Willian

[Bir_CFC 3,455]

It's clear his lack of goals is cause he doesn't get in enough dangerous positions because whenever he's had a chance he's finished like a boss!

[hjperdeath 2,226]

The whole team passes a lot. That Torres shot that was deflected for a corner was a clear example. Hazard and Willian are pretty much hesitant to take a pop. Jose needs to bring up that confidence.

[Special Juan 27,429]

Too much positivity in here now…..I think he's crap.

[Cech's helmet 220]

The number of times he wins the ball back is awesome. really works his ass off; just needs to keep them goals coming, because he really has a wonderful shot in his locker.

[Special Juan 27,429]

The number of times he wins the ball back is awesome. really works his ass off; just needs to keep them goals coming, because he really has a wonderful shot in his locker.

Problem being is that people were not able to take into account his work rate, yet after today they are, because he notched a goal.

There is more to life than players like him, I explained this days ago. Fans just need to be patient instead of jumping down the throat of players.

[Barbara 15,149]

I don't know if he's our best #10 player - Oscar and Hazard have good shots in the position too - but I have no doubts #10 is his best position.

He plays much more lively there and his pace offers something else. We have three completely different kind of players for the position and I think this is great. One we have dribbles, 1-2s, but not much shots (although hopefully Eden will improve that), another we have good positioning, stretching space for others, tackles and pressing, in addition to good shots from the middle and the third we have pace, tackles and pressing, fancier plays (compared to Oscar) and also good shots.

It all depends on what we want from the match or how in form they are. Right now there's no doubt he should play ahead of Oscar next Tuesday.

The only problem for that is that we don't have Matic, Ramires or Luiz to play in the pivot, leaving us with only Lamps and Mikel for the position... Supposing we'll still stick with a 4-2-3-1 and not a 4-3-3, I'd say play Willian as #10, Hazard as LW and Schurrle as RW (or even Oscar if Schurrle has problems with the knock cunt Adam had on him.

And hopefully Willian will keep his level or maybe even up it. Brazilian players should play better in Europe - even in our small pitch - than they do in the league, so I'm really hoping Wills helps us to go through. Important role today, great attitude and I must admit, a display of character I didn't know he had in him (wasn't sure).

[Mufassir08 2,400]

Damn that finish was sexy.......

[kellzfresh 7,229]

It's clear his lack of goals is cause he doesn't get in enough dangerous positions because whenever he's had a chance he's finished like a boss!

Exactly. His finishing seems better than oscars, but he never seems to be in dangerous situations. Maybe playing in the middle with a free role will do him a lot of good.

I think him playing on the right means he can't cut in and shoot. And looking at his shooting technique he should play in the centre so that he can cut in to his right and shoot more.

[Mohammed Seif 1,451]

@Barbara, I think Luiz is available for this one. Right?

[Vybz Kartel 1,613]

That perfomance by him will give Oscar a much needed kick in the back side, I have been critical of Willian but credit were it is due, he played well today and rose up to the occassion, if he can carry tht form together with Hazard for the next 6 games we will have a really big shout at both the league title and the champions league

[JDY 1,290]

Decent game today. Still a lot more to come with time though.

[bababoom 4,478]

I slated him a few pages back, but i have to say he was immaculate today, not only worked hard but looked very dangerous on the attack.

[MrExcalibur100 7,124]

Mourinho on Willian vs Stoke:

'The goal was really good but I think a player with his quality, that gives so much to the team, not just in possession but in the defensive work and balance of the team, I want to see him score more goals. He has to do that in the second season, he has to bring his game into other levels.'

Basically what we've been saying as well.

[Barbara 15,149]

@Barbara, I think Luiz is available for this one. Right?

didn't he get a third yellow? That why I wasn't sure

@ must know for sure

[Eligius 121]

I think with Willian there a few things....

Hes right footed playing rw.

He would excel either lw or cam....

Also, I feel that today he was with runners, rather than hazard and oscar....Had Hazard started, I really don't think willian would of had the same impact...

I voted willian MOTM.

[Mohammed Seif 1,451]

didn't he get a third yellow? That why I wasn't sure

@ must know for sure

Na I checked right now the UEFA website. Only Ramires is suspended. I think Mikel will not start, but I see him subbed in if the match is in our favour.

[Jase 43,479]

didn't he get a third yellow? That why I wasn't sure

@ must know for sure

Na I checked right now the UEFA website. Only Ramires is suspended. I think Mikel will not start, but I see him subbed in if the match is in our favour.

Yeah. Only Ramires is suspended for the 2nd leg. Willian is only on 1 YC in Europe and needs 2 more to get a suspension. So, he's safe though Ivanovic and Mikel are on 2 YCs each. Get one more and they'll be suspended for the semi final 1st leg, if we progress.

[Barbara 15,149]

Na I checked right now the UEFA website. Only Ramires is suspended. I think Mikel will not start, but I see him subbed in if the match is in our favour.

Thing is Luiz isn't suitable for the most defensive role in the pivot imo. And neither is lamps. We need the result, but is crucial for us to dominate the midfield imo and I don't think a combo of Luiz and Lamps can provide that.

Yeah. Only Ramires is suspended for the 2nd leg. Willian is only on 1 YC in Europe and needs 2 more to get a suspension. So, he's safe though Ivanovic and Mikel are on 2 YCs each. Get one more and they'll be suspended for the semi final 1st leg, if we progress.

I meant Luiz actually... but thanks anyway

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