Mohamed Salah

[chelseafc9010 224]

I like Salah as a person and a player, I want him to success here. It is a shame, he have to compete with Hazard, Oscar, Willian and Ramires who are in a good form. Kinda like Mata situation last season, a little bit ironic as we bought him as a replacement for Mata. My concern is that if even Schurrle struggle to compete, leave alone Salah.

But he has had chances, not many but some. It looks like his confidence and fitness is down, maybe it is because he is training poorly I don't know, but with more chances he will improve. Once we have won the UCL group he will probably start the last 1 or 2 games.

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

But he has had chances, not many but some. It looks like his confidence and fitness is down, maybe it is because he is training poorly I don't know, but with more chances he will improve. Once we have won the UCL group he will probably start the last 1 or 2 games.

Yes, hopefully he will get more minutes. The thing is even against Strawberry, he is struggling. It is more understandable for Schurrle, as he is just recovered from illness.

[stroey 2,525]

I actually expected more minutes for him, especially because he was bought by Mourinho himself and had a full preseason.
He only started 2 games in 17 matches for us and some late sub appearances. Even Ake and Zouma are in front of him in minutes and they are considered as ''the second line'' by Mourinho.

At the end of last season, he had some reasonable/good games (Arsenal, Stoke, Swansea) where he looked promising.
But right now he is very low in the pecking order, Hazard, Oscar, Willian, Schurrle, Remy (as winger), Ramires (as winger) are all in front of him.

In the coming period we'll have a schedule full of games, if he doesn't get more games than Derby and maybe Sporting (when we are already qualified) he may leave in January. This will free up a non-HG spot where we can get a player we really need.

And we can fill his position with one of the youth players, more minutes for Boga/Baker for example.

[nazzab 180]

Three January Premier League transfer targets for David Moyes

1. Joel Robles, Everton

2. Tom Cleverley, Manchester United

3. Mohamed Salah, Chelsea

http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/man-utd/transfer-talk/news/three-premier-league-targets-for-moyes_187754.html

[iseah100 5,612]

Salah to Sociedad would be a good move. They have potential, just got players plucked and had an incompetent coach. Vela-Salah on the wings would be very dangerous.

[akandeel13 34]

I think Salah has another problem that no one here is paying attention to: Its called "communication".

Mourinho -and all good managers in general- like to have linguistic linkages on their team. Adds natural harmony and understanding. (Azpi/Fabregas/Costa)

(Willian/Felipe/Ramires/Oscar/[Costa])

(Cahill/Terry) [extremely advantageous to have two CB's that can speak the same language!]

And to a lesser extent you see it with the Serbian duo. As well as the Belgian.

Where does Salah fit in all that? He does not (he barely speaks Arabic, let alone English!!!).

I have no doubt in my mind that he is more skillful than Willian, Schurle, Moses and Ramires, especially when it comes to attacking creativity and positioning himself in great scoring opportunities. But he cannot do that without (a) being given a lot more playing time, a luxury Chelsea cannot afford to give right now, and, ( improves upon his linking with the rest of the team -especially Fabregas.

Salah is NOT shining with Egypt either, ever since Abotreka - its legendary playmaker - retired two years ago. There IS a better Abotreka in Chelsea: his name is Fabregas. He's the only one who can give Salah a lifeline at Chelsea, and show what he's capable of.

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

Hmm, strange move if its happen. But that will force Jose to buy someone as a replacement.

[didierforever 7,349]

Errm....you weren't on here when we signed Salah, of course you don't recall!

And actually, the general consensus, apart from a very few who were still dramatic about Mata leaving, was that he was a good signing who will give us pace on the wings and whose value can only increase: http://forum.talkchelsea.net/topic/17158-mohammed-salah/page-11

I don't think so. Majority of the people on here dint want him.

Even the link u have supplied, its pretty evident.

[didierforever 7,349]

10-15mil and he is yours.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

In fairness he's had next to no game time this season, but when he has he hasn't looked great. I'd like for him to stay as he will get more chances in the cup competitions for sure. You don't become a bad player overnight, he has quality and the potential to grow.

We gave Torres 3.5 years ffs.

[Beepu 1,714]

i don't understand because he's better than willian , better than Schurlle i don't know. why is he on the bench ? i don't understand

What? Willian is much much better than Salah. Schurrle might be off form but he is also a better player. Salah is not a bad player and certainly has potential but he has failed to impress in the very few chances given to him. Sociedad would be good for him I think.

[didierforever 7,349]

In fairness he's had next to no game time this season, but when he has he hasn't looked great. I'd like for him to stay as he will get more chances in the cup competitions for sure. You don't become a bad player overnight, he has quality and the potential to grow.

We gave Torres 3.5 years ffs.

You know exactly how poor a player is when someone brings in torres into the argument.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

You know exactly how poor a player is when someone brings in torres into the argument.

Nothing to do with that, I'm saying we gave a player as horrifically shit as Torres more than three seasons to adjust, and people here won't even give Salah 12 months.

[lito 180]

Real Sociedad new manager "David Moyes" has put Chelsea's winger Mohamed #Salah on the top of "to buy" list in January

[LemmeBorrowThat 124]

I think he needs to go. He needs time out there to get better and while I don't think he's a bad player I don't see him overtaking any of our current wingers. They just demand too much demand...his best chance is getting a shot while Andre is struggling and it's still not really happening.

[calculatingInfinity 1,461]

Yes Moyes, YES

[robsblubot 3,544]

He can only leave if we sign another pacey player to replace him. Our wingers aren't that quick. Andre has speed, but not much acceleration, while Willian and Oscar (who can play on the wing) are not that pacey. Hazard is the only one with both speed and acceleration and he really shouldn't be playing every freaking game.

Salah may still not be the final product as his delivery is not there, but his pace makes him a very interesting sub, esp when defending a lead.

This is right now, regardless of his development from now on.

[iseah100 5,612]

Swap Salah with Vela!!!!! (: my life would be complete