didierforever 7,349 Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 That was a change in more than just Mata coming on. We withdrew a holding midfielder when there wasn't a need for one and Mata was hardly spectacular when he came on.Mazacar always looked vulnerable. They still looked vulnerable away to Newcastle and losing one world-class player when TWO have emerged this season (Hazard and Oscar) is just one of those choices you sometimes have to make, especially if you're looking to sign a world-class striker.Possession football is great, but it's what you do with that possession.Mata was hardly spectacular? He was THE game changer. And even if he was not you asked me how could mata be useful being a sub and a squad player. He changed the whole complexion of the match after coming in and that should be enough to answer your question.MAZACAR had us dreaming after the first 8 games of the last season. After which everything went downhill. Here hazard-oscar-willian have started what 2/3/4 matches together. There is still a long way to go before we dub mata as excessive. Also dude 33goals and 58 assists over the course of 2 seasons speak for themselves. That is what mata has done with possession. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,729 Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 I just love this lad, think he is an outstanding footballer. Barbara 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The only place to be 11,313 Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Mata was hardly spectacular? He was THE game changer. And even if he was not you asked me how could mata be useful being a sub and a squad player. He changed the whole complexion of the match after coming in and that should be enough to answer your question.Personally I think moving Ramires from the wing to the middle completely changed the way the whole team performed rather than one player, but we'll have to agree to disagree.MAZACAR had us dreaming after the first 8 games of the last season. After which everything went downhill. Here hazard-oscar-willian have started what 2/3/4 matches together. There is still a long way to go before we dub mata as excessive. Also dude 33goals and 58 assists over the course of 2 seasons speak for themselves. That is what mata has done with possession.And we finished 6th and 3rd respectively. That wasn't just down to him, but we made severe concessions when including him in the team. He's a fantastic footballer and he'll produce magic, but my priority is always how does the team perform and we look less disjointed with Oscar than we do with Mata. I've said that for some time now. kellzfresh and Barbara 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndersonBLUE 819 Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Seems this "luxury signing" is proving a lot of people wrong.The best way to endear yourselves to your fans is to work hard and give absolutely everything on the pitch. I don't think I've seen a game of his where his shirt hasn't been soaked through with sweat. A proper footballer, who deserves his place. He's proved me wrong, that's for sure. I was really skeptical at first considering his price tag but he is improving greatly. BlueLion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bababoom 4,478 Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 That was a change in more than just Mata coming on. We withdrew a holding midfielder when there wasn't a need for one and Mata was hardly spectacular when he came on.Have to disagree here, Mata changed that match, he was absolutely fantastic. I know he doesn't fit this 'high pressing' team Jose' trying to create but i think you're giving him a massive disservice here.Although i tend to agree that we look a different side with Oscar, Hazard and Willian playing behind the striker, the intensity and pressing reminds me of United 10 odd years ago, the way they used to counter attack with pace and purpose was brilliant to watch, same with Arsenal before they adopted this possession football, the 2003/04 side played wonderful football very similar to Dortmund (with less pressing of course), they attacked with pace instead of passing for five minutes straight... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didierforever 7,349 Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Personally I think moving Ramires from the wing to the middle completely changed the way the whole team performed rather than one player, but we'll have to agree to disagree.And we finished 6th and 3rd respectively. That wasn't just down to him, but we made severe concessions when including him in the team. He's a fantastic footballer and he'll produce magic, but my priority is always how does the team perform and we look less disjointed with Oscar than we do with Mata. I've said that for some time now.and no one including me will argue against that. Even now all we were discussing is mata's usefullness as a substitute. Oscar gives us some brilliant balance but mata provides magic like no one else. Mata will leave chelsea at the end of the season but not right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouri_Matic 560 Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 and no one including me will argue against that. Even now all we were discussing is mata's usefullness as a substitute. Oscar gives us some brilliant balance but mata provides magic like no one else.Mata will leave chelsea at the end of the season but not right now.Not really...he is just a consistent well performer but not the sort of Gerrard/Ronaldo/Lampard/Drogba/Messi who scores 30 yards winner or last min winners. He is just consistent for the last 2 seasons. He was never really a game changer and probably never will be, just like David Silva who is very similar and a better player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac.bo 48 Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Willian&Hazard&Oscar are this seasons 3 amigos , they have bought into the Jose way , if Jose can get another world class Cm to go with Ramires and a 20+ prem striker to play the way he wants...boom kellzfresh, Barbara and Hamilton 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didierforever 7,349 Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Not really...he is just a consistent well performer but not the sort of Gerrard/Ronaldo/Lampard/Drogba/Messi who scores 30 yards winner or last min winners. He is just consistent for the last 2 seasons. He was never really a game changer and probably never will be, just like David Silva who is very similar and a better player.how many players are there that can be compared to gerrard/CR/messi/DD/lamps?if u have a player that is equal to these guys, u would not be even thinking about selling it. Stingray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouri_Matic 560 Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 how many players are there that can be compared to gerrard/CR/messi/DD/lamps?if u have a player that is equal to these guys, u would not be even thinking about selling it.Yeah I know that is the thing though, you are claiming Mata is magic and no one is like him but I have already shown that he isn't really that special, just a good consistent player like many other good players. There are different classes of player, Mata is near the top but not actually in the world class elite imo so I am basically suggesting you are overrating him a little bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didierforever 7,349 Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Yeah I know that is the thing though, you are claiming Mata is magic and no one is like him but I have already shown that he isn't really that special, just a good consistent player like many other good players. There are different classes of player, Mata is near the top but not actually in the world class elite imo so I am basically suggesting you are overrating him a little bit.for the past 2 years he has been our POTY. he has been our best player in the season we won CL. under different circumstances mata would still have been our "THE" player. what stops mata from becoming a world class player is just his defensive liability. i am not over-rating his attacking prowess which pretty much speaks for itself. Barbara 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedsBlue 1,549 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 He's been exceptional so far. He deserves a goal for all his efforts today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Flash 1,144 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Another good performance by him. He is a real asset Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellzfresh 7,229 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Run run run. He could have had another assist if torres scored. Barbara 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! BleedsBlue 1,549 Posted January 5, 2014 Popular Post! Share Posted January 5, 2014 He would have been a great replacement for Bale. TOO BAD LOL! Kieran., zolayes, The only place to be and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuvala 2,167 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Even when it's the 90th min and he is tired as hell, he can still dribble his way past 2-3 players with amazing speed and skill Barbara and BleedsBlue 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beigl 1,387 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Looked very good again.The thing he is lacking is the end product.He needs to be more clinical in front of the goal,but else it's very fine <br /><br />Gesendet von meinem LG-P710 mit Tapatalk<br /><br /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoSalah 9,089 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Similar to Hazard, amazing close control and retains possession in tight areas when it looks like theres no space for him. Really starting to like him and I can see why he cost 30m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 I love how he just "glides" across the pitch. He gets past defenders with incredible ease despite not having fancy dribble skills. Bir_CFC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Driver 503 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Man of the Match next to Ashley Cole and what a great ball in for the goal . Hazard and Willian are going to kill many teams in the future and Jose has taught them about defensive duties ,which makes them all round players and makes us harder to score against. Barbara, Stats and The only place to be 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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