Rumoured Alex Teixeira

[xPetrCechx 13,582]

Chelsea 'agree deal to sign £30million Alex Teixeira as Guus Hiddink's first signing' #CFC #Shakhtar (Mirror)

[lucio 5,418]

Douglas Costa´s YT highlights were also not that impressive,but still,he suprised everyone by playing very impressive football.Everyone has forgotten the legendary Ribery at Munich

willian's were really bad too

[the wes 7,212]

Chelsea 'agree deal to sign £30million Alex Teixeira as Guus Hiddink's first signing' #CFC #Shakhtar (Mirror)

its Emenalo signing not guus signing i dont care who signs him he looks like a good player who can score goals something we lack atm

[OhForAGreavsie 6,092]

Douglas Costa´s YT highlights were also not that impressive,but still,he suprised everyone by playing very impressive football.Everyone has forgotten the legendary Ribery at Munich

Douglas Costa's YouTube highlights showed him to be a far more technically gifted player than Juan Cuadrado who we nevertheless went for instead. Granted, technically better footballer does not necessarily equal better player full stop but, in my opinion, technique has been a sadly undervalued attribute in the eyes of our recruiters. We've always preferred a Diego Costa over a Sergio Aguero, a Torres over a Suarez.

When all is said and done, the best sides in the world are stuffed with superb technicians. That is why they are better than the rest, not because they run more or are bigger or stronger. Lot's of other qualities are important too but, to be the best takes technique, technique, technique. We need more of it and the sooner the better.

[kellzfresh 7,229]

Douglas Costa's YouTube highlights showed him to be a far more technically gifted player than Juan Cuadrado who we nevertheless went for instead. Granted, technically better footballer does not necessarily equal better player full stop but, in my opinion, technique has been a sadly undervalued attribute in the eyes of our recruiters. We've always preferred a Diego Costa over a Sergio Aguero, a Torres over a Suarez.

When all is said and done, the best sides in the world are stuffed with superb technicians. That is why they are better than the rest, not because they run more or are bigger or stronger. Lot's of other qualities are important too but, to be the best takes technique, technique, technique. We need more of it and the sooner the better.

Exactly this... Technical quality over any other attribute for attackers any day.

Realmadrid, Barcelona and bayern prove this.

[LAM09 7,069]

Douglas Costa´s YT highlights were also not that impressive,but still,he suprised everyone by playing very impressive football.Everyone has forgotten the legendary Ribery at Munich

YT should never be used to judge a player unless they're youngsters. They only show the flashy things that don't impact most matches.

[OhForAGreavsie 6,092]

YT should never be used to judge a player unless they're youngsters. They only show the flashy things that don't impact most matches.

I understand your point but I only agree to a certain extent. I think there are certain attributes which can be divined if the videos are watched critically. The Douglas Costa case is one of countless examples where I believe an opinion formed from youtube has proved accurate. Certain things do not transmit however. I feel that I correctly noted the limitations of Kennedy's touch from watching those highlights but I did not learn about the fire in his belly until I saw him play for real.

I think most players can be dismissed as real Chelsea prospects from watching YouTube but sometimes those highlights do reveal traits which you think gives him a chance and which makes you want to see full game coverage of the player. That is how I would use the clips; not to decide but to narrow down the list of targets I wanted to scout.

[Socur Toxanarosa 145]

Chelsea 'agree deal to sign £30million Alex Teixeira as Guus Hiddink's first signing' #CFC #Shakhtar (Mirror)

Please god no, they're destroying this team. Cuadrado, Pedro, Alex Teixeira; someone tell them they can sign quality players too.

[-Kaplan- 410]

Agree. Also going by that logic - howcome England national team is underperforming when all of them are hotshots in the EPL?

Exactly.

I think that's because the English media are so quick to jump on "potentially good" players. I don't think English teams are feared like they once were. Even the likes of PSG, Juventus are surpassing the English teams.

[11Drogba 2,000]

Exactly this... Technical quality over any other attribute for attackers any day.

Realmadrid, Barcelona prove this.

They play in a different country where the weather is nicer, other teams are weaker and the fans put a lot more pressure on their players. To be successful in England a player must be physically strong and very determined besides having good technique.

[kellzfresh 7,229]

They play in a different country where the weather is nicer, other teams are weaker and the fans put a lot more pressure on their players. To be successful in England a player must be physically strong and very determined besides having good technique.

True, but we need to make sure the attacking players are technically sound instead of focusing so much on physical quality

[CurlyHairLikeLuiz 1,625]

They play in a different country where the weather is nicer, other teams are weaker and the fans put a lot more pressure on their players. To be successful in England a player must be physically strong and very determined besides having good technique.

This. The emphasis is on pace and power in England, always has been and always will be.

Technical players will give you a chance in the CL but if they can't ride a tackle like Hazard can then you will not be successful.

[lucio 5,418]

Please god no, they're destroying this team. Cuadrado, Pedro, Alex Teixeira; someone tell them they can sign quality players too.

can you elaborate, as to why he's no good?

[jayboy 7]

i just finish watching him on youtube, he has a good scoring ability and his touches are nice, if given d freedom to express himself i think he would world class

[11Drogba 2,000]

This. The emphasis is on pace and power in England, always has been and always will be.

Technical players will give you a chance in the CL but if they can't ride a tackle like Hazard can then you will not be successful.

We should strive to become Bayern Muncih 2012/2013. That type of team which combines physicality and technique would dominate both domestic and European competition. That's why I am not so keen on Guardiola or Rodgers who is obsessed with Spanish football.

[El P. 1,354]

We can buy all the AMC in the world we want. We could even buy James Rodriguez, Ozil or I don't know. But with no proper box-to-box midfield, it's no use.

EDIT: This guy will be 26 yo at 6.1.2016. Players usually peak in-between 26-28. I don't see much improvement potential in him.

[the wes 7,212]

Players usually peak in-between 26-28

I disagree we signed Zola and makelele both were 29 and were brilliant Chelsea signings

[El P. 1,354]

I disagree we signed Zola and makelele both were 29 and were brilliant Chelsea signings

They were already brilliant at the age of 28-29. Can't compare them to this guy, really.

[Henrique 9,133]

We can buy all the AMC in the world we want. We could even buy James Rodriguez, Ozil or I don't know. But with no proper box-to-box midfield, it's no use.

EDIT: This guy will be 26 yo at 6.1.2016. Players usually peak in-between 26-28. I don't see much improvement potential in him.

Doesn't make any sense. When people start to say a 26 year guy is too old for football or is the finished product, it means they are playing too much career mode in football games.

[El P. 1,354]

Doesn't make any sense. When people start to say a 26 year guy is too old for football or is the finished product, it means they are playing too much career mode in football games.

I said "I don't see MUCH improvement potential". Not "too old for football" or "he is finished product". Considering his price I have right to say so.

Just weighting cons and pros. He can improve at the age of 26, of course. I just see him as unproven guy who jet needs to make a proper break-through.