André Schürrle

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But that's too mainstream! My previous Chelsea shirts have Kalou, Mikel and Lampard (was a gift) on them

In that case, Ramires is there for the taking

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And if Willian starts strong Shirley can kiss a starting role goodbye.

Indeed, it's the start of the season for both will be key to how they'll progress. But it won't be a main factor, just ask Azpilicueta.

it doesn't because Willian is turning back to the club at the same date. Let's not forget Will's last game was one day earlier than André's.

That's true Barbra, but you can argue Willian is much freshers having not played as much as our German.

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In that case, Ramires is there for the taking

How about Bertrand?

(PS: I seriously contemplated that on the 12/13 kit but eventually got Mikel instead )

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How about Bertrand?

(PS: I seriously contemplated that on the 12/13 kit but eventually got Mikel instead )

Is Paulo Ferreira still around? Gael Kakuta will be rejoining the squad from loan

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Is Paulo Ferreira still around? Gael Kakuta will be rejoining the squad from loan

PIAZON! AKE! VAN GINKEL!

[Barbara 15,149]

Indeed, it's the start of the season for both will be key to how they'll progress. But it won't be a main factor, just ask Azpilicueta.

That's true Barbra, but you can argue Willian is much freshers having not played as much as our German.

your point about Azpili is very valid.

In theory yes, but lack of pre-season detracts a lot from a players' form throughout the whole season - or at least that's what Lamps and Terry kept saying. I already think that's one of the things that detracted Willian's form last season. He was on vacation from Anzhi, haven't played in a while and had no pre-season or preparation whatsoever before joining us.

I hope they both overcome it, but it normally affects a player and I think André isn't the best in the physical department - based in the problems he had last year about his endurance and strength. Oscar doesn't look like that strong either, so while I think Willian may have less issues than them (and Ramires even less), I still think the lack of pre-season will affect their season - at least the first half. Let's hope not, though.

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your point about Azpili is very valid.

In theory yes, but lack of pre-season detracts a lot from a players' form throughout the whole season - or at least that's what Lamps and Terry kept saying. I already think that's one of the things that detracted Willian's form last season. He was on vacation from Anzhi, haven't played in a while and had no pre-season or preparation whatsoever before joining us.

I hope they both overcome it, but it normally affects a player and I think André isn't the best in the physical department - based in the problems he had last year about his endurance and strength. Oscar doesn't look like that strong either, so while I think Willian may have less issues than them (and Ramires even less), I still think the lack of pre-season will affect their season - at least the first half. Let's hope not, though.

Yeah exactly!

The otherside of the coin is pre-season forms gives a bit of a faux interpretation of players. We've had numerous talent that looked great in preseason but didn't reach those same heights in the season.. Marko Marin sticks out like a sore thumb in this context.

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Hopefully he can take the same photo in london after this season

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Hopefully he can take the same photo in london after this season

LIKE A BOSS!!!

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Great for Andre to win that world cup, makes me really happy Hopefully he can have a good pre season, stay injury free and give us much more then last season.

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Hopefully he can take the same photo in london after this season

Wow. Now, THAT is a selfie!

[Barbara 15,149]

dropped a couple of tears re-reading this thread.

This kid is special. The more time goes by, more I love him.

I simply can't wait to see him wearing our Blue shirt again. It'll be something special.