Toni Kroos

[Jase 43,479]

Dont know why 4-2-3-1 seems to be a sure shot formation for next season.

Yes, we have played it for some time now, but with Jose's emphasis on defensive discipline for all players, i dont think this formation is set in stone.

I would rather prefer a 4-1-4-1 for most games, and 4-2-3-1 only for away games at other big teams.

4-1-4-1

That being said, with Schurlle salah and the host of talent we have on the bench, i dont think there is any space for Kroos to get in, unless Oscar is sold, which i dont think is wise. He will come good with Fabregas and Costa added in the team. Too much quality will reduce the pressure on Oscar and Hazard to make something special happen.

Kroos would be great, but there simply is no space for him.

Formations are just pretty numbers to say and regardless of which formation we used, Mourinho will always place emphasis on everyone doing their defensive work. It's not set in stone that one system is much more defensive solid than others. And the reason why the 4-2-3-1 seemed to have been mentioned a lot as our starting formation is because Mourinho favors it and he has admitted himself IIRC. He has been use that as his main system since at Inter Milan with the 4-3-3, 4-3-1-2, 3-5-2 etc being his alternatives.

[DH1988 1,348]

The movement in that formation

[iseah100 5,612]

I still don't like this guy.

[Korea 734]

Toni Kroos would be perfect in Italy...

[Pacquiao 1,834]

Surely if we line up like this next season we would have to become a team who dominate possession against the top teams!

Cech

Azpilicueta - Cahill - Terry - F.Luis

Kroos - Matic

Oscar - Fabregas - Hazard

Costa

players like Kroos, Fabregas and Matic are just not the type of players who can counter attack effectively.

[ZOS 580]

A midfield of Cesc-Matic-Kross may sound good on paper but it's a bit slow for me.

you've a pretty high standard for a guy who've endured watching Mikel for 9 years

[stroey 2,525]

Surely if we line up like this next season we would have to become a team who dominate possession against the top teams!

Cech

Azpilicueta - Cahill - Terry - F.Luis

Kroos - Matic

Oscar - Fabregas - Hazard

Costa

players like Kroos, Fabregas and Matic are just not the type of players who can counter attack effectively.

Willian, Schurrle, Salah > Oscar on the wing.

Oscar should compete for the cm/cam positions.

[Pacquiao 1,834]

Willian, Schurrle, Salah > Oscar on the wing.

Oscar should compete for the cm/cam positions.

I disagree! Oscar can be very effective on the wing, he is probably the best crosser in the team and he doesnt stay on the wing as he drifts inside a lot. Oscar would be a guaranteed starter for me.

[The Skipper 20,609]

I disagree! Oscar can be very effective on the wing, he is probably the best crosser in the team and he doesnt stay on the wing as he drifts inside a lot. Oscar would be a guaranteed starter for me.

Oscar is a decent crosser of the ball but I wouldn't say the best in the squad, that clearly goes to Hazard. You're just saying that because he whipped some great balls in in the Brazil game but that's just short term memory...

Regardless, I like Oscar in the middle and Willian out wide. Oscar always tends to drift out wide and Willian tends to drift in anyway, so it complements the team as a whole as it does themselves too.

[Mustafa 885]

Oscar is a decent crosser of the ball but I wouldn't say the best in the squad, that clearly goes to Hazard. You're just saying that because he whipped some great balls in in the Brazil game but that's just short term memory...

Regardless, I like Oscar in the middle and Willian out wide. Oscar always tends to drift out wide and Willian tends to drift in anyway, so it complements the team as a whole as it does themselves too.

I agree with what your saying... But I do think Willian is very poor when there is no space in behind. Don't get me wrong, the are games where he is a big threat but when we played against the likes of West Ham he was more than useless because his decision making is poor. Oscar on the other hand, is far better than in those kind of games and also does a good job defensively. So Oscar does have all the attributes to be able to play on the wing. I'm not saying he should and I'm not saying he shouldn't but, he is very very capable.

[Sidzeret 2,257]

Him being slow is just really a myth. Maybe his defensive work is something to work on but surely the better option, than Fabtegas, to the play in our 2 man pivot with Matic.

[Mufassir08 2,400]

Hmmmmm

http://sportwitness.ning.com/forum/topics/real-madrid-think-chelsea-will-beat-them-to-toni-kroos-toys-throw

[sherry33 234]

Hmmmmm

http://sportwitness.ning.com/forum/topics/real-madrid-think-chelsea-will-beat-them-to-toni-kroos-toys-throw

El Confidencial then go on to say it isn't fair when Real Madrid have to compete with clubs like Chelsea, Manchester City and PSG, because their owners can just pump money in. UEFA's FFP system is criticised and the punishments questioned... but Chelsea have complied with FFP!

LOL

[Spike 12,049]

I trust Hozay Moreenyo. If he thinks Kroos is suitable then maybe he is.

[xPetrCechx 13,570]

I trust Hozay Moreenyo. If he thinks Kroos is suitable then maybe he is.

WHO?!