Who will be Lampard's long-term replacement?

[OneMoSalah 8,883]

Never mind replacing Lamps, how about sign a player that suits the fucking system for once instead of getting 4 players who all play the same position and trying to play a 0-0-5-5

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Because I know that no academy products/youngers will actually get a shot.. Bastian Schweinsteiger anyone?

[The only place to be 11,313]

Never mind replacing Lamps, how about sign a player that suits the fucking system for once instead of getting 4 players who all play the same position and trying to play a 0-0-5-5

The original target was Modric, and when we didn't get him we went after Oscar so I really do want to see what he can do in that position because he's going to struggle to force Mata out of the number 10 spot. He has the vision and he has a surprisingly high workrate and level of toughness so it's just a case of giving him games there alongside either Mikel or Luiz.

[Fulham Broadway 17,299]

KDb is the closest we have to a lampard replacement. Oscar is more of attacking mid who can do a job in the pivot. Josh i dont think will make it(atleast for next 2 seasons).

Kdb will be given chance next season in lamps position if it doesnt work out we'll buy someone.

Agree. Theres a few others after him -so our board in their wisdom will doubtless let him go.

http://www.insidefutbol.com/2013/01/03/three-way-battle-breaking-out-in-germany-for-chelsea-starlet-kevin-de-bruyne/76285/

[Chelsea? 892]

Same guy that replaced Zola, Drogba and Makalele.

[Chelsea? 892]

Because I know that no academy products/youngers will actually get a shot.. Bastian Schweinsteiger anyone?

considering no Chelsea academy "reject" has ever made it big anywhere, I'm thinking Chelsea are right not to give chances to every academy kid.

[nadavTKL 1,787]

The fact we need a CM doesnt have anything to do with Lampard or his departure, we need a CM who suits our current style of play, or at least the style we are trying to play. I can see Oscar developing to be that kind of player but it could take time, too much time, right now Benitez doesnt even try him there so it cant be too close. For me this position is such a weakness in the team i would have brought a CM this January right after we got Ba, if i was the one who call the shots. My favourite is Moutinho.

[Hysteria 159]

Nobody. If his remplacement is good enough he will make his own name.

[Rambo 1,729]

We'll have to lower our expectations, same with how Drogba left us this year...we'll be extremely lucky if another player graces this club of Frank's caliber, professionalism and love for the club.

[Rambo 1,729]

Same guy that replaced Zola, Drogba and Makalele.

I don't recall any player "replacing" the likes of those 3.

[Kezza 1,965]

If Benitez has any say, it'll be Torres.

[Laylabelle 9,534]

If Benitez has any say, it'll be Torres.

Pretty sure if Cech leaves to he'll replace him with Torres..or just clone him many times and play in every postions