mediator 2,026 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 How fast is he?Terry level, cahill level or Varane level?Don't know if serious but "His surprisingly quick pace makes him one of the quickest centre backs"http://outsideoftheboot.com/2013/05/02/kurt-zouma-scout-report/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellzfresh 7,229 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Don't know if serious but "His surprisingly quick pace makes him one of the quickest centre backs"http://outsideoftheboot.com/2013/05/02/kurt-zouma-scout-report/I've never watched him properly so I couldn't tell but from the analysis you gave me, it seems he has good pace for a person his size. I hope he develops his awareness and learns to time his jumps better. He could be vital in some games against fast attackers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 I've never watched him properly so I couldn't tell but from the analysis you gave me, it seems he has good pace for a person his size. I hope he develops his awareness and learns to time his jumps better. He could be vital in some games against fast attackers.He's really quick. Physically Zouma is the complete package. Styles and kellzfresh 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Styles 9,790 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Mangala didn't look that good yesterday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! Styles 9,790 Posted October 21, 2014 Popular Post! Share Posted October 21, 2014 Another good game building on his performance against Bolton. His passing looked better too and it good to see that he was using both feet.Oh and btw, Mangala had another bad game and was at fault for one of the two goals City conceded tonight. Perhaps the comparison made in here was flattering to Mangala Reddish-Blue, Barbara, The Skipper and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,751 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Liked what I saw from both him and Ake.We have a amazing future aswell as present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambo 1,729 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 He looks like LeBron James when he's jumping for corners. Incredible vertical and freak athlete. The Skipper and kellzfresh 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoSalah 8,886 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Looks like he is getting more comfortable in possession. The boy is freakily big for a 20 year old, an absolute unit. Was only Maribor though but he looked good in aerial duels and ground duels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iseah100 5,612 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Zouma, Ake, Baker, and Solanke. The future is bright (: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DH1988 1,348 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Comfortable game, didn't make any lapses in concentration like we saw in pre-season etc. telegraphing his passing way too much coming out from the back though was literally the only negative I could take from his performance.Should be playing basketball with that leap. DYC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChelseaDane 48 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Nice performance from the kid. Even though it was a bad team, he played really well. Looks comfortable and calm, and must be a big up having JT as mentor. I am comfortable about our future CB's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyikolajevics 2,698 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Nice performance from the kid. Even though it was a bad team, he played really well. Looks comfortable and calm, and must be a big up having JT as mentor. I am comfortable about our future CB's!He'll have a quiet night next week against Shrewsbury too but at least he can become more confident. I can't wait to see that game with him, Aké, Salah and hopefully Solanke in the starting eleven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Flawless game. Didn't really have much to do, especially after the first 20 minutes, but I don't think anyone noticed the absence of Gary Cahill. He filled his boots very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Yes he was good, very assured and look comfortable in everything he did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DH1988 1,348 Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Id like to see him used in cups games against better opposition just to get a feel for where he's at since he's been training with the first team etc. Maribor isn't the best example nor is it the EPL so I'd like to see us draw someone Top 8 EPL and play him then. killer1257 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Styles 9,790 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Mangala having an absolute shocker again.40m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iseah100 5,612 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Zouma will be much better than Mangala Styles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chels 2,502 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 They're both quite poor on the ball which instantly limits their potential IMO. It's not something you can really improve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 They're both quite poor on the ball which instantly limits their potential IMO. It's not something you can really improve.True, but he can learn to not let it limit him. John Terry was almost always the slowest player in the squad, for example; never stopped him from being the best CB in the world at a point in his career. Styles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chels 2,502 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 True, but he can learn to not let it limit him. John Terry was almost always the slowest player in the squad, for example; never stopped him from being the best CB in the world at a point in his career.But JT's mostly played in a low block and with a fast partner (Carvalho, Cahill) so his lack of pace isn't often exposed. My fear with Zouma though is that when he is pressed by the opposition or in a slightly difficult position he will just concede possession because he can't do much with the ball. I noticed that somewhat against Maribor who are hardly great. He seems to have to put in a lot of effort to play even the simplest of passes, never mind when he's under pressure. Personally I'd prefer to see Jose developing a defender who has the physicality and good technical ability like Christensen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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