manpe 10,861 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 While in theory, you're corect, the problem with it is Ramirez can't pass a ball to save his life. This severely limits him and us. In 90% of the games we play, in games we dominate possession, Ramires is more of a hindrance than a help. Add to the fact Ramires' defensive contribution is average at best (some will disagree, but that's how I see it)It's no surprise we went on our unbeaten spell without Ramires being a factor.He can pass, but he's inconsistent in it. It's not his main strength in attack. It's not like Oscar is out of this world in that regard either. Maybe our ball retention would be a bit worse, but I think we would recover possession more often and have more impetus in attack. Ramires is no scrub when it comes to attacking the box and even combining with other players when opportunity arises. He can be very unpredictable and mobile on a good day. And more importantly, in regard to defense, I think his pace would be of great help to help our defenders with average pace. Luis would have a similar effect imo, as he's more aggressive in his movement off the ball than Azpilicueta is. Furthermore, trusting Ramires more with the dirty work could possibly improve Willian's attack, as he wouldn't have to worry so much about tracking back. He could be freed to press further up the field, which increases our chances of regaining possession further upfield and hit back on quick counters where Ramires would be a great asset, which is the whole point of proactive pressing.Fabregas as the advanced playmaker would act as the main outlet when in possession to find Willian, Hazard, Costa, Ramires, Luis and Azpi/Bran with quick releases behind the lines and into spaces. At the moment our attacking options are much slimmer thanks to having too many players who either don't go up aggressively enough or come towards the ball not the goal, as it is their natural instinct. Ramires doesn't do that, he acts as a distant marauding outlet, not as a playmaker, who we have enough of already.I don't know, my tactical opinions lack credit, but in my mind it makes sense. At least to try it out from time to time. stroey and MrExcalibur100 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atholy 1,293 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Why not think outside the box and put Filipe Luis on the LB. Put Azpi in front of him in the LM.Hazard to play as an attacking LF with Costa in striker position. Azpi can cover de defensive work Hazard has to do... so the latter can focus 75% of his energy on attacking, and not on defending!!!----------Courtois----------Iva----Zouma----JT---Luis------Matic--------Azpi------------------Cesc--------------Willian----------------Hazard------------Costa------------- Shaan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar 441 Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 This guy is ahead of Marcelo in nt, yet Mou cant find proper time for him.I dont care where he plays, I think he is very valuable player because he can play midfield or maybe even wing (not much different from Willian anyway.The only problem is that Mou cant find how to play him.He is hardworking, doesnt complain and looks very much like Mou type of player.At beggining i was kinda dissapointed with him and thought why we spent 25m on him, but now Im dissapointed with Mou not playing him. Its just sad.Luis isn't ahead of Marcelo on the nt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar 441 Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Would fit well with the other 19 clubs...Probably would start ahead of shaw, gibbs/monreal, rose, moreno, and kolorav. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmode 113 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 What a player. Can't believe he was on the bench for this long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! The Skipper 20,609 Posted March 22, 2015 Popular Post! Share Posted March 22, 2015 Can I just say that he was excellent today IMO.Two massive highlights for me was that first time volley pass he made across field and then also how he took the ball, close to our own box and dribbled past around 3 players. The latter was excellent considering we were trying to protect a lead and hold possession. There was nothing he could do for the first goal, the cross was that good. Very difficult to defend against. He made a few positional errors but that's what's going to happen when he charges forward as much as he does and when he doesn't play as often as he should. Honestly, Ivanovic should be dropped for him. Move Azpi to the right hand side and we'll be a much more balanced team.Lovely, lovely footballer. Can't believe he doesn't start for us. LAB, lucio, The Chels and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! iseah100 5,612 Posted March 22, 2015 Popular Post! Share Posted March 22, 2015 Can I just say that he was excellent today IMO. There was nothing he could do for the first goal, the cross was that good. Very difficult to defend against. He made a few positional errors but that's what's going to happen when he charges forward as much as he does and when he doesn't play as often as he should. Honestly, Ivanovic should be dropped for him. Move Azpi to the right hand side and we'll be a much more balanced team.Best LB in the world. He is, outside of Cesc and Hazard, our most technically proficient player. I really don't understand why he's not a nailed on starter. The Skipper, LAB, Stats and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Not sure about you lot but I thought he was quite brilliant today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rom2013 446 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 The 3 saves of COutois were his fault, an highway created by him, And it was not the only moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 The 3 saves of COutois were his fault, an highway created by him, And it was not the only moment. :wank2: mediator and The Chels 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmode 113 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 The 3 saves of COutois were his fault, an highway created by him, And it was not the only moment.No it wasn't. The first one was. Hull was lucky that the other two fell for them. He is the most comfortable Chelsea player when under pressure Blue Colored Sky and The Skipper 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,572 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Shaky imo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iseah100 5,612 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Shaky imo...What?! MrExcalibur100 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,572 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 What?!I think that the first goal was his fault. the trio saves from tibo was his fault too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueGuy 1,552 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Not as good as his Atletico days. Still think he is off in the summer back there with us adding some money for Godin or Koke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid Angel 2,130 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 This guy is a dream to watch and he has to start every game. Anybody think he'll be great in midfield? He has every ability to play there. stroey, MrExcalibur100 and CFC888 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,959 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Lock Ivanovic somewhere, drop the key and put Filipe and Azpi in the starting eleven... seriously for how many months have we been saying that? Since the beginning of the season probably.Luis was great, the ball control even under pressure is a blessing after seeing theatrical Ivanovic. And that pass to Fabre after the corner! The Chels, FabHazard and zolayes 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amblève. 4,995 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 His defensive positioning is suspect at times but that comes with playing alongside a slow CB that can't cover for Luis' spaces I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! iseah100 5,612 Posted March 22, 2015 Popular Post! Share Posted March 22, 2015 Did I see a different player than others? I thought he was amazing today, he is so well rounded and talented. He did well today, considering he hasn't played much. zolayes, The Chels, mediator and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAM09 7,061 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 At fault for the first goal to an extent, but he adds so much more in attack compared to Iva and Azpi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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