Radamel Falcao

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

Chelsea have made initial contact with AS Monaco over the transfer of striker Radamel Falcao.

(Source: Le10Sport)

[nyikolajevics 2,594]

Signing Falcao would be a huge disappointment. That would mean that Jose lied again.

[kellzfresh 7,229]

Signing Falcao would be a huge disappointment. That would mean that Jose lied again.

Managers lie all the time. Mind games are a huge part of their Job

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

Chelsea move for Radamel Falcao 'possible' as things go sour at Monaco

http://www.express.co.uk/sport/footb...sour-at-Monaco

[Alan Partridge 1,124]

Signing Falcao would be a huge disappointment. That would mean that Jose lied again.

Lol, Jose is no saint. It's part of the job

[nyikolajevics 2,594]

Lol, Jose is no saint. It's part of the job

I know that he's not a saint, I'm not even a big fan of him, but it's frustrating when you can't rely on the chelseafc.com.

[yuvala 2,167]

What?

So you're telling me Falcao is not a poacher? And that Benzema is technically inferior to Benzema? Please watch the video... and tell me Falcao has the technique to pull off the flicks and passes that Benzema does... Are you telling me Falcao is great at holding the ball under pressure like Benzema is? Or that Falcao can beat his man better than Benzema can? Are you telling me when he's surrounded by 2/3 players he won't lose the ball 90% of the time?

We'll just have to agree to disagree then. We obviously have a complete different view on the type of strikers Falcao and Benzema are.

I agree with this.

Although dont make it look like Falcao is technically poor, he is pretty good aswell.

Anyways, he's a prolific goal scorer and IMO he is a poacher, but not completely.

[Sidzeret 2,257]

I'm not saying Falcao hasn't had better seasons than Benzema. What we're arguing about is what sort of strikers they are.

The last thing I'll say is that if Benzema's not scoring, he'll still be useful to the team in terms of assisting and linking up play.

The same can't be said about Falcao.

Suit yourself. I reckon Falcao does a whole lot to the team than just scoring, miles ahead of Benzema's contributions.

[bushman 2,043]

Suit yourself. I reckon Falcao does a whole lot to the team than just scoring, miles ahead of Benzema's contributions.

Yes, miles ahead of any striker at this time around. As for him needing players to pass him the ball, have you ever seen many strikers that do not need it ? I have not. Our famous Torres for example. What good is he if he won´t get the passes ? I know, useless he is.

[Sheva. 5,373]

What?

So you're telling me Falcao is not a poacher? And that Benzema is technically inferior to Benzema? Please watch the video... and tell me Falcao has the technique to pull off the flicks and passes that Benzema does... Are you telling me Falcao is great at holding the ball under pressure like Benzema is? Or that Falcao can beat his man better than Benzema can? Are you telling me when he's surrounded by 2/3 players he won't lose the ball 90% of the time?

We'll just have to agree to disagree then. We obviously have a complete different view on the type of strikers Falcao and Benzema are.

Benzema can also go on long goal droughts, despite all his brilliant assists, no one will care about them when he isn't scoring.

[The Skipper 20,593]

Benzema can also go on long goal droughts, despite all his brilliant assists, no one will care about them when he isn't scoring.

You're right, Benzema's main problem is consistency. If he sorts that out he's able to be as prolific as Falcao.

Despite his goal droughts he still scores 20-30 a season which is pretty impressive.

[Barbara 15,149]

Benzema's assists has nothing to do with his abilities on the ball and has all to do with Ronaldo or Bale being on the receiving end.

He's a good striker, though but most of his goals are from great assists from the world class talent at Real Madrid while Falcao is more like Suarez and created his own goals with great skills with the ball.

I'm not saying Falcao is a complete footballer but he's definitely a complete striker. And most people will agree that Falcao is miles ahead of Benzema. Falcao can work in any side but the same can't be said about Benzema.

I feel it's the opposite. Because Benzema plays in RM with Ronaldo and now Bale he doesn't have better stats... Ronaldo is very selfish and if he has half a chance of shooting opposite to assisting someone who's much better positioned them him he'll try the shot in 85% of times (and he'll score in 70% of them - which is why I NEVER complain of his selfishness, he has the quality to be selfish).

If Benzema played elsewhere I think stats both scoring and assisting would be much better.

And how come when someone provides consistently balls for someone else to score has nothing to do with his ability? If he was bad at that he wouldn't be able to provide the pass...

Also in another post you said Karim can't play at any side of the pitch. Untrue. He has quality on both feet. he plays well wide (to link up), centered to receive the ball, to play with the back to the goal, to link up. He plays everywhere.

What people keep forgetting is that playing side by side with Cristiano Ronaldo, having another quality striker which who you're rotated constantly (Gonzalo Higuain) will detract your stats and you're more than expected to go somewhat long spells without scoring. In a team where Ronaldo scores 60 goals a season and it normally represents 70% or more of total goals scored, the striker will never have a chance to be as prolific as others in different clubs. Also as I said, he's rotated plenty with Pipita, so I'd say he'd started about 50% at most 60% of Madrid games in the last two seasons. I'll check the stat and come back later.

[bushman 2,043]

If Benzema plays elsewhere...but he does not.

If Falcao could get better service, let´say from Hazard, Mata, Oscar he could score as many goals as Ronaldo.

[The Skipper 20,593]

If Benzema plays elsewhere...but he does not.

If Falcao could get better service, let´say from Hazard, Mata, Oscar he could score as many goals as Ronaldo.

If that were true then Ba/Torres/Eto'o would all have more goals.

We are not a team that is built around or geared towards their striker.

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

Mourinho says he doesn't think Chelsea will sign a player in January, unless something happens that pushes the club in that direction. #CFC

[Strike 7,249]

this may be the media putting 2 and 2 together given Jose's recent comments about strikers not scoring.

[Barbara 15,149]

So, back with the stats. Last season Karim started 34 matches and played as a sub in 20. Pipita started 30 and played as a sub in 18.

So in those Karim had 21 goals and 15 assists, Pipita had 19 and 8 and Cris had 57 and 11 respectively.

Just like here, their AMs also score. di Maria had 11 goals (11 assists), Ozil 10 goals (20 assists), Calejon another 10 goals (only 3 assists).

I think it shows both Benzema and Higuain are quality if they can score as much in a team with such high competition for scoring.

And 15 stats is much better than many AMs around the world. A striker who can provide as many assists is an asset imo.

Also RM IS willing to sell Benzema. I think he fits us just fine. Even Pipita when he was on sale, would have been much better than what we've got. I agree with anyone who says Higuain isn't much of a prolific striker, although he does have 14 goals scored this season already. I'd take Benzema, Falcao, Lewa, Diego Costa, any of those guys because at the end of the day ALL OF THEM are significant progress from what we have right now.

source: http://espnfc.com/team/squad/_/id/86/season/2012/league/all/real-madrid?cc=3888

[Sidzeret 2,257]

I feel it's the opposite. Because Benzema plays in RM with Ronaldo and now Bale he doesn't have better stats... Ronaldo is very selfish and if he has half a chance of shooting opposite to assisting someone who's much better positioned them him he'll try the shot in 85% of times (and he'll score in 70% of them - which is why I NEVER complain of his selfishness, he has the quality to be selfish).

If Benzema played elsewhere I think stats both scoring and assisting would be much better.

And how come when someone provides consistently balls for someone else to score has nothing to do with his ability? If he was bad at that he wouldn't be able to provide the pass...

Also in another post you said Karim can't play at any side of the pitch. Untrue. He has quality on both feet. he plays well wide (to link up), centered to receive the ball, to play with the back to the goal, to link up. He plays everywhere.

What people keep forgetting is that playing side by side with Cristiano Ronaldo, having another quality striker which who you're rotated constantly (Gonzalo Higuain) will detract your stats and you're more than expected to go somewhat long spells without scoring. In a team where Ronaldo scores 60 goals a season and it normally represents 70% or more of total goals scored, the striker will never have a chance to be as prolific as others in different clubs. Also as I said, he's rotated plenty with Pipita, so I'd say he'd started about 50% at most 60% of Madrid games in the last two seasons. I'll check the stat and come back later.

So you're whole point is based on the fact that Benzema is living in the shadows of Ronaldo and was being treated unfairly by being rotated with Higuain. Still doesn't make him a proven world class goal scorer like Falcao.