Marco van Ginkel

[Ankit 3,176]

Stefan Coerts ‏@StefanCoerts2m

Marc Overmars has admitted that #Ajax have attempted to sign Marco van Ginkel on loan, but #CFC don't want to let go of the midfielder.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

We can't judge thing's from the first 3 games as to whether he will get enough playing time or not, it's a long season, Azpilcueta was an unused sub for 5 times in his first 6 available games for Chelsea and turned out to be one of the most important players in our season. Oscar's appearances in August last season almost mirror's MVG's (2nd half sub on's in the first 2 games, unused sub in the 3rd).

Over the course of the season we will need all our squad.

Brilliant shout - especially when Mikel - and maybe Essien also - goes to the AfCoN.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Brilliant shout - especially when Mikel - and maybe Essien also - goes to the AfCoN.

No ACONs this year.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

^ aren't there? Do they just randomly decide on New Year's Day... "WE'RE GOING TO HAVE ONE THIS YEAR, BITCHES"?!?

[Shane 2,275]

^ aren't there? Do they just randomly decide on New Year's Day... "WE'RE GOING TO HAVE ONE THIS YEAR, BITCHES"?!?

There was 2 in the last 2 years as they changed it from the even number year to the odd number year i.e It was 2008 and 2010 now its 2011 and 2013.

[NishC300 1,865]

Stefan Coerts ‏@StefanCoerts2m

Marc Overmars has admitted that #Ajax have attempted to sign Marco van Ginkel on loan, but #CFC don't want to let go of the midfielder.

Ought to be a sign that we'll give him game time.

IMO he could easily team up with Ramires or Oscar in the pivot.

[OneMoSalah 8,778]

Hes in the CL squad, Essien isn't. Surely Jose is gonna give him some fucking games!

[Miguelito 459]

I think I remember MVG saying something about talking to mou and them saying that he probably wouldn't start and play alot right at the beginning. He would be eased in to the team. Kind of reminds of what happens with Varane. So, I'm not too worried that he hasn't got any PT. Mou has also said that he will have to pick and choose when to play lamps so I am confused at why he's played so much at the beginning, but at some point I think MVG will slowly get more games and give lamps breaks

Hopefully he'll be able to make a significant impact. I really want to see him at the WC too

[lucio 5,418]

of course he is not the world class match winner lampard is but I'm sure his defensive work and energy is much better.hope he plays soon

[Tomo 21,733]

I think I remember MVG saying something about talking to mou and them saying that he probably wouldn't start and play alot right at the beginning. He would be eased in to the team. Kind of reminds of what happens with Varane. So, I'm not too worried that he hasn't got any PT. Mou has also said that he will have to pick and choose when to play lamps so I am confused at why he's played so much at the beginning, but at some point I think MVG will slowly get more games and give lamps breaks

Hopefully he'll be able to make a significant impact. I really want to see him at the WC too

Squad rotation isn't really that critical in August, most teams play the same lineup's in August its when the games start coming and coming in September to early December, that's when the strength of the squad will really start coming into play, as we found out to our cost last season and in Carlo's 2nd campaign.

[Miguelito 459]

Squad rotation isn't really that critical in August, most teams play the same lineup's in August its when the games start coming and coming in September to early December, that's when the strength of the squad will really start coming into play, as we found out to our cost last season and in Carlo's 2nd campaign.

Definitely, I agree. But I think 4 games in 12 days is a lot either way

[zolayes 14,489]

There was 2 in the last 2 years as they changed it from the even number year to the odd number year i.e It was 2008 and 2010 now its 2011 and 2013.

I believe they are going to hold it every year that has a 2 in it

[Stingray 9,441]

I believe they are going to hold it every year that has a 2 in it

I see what you did there ....

[nadavTKL 1,787]

MvG on game time at Chelsea

"That has been indicated to me. I will get minutes. From the conversations I have had, they are coming."

"In my position, in the middle, there are 4 or 5 candidates at Chelsea. There is great competition, but you expect that at a top club."

Good.

[Barbara 15,149]

MvG on game time at Chelsea

"That has been indicated to me. I will get minutes. From the conversations I have had, they are coming."

"In my position, in the middle, there are 4 or 5 candidates at Chelsea. There is great competition, but you expect that at a top club."

Good.

now that's how a player who is professional and aware of his age behaves in a situation like this.

I'm impressed by his maturity and patience.

If we rejected loans on him is because they have plans for him, as they should!

[Milan 17,853]

Marco scored the winner for his U-21 national team today. It was against Luxembourg and from a penalty but it was a winner. Hopefully it will help his confidence.

[lucio 5,418]

he needs to start vs basel. rammy is suspended and essien is not in the CL squad. has to play unless mourinho wants the infamous lampard mikel pivot which is absolute horse shit.

[happy_juan 64]

he needs to start vs basel. rammy is suspended and essien is not in the CL squad. has to play unless mourinho wants the infamous lampard mikel pivot which is absolute horse shit.

Ramires is not suspended. Super cup suspensions no longer carry over to other UEFA competitions.