Oscar

[Blue_Fox_ 2,086]

7 minutes ago, Pizy said:

Barkley isn't really the pure #10 I'd want personally. Lanzini just signed a contract like a month ago or something and I'm not sure about him yet anyways. Moutinho is nearly 30 now so I'm not sure if he's what we need.

I'd really love to see the prototypical, creative, classy #10. A player like Özil, Eriksen, Mata in his prime with us, David Silva. 

I think Pjanic could probably be that and I'd be delighted if we signed him to replace Oscar.

Don't think we have space for that #10 in the team while Fabregas is here. and Cesc can't play at #10. The most balanced choice is either a 4-3-3 or, if we persevere with the 4-2-3-1, a strong #10 capable to cover for Cesc.

[lucio 5,418]

maybe draxler too. he is a clear step up from oscar. wolfsburg aren't in the CL, so not a step down, if no one else goes for hin

[Pizy 18,418]

18 minutes ago, lucio said:

hakan calhanoglu? can take very good set pieces, and shoot from distance. something we sorely lack with the current squad.

I've never even heard of him 

[lucio 5,418]

10 minutes ago, Pizy said:

I've never even heard of him 

 

he seems pretty good bar the free kicks too, scored a great goal vs atletico in last years CL last 16.

[manpe 10,861]

2 hours ago, Stats said:

has only had 3 really good games for us this season. Swansea, Palace and MK Dons. That is it.

Sunderland after Jose's sacking he was MOTM too.

[kiwi1691 255]

9 hours ago, lucio said:

maybe draxler too. he is a clear step up from oscar. wolfsburg aren't in the CL, so not a step down, if no one else goes for hin

Is he? He has had a poor season at Wolfsburg.

[lucio 5,418]

9 hours ago, kiwi1691 said:

Is he? He has had a poor season at Wolfsburg.

He's missed a lot of games , but he displayed his quality vs madrid, very capable.

[kiwi1691 255]

2 hours ago, lucio said:

He's missed a lot of games , but he displayed his quality vs madrid, very capable.

One good game doesn't make up for a poor season, kinda like Oscar.

[Essien19 1,415]

One good game doesn't make up for a poor season, kinda like Oscar.

Played well against United too, there you have two games, kiwie. [emoji4]

[Styles 9,790]

KDB put on a masterclass today.

The guy we sold him for is so shit he can't even start in the worst Chelsea team in over a decade.

Mourinho

[robsblubot 3,529]

1 hour ago, Styles said:

KDB put on a masterclass today.

The guy we sold him for is so shit he can't even start in the worst Chelsea team in over a decade.

Mourinho

oscar as poor as he has been this season would have improved the team today; esp if in the CM position.

hiddink has been saying that he's giving minutes to the aspiring players. It's funny how we use 'can't get a game' vs 'won't be given a start' depending on the point we want to make.

if I hated Oscar like many here do, I'd actually be quite nervous that he is not playing.

[OhForAGreavsie 5,898]

2 hours ago, Robguima said:

oscar as poor as he has been this season would have improved the team today; esp if in the CM position.

hiddink has been saying that he's giving minutes to the aspiring players. It's funny how we use 'can't get a game' vs 'won't be given a start' depending on the point we want to make.

if I hated Oscar like many here do, I'd actually be quite nervous that he is not playing.

Give or take the odd upswing in form by Willian, or downturn in productivity from Oscar, I still think the observation I've been making about Oscar over the last 3 years is accurate. With apologies to those who've read it before, the observation comes in two parts: -

1. Oscar is clearly not good enough to start for the team Chelsea wish to be.
2. Oscar is nevertheless the best number 10 Chelsea have.

[Styles 9,790]

6 hours ago, Robguima said:

oscar as poor as he has been this season would have improved the team today; esp if in the CM position.

hiddink has been saying that he's giving minutes to the aspiring players. It's funny how we use 'can't get a game' vs 'won't be given a start' depending on the point we want to make.

if I hated Oscar like many here do, I'd actually be quite nervous that he is not playing.

Hiddink has phased him out since realising how shit he is. I'm not worried at all. He is one of many wasters that are heading for the exit.

[Tomo 21,733]

3 hours ago, Styles said:

Hiddink has phased him out since realising how shit he is. I'm not worried at all. He is one of many wasters that are heading for the exit.

I bet you're glad we didn't appoint Allegri?

[MihaiM24 156]

Expect to sell this guy to Juve and tear the league apart.. like every player we sell ffs

[Jase 43,479]

 

[robsblubot 3,529]

17 hours ago, Styles said:

Hiddink has phased him out since realising how shit he is. I'm not worried at all. He is one of many wasters that are heading for the exit.

Hiddink is the waster... he's wasting one of the most precious things in football (and life): time.

You missed my point though.

We are playing for nothing now. So, the club - please ignore tampon manager for now - may want to put the players they want to sell on display. Let others see them week in week and out and perhaps someone may be enticed.

For example, it may have become easier now to sell Mikel... well barring the last game (city) when he was below his usual.

[Pizy 18,418]

14 hours ago, MihaiM24 said:

Expect to sell this guy to Juve and tear the league apart.. like every player we sell ffs

It's inevitable that he'll improve significantly for a new club in a new league. Any other league will be easier for him than the PL. Unlike Kevin De Bruyne, Oscar doesn't have near that ability. He can't singlehandedly run games and carry teams with magical skill like Kev. He's just not on that level.

Just can't see him coming back to haunt us in a couple of years like Lukaku and Kev have. Well quickly move past Oscar if we get someone who actually puts up numbers and doesn't go missing for weeks at a time. We need production and consistency.