The only place to be 11,313 Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Matic died out at the end of the game (besides that fantastic game)..Stamina might be an issue for him. Would be nice if Jose actually rotated his players so they don't burn out. First couple of months in a new league so it's hardly surprising. The problem is a lack of quality competition in midfield beyond Matic, especially when Luiz is injured. Blue-in-me-Veins and Ainsley Harriott 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Best player on the field by far.As for Delph???? what a wanker he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Phenomenal for 70 minutes, wank for the last 20. CHOULO19 and The Chels 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didierforever 7,349 Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Hopeless last 20 minutes. Seemed ready to fall down. Should have picked up delph for the goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Like others have mentioned above, Matic was fantastic for the first 60-65 minutes or so and then ran out of steam after that. His challenge in that buildup to Villa's goal was almost like Luiz's suicidal challenge that you normally see from him. Looks greats if he wins it but almost disaster if he doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrategiC 73 Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Absolutely love this guy. Diffenetly getting his name on next season's shirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrExcalibur100 7,124 Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 That's typical Henrique. I'm surprised he hasn't posted on the Hazard thread yet. He loves belittling our best players, for some strange reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediator 2,026 Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 That's typical Henrique. I'm surprised he hasn't posted on the Hazard thread yet. He loves belittling our best players, for some strange reason.He did last season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrExcalibur100 7,124 Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 He did last seasonI know. I was being sarcastic. mediator 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee25 1,044 Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 It's funny cos it's true. He definitely does have stamina issues though. Even at Benfica I think he got subbed off a lot before full time, at least in the games I saw of him. If anyone remembers the EL final, I really do think part of the reason why we grew into the game in the 2nd half is largely because Matic ran out of steam whereas in the first half he was a force. So Mourinho might want to consider subbing him off around the 70 min mark especially in away trips. Or even putting in an extra man so we don't get overrun in midfield. He was struggling really badly towards the end of the match and getting bypassed way too easily. Still a beast tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrExcalibur100 7,124 Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 It's funny cos it's true. He definitely does have stamina issues though. Even at Benfica I think he got subbed off a lot before full time, at least in the games I saw of him. If anyone remembers the EL final, I really do think part of the reason why we grew into the game in the 2nd half is largely because Matic ran out of steam whereas in the first half he was a force. So Mourinho might want to consider subbing him off around the 70th min mark especially in away trips. Or even putting in an extra man so we don't get overrun in midfield. He was struggling really badly towards the end of the match and getting bypassed way too easily. Still a beast tho.http://www.transfermarkt.com/en/nemanja-matic/profil/spieler_74683.htmlAccording to this, he played almost every second second for Benifica this season. No stamina issues, he's not Ozil. I think against West Brom, we had played like 3 days before (many of our boys looked tired in that match) and again today, the reason was obvious. He had to put in a double shift after the red card, and Aston Villa players were double teaming on him high up the pitch to win the ball back. No such "stamina issues" in any other games. Not against Stoke, Spurs, Everton, City. He's really just a beast in every way if you ask me. Everything you want in a DM... Simply world class. And he's already my 2nd favourite player in this squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Was bad in the last 20 minutes, and should have done better in the goal, but he was still my MOTM. The first 70 mins, and especially the first half, he was IMMENSE! remains of the day 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stats 7,142 Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Another phenomenal game. 2 assists. His first tackle to win the ball back from Cazorla in the first place was magnificent and set up the brilliant counter attack goal from which Schurrle scored. His second assist for Salah was tremendous. Pirlo-esque. To spot a pass from there and execute it like that is top class. Fantastic player and the complete holding mid we have been requiring for years dee25, kellzfresh and Mr_President 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufassir08 2,400 Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 What a signing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLyon 9,359 Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 And he is the kind of DM that doesnt rely on pace, think he will play here for a long time. He reminds me on De Rossi a lot. He isnt as aggressive in challeges that made De Rossi world class DM, but then again Matic will avoid many yellow/red cards thanks to that and isnt a cunt like DDR.Brilliant game. The Skipper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara 15,149 Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 last, but not least, my man of the match.We have a pivot player that bloody gave two assists today. I repeat, our #6 is there tackling like no tomorrow, but also giving two assists!This man is the best guy - after Hazard - we signed in the last few years.Our pivot with him alone is one of the best. If we find him a partner as good as him or at least someone that doesn't leave him alone, we'll be certified rapists 1chelsea and mediator 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Styles and zolayes 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sainttourist 68 Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Still can't believe we got him back so easy and so cheap. Already top player for his position, and I can only expect better from him. Big praise for the board, all this year deals looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iseah100 5,612 Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Still can't believe we got him back so easy and so cheap. Already top player for his position, and I can only expect better from him. Big praise for the board, all this year deals looks great.Absolute steal! £20M!? Amazing. Compared to what Man U got for Fellaini £28M and he's nowhere near Matics level. Salah too, hopefully Zouma lives up to expectations as well. Great time to be a Chelsea fan! The Chels 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamon 103 Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 What an absolutely great midfielder, he has it, the whole complete pack: defense, shoot, passing, vision, strength, agility, youth.Absolute top in his role. The Chels 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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