Nemanja Matic

[Unionjack 7,531]

I'm in 2 minds over the old boy.

If he was like he was at his best then I'd like to see him/Cescy/N'Golo together. But IF he does want off then we use m as a bargaing chip and get some waps going.

If it comes down to him going then I'd really like to see Chalobah with those 2. I think the lad might just be really good.

[It's too big 625]

If that's the reason he's playing poorly then let him go. We need players who are willing to fight and play at the highest level. 

[CHOULO19 24,332]

If he wishes to leave it shouldn't even be a question. We don't keep players who want to leave. We're not Everton or Tottenham! 

[Special Juan 28,133]

Ship him out if he wants out. More worried about how quick we would get someone in to replace him if he goes.

[Ryan Fong 2,776]

Ship him out, get Maia.

[Jype 6,398]

Still think Matic is a great player and the main reason he's playing badly is cause he wants a move. Mourinho broke him and maybe it's best for everyone involved that he gets a change of scenery, just hope we can get a good enough fee for him. In 2016 transfer madness Matic, even given his bad form, should be worth £30M minimum. If the likes of Benteke and Bolasie get valued close to the 30M mark this year, Matic shouldn't go for any less cause it's not like Juve have many alternatives to go for.

Maybe get that Brazilian kid to replace Matic, or just give his spot to Chalobah if Conte trusts the lad.

[Leif 6,006]

An issue is, how many players too do want to leave but don't voice it? More than we know. For sure Hazard in my opinion.

Tis the result of (still) boring football. Unimaginative management. The stands not rocking enough. All these things come together and make a player feel depressed essentially, especially compared to past pastures. I mean honestly, the thrill of going far in European competition with Benfica, with their atmosphere, with their pre-match rituals & their constant attack-minded football, that far outweighs this feeling we create for our players of expectancy, 'You must go out and win all these things, and even then we won't show much gratitude.' There's always a sombre mood at this club, like the lid is on us and we're not letting the fireworks pop. Players want those fireworks. It's why so many leave Ligue 1 and why so many people don't watch it - because all the teams play like Chelsea, and 90% of the crowds sound like ours. (There's definitely enough technical quality in that league to enjoy, so it must be other factors we don't measure which push people away from it, like the ones I've suggested. These same things are pushing Matic away from us, imo.) Or maybe it just looks like we won't win another title until Matic is 30 and that's why.

I'm being harsh probably, but it is too often that i think 'How on earth is *this player* still here?' 'Why on earth would Ashley Cole want to come back as a scout?' 

My point is, we, or the management, created this situation and will continue to. Players lose their smiles when they come here, they just do. Not for the first month or 2, but the energy they had for whomever they played for before us certainly fades. Look at any player we have right now and compare their personality now to before joining us. Oscar, Hazard, Costa, Matic, perhaps even Azpilicueta. I'd put money on those guys being less happy here than they were before joining. That's too much of our XI. These players used to be ecstatic people. Courtois was obviously happier at Atletico Madrid too. Why? It wasn't like they were winning more titles. It must've been... all that shit i just said. It makes sense that the only people still content with our situation are Terry, blue through and through, Cahill, an idiot, Ivanovic, an idiot, Kante - a new signing, Fabregas a passive idiot, and then who knows about Willian. I doubt our youth are happy here too. So we probably have 10 happy players if we're pushing it.

[nyikolajevics 2,690]

37 minutes ago, Ryan Fong said:

Ship him out, get Maia.

Totally different type of players.. If we sell Matic wee need a defensive player like Maia.

[akgw13 867]

i really would like to keep matic as i think conte can get the best out of him. if he is determined to go minimum value needs to be 30 mill and if they do want to throw zaza in ill gladly take him. without zaza 35 in the current market and ill say enjoy your time in Italy

[It's too big 625]

He ain't getting any younger. He is what, late 20's now? He's already looking like he's on a decline and maybe the Italian league will suit him. I would prefer to bring in a younger, better version and/or keep Chalobah around to fight for a place in the first team also. I say the more centre mids the better for us. As much as everyone critiques Mikel, he's been a fantastic servant to the club, and most of all he loves playing for the club, so for me he is more important than Matic. 

[Blue_Fox_ 2,086]

I would be quite sad should he leave. Was one of my favourite players in the league winning campaign, and I'm certain he can find again his form. Shame.

[Blue Gino 377]

So Matic leaves but Mikel stays. Lol. At least Chalobah looks to be staying but I feel the coddling with long term servants like Iva and JT get, so too will Mikel and he'll knock Nathaniel down the pecking order. I don't get it. Why would Matic leave when the new manager has shown confidence in him unless the club getting Kante insulted him which is hilarious considering he struggled last season and has no excuse to complain he's the #1 guy.

[nono 791]

2 hours ago, Blue Gino said:

So Matic leaves but Mikel stays. Lol. At least Chalobah looks to be staying but I feel the coddling with long term servants like Iva and JT get, so too will Mikel and he'll knock Nathaniel down the pecking order. I don't get it. Why would Matic leave when the new manager has shown confidence in him unless the club getting Kante insulted him which is hilarious considering he struggled last season and has no excuse to complain he's the #1 guy.

They all need to leave apart from Chalobah. 

[Gilvorak 3,734]

I wish I was in charge of this club's transfers. Matic is a good player at times even great but he isn't top class because of his obvious weaknesses. I'd sell him to Juve and sign his replacement Paredes from Roma who's currently available.

 

 

 

Hazard Cesc/Oscar Kante Mahrez

Paredes

 

That midfield is easily attainable if we had the ambition of a big club. The obvious weak link would be Cesc/Oscar which we could replace the following season.

[xPetrCechx 13,570]

The gift Allegri would like to have is Matic. Conte insists he is not for sale, but the player is trying to force his hand. (GdS) #CFC #Juve

Matic has reiterated that he wants to leave, because he wants a new experience and #Juventus is considered the ideal team with CL (GdS) #CFC