BlueLyon 9,359 Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Hi friend!Yes, Verratti is a top player and a great option for the future. But perhaps Koke is better defensively which is a requirement of Joseto make any signing.I think Koke has more ability to work for the team coupled with the ability to generate football.Instead I think Verratti is a player more concerned about the creative aspects. While it is true that the statistics do not say that ... But the feeling that I have is this.I think Koke is closer to the idea of midfield which has Jose than Verratti.By the way the Spanish press speculates with a big anger in Florentino Perez and they say he is trying to sign Verratty + Pogba + Reus this summer to forget the failure of this season. Although for that he will need many millions. It seems impossible but with Florentino Perez anything can happen.Regards.IMO from what I saw Verratti is better in defense than Koke. He is more agressive and dynamic, thats why he racks up more tackles and interceptions. But Koke is more direct, releasese ball quicker and is generaly bigger. Hard to say stronger, because Verratti is one tough motherfucker for his size, and extremely balanced. That said, there is like zero chance for us to sign Verratti. He seems to enjoy there, PSG have absolutely no need to sell him unless he forces them. I wouldnt go into bid war with them just to get Verratti. If Verratti leaves, it will be Real to replace Modric I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea Legend 11 4,062 Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Doesn't strike me as a Jose player so I'm not bothered too much, doubt we will even make an inquiry... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Doesn't strike me as a Jose player so I'm not bothered too much, doubt we will even make an inquiry... Why isn't he a Jose-type player? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar 441 Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Doesn't strike me as a Jose player so I'm not bothered too much, doubt we will even make an inquiry... Koke is a Jose player imo.Strong and hard working. Cesc is the one I never thought was a Jose player... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iseah100 5,612 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 No chance of getting Veratti. Not sure why he's even being discussed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supporter 3,088 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Sorry to say this but I think not sell Oscar is a mistake.Okay, he's still a young player with great quality, but I think it's now time to get a lot of money for him. A team like PSG and Juventus (with the money of Pogba) can expect to pay 34/44 million pounds.For me it was frustrating to see how we sold Juan Mata to gamble on Oscar and he did not respond to our confidence as we all expected. In many moments their performance has been frustrating.Jose says that Oscar next year will have a similar evolution to Hazard, but I see very complicated. I wish it were possible ...But making and selling Oscar we can get money to sign a great replacement for him as Koke or others like Gundogan. And I believe that this change would make us evolve.It is true that Koke has not had a good performance in the second half of the season, but it has been the majority of players from Atletico Madrid.Koke would be the perfect replacement for Oscar. Although I believe that Jose will want to keep Oscar ...Regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soofi 32 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Sorry to say this but I think not sell Oscar is a mistake.Okay, he's still a young player with great quality, but I think it's now time to get a lot of money for him. A team like PSG and Juventus (with the money of Pogba) can expect to pay 34/44 million pounds.For me it was frustrating to see how we sold Juan Mata to gamble on Oscar and he did not respond to our confidence as we all expected. In many moments their performance has been frustrating.Jose says that Oscar next year will have a similar evolution to Hazard, but I see very complicated. I wish it were possible ...But making and selling Oscar we can get money to sign a great replacement for him as Koke or others like Gundogan. And I believe that this change would make us evolve.It is true that Koke has not had a good performance in the second half of the season, but it has been the majority of players from Atletico Madrid.Koke would be the perfect replacement for Oscar. Although I believe that Jose will want to keep Oscar ...Regards.Oscar's not gonna be sold IMO. Mourinho loves the work-rate,also Oscar was doing fine in the first half of the season and then the inconsistency caught up to him. I don't see us getting Koke,he's too dedicated to Atletico and a few days ago even said that he plans on staying.,although I'd love to have him in the team! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supporter 3,088 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Oscar's not gonna be sold IMO. Mourinho loves the work-rate,also Oscar was doing fine in the first half of the season and then the inconsistency caught up to him. I don't see us getting Koke,he's too dedicated to Atletico and a few days ago even said that he plans on staying.,although I'd love to have him in the team!Hi friend!And Oscar will probably staying with us next season. Jose wants to make him a crack like Hazard. Although I think this is very complicated.But I think that a change of Koke instead of Oscar would be advantageous. But it is also true that signing Koke from Atletico de Madrid will be very complicated and / orvery expensive.I think Jose is molding Oscar for it to be a player tailored for him. I've been watching Oscar season statistics and statistics say that his season has been good for what Jose requires its players. But my feelings are different.I think it's a risky decision, but as always, I trust Jose.Regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeholiday 209 Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 No rumors about this guy which can only mean we're about to seal the deal. I seldom watch La Liga... but over the last few games I've been very impressed with Rakitic. against: Bayern over 2 games, Bilbao Copa Final, Juventus.So my question is... is Koke better than Rakitic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iseah100 5,612 Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 No rumors about this guy which can only mean we're about to seal the deal. [emoji14]h34r:I seldom watch La Liga... but over the last few games I've been very impressed with Rakitic. against: Bayern over 2 games, Bilbao Copa Final, Juventus.So my question is... is Koke better than Rakitic?Nope. Rakitic was as important, if not more, of a signing as Suarez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supporter 3,088 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Why Atletico Madrid’s Koke Would Be Perfect for Chelsea This SummerLink. http://www.90min.com/posts/2269182-why-atletico-madrid-s-koke-would-be-perfect-for-chelsea-this-summerSing Koke is completely impossible right now. But read this report can be interesting.Koke probably will sign for Barcelona next season (2016 - 2017)... A pity.Regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechromancer 262 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 What about this guy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheIceMan 596 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 What about this guy?No! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supporter 3,088 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 This guy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supporter 3,088 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Now seriously, Jose should rethink the signing of Koke and come to Madrid and try to convince Koke to join us, as he did last year with Fabregas.Koke would be the piece of luxury for our puzzle. A big step forward for our approaches.Only Jose could convince Koke. Although, realistically, it is practically impossible.Regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,963 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Got my hopes up seeing this thread bumped.Goddamnit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,156 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Got my hopes up seeing this thread bumped.Goddamnit. Just another one of supporters wet dreams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,577 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 #Atletico manager Diego Simeone on players not for sale: "Koke, Godín and that's about it." (Marca) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supporter 3,088 Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 There is a very important news About KOKE.The current president of Barcelona, Bartolomeu, has told to the Spanish journalists that he will sign a top player if he is elected as president of Barcelona in mid-July.That mysterious signing is a midfielder, Spanish and which currently plays in La Liga. And me and everybody in Spain thinks that this signing is KOKE.I think Koke is the only one player with those characteristics in La Liga, Isco or Koke.This could be interesting, because it seems that the other favorite candidate, Joan Laporta, is trying to sign Pogba as major electoral promise.And today a journalist has asked Koke "if he was going to continue in Atletico Madrid next season" and Koke said "I'm on vacation, I have contract." But he did not want to deny this possibility.Bartolomeu candidate has said he will make official and say the name of this TOP player in the second week of July, before the elections.Obviously what I will say is football fiction, but Bartolomeu announced the signing of Koke but if Joan Laporta is finally elected president of FC Barcelona and he gets signing Paul Pogba, you're likely to want no sign Laporta Koke in the next four years for having been Koke a promise of the rival candidate.And what's important about this is that Koke could be thinking of leaving Atletico Madrid this summer. And if he can not sign for Barcelona, maybe we could try to convince him to join us.It's football fiction, but I hope that this wet dream can come true.Regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supporter 3,088 Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Chelsea face Barcelona competition for potential John Obi Mikel replacementChelsea and Barcelona are believed to be considering a move for Atletico Madrid playmaker Koke.http://www.caughtoffside.com/2015/06/24/chelsea-face-barcelona-competition-for-potential-john-obi-mikel-replacement/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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