Willian

[didierforever 7,349]

We all know what made Oscar shine in the 1st half of the season beside his Goals/Assists tally, i don't even see the point in responding or you still didn't figured why Oscar was chosen instead of Mata after all this time?

Im in no way bashing or arguing anything about Willian im very happy for the team and him. Still that one sentence you made, makes you look like an hypocrite person, it pretty much sums up the Oscar story also, and the fact out of all people to say it you did makes it

hmmm... what exactly does oscar give us in attack? what exactly did oscar give us in attack against united before his moment of brilliance? he was actually very poor in the first 30 minutes. and thats what i am saying. oscar's overall game is very average. his passing, his link up, his holding of the ball - all average. his pace is definitely no where near willian. willian has now shown time and again that he is way better to be the CAM when playing in a counter attacking system cos of his burst of pace, dribbling and holding on to the ball (all of which are much better than oscar's). when anyone talks about oscar its mainly for his defensive workrate (which willian provides us plenty with) and his goalscoring ability (which he is actually way ahead of compared to willian).

in short, this is the 3rd time that i am writing the same thing. i hope you can understand english and actually respond with something creative cos whatever you are saying is absolute shit.

ps - first you bring on oscar when people are discussing willian, and then you bring on mata when people are discussing oscar. i mean... ah fuck it... 3 o clock in the night.. too happy to care about some troll's comments.

[Rambo 1,729]

B.. But he didn't score a goal?! Not Chelsea quality

[Eidur the Spider 4,515]

Quality performance again. He looked so much better going through the centre. My dad told me last season when Willian played through the middle of the three, I think it was at home to Stoke? He scored and was excellent. Since then I've been keeping an eye on him when he goes central and he rarely disappoints. Tonight he added something else, his lung busting wing runs he did, the one for fabregas in the second half was great. When he's in full pelt no one can stop him, let's see more of that, he has been our MVP for the last few games. Well in Willian! You've made a believer out of me!

[Vytis33 1,142]

Everybody loves Willian now...classic! Guy has worked his balls off all season. His end product isn't great, admittedly, but he puts a damn shift in every game. He's welcome on my side any day of the week.

[Blue-in-me-Veins 4,067]

Played out of his skin today, gotta give it to him. I've been one of Willian's doubters, and its good to see him spring into good form. And if Willian gets more playing time at #10 next season, there's no doubt in my mind we need another RW (lol).

We all know his work-rate, but he's a good carrier of the ball from defense to attack. Picking the ball up at the edge of our own box and simply leaving the opposition with no chance to re-group and get organized. That being said. My main gripe, as its always been is his lack of goal creation and goals. So we'd need a Reus/Bale like figure of equal stature to Hazard if we move Willian to CAM (especially in the Big matches). That way he's passing the ball to class finishers and better goal threats in attacking positions, besides the likes of Cuadrado/Rambo.

[pHaRaOn 2,131]

Gary Neville on Willian: "An unsung hero, any team would want a player like him."

[Kieran. 6,317]

Been crying for him to be played in the middle all season. What a baller

[The Skipper 20,593]

Played out of his skin today, gotta give it to him. I've been one of Willian's doubters, and its good to see him spring into good form. And if Willian gets more playing time at #10 next season, there's no doubt in my mind we need another RW (lol).

We all know his work-rate, but he's a good carrier of the ball from defense to attack. Picking the ball up at the edge of our own box and simply leaving the opposition with no chance to re-group and get organized. That being said. My main gripe, as its always been is his lack of goal creation and goals. So we'd need a Reus/Bale like figure of equal stature to Hazard if we move Willian to CAM (especially in the Big matches). That way he's passing the ball to class finishers and better goal threats in attacking positions, besides the likes of Cuadrado/Rambo.

Yup. Willian has created a lot of clear cut chances recently, only for the likes of Drogba and Ramires to scuff their shots.

[Barbara 15,149]

I'm so happy for his improvement. In the podcast I sometimes record for Chelsea Brasil it's a known fact I'm no fan of his attacking contributions... but lately I've been conceding time after time - giving him a few MOTM votes in the show - that he isn't as limited attacking as I first assumed and maybe his lack of productivity/return is related to other things rather than lack of talent.

When he's playing well, he's a joy to watch although I'm not entirely convinced about this ongoing obsession people have that he's a completely different player in the middle (I've watched matches of him playing there where he was absolutely frustrating - someone with a better memory would probably be able to name a few and he's had very good matches in the wing as well). The thing that probably detracts the most from his game is being a wingback to cover for Iva (still some of the things he does in the attack shouldn't happen when he has the ball).

A lot has been said about Hazard carrying us when everyone else bar Terry (even though even JT had a small and short drop of form a couple of months ago), but another player that also rose when everyone went down is Willian. He has a hand in our scrappy results while playing below par.

I hope he improves his attacking return - which isn't only about assists and goals. He still needs to catch certain runs and passes that despite obviously the best option and many times not even a difficult pass, he goes for the wrong option. He's a player on his prime and he's been here for two years, I think no transition applies to him anymore, so while I admit being wrong about his limitations, I still wait him to make better decisions, regardless if they're an assist or a goal, his decision making needs improvement and that has little to do with the defensive work he has to put on. Still a player I appreciate much more now than I thought I would.

[Special Juan 27,429]

Delighted to see him perform like he did last night. His pace is fucking amazing.

[1chelsea 864]

He did add to his game. Which is good for him and the team. Good pace and strength

[TheOneChan95 225]

A lot has been said about Hazard carrying us when everyone else bar Terry (even though even JT had a small and short drop of form a couple of months ago), but another player that also rose when everyone went down is Willian. He has a hand in our scrappy results while playing below par.

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Gotta agree with this. Quite a few times this season he has been able to spark something when we have been playing like crap. I remember a short corner earlier in the season when he caught them off guard(can't remember against whom), that relentless energy really paying off when he nicked the ball for our winner against stoke and of course that last minute winner against Everton. Just a few moments that stick out for him and I think he's on an upward trajectory. Long may it continue [emoji1]

[Kieran. 6,317]

Just saying me and nadav supported him throughout the year knowing what he had in his locker...just saying

[NiclasCFC 2,582]

another brilliant performance at CAM.

oscar and willian's position need to be swapped.

While I do agree he is at his best in the middle, he was rather poor there yesterday in the first half. Second half when he was changed to the right he probably was our MotM.

[hjperdeath 2,226]

That lung bursting run that split the midfield into two, what a performance.

[The Skipper 20,593]

Just saying me and nadav supported him throughout the year knowing what he had in his locker...just saying

I supported him too though.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Had a worldie yesterday.

I still think he needs consistency in playing this way, it's something to see with these short bursts of pace accompanied with a ton of control. It's a hard skill and he's learned it well, just needs more application in matches. No doubt he's done well to see off competition from Salah, Schurrle and now Cuadrado.. But how long will it last I question?

[Special Juan 27,429]

He's much a better player when he is direct. That hovering the foot above the ball thing he does is, does my head in at times, and yes you cannot be motoring all the time but he needs to use his pace more often. Last night he was direct and dangerous, he drifted wide and in-field, he gave it simple and at the right times and was a huge threat to them. Everyone knows his work ethic is through the roof but like i said he needs to be more 'At players' because he I think he has all the tools to really go far in this team.