Our strikers situation and looking forward into the future

[nofacej 132]

On a lighter note, if you could pick one striker/CF throughout modern history (since you started watching footie) to lead our line right now in their prime. who would it be and why.

For me Thierry Henry would be the one, he's the definition of the complete forward. The combination of his blistering pace, exquisite first touch, intelligence, link up and hold up play and more importantly world class finishing would make us one of the most dominant team in the world even with our below par central midfield and defence.

Any player in their prime? Didier Drogba because he's a club legend and provides value in every part of the pitch whether it be defensively, wing play, holding up the ball, or scoring goals.

Any current player? CR7. He's absolutely deadly on the counter, brilliant in the air, and proven in multiple leagues including the one we're in. I don't think Messi would be nearly as effective in our current squad.

[Blue Armour 4,449]

Jose agrees:

“On top of that, by losing these kind of balls, we give the chance to the opponent to make counter attacks when we are unbalanced. The third goal at Stoke [in a 3-2 defeat], our striker [Eto’o] lost the ball. The goal for Crystal Palace [in a 2-1 win] our striker [Torres] lost the ball and the first goal at Sunderland our striker [ba] lost the ball.

“In all three cases we were punished on the counter attack. Our striker dropped back into the midfield and lost the ball.”

And why do our strikers keep dropping back into midfield? Because our midfield doesn't provide the kind of final ball that out and out strikers need on a regular basis. Hence they drop back to make themselves available. Bar Eto'o none of the forwards are suited to this kind of play.

I'm sure Lukaku will be more clinical in front of goal than our current lot, but even he will struggle linking up play with our midfield.

[Mouri_Matic 560]

Mean while Suarez scored his 19th goal of the season...depression, desperation, sad, disappointment, nothing else to say.

[Laylabelle 9,536]

Jealously...annoyance.....we need that!!!We used to have that now all gone and not really replaced and a bit screwed really.

[The Skipper 20,609]

Am i the only one a bit bemused with the "Torres always put's a shift in" line.

Yes he does sometimes granted, but he has his lazy days and when he does he makes Dimitar Berbatov look like a Shane Long type workhorse.

I was at the Bridge against Tottenham last season and particularly kept my eye on Fernando. Honestly, his first half performance was absolutely dreadful work-rate wise. I wanted Rafa to take him off at HT. He's had plenty of other games like that too.

[Despiadado.Maleante 1,046]

http://www1.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/teams/chelsea/9086921/chelsea-playing-%27with-ten-men%27

[HD3D 1,038]

Rumor has it PSG is very interested in Mata.

I know a lot of people here are sensible about the idea of letting Mata go. But the truth is, it has become clear that no matter how good he is, he's simply not a part of the manager's vision for how the team should look like. With the World Cup coming this summer, he will surely want out plus he will lose market value if he stays on our bench for too long.

With Chelsea in desperate need for a world-class striker, if PSG is willing to deal Mata for Cavani, I personally think we should listen.

[Mouri_Matic 560]

When can Jose and Roman spare us the pain, close this thread by signing a top class striker?

[lionsden 4,689]

A young hasselbaink would be so clutch right now

[Blue Warrior 109]

A new year and a new striker can hopefully bring renewed hope. Pay the 32mill Costa release clause and we will likely be celebrating in May. Forget Suarez.

[Special Juan 28,163]

We are cursed with strikers, I honestly cannot see any head way in this department.

[Special Juan 28,163]

Watching Drogba's goals for us on SKY from the other night just make you realise how good he was and how average that position for us has become.

[Styles 9,790]

Any player in their prime? Didier Drogba because he's a club legend and provides value in every part of the pitch whether it be defensively, wing play, holding up the ball, or scoring goals.

Any current player? CR7. He's absolutely deadly on the counter, brilliant in the air, and proven in multiple leagues including the one we're in. I don't think Messi would be nearly as effective in our current squad.

Also Drogba was a big game player. Henry played in about 15 finals and never scored a single goal.

Henry was a great player though and one of the best strikers of all time. If he led the line now we'd be leading the league by 10+ points.

[Bluesky1 1]

We are having a quite of a problem with scoring this year.

It's not that the team lacks of quality or good chances, it's just there is some problem of converting those good chances into goals and winning games.

Let's just hope that Mourihno's ability will help settle down those nerves, and we will soon be going on a winning streak to climb to the top of the table and reach the final of the Champion's League.

[Hamilton 2,120]

Torres hattrick today and we don't buy a striker anymore..

[Mustafa 885]

We need Ibra

[BlueLyon 9,359]

I dont regret signing Torres as much I regret we missed on Aguero. Absolutely wonderful player, young and would fit this team perfectly.

Anyway, we have Lukaku but I feel we need a leader in attack, somene who has enough experience and skill to win a match when the rest cant do it.

Costa is good striker, but I have doubts abouth him; character, new league and how much can he improve his game? Im afraid there are not many other options...and he is still best one.

[bushman 2,043]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jybYJmQtVc

one of my reasons to root for Chelsea, see above.

[Mouri_Matic 560]

We need Ibra

More chance of signing Cavani

[bushman 2,043]

More chance of signing Cavani

or you & me ?