Kurt Zouma

[Unionjack 7,531]

God I love this lad. They must have practiced that goal yesterday loads. And having a target the size of Happys head running into the box must be great for anyone taking the kick. The Bridge went bonkers when that went in. Great feeling.

I'm very pleased with how hes come on. I admit I wasn't chuffed that we kept him instead of him getting experience on loan but Im very happy he didnt go and I admit I was wrong. The experience hes had in training with the lads (as RLC is now doing) has trained him in the way Chelsea plays.

Its now time he starts and Im still praying one day we manage to pair him up with Varane. That will be one good days pissup.

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

His development has been simply amazing. Patience and hard work can do wonders.

[Hybrid Angel 2,130]

Pretty much a nailed-on starter now. Fully deserved. Kurt is a future captain.

[Blue_Fox_ 2,086]

as an italian it hurts to see so many good french defenders coming through while we seem to be completely clueless on how to develop players properly anymore.
That said, Happy is quickly becoming one of my favourites Chelsea players!

[didierforever 7,349]

His development has been simply amazing. Patience and hard work can do wonders.

and i got fucked in saying that buying stones would have made him suffer. he deserves these chances and he is showing that he is as good as stones right now.

just hope he gets the positional sense or that JT helps him with that. but normally, that part of the game develops with experience.

[Tomo 21,733]

and i got fucked in saying that buying stones would have made him suffer. he deserves these chances and he is showing that he is as good as stones right now.

just hope he gets the positional sense or that JT helps him with that. but normally, that part of the game develops with experience.

Can't we have both? Stones and Zouma together has Ferdinand/Vidic potential, if not Terry/Carvalho.

[robdog 2,084]

let's talk about the MOTM. No it wasn't DC, it was Young Kurt Zouma

arguably that tackle in the first half against Sanchez, who was about to streak to goal, saved the match for CFC. Yes, it was before the Gabriel send off.

[didierforever 7,349]

Can't we have both? Stones and Zouma together has Ferdinand/Vidic potential, if not Terry/Carvalho.

cos GC is a better defender than both. and given that stones would have cost 30+mil, he would have started. zouma would have been turned into a tactical sub/tactical change in mid for yet another year.

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,920]

His interview is top of daily mail right now

[killer1257 3,282]

His interview is top of daily mail right now

I love him.He is such a nice and honest guy

[Fernando 6,468]

Don't understand the whole cheat thing that he stated against Costa.

That is so bizarre.

[Melanicus 5,208]

Zouma: "Everyone knows Diego, This guy likes to cheat"

It's true, but it's a stupid statement by him. He should just shut his mouth and continue performing well. Ivanovic is shit, but you don't see anyone saying this to the cameras. Why the fuck are football players so stupid and don't think about what the say before?

[Yeboii 1,844]

He has already apologized and stated that he didn't mean that Diego was dirty or something like that.

[Jase 43,479]

Zouma: "Everyone knows Diego, This guy likes to cheat"

It's true, but it's a stupid statement by him. He should just shut his mouth and continue performing well. Ivanovic is shit, but you don't see anyone saying this to the cameras. Why the fuck are football players so stupid and don't think about what the say before?

And...

[robsblubot 3,508]

Our best defender already by a fair margin.

If we had been playing with a low block like last year, then Terry and Cahill would still top him, but that's no longer the case. As our defense line moves up the pitch, having a pacy defender like Zouma is simply mandatory.

Ive always disliked Terry and Cahill partnership because they are the same player in characteristics - either one will complement Zouma's game well enough. Terry sill has better technique, but his legs make him pretty immobile to play in a high block. Perhaps he will get fitter along the way - happens with older players.

However, in the future, if we want to improve our squad we need a defender with technique, who with a couple of touches can hit a long ball launching a quick counter or join up the middle with quality (can pick up a pass). That I feel is Zouma's shortcoming and you fix that via team/partner.

[manpe 10,861]

He has already apologized and stated that he didn't mean that Diego was dirty or something like that.

Forced by the club. Everybody knows he meant exactly that.

[CurlyHairLikeLuiz 1,625]

Forced by the club. Everybody knows he meant exactly that.

No, we don't.

[Kieran. 6,317]

Forced by the club. Everybody knows he meant exactly that.

How?