iseah100 5,612 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Is it really Matic who has been poor, or the fact he's doing two midfielders' defensive duties at the minute, as Cesc is that badly out of form? I'm inclined to think it is a combination of the both. Sure, he was certainly better in the first half of last season, but I believe his performances only truly "declined" because there was more pressure on him. Cesc has been quite lacklustre for quite some time and has started this season incredibly poorly. I have some sympathy with Matic and certainly think both he and the team would benefit from a transition to a midfield partnership of himself and Mikel. Not only has it made him look weaker defensively, but he's also less ambitious going forward. BlueLion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,751 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Is it really Matic who has been poor, or the fact he's doing two midfielders' defensive duties at the minute, as Cesc is that badly out of form? I'm inclined to think it is a combination of the both. Sure, he was certainly better in the first half of last season, but I believe his performances only truly "declined" because there was more pressure on him. Cesc has been quite lacklustre for quite some time and has started this season incredibly poorly. I have some sympathy with Matic and certainly think both he and the team would benefit from a transition to a midfield partnership of himself and Mikel. His attacking qualities are under rated and we have reigned them in ever since Cesc has joined to make up for his defensive weakness, it was okay when Cesc was assisting and creating chances at will, but now not so much.Although Mikel Matic isn't the answer, its far too defensive. Blue Armour 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MefiX19 1,092 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 http://www.chelseafc.com/news/blogs/boilerplate-nemanja-matic/nemanja-matic/first-of-the-season.htmlHe have his own blog now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakhov 253 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 http://www.chelseafc.com/news/blogs/boilerplate-nemanja-matic/nemanja-matic/first-of-the-season.htmlHe have his own blog now.Essien, Mata then Schurrle had blogs before. It's usually the kiss of death. iseah100 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duppy Conqueror 1,533 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 hope to see him back to his best.and he`ll need help to get there,but no doubting his quality. a few bad games is normal for all top players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoSalah 8,886 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Is it really Matic who has been poor, or the fact he's doing two midfielders' defensive duties at the minute, as Cesc is that badly out of form? I'm inclined to think it is a combination of the both. Sure, he was certainly better in the first half of last season, but I believe his performances only truly "declined" because there was more pressure on him. Cesc has been quite lacklustre for quite some time and has started this season incredibly poorly. I have some sympathy with Matic and certainly think both he and the team would benefit from a transition to a midfield partnership of himself and Mikel. Is it really Matic who has been poor, or the fact he's doing two midfielders' defensive duties at the minute, as Cesc is that badly out of form? I'm inclined to think it is a combination of the both. Sure, he was certainly better in the first half of last season, but I believe his performances only truly "declined" because there was more pressure on him. Cesc has been quite lacklustre for quite some time and has started this season incredibly poorly. I have some sympathy with Matic and certainly think both he and the team would benefit from a transition to a midfield partnership of himself and Mikel. I thought there was games last season where Cesc was better than Matic and so far this season I'd say the same. Its easy to say Cesc has let Matic down but I really think Matic has let Matic down, his positioning and reactions at times are like mind blowingly awful. He hasn't quite been the same since Christian Eriksen gave him the run about in December or January whenever it was. He just looks disinterested in some games. DYC. and iseah100 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar 441 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 We were spoiled with Essien... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueGuy 1,552 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 From a boss in the team to one of the weakest link atm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! killer1257 3,282 Posted August 30, 2015 Popular Post! Share Posted August 30, 2015 Matic has to cover Cesc,Iva and himself.Not an easy job if you ask me 11Drogba, quickpassnmove, stroey and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilvorak 3,734 Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Another woeful performance from him and no Fabregas to blame this time. For some reason he keeps wandering to wide areas and making it incredibly easy for teams to play through the lines. You won't believe the amount of space Naismith was afforded for the opener today. He's a B2B midfielder masquerading as a DM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsblubot 3,595 Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Mikel starting should have *allowed* him more freedom, or at least that was probably the idea and the instructions from the manager hence him playing in wider areas and scoring a great goal. For the little to nothing that Mikel brings to attacking, his defensive contribution isn't that impressive either.Matic was the best Chelsea player on the pitch for me - was the best one against City too.When the mechanics are wrong everything looks off, but I see him winning most of his tackles and moving the ball well.Honest question: is you think Matic did not play well, how would you rate Mikel? Just curious... mediator 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 I can't be convinced he played well yesterday. Scored a super goal but that's it, completely at a loss positionally and struggled with the pace of the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuvala 2,167 Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 I actually thought he was looking better. Not only because of his goal. mediator 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! termninja 5,290 Posted September 13, 2015 Popular Post! Share Posted September 13, 2015 Dunno what some of you are smoking, he was our best player along with Begovic in that game. You forgetting he was playing alone in midfield after Mikel and Cesc were taken off? If you're attacking like crazy and are getting mauled on counters, how the hell do you expect your one defensive midfielder to not look exposed?Great goal, really stepped up and personally surprised me. I saw a world class player in terms of mentality yesterday, not only a good player. He's definitely improved compared to his previous games. Essien19, robsblubot, communicate and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAM09 7,050 Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 He was probably the only outfield player that could be proud of his performance yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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