Special Juan 28,182 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Not convinced it's time to get the wanking sock out yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,578 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue-in-me-Veins 4,067 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Like I said earlier in this thread, don't think defensively RR has what it takes to succeed in the PL given how pacey and direct the league is. When I watch him defend it doesn't inspire me with confidence, and he clearly lacks the recovery speed to make up for his mistakes like Zouma. I'm just happy it looks like we're after a LB and not gonna continue the Azpi at LB nonsense. There's no doubt RR has class offensive talent though. If we sign him, we'll have one of the best pure crossers in the league, another bonafide Penalty Taker, and a serious FK taker as well. Praying he proves me wrong defensively, because Hazard and RR attacking down the left side is ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unionjack 7,531 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 1 hour ago, Iggy Doonican said: If there's one position over the years we've for some bizarre reason struggled at it's left back. We've had some good un's some dreadful ones and some who are not natural left backs Gallas, Dave, Andy Myers, Mal Donaghy, Le Saux started as a left winger. ha Yep. To be honest I really didn't like Cashley as a man but I'd take him back tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akgw13 867 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 An In form left footed LB for chelsea? we can only hope its true! but as with all rumours im holding out hope until he is holding up the shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avroneelbiswas 33 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Finally, we are showing interest in Rodriguez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilvorak 3,734 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 He's another Baba except he's slow as fuck, rumour seems like BS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artandur 939 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 3 minutes ago, Gilvorak said: He's another Baba except he's slow as fuck, rumour seems like BS. What are you talking about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilvorak 3,734 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Just now, Artandur said: What are you talking about He's a terrible defender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artandur 939 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 14 minutes ago, Gilvorak said: He's a terrible defender. I think terrible is a bit a of a stretch and his passing, crossing and freekicks cant even be compared to baba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zekinjo 449 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 It's really strange his 22m clause and he's still at Wolfsburg. Plus, don't remember his name connected with anyone for more then 1 or 2 days. I mean, 22m is ridiculous amount of money for a player today, especially for "one of the best" in position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Lamps 11,692 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 From someone who has watched him regularly he is not that slow. I'd say he is about as quick as Oscar or Cahill who both are decent sprinters. He is defo quicker than Mata as seen in the CL last season. Also he is by no means a bad defender. He just is not very compatible in his style, spending too much time running and tackling. He is a rather tactical defender with good positioning and marking. Don't forget he still is only 23 and yet has tons of international experience already. His progress in recent years has been steady and I am sure he can adapt to the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 3 minutes ago, zekinjo said: It's really strange his 22m clause and he's still at Wolfsburg. Plus, don't remember his name connected with anyone for more then 1 or 2 days. I mean, 22m is ridiculous amount of money for a player today, especially for "one of the best" in position. He really isn't that great, that's why he hasn't been picked up yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,578 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 It is no secret that Swiss national team star Ricardo Rodriguez would like to leave VfL Wolfsburg (via @Blickch) #CFC #Wolfsburg R.Rodriguez whose uncommitted transfer fee of €25m has expired, has a contract with #Wolfsburg until June 2019 and will be expensive (Blick) Ricardo Rodriguez is not the only one on #CFC list. #Koln Jonas Hector & #Napoli's Ghoulam also considered possible candidate (via @Blickch) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,578 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 14 hours ago, Gilvorak said: He's another Baba except he's slow as fuck, rumour seems like BS. Petrescu was slow has fuck as well cause your slow doesn't mean your a shit player u don't have to be Usain Bolt to be a good player in the PL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,578 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Baba said that conte didn't want him because he's too offensive. so what about this guy?... he's not a top class guy in terms of defence abilities Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!Hazard! 3,394 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 4 minutes ago, xPetrCechx said: Baba said that conte didn't want him because he's too offensive. so what about this guy?... he's not a top class guy in terms of defence abilities That's just another way of saying that Baba was crap and that is why he had to leave. Rodriguez is so good offensively that it balances out some of his defensive problems. And he isn't that slow IMO, similar to Azpilicueta. This would be a fantastic signing! Next season we could play him as a wingback with Christensen (hopefully) coming back from loan if Conte wishes to try 3 at the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,578 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,578 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Chelsea are preparing a £22m offer for Wolfsburg left-back Ricardo Rodriguez. [Mirror] #cfc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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