The only place to be 11,313 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 You can't compare Costa to Drogba. Drogba was an elite striker....Costa is good but nowhere near great.And yet Drogba didn't have as good a goalscoring season as Costa is having until he was 29. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddish-Blue 2,504 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 And yet Drogba didn't have as good a goalscoring season as Costa is having until he was 29.The question is: Is Costa individually that good? or is Atletico's system giving him the service to capitalise and score 25+ goals in the league this season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuvala 2,167 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 The question is: Is Costa individually that good? or is Atletico's system giving him the service to capitalise and score 25+ goals in the league this season?Both.You think Torres would score 25+ goals playing their system?On the other hand, it's not guarenteed for him to score 25+ goals in our system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo11bluecl 207 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Meant to be out for sometime, end up starting today anyway hahahahahahahah what a beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Partridge 1,124 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Meant to be out for sometime, end up starting today anyway hahahahahahahah what a beast.What Liverpool used to do to Torres, rush him back from injuries. It's not good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1chelsea 864 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 If the medical team says u are ok and the player is feeling ok to play then coach had no choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo11bluecl 207 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 What Liverpool used to do to Torres, rush him back from injuries. It's not goodWell I am not sure, didn't they leave him out against Villareal and Barca, 2 much more potential difficult games than today. I think he insisted he wants to play otherwise Simione wouldn't have let him. But yh I think you might be right, if he is knackered today then we know he is not exactly fully fit. But then again we are playing them in 4 days so hopefully he is off form by then too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddish-Blue 2,504 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Both.You think Torres would score 25+ goals playing their system?On the other hand, it's not guarenteed for him to score 25+ goals in our system.Torres is finished as a player...he'd be lucky to score 10+ league goals in any system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cech's helmet 220 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 People comparing Drogba's lack of technical skills to Costa; need to stop. Drogba's first touch was class. his agility/dribbling let him down. Costa is a direct player, he's not going to wow us with something out of nothing. he's predictable. he's the center forward all center backs want to play against. he's a bully, but ask any defender, he's rather face a physical striker than a pacey/skillful one who can create something out of nothing in those tight spaces in the final third. Drogba is an exception, because his physical strength is out of this world. so the only "physical" striker I would be scared to face is Drogba.There is nothing Costa can offer that Lukaku can't. like honestly, if we're going to break the bank; let's sign a world class all round complete player for once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrExcalibur100 7,124 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 People comparing Drogba's lack of technical skills to Costa; need to stop. Drogba's first touch was class. his agility/dribbling let him down. Costa is a direct player, he's not going to wow us with something out of nothing. he's predictable. he's the center forward all center backs want to play against. he's a bully, but ask any defender, he's rather face a physical striker than a pacey/skillful one who can create something out of nothing in those tight spaces in the final third. Drogba is an exception, because his physical strength is out of this world. so the only "physical" striker I would be scared to face is Drogba.There is nothing Costa can offer that Lukaku can't. like honestly, if we're going to break the bank; let's sign a world class all round complete player for once.Except score 30+ goals a season. Lukaku and Costa are not on the same level. One is a world class striker, the other is a kid learning the trade. Lukaku's goal per minute ratio is no better than Eto'o or Demba Ba. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Played decent last night, took his penalty very calmly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddish-Blue 2,504 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Except score 30+ goals a season. Lukaku and Costa are not on the same level. One is a world class striker, the other is a kid learning the trade. Lukaku's goal per minute ratio is no better than Eto'o or Demba Ba. 30 goals a season? Costa might have 30 goals in the Spanish league...but I will guarantee, he will struggle to score more than 25 goals in the EPL next season.Costa is NOT a world-class striker, he's a good striker having a top-class season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iseah100 5,612 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 30 goals a season? Costa might have 30 goals in the Spanish league...but I will guarantee, he will struggle to score more than 25 goals in the EPL next season.Costa is NOT a world-class striker, he's a good striker having a top-class season.I disagree. He would score 30+ for us, he has everything needed to succeed in the EPL; power, pace , can create. He is having a BREAKTHROUGH season. This is not a fluke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedsBlue 1,549 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 30 goals a season? Costa might have 30 goals in the Spanish league...but I will guarantee, he will struggle to score more than 25 goals in the EPL next season.Costa is NOT a world-class striker, he's a good striker having a top-class season.Oh please! This guy has been consistent throughout the season and has scored against the biggest teams in Europe.Also it's not only about his goal tally this season but also his link up plays with his team mates. The latter being a very important trait to have for a Chelsea FC striker.Costa is by far the best possible option we have at the moment and I think he'll do well for us next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushman 2,043 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 30 goals a season? Costa might have 30 goals in the Spanish league...but I will guarantee, he will struggle to score more than 25 goals in the EPL next season.Costa is NOT a world-class striker, he's a good striker having a top-class season.If he were to score 25 goals in the PL, would that be a big disappointment between 30 & 25, to you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1chelsea 864 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 If he were to score 25 goals in the PL, would that be a big disappointment between 30 & 25, to you?my wishes is for costa to come and kick some sense into some fans with 25+ to 30+ goals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toli 977 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Costa would also create space for other players like Eden, Oscar, Willian etc, because of his great positioning and his presence. Every defender in the PL knows our strikers are jokes, so they concentrate more and more on Hazard and our AMs .Costa would offer us a presence upfront and he is technically good, dont get why people are slating him.And why are people comparing him to Didier? Didier is unique, there will ne be no other striker like him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haranr 485 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 If we mark him well he will be "gone". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushman 2,043 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 my wishes is for costa to come and kick some sense into some fans with 25+ to 30+ goalsCosta is much more than just a prolific goal scorer. According to my readings, he is a leader, motivates players, pushes them to perform better, an all around leader, I read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushman 2,043 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 If we mark him well he will be "gone". Have you seen him play? Costa creates chances himself, he is almost unstoppable in some games. This guy will create havoc in Chelsea´s defense, you can bet your ass on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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