The Mourinho Thread

[Tomo 21,736]

Is it just me that is concerned about defence backups? Should Luis or Cahill/Terry got injured, Ivan would have to play and then we wouldnt have single defender on bench apart from Zouma who is realy young and inexperienced.

Azpi will have to start on right and also provide backup for Luis, while Iva is both RB and CB backup.

I think we should get another fullback, something in Bernat mould, cheap, younger and experienced enough. It would be even better if he could cover both sides so that Iva and Zouma could be our main CBs, while new fullback and if required Iva would be our full back backups.

Cahill, Terry, luis, Iva, Zouma and Azpi isnt enough for 4 positions IMO.

Given the fact defence won't see rotation unless necessary and we have one of the best medical teams in the business, it's a risk worth taking. If we have 8 defenders in our system, 2 would see next to no game time whatsoever.

Although having said that, if there's a real opportunity to sign Benat, we should snap him up.

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

Is it just me that is concerned about defence backups? Should Luis or Cahill/Terry got injured, Ivan would have to play and then we wouldnt have single defender on bench apart from Zouma who is realy young and inexperienced.

Azpi will have to start on right and also provide backup for Luis, while Iva is both RB and CB backup.

I think we should get another fullback, something in Bernat mould, cheap, younger and experienced enough. It would be even better if he could cover both sides so that Iva and Zouma could be our main CBs, while new fullback and if required Iva would be our full back backups.

Cahill, Terry, luis, Iva, Zouma and Azpi isnt enough for 4 positions IMO.

That's why Jose said he will include Ake and Christensen in the squad. That will make 2 player for every back 4 position. Sorted.

[Magic Lamps 11,677]

Given the fact defence won't see rotation unless necessary and we have one of the best medical teams in the business, it's a risk worth taking. If we have 8 defenders in our system, 2 would see next to no game time whatsoever.

Although having said that, if there's a real opportunity to sign Benat, we should snap him up.

Considering Bayern recently snapped BErnat up, our chances to get him are rather slim.

That's why Jose said he will include Ake and Christensen in the squad. That will make 2 player for every back 4 position. Sorted.

I guess Ake is kinda ready. He had somem impressive cameos and even played some matches in the Europa League. But is Christensen ready, too? Never seen much of him. He will probably not be needed. But Jose tends to loan out the players he will probably not need.

The question is. If JOse really considered the possibility of us being in need of a 4th fullback as likely, why the heck should he loan out Bertrand and force himself to rely on the far less experienced Ake then? ACtually i still don't get why Bertrand was loaned out. He is homegrown, so he takes no spot away, is on low wages and does not moan when he does not play. Ergo the Ideal squad player.

[Madmax 9,219]

The question is. If JOse really considered the possibility of us being in need of a 4th fullback as likely, why the heck should he loan out Bertrand and force himself to rely on the far less experienced Ake then? ACtually i still don't get why Bertrand was loaned out. He is homegrown, so he takes no spot away, is on low wages and does not moan when he does not play. Ergo the Ideal squad player.

He doesn't want to be a bench player anymore.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Given the fact defence won't see rotation unless necessary and we have one of the best medical teams in the business, it's a risk worth taking. If we have 8 defenders in our system, 2 would see next to no game time whatsoever.

Although having said that, if there's a real opportunity to sign Benat, we should snap him up.

Bernat is already at Bayern

[1chelsea 864]

Jose is just playing with our minds he know exactly what his doing with the pre season game. LVG with definitely feel the heat when league start unfolding

[Tomo 21,736]

Bernat is already at Bayern

I meant Benatia lol silly me.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

I meant Benatia lol silly me.

Ah I see.

[hjperdeath 2,226]

This is an interesting read.

http://defendingwiththeball.wordpress.com/2014/08/04/defending-as-a-form-of-attack/

[Jase 43,479]

[Jase 43,479]

Mourinho tells Ferdinand before the season’s kick-off why he loves English football even more now, where Cesc Fabregas fits in to his Chelsea plan and why he can never replace Frank Lampard.

[kellzfresh 7,229]

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Dave vs kolarov

We need Luis to be far better than this in attack. Especially against the small teams. Look at the mins per chance created..... Terrible

[Skau13 21]

I think Luis will be better. Its going to help actually having someone to cross it to

[kellzfresh 7,229]

I think Luis will be better. Its going to help actually having someone to cross it to

Schurlle and Costa like getting into the 18box, so no problem with that

[Ryan Fong 2,776]

Mourinho tells Ferdinand before the season’s kick-off why he loves English football even more now, where Cesc Fabregas fits in to his Chelsea plan and why he can never replace Frank Lampard.

[Fernando 6,497]

Rio seemed like a good reporter.

Might be like Gary. A player you hate in the field but when it comes to reporting in TV as a professional he is good.

Too early to tell but that was good.

[Ryan Fong 2,776]

Rio seemed like a good reporter.

Might be like Gary. A player you hate in the field but when it comes to reporting in TV as a professional he is good.

Too early to tell but that was good.

I just physically refuse to link anything good to this guy lol. Maybe it will change after time but as for now, he speaks like there's a dick in his mouth and he is still a cunt in its highest order.

[Term-X 7,891]

The vivid description of how he confronted Moratti and told him what he needed fresh after defeat, was the highlight for me. Great philosophy on losing, explains why he never celebrated much when Porto won the CL.