Marco van Ginkel

[Mufassir08 2,400]

All we need is for Frank to teach him the trick for the timing of those runs into the box..

I dont think that is a trick that can be taught,Either you have it naturally or you dont.

[Tomo 21,741]

I dont think that is a trick that can be taught,Either you have it naturally or you dont.

We need to stop this fantasy we are going to get another Frank, 20 goals a season from central midfield, no one is going to replicate that in our lifetime if ever, we should just be glad we had him instead of trying to fantasize over "potential" other version's.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

We need to stop this fantasy we are going to get another Frank, 20 goals a season from central midfield, no one is going to replicate that in our lifetime if ever, we should just be glad we had him instead of trying to fantasize over "potential" other version's.

Here's our new 15-20 goals-a-season-from-midfield man.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

I dont think that is a trick that can be taught,Either you have it naturally or you dont.

It was more of a tongue in cheek comment meant to imply that we won't ever get a player like Frank.

[bluesman2610 1,368]

I really like this kid I feel he has all the tools to be very successful in EPL as long as he stays injury free... hes combative in the middle doesn't let players just run past him.. has decent pace and with a little more confidence we will see the passing range from U21 championships.. thumbs up to the board for this buy

[The Skipper 20,593]

We need to stop this fantasy we are going to get another Frank, 20 goals a season from central midfield, no one is going to replicate that in our lifetime if ever, we should just be glad we had him instead of trying to fantasize over "potential" other version's.

We don't need a 20 goal player from the pivot when we've got Mata and Hazard in attacking mid already who should provide at least 30-40 goals combined.

[meetdoscar 335]

I am a fan

[Fulham Broadway 16,998]

Seems to win tackles , nick the ball and break up play, impressive for a lad his size and age. Looks to be the complete midfielder with a bit of everything and could provide some great legs in midfield alongside Ramires. hes also not afraid to get stuck in -reminiscent of Ballack :blue scalf:

[sureshot 20]

I realy like him and I like it how Chelsea bought him under "the radar". He has nice balance and a good passing game. He needs games and he'll be more confident in the other half of the pitch creating and taking chances I'm sure.

[bushman 2,043]

Marko is still too young & will get better. No one should expect him to score as Frank, but close to 10 goals just might be feasible, soon.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Saving up for this:

It's like Justin Bieber and Michael Ballack somehow conceived a love-child.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

It's like Justin Bieber and Michael Ballack somehow conceived a love-child.

DON'T EVER put the names of Bieber and the German legend in the same sentence!

[OneMoSalah 8,817]

Saving up for this:

It's like Justin Bieber and Michael Ballack somehow conceived a love-child.

Hey you are copying me........ even though I haven't got money to get it yet, please don't say you got Oscar on the home shirt and are planning Schurrle on the away.... please don't say it.....

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Hey you are copying me........ even though I haven't got money to get it yet, please don't say you got Oscar on the home shirt and are planning Schurrle on the away.... please don't say it.....

That's my shirt hanging up!

[termninja 5,290]

He is obviously still new, young and shit, but kid kicks fucking ass! It's like we have a young De Rossi in our squad

I enjoy watching videos of him with some heavy metal in the background, now that's fucking epic

Great signing, hopefully he can have a good season and become our 1st team regular

It's such an incredible change to watch him ready to kick opponent's ass whenever needed instead of Mikel who just tactically retreats

[Kojo 4,676]

Van Ginkel is nothing like Lampard, and I hope he isn't. I don't want anyone in the pivot running up into the box, they should be staying back. We already have 4 attackers in our formation, why should we be encouraging our players to constantly move forward, Van Ginkel needs to cover and work hard. If he does that then we shouldn't be as weak defensively against other teams.

[Styles 9,790]

He shows a lot of desire on the defensive end which is great to see. He's also one of the quickest players in the team which is a bonus from CM.

His passing is fine but that's the biggest area of improvement for him. He made a good pass to Oscar which helped set up the first goal against Milan. Our attacking-midfielders always find good space in-between the lines and need a constant supply of those kind of passes.

[The Mak 4,459]

Van Ginkel is nothing like Lampard, and I hope he isn't. I don't want anyone in the pivot running up into the box, they should be staying back. We already have 4 attackers in our formation, why should we be encouraging our players to constantly move forward, Van Ginkel needs to cover and work hard. If he does that then we shouldn't be as weak defensively against other teams.

As long as Jose doesn't try to turn him into the 'new Mikel', then great! I doubt it though, because MvG can actually move!