Nemanja Matic

[Chelsea? 892]

I was against signing Matic before he came. I really need to take a good long hard look at my self

[LDN Blue 7,903]

why couldn't we have kept him instead of trading him off for Luiz

To be honest, if it wasn't for that he wouldn't be the player he is now. Iirc, Chelsea saw him as an attacking midfield player pre-Benfica and it's in Portugal he was changed into the DM he is now.

[TheOneChan95 225]

To be honest, if it wasn't for that he wouldn't be the player he is now. Iirc, Chelsea saw him as an attacking midfield player pre-Benfica and it's in Portugal he was changed into the DM he is now.

Totally agree. I think sometimes, a player needs to move to really grow. Look at Robben for example, he was great but he never became a true top player until at Bayern recently.

Anyways, out of curiosity how many times has Matic been sent off in his career? He is so physically dominant and aggressive yet I don't think he is a rash red card risk. It's amazing how he does it.

Edit: I think KDB might be another player who needed to leave in order to shine and develop.

[ManagerXI 12]

Happy to see that he played every league game so far. Top quality player with a huge work ethic. Fantastic signing and great to see him become a starting XI player after his 17 league appearances last season after arriving in January from Benfica.

[Danny Boyukliev 32]

Chelsea to reward Matic with bumper new deal

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2014/11/18/6245231/chelsea-to-reward-matic-with-bumper-new-deal?CMPID=TWUK_141118_maticnewchelseadeal

Interesting? Matic has 4 more years on his contract and is offered a new one while there's still no word on Hazard who has 2 years left.

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

Chelsea to reward Matic with bumper new deal

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2014/11/18/6245231/chelsea-to-reward-matic-with-bumper-new-deal?CMPID=TWUK_141118_maticnewchelseadeal

Interesting? Matic has 4 more years on his contract and is offered a new one while there's still no word on Hazard who has 2 years left.

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.

[Danny Boyukliev 32]

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.

[WhatsTheMatic? 28]

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.

[Thendo 1,088]

http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2014/11/teenage-kicks--nemanja-matic.html

Love the last bit of the interview :

Best piece of advice you received?

(Eden Hazard interjects: ‘watch Hazard videos on YouTube!’)

[iseah100 5,612]

Greece's Panagiotis Kone Threatens to Punch Nemanja Matic, Thinks Better of It

http://teamstre.am/1t4QaZB

[Special Juan 27,424]

Incredible how quick he jumped up after going to ground like a fucking fanny.

[iseah100 5,612]

Incredible how quick he jumped up after going to ground like a fucking fanny.

The smirk Matic had was the best.

[jeronimo 130]

Incredible player. Everything a modern dm should be. A perfect blend of physicality, technique and positional awareness. So glad he's ours!

[BlueLyon 9,359]

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.

[lionsden 4,689]

The modern day Redondo. His consistency is quite staggering

[Stats 7,053]

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.

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

He is taller version of prime Makalele

[MrExcalibur100 7,124]

He is taller version of prime Makalele

He plays nothing like Makalele though. Makalele couldn't dream of being able to press the opposition like Matic does.