The Skipper 20,609 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 The fact that Jose said that he might go on loan again after pre season tells me that Luiz isn't going anywhere, like some here are trying to predict, unless we receive a ridiculous offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The only place to be 11,313 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 The fact that Jose said that he might go on loan again after pre season tells me that Luiz isn't going anywhere, like some here are trying to predict, unless we receive a ridiculous offer.I'd be absolutely stunned if he went on loan next season. I'm not saying it's not possible, but from what I've seen, heard and read about him then I think he could definitely be a third or fourth choice centre-back for us.As for Luiz, the guy simply isn't trusted by Jose to play in defence at the moment against anything stronger than Swansea. In fact he's more likely to pop up in midfield then in defence on Monday isn't he? If Barca came in with a bid like the one they were reported to have made last summer then what is the reason to say no? Potential? We now have a 19 year old with potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediator 2,026 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Some stats:Has been dribbled past just 4 times in his 51 Ligue 1 appearances (only 1 this season)averages 10 defensive actions per game this season (blocks, interceptions & clearances), more than any Chelsea player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We Hate Scouse 10,326 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Some stats:Has been dribbled past just 4 times in his 51 Ligue 1 appearances (only 1 this season)averages 10 defensive actions per game this season (blocks, interceptions & clearances), more than any Chelsea playerBeast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran. 6,317 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Zouma and Luiz are two different kinds of CBs, one is hard-nosed no-nonsense, and one likes to build from the back. How does Zouma kick out Luiz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
â•«rue Blue 47 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Pre-Season should be interesting if we have guys like Zouma, T.Hazard, Courtois, B.Traore, Atsu, Piazon, Chalobah, Romeu and Lukaku all waltzing up to show Jose what they can do! dont forget wallace and kallas toobut to realistic, thats make me actually sad, because probably from that many exciting young playerjust only few of them (beside courtois and lukaku) can possibly break up to the first team in 2-3 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediator 2,026 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 TBH i think that only Courtois (if not sold), Traoré and Zouma will break up to the first team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roquila 1,335 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 we cannot say he solved our defensive midfield problem. matic and MVG still have to prove themselves. they could also flop. and futhermore, we sill need a DLP I think..so our problem in the CM/DM section isnt really solved.now we need a new LB and a new Striker foremost. if we could get a creative midfielder, would be the top of the cake...You're right, obviously not all of our problems are solved but atleast someone is adressing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 On the 31st January 2014, Zouma joined Chelsea for a fee believed to be around £12 million, he will remain at Saint Étienne on loan for the remainder of the 2013-14 season. Zouma first appeared as a first-half substitute for Chelsea in a pre-season friendly against Wycombe Wanderers. He scored his first goal for the club in a 21 friendly win against Slovene club Olimpija, on 27 July 2014. He was given the number 5 shirt, previously worn by Michael Essien. On 24 September, Zouma made his first competitive appearance for Chelsea, scoring the opener in a 21 win against Bolton Wanderers in the third round of the League Cup. Zouma made his second Chelsea start and first Champions League appearance on 21 October against Maribor, helping his side keep a clean sheet in a 6−0 win. He made his Premier League debut as an added-time substitute for Willian in the 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford on 26 October 2014. On 4 January 2015, Zouma scored the third goal for Chelsea in the 30 victory over Watford in the FA Cup. Six days later he started in the Premier League for the first time, partnering John Terry in place of Gary Cahill and keeping a clean sheet in a 20 home win over Newcastle United which put Chelsea back into first place. With Nemanja Matić suspended and John Obi Mikel injured, Zouma played in defensive midfield as Chelsea won the League Cup Final on 1 March, with a 20 victory over Tottenham Hotspur. On 3 May, he featured as a substitute for the final five minutes in place of Willian as Chelsea defeated Crystal Palace 10 to win the league title. Click here to view the record AswinR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Discuss anything and everything on Zouma in his thread under the players section..http://forum.talkchelsea.net/topic/17545-kurt-zouma/Locked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
communicate 2,703 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Good signing, I love our transfer strategy Beigl and blues.bridge 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufassir08 2,400 Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 This guy has the potential to be our Kompany. Stingray 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellzfresh 7,229 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Mata + KDB = Matic + Salah + Zouma + 18milAfter so many terrible january transfer windows, we finally have a good one AswinR, sodasys and Peppen 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! The only place to be 11,313 Posted January 31, 2014 Popular Post! Share Posted January 31, 2014 Fantastic move for us and massive potential. How far we've come from the transfer window of 2011 when we blew £70 million on Torres and Luiz to one where we bring in young talent like Zouma and Salah (and a new starter in Matic) based on an actual playing style. Hopefully this guy can contribute from next season. Reminds me of a young Desailly. Ainsley Harriott, drog.ba, Stingray and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peppen 934 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Fantastic business by the club and board, they deserve a lot of credit so far. sdrcfc, The Mak, sodasys and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose M 140 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Mata + KDB = Matic + Salah + Zouma + 18milAfter so many terrible january transfer windows, we finally have a good one Dont forget Troure. kellzfresh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AswinR 96 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 A beast of a player...reports say he came on top in the duel btw him and ibra and cavani and both the goals his defensive partners where at fault.....thats pretty awesome if true!!imagine two tours next preseason....one with first team players and the other with loanees!!!! both looks awesome on paper :blue scalf: :blue scalf: :blue scalf: :blue scalf: :blue scalf: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drog.ba 239 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Whether or not the signings work out (think Matic will, less sure about the other two), we've moved so quickly and got good deals on all three players Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Hopefully this guy can contribute from next season. Reminds me of a young Desailly. On your points before the other thread got locked:1. Him going out on loan wouldn't be that unrealistic. He can certainly contribute as the third choice CB already but if we could get him to a good club who'll have him as a first choice I would not be surprised. Jose did hint today that that might be the case.2. It's not that Luiz isn't trusted by Jose anymore, it's more to do with the fact that Gary Cahill has been in the form of his life so there's no justification in dropping him. It really is that simple, the player who's on form is playing. 3. I did mention that if we were to get a crazy offer for Luiz then yeah sure, it's understandable why he'd go however I don't think that's going to happen given the fact that David has stalled this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! The Skipper 20,609 Posted January 31, 2014 Popular Post! Share Posted January 31, 2014 On the signing itself - this kid has incredible talent. Proper gritty defender who has brilliant physical attributes, and is already capable of marking top class players out of the game with the combination of his speed, leaping ability, strength and tackling. He's very mature for his age. A born leader. JT's heir IMO if he develops the right way. Here's his performance against PSG earlier this season: The only place to be, Stingray, Ze Mario and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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