Radamel Falcao

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

Everyone says this will be 'another Torres'. Now this couldn't be any worse than Torres signing, because we're all already expecting for the worst.

[Madmax 9,219]

lol Remy "not even half the striker that is Falcao" ... come off it.

[Jase 43,479]

I've got nothing against Remy but he is not even half the striker that Falcao is. Last time I checked, we do have an array of attacking mids with lots of variety. What we do need is a striker that can push Costa to his best and I think someone like Falcao is our best option. We don't want Remy to provide the outlet when we have better players doing that job.

Not saying we should have Remy to provide the outlet but it's important to have strikers who are not one-dimensional like Falcao for instance. Offers more option and variation in buildup plays. People are underestimating that in the attacking third. Besides, given Falcao's form in recent years, what makes you think he'll even be a success here?

[Jase 43,479]

Journalists asked Mourinho about the Costa, Griezmann rumours but nothing on Falcao. Amusing.

[Azul 1,615]

City may have streamrolled the lesser teams but they have also come unstuck because of the 4-4-2. On the top of that, look where the system has gotten him to in the bigger scheme of things.

We have Matic and Fabregas in midfield but the latter is not the best when it comes to defensive duties and we have been exposed on several occasions because of that, even with 3 in midfield in our 4-2-3-1 system. Playing just those 2 in midfield is likely to make it worse (excluding desperate situations).

If you're going to say I overestimate mid-table clubs, then I could easily say you're underestimating them. I'm only highlighting the fact that there is quality in majority of the Premier League teams and if you take them lightly, you'll pay the price.

Having 2 world class strikers upfront is one thing but it's another to actually make it work. Besides, I wouldn't put Falcao in the world class category in his current state.

First of we already concede goals even if we play with 3 midfielders, having 2 strikers can assure us the first goal which is vital. It's true that City have problems because of the 4-4-2, why? it's because they do not adapt.

They keep using the same formation over and over again. Even when they play against us or against any other top 4 and that's their mistake. I suggested the 4-4-2 only for when we face midtable clubs and that's the difference.

As for our defensive duties it has been our downfall for so many games this season. We failed against PSG, Spurs, Newcastle etc because we lacked in offense and also because we relied too much on our defense. If you want you can look back at our game vs Newcastle for example we backed off too many times and that's why we conceded 2 goals. The reason why we usually play better in the 2nd half is because we play offensively. That's also why we usually concede the first goal and then we get motivated to win the game or we draw.

4-4-2 provides us with pure attacking force but also with balance against the lesser sides. Look at how Fergie has done with that formation or Arrigo Sacchi. Falcao is not worldclass atm and thats not what I meant but I said that when he's inform he truly is worldclass. We also have already won the PL so we don't have the pressure we had last season so this tactic could prove to be great imo.

[Sidzeret 2,257]

Not saying we should have Remy to provide the outlet but it's important to have strikers who are not one-dimensional like Falcao for instance. Offers more option and variation in buildup plays. People are underestimating that in the attacking third. Besides, given Falcao's form in recent years, what makes you think he'll even be a success here?

Last season for Falcao was a one off. He didn't start well and throughout the season he looked like someone playing with no confidence at all. Pretty sure Mourinho can instill that confidence in him.

Worth a gamble if he is willing to come on loan on reduced wages.

[The Mak 4,459]

Last season for Falcao was a one off. He didn't start well and throughout the season he looked like someone playing with no confidence at all. Pretty sure Mourinho can instill that confidence in him.

Every such argument gives me terrible Torres flashbacks...

[LDN Blue 7,903]

You think this one's legit?

Oh god that's by far the worst I've ever seen - Amusing af though!

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On a side note, Remy is criminally underrated on this forum

[chrismada9 1,948]

You think this one's legit?

Wow! That's more legit than the Griezmann picture.. and that's saying something!

[Pizy 18,454]

Imagine telling the Talk Chelsea of a couple of years ago that we'd be signing Falcao and were desperate to avoid him.

I'm willing to be open minded and back him because I always get a bit giddy when we sign a striker. He gets 10-15 PL goals somehow and looks more like the dangerous predator that he was I'd consider it a successful season for him. He won't get back to the heights that he once did but he may become a very solid player under José and with the service of our midfield.

[DYC. 7,542]

And why are you ruling out that possibility?

I'd rather have Costa who led two sides to league titles, in the two most impressive leagues in football, than Falcao who led his team to Europa League glory. Falcao's departure was supposed to weaken Atletico, but Costa stepped up and his presence made them better. Falcao is now an even lesser player than he was before.

Granted, Costa was terrible in the CL but he was great in 13/14. Falcao has barely played CL football so it's hard to make a case for him.

It's different when you have technique and vision to fall back on if you're no longer in prime physical condition because of a major injury. Suarez for example would suffer less if it ever happened to him, because of his all-round game. But when you rely on physical attributes, you're level as a player really takes a hit.

That said, who knows how he'll do as a back-up. But he's never taking Costa's spot.

[Jase 43,479]

First of we already concede goals even if we play with 3 midfielders, having 2 strikers can assure us the first goal which is vital. It's true that City have problems because of the 4-4-2, why? it's because they do not adapt.

They keep using the same formation over and over again. Even when they play against us or against any other top 4 and that's their mistake. I suggested the 4-4-2 only for when we face midtable clubs and that's the difference.

How often do we have problem with scoring the first goal in matches? We play with 1 striker and yet, take 2014/15 for example, we opened the scoring in 28 of the 38 league matches.

City practically play with 4-4-2 against every team in the league and they have come unstuck against the lesser sides as well, not just the big ones.

As for our defensive duties it has been our downfall for so many games this season. We failed against PSG, Spurs, Newcastle etc because we lacked in offense and also because we relied too much on our defense. If you want you can look back at our game vs Newcastle for example we backed off too many times and that's why we conceded 2 goals. The reason why we usually play better in the 2nd half is because we play offensively. That's also why we usually concede the first goal and then we get motivated to win the game or we draw.

I seem to remember that we conceded the 2 goals against Newcastle from counter attacks, which can happen regardless of the formation played at that point of time.

You say we usually play better in the second half because we take a more attacking approach. Yeah, we do that at times and we do it with just one striker. Didn't have any problem with getting at least a win/draw when needed to, no?

4-4-2 provides us with pure attacking force but also with balance against the lesser sides. Look at how Fergie has done with that formation or Arrigo Sacchi. Falcao is not worldclass atm and thats not what I meant but I said that when he's inform he truly is worldclass. We also have already won the PL so we don't have the pressure we had last season so this tactic could prove to be great imo.

Managers like Fergie played that formation but he does it with 2 wingers and attacking full backs, which is different to what we do.

When Falcao is in form? The question is, will we even see him regain his form?

[Jase 43,479]

Last season for Falcao was a one off. He didn't start well and throughout the season he looked like someone playing with no confidence at all. Pretty sure Mourinho can instill that confidence in him.

Like The Mak pointed out above, we've heard that before...with Torres and look where that got us. How sure are you it's just a confidence thing? Maybe he's past his best and is slowly going downhill. Even when he was at Monaco, he wasn't exactly setting the world alight either.

Worth a gamble if he is willing to come on loan on reduced wages.

Let me get this straight. Earlier you were confidently saying Falcao is better than Remy and certain that he'll be a success for us. But now, you are saying he's worth a gamble if he comes on loan? In other words, you're not 100% sure he'll do well for us..

[Special Juan 27,456]

I tell you what, Remy is proving himself so much so that Costa needs to be right on his toes because Remy is shit hot for me.

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

Chelsea ‘close to sealing Radamel Falcao transfer, announcement soon’

Read more: http://metro.co.uk/2015/06/03/chelsea-close-to-completing-radamel-falcao-transfer-announcement-due-soon-5228277/#ixzz3c1ozSt8a

[Sidzeret 2,257]

Like The Mak pointed out above, we've heard that before...with Torres and look where that got us. How sure are you it's just a confidence thing? Maybe he's past his best and is slowly going downhill. Even when he was at Monaco, he wasn't exactly setting the world alight either.

Let me get this straight. Earlier you were confidently saying Falcao is better than Remy and certain that he'll be a success for us. But now, you are saying he's worth a gamble if he comes on loan? In other words, you're not 100% sure he'll do well for us..

Let's all not just get ahead of ourselves here with Remy. He's a good back up and nothing more.

As for Falcao, ofc I'm not sure he's certainly gonna do well but he's shown signs of his former self especially at the international level. For all its worth, Falcao is only just as risky as any deal we are gonna sign this summer unless we're signing someone like Messi or Ronaldo.

[milka 3,357]

Falcao to Chelsea at the request of Mourinho. Falcao's representative is finalizing details of the negotiation.(CFC)

Chelsea will announce the signing of Radamel Falcao after the Copa America. It's a done deal. [Antena2]

[Jase 43,479]

Let's all not just get ahead of ourselves here with Remy. He's a good back up and nothing more.

Not get ahead of ourselves with Remy? More like people are just under-appreciating him despite having scored goals and put in the performances for us.

It's probably because he isn't fancy enough that people feel the need to discard him for someone with a bigger name.

As for Falcao, ofc I'm not sure he's certainly gonna do well but he's shown signs of his former self especially at the international level. For all its worth, Falcao is only just as risky as any deal we are gonna sign this summer unless we're signing someone like Messi or Ronaldo.

There are players who do well for their national teams but not their clubs. Form at international level doesn't mean much if you can't replicate it at club level. Just ask Podolski, for instance.

Falcao is more risky than any possible deal we might be doing because of his form and injury in recent seasons.