Ryan Bertrand

[Naked Mole Rat 437]

The only reason I can imagine AVB would want to keep Kalou for is that he thinks he can help Kalou realize his potential. I've had this feeling since the beginning of the season, but Kalou hasn't played a single game in the PL since he was withdrawn in the first half against West Brom. Surely, if AVB had the sort of faith Carlo had in Ramires in Kalou, he would have played more, which leads me to think that this is all about the club's not wanting to let him go for free, and that's not a good thing.

[SW_Blue 71]

Anyone can make mistakes, but surely no-one would have guessed Kalou was dead certain to give away an own goal...

AVB has and wants to keep his entire squad happy by being fair to every player on it. That much was clear from his interview regarding Josh. There's always a chance that half the squad gets injured and Kalou will have to step in, so AVB's just trying to keep him interested.

Meh..... Kalou isn't good enough to be part of our squad in any role, so there's no point trying to keep him, let alone keep him happy. But since I realise that many here still feel he is, and that we should give him time to "realise his potential", I'll just let this rest for now.

[Term-X 7,891]

Meh..... Kalou isn't good enough to be part of our squad in any role, so there's no point trying to keep him, let alone keep him happy. But since I realise that many here still feel he is, and that we should give him time to "realise his potential", I'll just let this rest for now.

^ Welcome to a 'Chelsea forum'. Where Zola is better than Messi, and the undefendable *Kalou* are defended.

[chrismada9 1,948]

...and the undefendable *Kalou* are defended.

Because most fans defend him!

[Shak 22]

Meh..... Kalou isn't good enough to be part of our squad in any role, so there's no point trying to keep him, let alone keep him happy. But since I realise that many here still feel he is, and that we should give him time to "realise his potential", I'll just let this rest for now.

It's hard to see Kalou 'realising his potential' at Chelsea, at this stage of his career...and with the likes of Kakuta (Wing/Creative Midfielder), Lalkovic (Winger/Forward) coming through the ranks, I'm not sure if Kalou has a 'big' role to play in the future.

He's a good forward..but maybe playing for a lesser European club would allow him to fulfil his potential because I think he just lacks that extra-gear required to play consistently for Chelsea FC.

[manpe 10,857]

I find it funny that after Kalou got his cameo against Genk and scored his routine tap-in and didn't generally disappoint, a whole new but old discussion arose again... not surprisingly seeing some people stating that he may be actually a good player in a hibernation cycle of 5 years (and hoping that the new contract as a sign of faith will finally unleash the sleeping bear). I'm not getting into this discussion in any more depth, I still think he's shit for us.

[zolayes 14,489]

^ Welcome to a 'Chelsea forum'. Where Zola is better than Messi, and the undefendable *Kalou* are defended.

and TX thinks he is God ,,,even though he claims to be an atheist

[Tomo 21,681]

I would love it if Kalou scores the winner for us in the CL final, would there be more comments about us being champions of Europe or would the focus be more on Kalou getting a "lucky tap in"

[LDN Blue 7,903]

If we ever made it to the UCL Final and Kalou was still around, I'd gladly kidnap him for 90minutes.

[SW_Blue 71]

I would love it if Kalou scores the winner for us in the CL final, would there be more comments about us being champions of Europe or would the focus be more on Kalou getting a "lucky tap in"

If you can make him do that I'd say you're damn good at FIFA 11 on your XBox/PS3 and ....

Oh wait...

[Sheva. 5,373]

Pfft if we made it to the CL final, Kalou wouldn't even make the bench lol.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

I would love it if Kalou scores the winner for us in the CL final, would there be more comments about us being champions of Europe or would the focus be more on Kalou getting a "lucky tap in"

I never understood why people criticize Kalou for that. I think it shows intelligence and good movement. I mean it's all raul and inzaghi ever did, and they're the best strikers in the history of european competitions; but when Kalou does it its lucky.....amazing.

[Blue Armour 4,168]

Meh..... Kalou isn't good enough to be part of our squad in any role, so there's no point trying to keep him, let alone keep him happy. But since I realise that many here still feel he is, and that we should give him time to "realise his potential", I'll just let this rest for now.

^ Welcome to a 'Chelsea forum'. Where Zola is better than Messi, and the undefendable *Kalou* are defended.

No one was defending Kalou back there...only AVB's decision; and the second thing was people were reading too much into Kalou's interview.

Also I'd rather have a player who's willing to play for the team rather than an upset one, even if he's little more than a waste of space

[Kojo 4,676]

King Kalou will end his career with Chelsea and retire as one of the clubs greatest. And when he passes we shall place his ashes under the other penalty spot, across from Peter Osgood's!

Kalou will never retire, he will always be a Chelsea player, even when he's 70.

[Ray. 217]

Kalou will never retire, he will always be a Chelsea player, even when he's 70.

He's practically part of the furniture

[warnie_666 1,081]

^ Welcome to a 'Chelsea forum'. Where Zola is better than Messi, and the undefendable *Kalou* are defended.

You forgot this....

and where "Kakuta is the next Messi"

[Term-X 7,891]

You forgot this....

and where "Kakuta is the next Messi"

You've taken that out of context (yet again), I was referring to the 'potential' impact for the club, not in a literal sense.

He certainly better do! I think it is unbelievable he hasn't had more chances..... Chelsea's answer to Messi imo.

[warnie_666 1,081]

You've taken that out of context (yet again), I was referring to the 'potential' impact for the club, not in a literal sense.

Did I say it was you?