MrExcalibur100 7,124 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 For all his virtues, and let it be known I support the isht outta this guy, I do remember him losing the ball quite a bit.For the life of me I can't recall which game it was against Barcelona, sometime during midseason maybe, but I recall watching him and thinking to myself, "holy hell this guy cannot keep the ball with his back to goal."In that game, there was a spell of pressure where Atletico were absorbing an attack which might have lasted a solid 2 minutes straight, and Costa might have gotten the ball 3-4 times and all he had to do was hold the ball for 5 seconds while someone ran off him, and each time he'd commit a turnover. And Barca would be back in.Granted, a VERY limited sample size to pull from on my part, but can't help to think we'd get punished for that against a more direct team (City, Liverpool, etc).Maybe Drogba just spoiled me. Who knows.You can't come to any logical conclusion based off one game. The way Atletico play means more turnovers for the striker. Besides, there were many games where Drogba consistently lost the ball, especially early in his career for us. Means absolutely nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 If Ba left then he will take 19 for sure.I think Ba leaving is a certainty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Fong 2,776 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I think Ba leaving is a certainty.19 it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miki-Liki 405 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I'll be happy if he scores at least 20 goals... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 12,049 Posted July 16, 2014 Author Share Posted July 16, 2014 @Madmax, Your charts have made the rounds on Facebook through the Brisbane supporters club. Madmax and WhatsTheMatic? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azpinator 2,325 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I hope Diego Cunta lives up to his reputation.. but he's no Rickie Lambert! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Filipe Luis now confirmed too. iseah100 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalBlues 4,050 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Thats it no 19 for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Added to our first team list on the site.http://www.chelseafc.com/teams/first-team/diego-costa.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jype 6,398 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Added to our first team list on the site.http://www.chelseafc.com/teams/first-team/diego-costa.htmlAnd still no Thibaut Courtois, whoever's running the website is clueless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Terry on Costa...http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2014/07/terry-talks-costa.htmlJohn Terry has given his verdict on new signing Diego Costa, and believes the striker will be a hit at Stamford Bridge.Costa completed his move from Atletico Madrid on Tuesday to provide another attacking element to Jose Mourinho’s squad, having helped steer the Spaniards to their first La Liga title since 1996, as well as scoring a crucial penalty against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge last season on the way to the Champions League final.That contest allowed Terry to experience what it’s like facing the Brazilian-born Spaniard in person, and he was left in no doubt about the striker.‘First of all, his movement and his strength are really good – I was really surprised by it,’ said Terry, who is now in his 20th season with Chelsea. ‘I think everyone remembers the square-up we had in the first 10 minutes of the first leg of our semi-final game against Atletico Madrid last season, after which I thought, “Fair play”.‘He holds the ball up very well, he has got great movement and he is really physical, but he is very clever with his strength and the way he uses his body. I think he could be a very good signing for us.’ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cholo 428 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Diego Costa sends warning to Fernando TorresChelsea's new signing tells striker that he will score straight awayChelsea's latest Summer signing, Diego Costa, has sent a warning message to his own team-mate, Fernando Torres, warning him that he will hit the ground running in front of goal for his new club.The Spaniard has become the latest expensive striker to seal a move to Stamford Bridge, but in recent times, not many of their strikers have become successful at The Bridge, with Torres being one of them, who the club signed for £50million from Liverpool.However, their latest purchase, who cost them £32m, has warned his strike partner that goals will come fast for him at his new club and he promises that he will adapt to the Premier League quickly.Costa said: "It's always good to have competition. The important thing for a big club is having great players."Torres is a great player, I know I will have to fight hard to be among the team but I like that. So I think it will be a clean and healthy competition."I am hopeful for what is happening in my life and I will adapt well."I have wanted to play in the Premier League for a long time and I think it will be a very good and fast adaptation.""I do not think there will be many changes to the style of play (compared with Atletico). Chelsea are a great team and the Premier League is good to play in."“Everybody knows it is a big club in a very competitive league, and I am very excited to get started in England with a fantastic coach and team-mate kellzfresh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg 1,824 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Remember when Mourinho said after the Crystal Palace game that he needed 'balls' in the team next season? Reckon he's got them now.Welcome. Be a bad motherfucker.hahaha you remembred me of this : Madmax 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea Legend 11 4,062 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 He definitely isn't a top player yet, hence why I said he'd be an interesting project since he is only 19. Firmino is definitely a very good player (another one I can't believe Scolari didn't even look at) but my problem with him is that he's more of a 10 than a true 9.True, but there aren't many true 9's out there who possess the technique needed to unlock on their own. I can't think of any off the top of my head at least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! Ze Mario 638 Posted July 17, 2014 Popular Post! Share Posted July 17, 2014 cant wait to see both of them take a selfie in Cobham! Sovieticus, Blue Armour, killer1257 and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! Daniel1980 1,425 Posted July 17, 2014 Popular Post! Share Posted July 17, 2014 It's hilarious how ever since he joined us, Costa became a shit player that's destined to flop(according to other clubs' fans). I'm not exactly Costa's biggest fan, but dammit, I so want him to prove all of them wrong. DavidEU, DANILA, sdrcfc and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsden 4,689 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 If no one is going to say it then I will but has his age been verified. I refuse to believe I'm older than that Methuselah looking man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bababoom 4,478 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 He does look fucking old for a 25 year old lionsden 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! Special Juan 28,141 Posted July 17, 2014 Popular Post! Share Posted July 17, 2014 My son last night "Dad, Costa looks older than grandad" sdrcfc, bababoom, lionsden and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsden 4,689 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Costa is Minala's biological father. bababoom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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