BlueLyon 9,359 Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 6 hours ago, Blue-in-me-Veins said: Agree with the points raised about RR. Im not that big on him either defensively. But why not target another LB. i know there are not many others that jump to mind other than RR, but i put trust in the club's scouting/Conte's team to identify one that can be a solid starter for this team. I mean even Conte seems to hate the inconvienance of a right footed left back playing behind Hazard. During the West Ham or Watford match, (can't remember which one) someone even pointed out that Conte at times wasn't happy with how long it took for Azpi to get the ball to Hazard. So much so that against Watford in 2nd half, he had hazard playing on the RW to make that transition easier. I know a lot of people rate Fabinho, but that still means Azpi at LB. Im so sick and tired of this inverted fullback nonsense. And most importantly because it's not like we have Guardiola on the sideline doing this for some highly intricate possesion based play. We're simply doing this because we have no one to play LB, so Ivan must continue to start. That must end by the time this transfer window shuts. /rant. True. Or -------------------------Tibo------------------------ --------------Azpi-Terry-Zouma------------- Fabinho-Matuidi-Cesc-Kante-Willian ----------------Hazard-Costa------------------ /dreaming over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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quickpassnmove 924 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 On 8/26/2016 at 1:17 AM, Blue-in-me-Veins said: Agree with the points raised about RR. Im not that big on him either defensively. But why not target another LB. i know there are not many others that jump to mind other than RR, but i put trust in the club's scouting/Conte's team to identify one that can be a solid starter for this team. I mean even Conte seems to hate the inconvienance of a right footed left back playing behind Hazard. During the West Ham or Watford match, (can't remember which one) someone even pointed out that Conte at times wasn't happy with how long it took for Azpi to get the ball to Hazard. So much so that against Watford in 2nd half, he had hazard playing on the RW to make that transition easier. I know a lot of people rate Fabinho, but that still means Azpi at LB. Im so sick and tired of this inverted fullback nonsense. And most importantly because it's not like we have Guardiola on the sideline doing this for some highly intricate possesion based play. We're simply doing this because we have no one to play LB, so Ivan must continue to start. That must end by the time this transfer window shuts. /rant. Everyone should be tired of it. IDK what left back would be a good fit right now. Dortmund seem to have gotten a good one. Gaya for Valencia is interesting. I like Rodriguez, but I have the same concerns. However, he may just end up playing wing back for us anyway. How is that for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellzfresh 7,229 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 On 8/26/2016 at 6:17 AM, Blue-in-me-Veins said: Agree with the points raised about RR. Im not that big on him either defensively. But why not target another LB. i know there are not many others that jump to mind other than RR, but i put trust in the club's scouting/Conte's team to identify one that can be a solid starter for this team. I mean even Conte seems to hate the inconvienance of a right footed left back playing behind Hazard. During the West Ham or Watford match, (can't remember which one) someone even pointed out that Conte at times wasn't happy with how long it took for Azpi to get the ball to Hazard. So much so that against Watford in 2nd half, he had hazard playing on the RW to make that transition easier. I know a lot of people rate Fabinho, but that still means Azpi at LB. Im so sick and tired of this inverted fullback nonsense. And most importantly because it's not like we have Guardiola on the sideline doing this for some highly intricate possesion based play. We're simply doing this because we have no one to play LB, so Ivan must continue to start. That must end by the time this transfer window shuts. /rant. Exactly. Getting a starter at this point will be nearly impossible because no one will have time to replace whoever they sell us, we have pretty much just screwed our defense up. It’s a shame too, because this started some promising with Batshuayi and Kante. We have such a huge gigantic glaring hole in the middle of our defense and LB. Azpi is competent there defensively but offers absolutely nothing going forward. If we had a LB that was even SOMEWHAT capable of going forward and providing a cross, it would open up so much more for Hazard. As it stands right now, nobody respects Azpi and they know that even if he overlaps he’s no threat to cross the ball, so they pretty much ignore him knowing that even if he gets the ball he is just going to cut it back and play the ball back towards our end or right back to hazard. I have seen this happen COUNTLESS times and it is sooooo frustrating. It’s not his fault of course, he isn’t very good with his left foot and he’s being played out of position. Even if you do consider him a good left back, there is still next to nothing behind him except kids. Then of course Bran is just awful through and through on the right side. Signing a good left back would kill three birds with one stone. It would add another CB to the mix (Bran), Strengthen our RB position significantly (Azpi), and strengthen our LB position (new signing) At least our flanks would be safe for the season instead of that last season ivanovic nightmare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue-in-me-Veins 4,067 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 5 hours ago, quickpassnmove said: Everyone should be tired of it. IDK what left back would be a good fit right now. Dortmund seem to have gotten a good one. Gaya for Valencia is interesting. I like Rodriguez, but I have the same concerns. However, he may just end up playing wing back for us anyway. How is that for you? Don't know how successful that would be tbh. But at this rate, just hope the club sign an adequate Fullback/Centre Back before the window closes, and then go on from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Chelsea make a move for Wolfsburg’s Ricardo Rodriguez [Kicker] http://www.101greatgoals.com/news/transfers/chelsea-make-a-move-for-wolfsburgs-ricardo-rodriguez-kicker/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sideshow Luiz 2,310 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Now we're getting 2 fullbacks, supposedly? Maybe Alonso is being brought in as a CB? 3ATB, Alonso as LCB. It's either going to be a very interesting couple of days, or super boring with our name being mentioned a lot, and nothing backing it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabj24 18 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Ricardo and Azpi as FBs and move Ivanovic to back up CB and Alonso can be 3rd fb or back up CB possibly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzy_Vance 454 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Well seeing as we have no legitimate LB in our squad it would make sense to sign two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artandur 939 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 55 minutes ago, the wes said: Chelsea make a move for Wolfsburg’s Ricardo Rodriguez [Kicker] http://www.101greatgoals.com/news/transfers/chelsea-make-a-move-for-wolfsburgs-ricardo-rodriguez-kicker/ The kicker article they quote says that Chelsea was rumored to be interested and that wolfsburg doesnt allow him to leave. So nothing to see here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zekinjo 449 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Kicker just reported, doesn't have actually any concrete information. Zero reliable sources all over again. Stories copy&paste from British which means another zero reliable. For a very long time nothing concrete and no real connection with top players or superstars. Total silence. Tomorrow is D- day and looks like club doesn't respect Antonio enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,578 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artandur 939 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 13 minutes ago, xPetrCechx said: We literally just discussed this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzy_Vance 454 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Anyone else think this guy would be the perfect upgrade for Alonso in the LWB role? With Wolfsburg struggling, I think he's attainable. Quick, pacy, direct and can put in a mean cross. He sometimes struggles defensively but it wouldn't be that big of an issue playing in a 3-4-3 system. I think Cahill and Alonso are two players that need upgrading at the end of the season, potentially even Matic and Pedro as well (I just don't completely trust them). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jernej93 569 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 15 minutes ago, Dazzy_Vance said: Anyone else think this guy would be the perfect upgrade for Alonso in the LWB role? With Wolfsburg struggling, I think he's attainable. Quick, pacy, direct and can put in a mean cross. He sometimes struggles defensively but it wouldn't be that big of an issue playing in a 3-4-3 system. I think Cahill and Alonso are two players that need upgrading at the end of the season, potentially even Matic and Pedro as well (I just don't completely trust them). Rodriguez, Hector or Creswell for me Alonso can also play LCB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adnane 1,101 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Luke Shaw as well might be available at some point if it continues this way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAM09 7,069 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Another HG option for a decent price would be ideal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoSalah 8,887 Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 He would be a great signing I think. Obviously like most fullbacks these days he's stronger offensively than defensively but he's a pretty decent defender too. Great crosser of the ball, takes a mean free kick as well... and takes penalties I think? In our 343 he would be excellent. He's mobile, strong, has good technical qualities.. would be a improvement on Marcos I think. I'm sure I read he would be available for a transfer next summer as he has a release clause that comes in to play then. Or maybe I'm wrong, sure I seen that somewhere. Might need to check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Ricardo Rodriguez wouldn't be an improvement on Alonso imo. Maybe very very slightly but he's overrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unionjack 7,531 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 These links have been going with him a couple of years now. So both Mou and Conte are watching him or its a board job Chelsea hold talks with Arsenal target's agent: Conte hopeful of sealing £21m signing CHELSEA have launched a move to sign Wolfsburg left-back Ricardo Rodriguez. http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/574686/Chelsea-Transfer-News-Ricardo-Rodriguez-Agent-Talks-Gossip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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