DH1988 1,348 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Lots of loose passing and control but to be fair he didnt get much support. Thats why I dont think Fabregas and Matic would work next weekend against Everton. Ramires must start, maybe a 4-3-3.Totally agree. I'd be shocked if Jose starts the same team or formation it's a recipe for disaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Jose's not Wenger. Of course Ramires will start alongside Matic and Cesc. iseah100 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrExcalibur100 7,124 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Immense performance against Everton. What a thunderous shot!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel1980 1,425 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Immense performance against Everton. What a thunderous shot!!Defensively he wasn't exactly great, though. Made many mistakes. Pretty much everyone did, but he's a DM, he's supposed to be our rock in midfield. So far this season he hasn't been, regardless of who is his partner in the midfield. Very worrying. Barbara, The Chels and Gilvorak 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didierforever 7,349 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 one of his poor matches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrExcalibur100 7,124 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Defensively he wasn't exactly great, though. Made many mistakes. Pretty much everyone did, but he's a DM, he's supposed to be our rock in midfield. So far this season he hasn't been, regardless of who is his partner in the midfield. Very worrying. I thought it was Ramires that was the really poor one defensively. Matic wasn't exactly a rock though, so you're right. But no need to be worried about Nemanja. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel1980 1,425 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 I thought it was Ramires that was the really poor one defensively. Matic wasn't exactly a rock though, so you're right. But no need to be worried about Nemanja. Ramires was very poor defensively too, but with Matic it's been a tendency this season; that's why it worries me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellzfresh 7,229 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 His passing was surprisingly off today, good goal though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Immense performance against Everton. What a thunderous shot!!Thought he was average tbf, until the latter stage of the second half when he did step it up. Barbara and bababoom 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manpe 10,861 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 He's still shaking off some rust. Remember it's been only 3 games, he looks like the type of player who needs time to get back to his best. The mistakes he's made look more like something that will get ironed out with more games. I'm not worried, he will be back to mr reliable in no time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrique 9,133 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Had a poor game untill the final 20 minutes, his goal and his assist was an example of a truly good DM midfielder is capable of. Azul and Tomo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iseah100 5,612 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Got his first goal! So happy for him, needs to improve, he was amazing last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara 15,149 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Mourinho thinks he's our best player so far combined with Ivanovic - which is unfair and to be quite honest, not even true.He had an average first half against Leicester, he was poor piss defending in the first half against Everton where I counted four times he gave the ball away under pressure, in our half, and initiated Everton attacks.And then I thought, maybe we could sub him, but the option is Mikel and while I'm sure Mikel wouldn't make the same mistakes, he wouldn't have scored that goal either (although I would never say he would assist Costa with a back heel either, and well, he did it).His natural substitute is Ramires - or could have been Marco (I wish it was Marco in all honesty), but the matches Ramires is playing, we're left with Mikel. So in the end it was good he played the 90 minutes not only because of the goal, but because when things got tough before the fifth and sixth goals, he actually stepped up.He's one of the reasons our defense is conceding so much imo. He isn't protecting them as he did last season and we were a oil machine defensively last season because every guy played their part. He's not the only problem, but he's causing us a problem but helping to create the abyss between our midfield and defense - which is one of our major problems this start of season imo. CHOULO19 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! TheWiz 109 Posted August 31, 2014 Popular Post! Share Posted August 31, 2014 Mourinho thinks he's our best player so far combined with Ivanovic - which is unfair and to be quite honest, not even true.He had an average first half against Leicester, he was poor piss defending in the first half against Everton where I counted four times he gave the ball away under pressure, in our half, and initiated Everton attacks.And then I thought, maybe we could sub him, but the option is Mikel and while I'm sure Mikel wouldn't make the same mistakes, he wouldn't have scored that goal either (although I would never say he would assist Costa with a back heel either, and well, he did it).His natural substitute is Ramires - or could have been Marco (I wish it was Marco in all honesty), but the matches Ramires is playing, we're left with Mikel. So in the end it was good he played the 90 minutes not only because of the goal, but because when things got tough before the fifth and sixth goals, he actually stepped up.He's one of the reasons our defense is conceding so much imo. He isn't protecting them as he did last season and we were a oil machine defensively last season because every guy played their part. He's not the only problem, but he's causing us a problem but helping to create the abyss between our midfield and defense - which is one of our major problems this start of season imo.The Problem is .. I dont see anyone who can adequately replace Matic. And I dont just mean in our Team. Because he is such natural and complete Footballer.I do agree that last 3 Games he wasnt at his absolute best. Because when he is at his absolute best, he chains attacking Opponents into Submission and creates chances by using his sublime vision.And although he scored a goal an delivered one assist in his usual nonchalant style, it was not the Matic we are used to. However, I dont think its right to make him out as the main reason every time we concede goals.I do think that Jose should try Matic and Mikel together. While Ramires does not do anything fore defence, MIkel and Matic are good in both Departments and could rotate by either combining with Fabregas in Offense ore staying back, in front of the Defense. The only place to be, Barbara, Tomo and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chels 2,502 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 The Problem is .. I dont see anyone who can adequately replace Matic. And I dont just mean in our Team. Because he is such natural and complete Footballer.Tiago would have which is why I was really disappointed when we pulled out of the deal. A leader, experienced, defensively solid, tactically astute and his passing range is better than Matic's too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rom2013 446 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Ramires can play there like he did for 6 months really well in the last season. We have no problem with this position, and also we have Mikel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLyon 9,359 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Do I realy read people want to sub Matic... Mikel will do well in less important games while Matic, engine as he is can probably play more games per season than any other player in our team atm.His form will also get better for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iseah100 5,612 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Do I realy read people want to sub Matic... Mikel will do well in less important games while Matic, engine as he is can probably play more games per season than any other player in our team atm.His form will also get better for sure.Welcome to TalkChelsea. killer1257 and mediator 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 This lad is fucking awesome and I was buzzing for him scoring on Saturday.......Love him. Viper22 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DH1988 1,348 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 To be honest ramires was good there last season but we were always worried about needing him for penetration in the final third even if his passing is woeful. I agree I'm worried about Matic but let's see how the first big game pans out should be a belter, will be won or lost in midfield against city for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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