Oscar

[Styles 9,790]

I'm sure he already is more useful because he's more versatile and more tactical. He's also more complete.

Mata is a hell of a footballer, so I wouldn't be as bold as saying Oscar is already better (even if they're different), but I can see why some may think so. Different profiles, both top class, but I think Oscar has a very high ceiling, so it's sort of only a matter of time before him being better (or at least considered as such by more people).

Agreed. To think Oscar is this good now at 22 you can dream of him becoming a truly world class player if he continues to develop.

And for the record, Mata is a very good player and I'd be really sad to see him go.

[yuvala 2,167]

Can't wait untill he's 25-26 !

Hopefully he'll still be here by then

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,920]

He's going to be unfairly compared with Mata for the rest of his Chelsea career. That's simply the reality of the situation.

There's going to be unreasonable, back-breaking expectations and pressure on him depending on how well Mata plays for those Manc cunts. And it's only going to get worse with every Goal and assist Mata gets. Sad to see a 21 year old with that amount of pressure on his shoulders, can't believe Mourinho would put him in such a situation.

He'll handle it with ease.

This was a kid, until very recently, wearing the shirt of Pele for Brazil.

Oscar has got this.

[The Skipper 20,609]

Yeah. More like Sneidjer than any Brazilian No.10 I know of.

He is a breath of fresh air without all those fancy footworks and unnecessary step-overs.

Nah, Sneijder has brilliant vision, which is one thing Oscar hasn't got (yet hopefully) in his game. Sneijder has insane technique in a lot of things he does, so I wouldn't compare him to Oscar at all.

[Amblève. 4,995]

How long until he starts calling Mourinho "daddy"?

[lionsden 4,689]

Nah, Sneijder has brilliant vision, which is one thing Oscar hasn't got (yet hopefully) in his game. Sneijder has insane technique in a lot of things he does, so I wouldn't compare him to Oscar at all.

I thought I was going crazy because i couldn't for the life of me see anything remotely special in his technical (or should I say non defensive game) He doesn't have close control, lacks vision and passing of a playmaker, has tendency to gets clumsy on the ball and loses possession when under pressure and very unadventurous with majority of his passes for a "suppose no 10". if he develops into half the player sneijder was in his prime (which is very unlikely) as he isn't born with such technical ability and qualities then I would be a happy chappy.

Perhaps I have become too spoilt from watching artists like Zola and mata in the blues uniform and need to significantly lower my standard and expectation.

[Korea 734]

I thought I was going crazy because i couldn't for the life of me see anything remotely special in his technical (or should I say non defensive game) He doesn't have close control, lacks vision and passing of a playmaker, has tendency to gets clumsy on the ball and loses possession when under pressure and very unadventurous with majority of his passes for a "suppose no 10". if he develops into half the player sneijder was in his prime (which is very unlikely) as he isn't born with such technical ability and qualities then I would be a happy chappy.

Perhaps I have become too spoilt from watching artists like Zola and mata in the blues uniform and need to significantly lower my standard and expectation.

Yeah!

[The Skipper 20,609]

The Mata transfer will put a lot of pressure on Oscar. I hope he starts fully proving that we'll be fine without Juan - I want him to step up and consistently provide those killer passes. I hope he has that in his locker. He needs to be a lot more creative in the final third.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

The feeling that Mata left because of Oscar will stay in people's heads for quite some time...especialy if Oscar doesnt deliver and Mata shines for United.

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As for Oscar goes, yes he is young and all, but for someone who will be our main #10 and forced Mata out of team because of better performances, I expect him to be consistent and visible against top sides aswell.

[Korea 734]

The Mata transfer will put a lot if pressure on Oscar. I hope he starts fully proving that we'll be fine without Juan - I want him to step up and consistently provide those killer passes. I hope he has that in his locker. He needs to be a lot more creative in the final third.

You'll see a different oscar once Matic takesover.

[Korea 734]

The feeling that Mata left because of Oscar will stay in people's heads for quite some time...especialy if Oscar doesnt deliver and Mata shines for United.

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As for Oscar goes, yes he is young and all, but for someone who will be our main #10 and forced Mata out of team because of better performances, I expect him to be consistent and visible against top sides aswell.

Oscar didnt force Mata out.

[The Skipper 20,609]

You'll see a different oscar once Matic takesover.

I really hope so. The kid's got everything in his game, if he could just consistently prove he has finesse in the final third he'd be almost unplayable.

[The only place to be 11,313]

He's going to be unfairly compared with Mata for the rest of his Chelsea career. That's simply the reality of the situation.

There's going to be unreasonable, back-breaking expectations and pressure on him depending on how well Mata plays for those Manc cunts. And it's only going to get worse with every Goal and assist Mata gets. Sad to see a 21 year old with that amount of pressure on his shoulders, can't believe Mourinho would put him in such a situation.

A pathetic statement from someone who is supporting United the next time Man United visit the Bridge apparently.

Willian was Mata's replacement because Mourinho saw Mata as a winger. Oscar has been one of our two best players this season and has no reason to worry if he keeps improving as he has done.

The guy is Brazil's number 10 - he can handle the pressure.

[Korea 734]

Why would he worry about so call pressure of taking over for Mata.

He freaking the number 10 (now 11) this summer at the World Cup at Brazil. Im not sure about you guys, but Im pretty sure being the cam for Brazil and playing in your home country is a lot more difficult situation, than this one.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Oscar didnt force Mata out.

Read again; I say he did forced him out because of better performances. Its not his fault, but still...he took Mata's position because of that (and sure a big thanks to Mou aswell).