Baba Rahman

[Blue_Fox_ 2,086]

I had my doubts about him, but yesterday he was truly good!

[Stats 7,140]

On 17/02/2016 at 11:35 AM, Chelsea4 said:

 

Not surprised. We just have not given him enough chances to show how good he is consistently. He had the highest rate for successful tackles IIRC last season in the Bundesliga.

[OhForAGreavsie 6,058]

On 17/02/2016 at 11:35 AM, Chelsea4 said:

 

How on Earth do you interpret that stat? It can be affected by so many things which are beyond the player's control that it is almost meaningless. For example, it would be interesting to look at the interception statistics of players who have faced a Chelsea side with Ramires in the line up.

I think Baba was decent in Paris and that those who felt he was excellent are guilty of seeing what they wanted to see. They would not agree of course.

[11Drogba 2,000]

1 hour ago, OhForAGreavsie said:

 For example, it would be interesting to look at the interception statistics of players who have faced a Chelsea side with Ramires in the line up.

PSG have higher passing accuracy than Barcelona in CL. http://www.squawka.com/football-team-rankings#possession-&-passing#team-stats#champions-league|season-2015/2016#0#90#any#any#season#1#all-matches#accuracy#desc#total

 

[OhForAGreavsie 6,058]

30 minutes ago, 11Drogba said:

PSG have higher passing accuracy than Barcelona in CL. http://www.squawka.com/football-team-rankings#possession-&-passing#team-stats#champions-league|season-2015/2016#0#90#any#any#season#1#all-matches#accuracy#desc#total

 

Just an example of the many factors.

Here's another, which player wins this stat category is likely to be influenced by possession stats.

And another, most sides have a preference for attacking on one flank or the other. A defensive player on the chosen flank is likely to have more chances to intercept. We've all seen how often it is that when a side gets thrashed, it is their goalkeeper who is their outstanding player. The more shots come at you, the more you might stop but does that mean the other keeper is not so good?.

[11Drogba 2,000]

26 minutes ago, OhForAGreavsie said:

Just an example of the many factors. Here's another, a player in the team which has more possession is much less likely to win this stat category.

Whoever intercepts six balls against a stronger team with very high passing accuracy deserves praise imo. 

[xPetrCechx 13,570]

[the wes 7,212]

BABA RAHMAN insists Chelsea fans haven’t seen the best of him yet

 

http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/646240/Chelsea-ace-Abdul-Baba-Rahman-Blues-Stamford-Bridge-CFC-News

[Pizy 18,858]

Hopefully when JT is back fit it doesn't mean Baba goes to the bench again. Back 4 should be Baba, JT, Azpi, and Ivanovic/Cahill rotating at CB.

[Last Sicarius 610]

I just love him when i see he is going to throw ball into box :3 His defending isnt so bad as someone's said. I just hope after JT come back he will still be on left side and Iva wont back on right side :/

[Special Juan 28,103]

Didn't look his best yesterday but I'd hate to think he will be dropped just like that. He was brilliant in Paris, always felt it was going to be tough for him to live up to that yesterday but with games he grows.....Top lad.

[the wes 7,212]

1 hour ago, Special Juan said:

Didn't look his best yesterday but I'd hate to think he will be dropped just like that. He was brilliant in Paris, always felt it was going to be tough for him to live up to that yesterday but with games he grows.....Top lad.

I think if he's giving time he will get even better 

[LondonsFinest 692]

He isn't bad in no means. He is great in attack and okay in defending. He is very young, so time will sharpen him more. Biggest thing he needs to work on is positioning and marking. He often lets the marker go, probably expecting the CB to track him.

[the wes 7,212]

[Fernando 6,585]

Made a mistake but it's okay. Shake it up and get back in the game. 

We are not fighting for anything so perfect time to learn from your mistake. 

Perfect time to play these younger players.