133]

Messiah every post reveals your lack of understanding, Oscar and Mata are both no 10s ,not 8's . Mikel is a 13 .

Wrong, Oscar is no 11. Mikel 12.