Juan Cuadrado

[petre.ispirescu 4,928]

I don't rate him that high either, but the way some of you talk about him gosh..... you'd think he is missing a leg or he is some low life footballer coming from Romania

[DH1988 1,348]

I trust our board, especially over the last few years.

Not every transfer works out and luckily we can recoup near value for Schurrle/Salah.

[LondonsFinest 692]

Uhm, direct tweet from Di Marzio on that? Because I saw someone quote him, that we have had a bid accepted. Only to realise it was made up. Just adding @DiMarzio is easy.

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

Even if both Salah and Schürrle go would we really be after another right sided attacking player? Willian, Cuadrado, and Reus would be far too many to keep happy.

If we buy Cuadrado then I'd think our business would be done as far as attacking players go.

That's not what I mean, if Reus is truly who we've wanted all along signing Cuadrado won't keep us from signing him. Worst case scenario is we move on Willian to make way... bottom line is player acquisitions don't cease because we signed someone in January

[WNDS 502]

Shit.

IF that is the case, then I would anticipate that Salah leaves and Douglas Costa is brought in to replace him as a left-footed RW in the squad. Despite what has happened so far this season, I'm not convinced that Mourinho is ready to let Schurrle go, and Schurrle staying on with us means that Douglas Costa being cup-tied for the CL won't matter as much as it could have.

[iseah100 5,612]

Per 90...

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

Per 90...

People keep posting this stuff... what does it all mean? How do you get a number for 'attack score'? is 27.31 good?

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Per 90...

If you pick last season and chose per game, there are so many areas Willian is better

Cuadrado vs Willian

Key passes: 1,72 vs 2,48

Chances created: 1,88 vs 2,56

Shot acc.: 42% vs 48%

Tackles won: 1,19 vs 1,40

Successful take ons: 52,44% vs 56,72%

Possession score: 2,73 vs 7,49

Mind that this is in Cuadrado's best season to date. But my point aint that he is bad or worse than Willian, but that these stats can make any of the two ''better''. Real life is different though.

[Mission 97]

One would question whether Willian would be less toothless if he didn't have to continually cover for Ivanovic.

Nevertheless, no excuses. His final third is way too tame, indecisive, and as some have highlighted in other threads, a tempo killer. Wingers are attacking midfielders, they possess this fantastic ability to cross, beat defenders and in a lot of cases score goals. Three goals and two assists. When you see people complaining about Juan's price tag, get this - Willian cost £32m. Indeed, thirty-two million pounds. A somewhat similiar price the gunners paid for Sanchez. He makes Cuadrado look like ASDA's own brand cornflakes. Equivalent in quality, much better value for money.

Cuadrado, as a player who is more directly orientated, would be unarguably favourable for the squad. An extra dimension that would give defenders nightmares, whereby Cesc and Oscar would be spoilt for choice. Of course, he and Willian have similarities and differences. Advantages and disadvantages, pros and cons. That's why Mourinho won't be shifting the Brazilian. He will be exporting the dead wood, and importing raw mahogany.

[LAM09 7,043]

I believe any potential deal for him is still far off from being complete. I think Salah and Schurrle will be offloaded before any reinforcements come in.

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

One would question whether Willian would be less toothless if he didn't have to continually cover for Ivanovic.

Nevertheless, no excuses. His final third is way too tame, indecisive, and as some have highlighted in other threads, a tempo killer. Wingers are attacking midfielders, they possess this fantastic ability to cross, beat defenders and in a lot of cases score goals. Three goals and two assists. When you see people complaining about Juan's price tag, get this - Willian cost £32m. Indeed, thirty-two million pounds. A somewhat similiar price the gunners paid for Sanchez. He makes Cuadrado look like ASDA's own brand cornflakes. Equivalent in quality, much better value for money.

Cuadrado, as a player who is more directly orientated, would be unarguably favourable for the squad. An extra dimension that would give defenders nightmares, whereby Cesc and Oscar would be spoilt for choice. Of course, he and Willian have similarities and differences. Advantages and disadvantages, pros and cons. That's why Mourinho won't be shifting the Brazilian. He will be exporting the dead wood, and importing raw mahogany.

How eloquent of you. I can already tell you're gonna be one of my favourite posters.

[JDY 1,290]

Haven't seen much of him. But a tad more expensive than Willian but only marginally better seems the general consensus. Guess I'll have to wait and see if it happens. Unfortunate for Andre :-(

[LAM09 7,043]

Haven't seen much of him. But a tad more expensive than Willian but only marginally better seems the general consensus. Guess I'll have to wait and see if it happens. Unfortunate for Andre :-(

I think you mean, cheaper than Willian.

[JDY 1,290]

I think you mean, cheaper than Willian.

Assuming we pay the full release clause (£26,8m?), it's more expensive.

[LAM09 7,043]

Assuming we pay the full release clause (£26,8m?), it's more expensive.

Willian cost £32m.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2403972/Willian-completes-32m-Chelsea-Mourinho-helps-land-work-permit.html