CHOULO19 24,332 Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 If height was an issue, then why did he sign A. Cole instead of sticking with Bridge/Del Horno?Because we had people like Lampard, Drogba, Essien, Ballack, Ferreira...etc. and obviously JT and Carvalho. The point is not have tall fullbacks, the point is to have at least 5 tall physically strong outfield players as not to get dominated in the air.Also, I've only heard him say this since his return so he may not have had that 'strategy' the first time here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucio 5,418 Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Because we had people like Lampard, Drogba, Essien, Ballack, Ferreira...etc. and obviously JT and Carvalho. The point is not have tall fullbacks, the point is to have at least 5 tall physically strong outfield players as not to get dominated in the air.Also, I've only heard him say this since his return so he may not have had that 'strategy' the first time here.i don't think he actually believes it, he just want's to justify playing ivanovic. and just swap cesc for rlc/mikel ,if he really does think like that., Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MefiX19 1,092 Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 What the fuck is everyone talking about? Did I miss Mourinho say something about Baba's height? I've spent like the last week wondering why everyone keeps talking about Baba's height.He said that we need 6 players in set piece, or we are dead, but with Baba we have 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stroey 2,525 Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015  What the fuck is everyone talking about? Did I miss Mourinho say something about Baba's height? I've spent like the last week wondering why everyone keeps talking about Baba's height. Mourinho said: "Look, because Baba Rahman arrived in the last day, because he doesnt know what it is to play in this kind of championship."He had no pre-season with us. He needs time to learn, he needs time to adapt."At the same time, every team, except Maccabi Tel Aviv, is a team of giants. And if you dont have a minimum of five tall players good in the air, you are dead in set-pieces."When I play Azpilicueta on the right and Baba Rahman on the left and I dont play Ivanovic, I have only three, not even four. So we have to think about all the details. And I think about all the details."http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/468540/Jose-Mourinho-not-picking-Chelsea-major-summer-signings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky 739 Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Leaping, heading and marking ability is much more important than height. Does Jose remember Cannavaro or Puyol? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccg 1,528 Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Great work again from the Cfc board ffs , since A.Cole we havnt had a natural world class lb. To go into the season again with this defensive unit was a disaster waiting to happen,we got lucky with injuries abit last season but with the likes of Jt&Ivan a year older and spending 17mill approx on Baba no wonder the defence+rest of problems we have had grrrr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacquiao 1,834 Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 lets see what the cry babies are saying now about Mourinho not giving this guy a chance??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tautvix 1,321 Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Very very poor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bababoom 4,478 Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Terrible. Tautvix and Sir Mikel OBE 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueGuy 1,552 Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 One of the best LB in Bundesliga last season LOL, we got properly scammed for at least 10m, no way is this guy worth 25m euros. The moment when you got burn by a past it Shaqiri is the moment you know you got problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! Stats 7,142 Posted November 7, 2015 Popular Post! Share Posted November 7, 2015 One of the best LB in Bundesliga last season LOL, we got properly scammed for at least 10m, no way is this guy worth 25m euros. The moment when you got burn by a past it Shaqiri is the moment you know you got problems.Arsenal fans probably said the same about Bellerin in their fixture at the Brittania last season and now look at him. Bad game but still needs regular games to prove his worth. Never easy coming into a premier league game once every month. manpe, 11Drogba, Amblève. and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran. 6,317 Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Arsenal fans probably said the same about Bellerin in their fixture at the Brittania last season and now look at him. Bad game but still needs regular games to prove his worth. Never easy coming into a premier league game once every month.He's gonna tear it up for us eventually. He's a real talent. Stats and The Chels 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Hazard did not "guard" Baba - Hargreaves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MefiX19 1,092 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Alot guys saying that he had really bad performance, but i have one question. Why they leave him 1v1 with shaqiri? When Terry helpped him, Shaqiri couldn't do anything. And i still think he have a lot talent to be one of the best LB in the world. He's only 21! BlueLion., Stats and Muzchap 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucio 5,418 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 thought he had some nice moments. set up a counter attack , put in a few good tackles, but yes was beaten alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyikolajevics 2,700 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Alot guys saying that he had really bad performance, but i have one question. Why they leave him 1v1 with shaqiri? When Terry helpped him, Shaqiri couldn't do anything. And i still think he have a lot talent to be one of the best LB in the world. He's only 21!Still, he made a huge mistake before before the goal.I think José should still keep playing him. This season is garbage, but Baba could be our future. It'd be pointless to play Zouma or Iva on the right and Azpi on the left, we are not going to win the CL with them. Let's use this season to build in Baba, Kenedy and RLC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Even Azpi would have got a kicking from Shaqiri on Saturday. By far and away his best performance for Stoke so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LemmeBorrowThat 124 Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Baba did decently against Stoke. Yeah Shaqiri had fun against him, it'll happen you aren't going to lock up everyone especially when you are still learning and adjusting. Ivanovic would've been twisted and turned also but at least Baba provided something offensively and actually played with effort. He's 21 and with more games should come into understanding how to handle his role. I got a lot of hope for this guy. bethos1 and Stats 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyHairLikeLuiz 1,625 Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Yeah I thought he did okay, I think it was a case of Shaq being excellent as opposed to Baba being poor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clockwork 1,794 Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 If Aston Villa get relegated we should go for Jordan Amavi, even if Baba improves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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