J.F. 1,484 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 What is it with people just posting gifs. Its getting really annoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
couris 232 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Am I the only one who think this whole 'Mazacar' is highly overrated? Not to mention KDB, who is called 8th wonder of the world here after playing one competive game in Chelsea.Everything on this board is overrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berke 58 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 4-1-4-1 will pretty much turn into the same old story of Mata staying up the pitch and Oscar and Rami sticking in the pivot, essentially becoming a 4-2-3-1. I think it could work though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara 15,149 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I think if we were going to do 4-1-4-1 then Jose would have implemented it with the players we already had, so that the team aren't changing system once the season has already started. That, essentially, is what pre-season is for.To be fair though maybe it could work as a 4-3-3 alsoI don't see either.Mourinho had made it clear his favorite formation is 4-2-3-1 and he said formations such us 4-5-1 and 4-1-4-1 are BS because they're still 4-2-3-1. He tried the 4-3-3 thing, I personally hated the formation he chose for that one, so I'm relieved he's going to stick with 4-2-3-1 although with the right players in, I still think 4-3-3 is the best for us (I just don't like his selection of a midfield in the 4-3-3 he tried).I still believe he's trying to replicate his successful RM formula here. Whether they won the titles or not, Mourinho made them contenders for everything when they were Barcelona's little bitch in Spain and had exited CL in R16 for six years in a row.It was a new experience for him and I think he was delighted to work like that which is why he wants the same here, which is why he pursued a winger of the same caliber as di MarÃa (although he would have loved if Willian was a leftie) and something we did not have.I don't know what he plans to do with Oscar/Mata, but it's clear to me he wants the power to come from fast wingers in addition to the creativity coming from the CAM, so I guess Willian and Hazard are given in the starting XI he hopes to consolidate. That allows him to move either Kevin or André to the LW when Eden is tired or unfit - especially André whose left foot is there only to complete his body making him much more suitable for the LW rather than the RWHe's also very focused on bringing a striker because he really dislikes the whole false 9 idea. If our strike force doesn't get things done - whether with a new striker or not - he will have to try to convert any of our AM into a striker and those guys would unconsciously drop deep a few times in the match - out of habit - and it drives him crazy . He likes his striker to be ahead of his AM, dropping deeper only to help defensively, but if you want to see Mourinho frustrated ask his strikers to drop deeper instead of being in the last third to link up and finish. Reason why he kept Milito (at Inter) despite not being a brilliant player (very far from it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouri_Matic 560 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 4-1-4-1 will pretty much turn into the same old story of Mata staying up the pitch and Oscar and Rami sticking in the pivot, essentially becoming a 4-2-3-1. I think it could work thoughMata Oscar will be sold before playing there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1chelsea 864 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 why is willian rumour tagged?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray 9,441 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 why is willian rumour tagged??Because he is rumoured to take Mata's place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1chelsea 864 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 why is willian rumour tagged?? Because he is rumoured to take Mata's place Thank bro you one best of a sharp shooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray 9,441 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 What is it with people just posting gifs. Its getting really annoying.Yes!! Giffing is an art. They should leave it to the pro's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,751 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I think last night showed why Jose want's Willian.Our current attacking six (not including Willian) has Mata then five players who are 22, now Hazard, Oscar, Schurrle and KDB are very talented young players (Moses a good squad player) but they are not anywhere near the finished article's as the four mentioned above showed last night at Old Trafford.Willian and Mata are two players approaching their peaks and are players that will deliver now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheva. 5,373 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I think last night showed why Jose want's Willian.Our current attacking six (not including Willian) has Mata then five players who are 22, now Hazard, Oscar, Schurrle and KDB are very talented young players (Moses a good squad player) but they are not anywhere near the finished article's as the four mentioned above showed last night at Old Trafford.Willian and Mata are two players approaching their peaks and are players that will deliver now.Not to mention we do need someone more threatening on the wings. Hazard atm doesn't want to dribble anyone, and is happy to play at a walking pace. KDB and co also just come back into the middle. So Willian will be a welcome change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxfordblues 299 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 bringing the average down is always a good thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John1611 77 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Work permit hearing tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacika 188 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Hope we officially present him tomorrow afternoon after that work permit hearing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoSalah 8,886 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Cant see him not getting a work permit. I mean Fernandinho got one and hes played like 3 games for Brazil in the last few years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magic weeds 446 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 So today is the day... the hearing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedsBlue 1,549 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Not really thrilled with this signing.Don't want this to affect KDB's future here as I feel he is the better player of the two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakez 755 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Not really thrilled with this signing.Don't want this to affect KDB's future here as I feel he is the better player of the two.He's not on his level yet, Willian has CL expierience. He carried Shakthar against us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thendo 1,088 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Willian work permit confirmed ahead of £32million move... with a little help from MourinhoMidfielder Willian has had his work permit confirmed for his £32million move to Chelsea, it has been confirmed.Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho gave evidence for the Brazilian, who looks set to complete his move from Anzhi Makhachkala-from daily mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,957 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Rumours now that Willian has been granted the work permit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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