Smallest squad we've had?

[termninja 5,290]

In terms of numbers we are, as Justin said, a bit light in the Striker department. In terms of quality we're light just about all over the pitch to be honest.

I don't agree. Our wing and attacking midfield positions are pretty strong and we have a pretty good defense. Midfield is the problem yes and our strikers are yet to prove themselves.

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

I don't agree. Our wing and attacking midfield positions are pretty strong and we have a pretty good defense. Midfield is the problem yes and our strikers are yet to prove themselves.

I didn't mean attacking midfield and wings. It's the other areas that are worrying. Defence even more shaky than I had first thought. Double pivots are almost non existent. Striking department a bit light and taking a gamble with Torres and Sturridge.

[termninja 5,290]

I didn't mean attacking midfield and wings. It's the other areas that are worrying. Defence even more shaky than I had first thought. Double pivots are almost non existent. Striking department a bit light and taking a gamble with Torres and Sturridge.

I don't know what you meant, I know what I've read

Yep, defense surprised me also, hopefully things will change. We do have great players there when you look at names though.

[themightyblue 443]

You think so? I've pretty much summed it up how i see it. And trust me, I'm one of the least negative on this board.

Our squad is

Goalkeepers: Cech, Turnbull, Hilario

Defenders: Ivanovic, Azpilicueta, Terry, Cahill, Luiz, Cole, Bertrand, Ferreira

Midfielders: Mikel, Lampard, Meireles, Romeu, Ramires, Oscar

Attacking midfielders: Hazard, Moses, Mata, Marin, Oscar, Ramires, Malouda

Strikers: Torres, Sturridge, Bamford/Piazon

In terms of squad, the only teams in the premiership who have a better squad is City and arguably United (think we're pretty much on par, but they may have more quality maybe). We can talk about injuries, but it is all hypothetical. If Spurs lose Bale they'll be in trouble, if Arsenal lose Cazorla they'll be in trouble, if United lose Evra there in trouble. Our squad is easily good enough to get top 4 as well as put up a fight in the cup competitions. Add a CM and Striker and it's good enough to challenge for the League

[Strike 7,474]

I don't agree. Our wing and attacking midfield positions are pretty strong and we have a pretty good defense. Midfield is the problem yes and our strikers are yet to prove themselves.

agree with attacking mid but i disagree with the defence. our defence is over-rated. john terry, david luiz and gary cahill are good defenders on their day but are hardly world class. branislav ivanovic is being turned inside out by championship wingers and him and ashley cole getting forward so often doesn't really help the defence.

[Bambiny14 25]

May I ask everyone criticizing on here one thing? Would you write the same things about our players before yesterday's game? They had a bad game and this doesn't influence their overall talent. If they continue to perform badly, then I will consider critizing their abilities.

[Spike 12,049]

The one thing that shits me is that our weakest position is the midfield and what do we do? We loan out Yossi and Essien with no replacements lined up. Weakening the weakest position...

[OneMoSalah 8,883]

• 2 Branislav Ivanovic Safe as a centre back only.. He should never play on the right again.
  

Finally, I have been saying this for ages, centre back or don't play him. Funny though, some people think hes the best RB in the world. Can't remember when I said it last but about 8 different people on here replied saying I was speaking shit basically....

[termninja 5,290]

agree with attacking mid but i disagree with the defence. our defence is over-rated. john terry, david luiz and gary cahill are good defenders on their day but are hardly world class. branislav ivanovic is being turned inside out by championship wingers and him and ashley cole getting forward so often doesn't really help the defence.

Still better then most of what other teams have...can you find a better LB then Ash? If Luiz wasn't good, Barca wouldn't make a bid for him and Gary has proven that he is great. JT is getting old, but he is still really valuable to us and Ivanovic even though had a bad start of the season was one of our important players throughout the last 3 seasons. We also brought in Azpilicueta, one of the most talented right backs in the world. I'm having high hopes for him.

You also have to take into the account that defense gets exposed a lot on counters. When we close down, teams can only blow us or get a lucky goal.

[Strike 7,474]

I didn't mean attacking midfield and wings. It's the other areas that are worrying. Defence even more shaky than I had first thought. Double pivots are almost non existent. Striking department a bit light and taking a gamble with Torres and Sturridge.

its only natural to highlight the squad problems after a defeat, especially a heavy one as that. we have improved a lot from last season but given that we were a distant 6th last time around, it's expected that problems continue to persist.

[gary gordon 1,777]

Gary Cahill. Remember? Champions League final?

I'll give you that. But we wouldn't have used him if it wasn't for JTs mind explosion.. Very decent player though.

[Rowan_Osborn 58]

agree with attacking mid but i disagree with the defence. our defence is over-rated. john terry, david luiz and gary cahill are good defenders on their day but are hardly world class. branislav ivanovic is being turned inside out by championship wingers and him and ashley cole getting forward so often doesn't really help the defence.

I can't think of many better CBs that are available. Cahill and Luiz could be world class and Terry is, as he as shown at the Euros. Cahill and Luiz were amazing against Bayern and on that form i couldn't think of many better CBs. Last night was bad all round but it was a blip rather than the norm.