Oscar

[Barbara 15,149]

He's getting closer and closer to perfectioning his FK technique. He seems to have the power and swerve right, but the accuracy is just a bit off. If he finally manages it, he could score 3-5 FKs in a season, force plenty of corners and some rebounds. I would love that.

Barely any FK specialists in the Abramovich era. Frank was always a bit hit and miss. Drogba was excellent for just one year for some strange reason. Mata was good but left soon after he was just starting to become a genuine threat.

I do believe the plan is for him to be the new Lampard in the system. Positioning, tactical role, FK, support in the middle for others to shine, surprise element in the attack. The question that remains is if he's talented and consistent enough to step up.

[cfcs most wanted 657]

That awkward moment when we compared Oscar to Lampard

[Barbara 15,149]

That awkward moment when we compared Oscar to Lampard

The awkward moment people don't seem to know how to read functionally only putting syllables and words together.

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

Five hundred and twenty-four (524) pages of circular arguing.

And counting

[cfcs most wanted 657]

it's kinda funny (though it includes me as well) people who were against Oscar being given a second chance are now asking him to be evaluated after 10 matches. Just shows what a good pre-season could do. Lotus Cheek should learn something from him.

[CurlyHairLikeLuiz 1,625]

Looks like benching Oscar bit Jose in the arse in the end - he was fantastic once he came on.

I think Cesc should be dropped if he can't play DLP. Matic-Oscar-Willian is more balanced jn big games.

[robsblubot 3,545]

With this current crop of players Oscar needs to play for (at least) one reason: he's the one midfielder we've got who actually shoots! His free kicks are good too.

As much as I like William in possession, he just doesn't create anything.

[supporter 3,088]

Oscar Dos Santos vs Arsenal -- FA Community Shield 2015 Final 02-08-2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nW9E2gtI8s0

Oscar has a lot to improve to become a good CM, but he has a new (and better) attitude this year on the grass. Hopefully he can keep improving because we need a CM more than anything, and now he is our best choice for CM.

I'm not a big fan of him, but I have to admit that his performance this preseason and yesterday is being different than the other seasons. And it is a performance clearly exciting for our future.

With Fabregas a little demoralized at times... we need someone who can help him, and maybe that player is Oscar.

Regards.

[iseah100 5,612]

Need to play a 4-3-3 with him Cesc and Matic. Best formation for the team.

[!Hazard! 3,394]

Need to play a 4-3-3 with him Cesc and Matic. Best formation for the team.

Or with Matic and Willian while having Cesc on the bench. In the big games that would be so so much better than Matic-Cesc-Ramires in every way possible.

[iseah100 5,612]

Or with Matic and Willian while having Cesc on the bench. In the big games that would be so so much better than Matic-Cesc-Ramires in every way possible.

Except for Cesc is one of 2 creative outlets we have and without him the team would have little to no creativity.

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

There’s more from Juventus director general Giuseppe Marotta as he went on to confirm that Juventus are seeking to bolster their midfield numbers this but are not planning to lodge bids for Chelsea's Oscar or Real Madrid's Isco.

"Isco and Oscar are both stellar players, but in the case of Juventus - unfortunately, for now - we will never be able to sign them," Marotta added.

[Clockwork 1,794]

Or with Matic and Willian while having Cesc on the bench. In the big games that would be so so much better than Matic-Cesc-Ramires in every way possible.

Agreed

Something like this is so much better

hazard----Willian-Ramires

Oscar-matic

Oscar will always convert to the CAM role with Cesc on the pitch. Mou would always utilize Oscar to press high no matter what. While offensively Cesc will drop deep more.

[ice-boy 165]

Time to really step up dude, does he want to play or what?

[termninja 5,290]

There is something different with him this season. He seems so full of confidence it's amazing. After Moses, he's our best player in pre season for me and I really hope he delivers. If he does, we have much bigger chances to retain the title and win CL.

[!Hazard! 3,394]

Time to really step up dude, does he want to play or what?

There is something different with him this season. He seems so full of confidence it's amazing. After Moses, he's our best player in pre season for me and I really hope he delivers. If he does, we have much bigger chances to retain the title and win CL.

The difference in opinions about Oscar is bizarre. In my opinion he has been very good during the pre-season and is definitely a first XI player at the moment.

[the wes 7,212]

if oscar doesnt start showing his quality this season i can see oscar getting sold next season

[Pacquiao 1,834]

he has been our best player in pre-season, I expect big things from Oscar this season.