Danny Boyukliev 32 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Probably just a rumour, as it doesn't make any sense since he still has around 4.5 years left. The only possible reason is that, if there is a significant improvement to his wage.And if Real are indeed showing interest in him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhatsTheMatic? 28 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 I love this man, massive presence on the pitch, like Jose said a "monster" and seems a gent off the pitch. Glad he is getting the recognition, he's the type of player any club would love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! Thendo 1,088 Posted November 19, 2014 Popular Post! Share Posted November 19, 2014 http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2014/11/teenage-kicks--nemanja-matic.htmlLove the last bit of the interview : Best piece of advice you received?(Eden Hazard interjects: ‘watch Hazard videos on YouTube!’) Barbara, iseah100, NiclasCFC and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iseah100 5,612 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Greece's Panagiotis Kone Threatens to Punch Nemanja Matic, Thinks Better of It http://teamstre.am/1t4QaZB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Incredible how quick he jumped up after going to ground like a fucking fanny. iseah100, the wes and OneMoSalah 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iseah100 5,612 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Incredible how quick he jumped up after going to ground like a fucking fanny.The smirk Matic had was the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeronimo 130 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Incredible player. Everything a modern dm should be. A perfect blend of physicality, technique and positional awareness. So glad he's ours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLyon 9,359 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Still cant believe we got him from Benfica in january for 25m...I remember he was rated around 40m and we paid half less in traditionaly more expensive winter market. Unbelievable piece of bussiness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsden 4,689 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 The modern day Redondo. His consistency is quite staggering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stats 7,142 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 I wonder what Henrique would say about Matic now. He was one of his biggest critics. Would love to see him come and write how wrong he has been proven He is literally the complete holding midfielder. Tackles well, superb strength, anticipation/reading of the game is superb, has an eye for a pass and a few goals and his dribbling ability is not that bad as well.Not one other DM I would take over him. Eagerly looking forward to the team of the season already. At this rate we probably will have around 8-9 players on that PFA team of the year. bababoom, blu35_army, Viper22 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalBlues 4,050 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 He is taller version of prime Makalele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrExcalibur100 7,124 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 He is taller version of prime MakaleleHe plays nothing like Makalele though. Makalele couldn't dream of being able to press the opposition like Matic does. RoyalBlues 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrExcalibur100 7,124 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 There was one moment when one second he's making a defense splitting pass, the next he's closing down the opposition player deep in Schalke's half. Outrageously dynamic footballer is Nemanja. Love the guy. Barbara 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlas Lion 1,223 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 He plays nothing like Makalele though. Makalele couldn't dream of being able to press the opposition like Matic does. Yet Matic couldn't dream of being able to read the game as Claude could. Both are different players with different abilities and we should be blessed we are getting their best out of them whilst they were/are here. Barbara, RoyalBlues, DYC. and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blu35_army 551 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 we would say big thanks to Benfica that create a monster in 4 years,,it's prove that regular playing time will improve your skills and mentally...now,,if he can improve his long shoots than we don't need Pogba in the next 4-6 years... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rohitmohanihm 39 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 He comes from Serbia, he'll fekin murder ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrExcalibur100 7,124 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Yet Matic couldn't dream of being able to read the game as Claude could. Both are different players with different abilities and we should be blessed we are getting their best out of them whilst they were/are here. Maybe if you mythologize his ability to read the game, but Matic is also incredible in this department, he's one of the best midfielders in the world. He's always in the right place at the right time whether covering vacated spaces for others, positioning himself to make interceptions or closing down the opposition's spaces. Makalele was supreme in both the former but not at all in the latter partly due to his lack of athleticism.The point is Matic a more dynamic player than Makalele ever was and that's what makes him better. He's literally a complete holding midfielder, interceptions, tackling, heading, covering, positional awareness, pressing, even bonuses like passing, vision, dribbling! I can't remember a player like that in recent times since Patrick Viera. Both absolute stallions running with the ball, covering every blade of grass and dominating the centre of the pitch. There are differences between Viera and Matic obviously, but it's a more apt comparison than Matic/Makalele. Barbara, Viper22, The Skipper and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlas Lion 1,223 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Maybe if you mythologize his ability to read the game, but Matic is also superb in this department. The point is he's a more dynamic player than Makalele ever was and that's what makes him better.Erm.. In the last 15 years Paolo Maldini was the only footballer to intercept more passes than Claude. And you are seriously undermining Makelele never mind comparing two players who's roles are completely different. But carry on. Barbara 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhForAGreavsie 6,075 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 we would say big thanks to Benfica that create a monster in 4 years,,it's prove that regular playing time will improve your skills and mentally...Maybe Benfica's biggest contribution to Matic's development was their coach's brilliant realisation that the Serbian's best role is CM, not AM. Matic might not have earned a place in their side as an AM. Indeed I read that he was not a regular until he was switched to CM. Since the switch however, it's a whole other story.By the way, Matic was at Benfica for 3 years not 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 The big fuck off insurance policy at the heart of the midfield.Ladies and gentlemen......Namanja Matic. Viper22 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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