Tiago

[The Chels 2,502]

I was watching a repeat of the Atletico defeat and still can't believe we turned down the opportunity to sign this guy on a free. He is like a hybrid of Matic and Fabregas - defensively sound, great passing and intelligence (exposed Hazard twice with 2 excellent passes that led to 2 goals), a leader and very experienced. He'd have been perfect for a midfield 3 in the big games.

[Madmax 9,219]

Watching him against Madrid the other day just drove home yet again what a shame it is that we missed out on him in the summer. Would've been perfect for us. Mikel has his uses and anyone who's been here long enough will tell you I've defended him a lot but he's far too limited for an aspirational side like ours.

[DYC. 7,542]

Watching him against Madrid the other day just drove home yet again what a shame it is that we missed out on him in the summer. Would've been perfect for us. Mikel has his uses and anyone who's been here long enough will tell you I've defended him a lot but he's far too limited for an aspirational side like ours.

Didn't rate him in his time here, the same for his period at Juve. But he's been absolutely brilliant at Atletico. Football's a funny game, a player can take huge leaps in his development even at a late age. I'd still take him in the summer btw, regardless of his age.

[Blue Colored Sky 1,807]

Why we didn't sign this guy ? Jeez, he is so perfect for that pivot. Through Fabregas walking yesterday I have a thoughts what a fantastic paring Tiago would do with Matic in the centre. That pressing ! Shame.

[iseah100 5,612]

And he would have been free! Tbh we would have won if Mikel was healthy.

[termninja 5,290]

Why we didn't sign this guy ? Jeez, he is so perfect for that pivot. Through Fabregas walking yesterday I have a thoughts what a fantastic paring Tiago would do with Matic in the centre. That pressing ! Shame.

Perhaps he didnt want to leave? Agree, I eas hoping we could bring him too.

[stroey 2,525]

I read it was something with his agent having his transfer rights (3rd party ownership) or something in that direction, which EPL doesn't tolerate.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

He broke his leg yesterday vs espanyol

Quick recovery.