Yuri Zhirkov

[chrismada9 1,948]

Well if it hasn't happened today, then surely it'll happen tomorrow, and he will be clear to join up with the other players on Monday

[Milan 17,955]

Yuri was not in CSKA squad for todays friendly. So is he in London?

[We Hate Scouse 10,326]

Yuri was not in CSKA squad for todays friendly. So is he in London?

Looks that way! Excellent news, I think he will be a great addition to the squad. Now for Pato.

[Alee. 182]

So we'll have Malouda JoeCole and Zhirkov for the same position?

[TrueChelseaBlue 105]

Nah Zhirkov can play in various positions

Left Winger, Left Wing back, saw him play more of an attacking role in the middle at one point too, and as a wing back, he doesnt just make runs forward, he tracks back, which is always a good thing.

Edited July 4, 2009 by TrueChelseaBlue

[chrismada9 1,948]

any more news about Zhirkov, is he going to sign today???? I've been waiting all day for the deal to be done!!!!

[TrueChelseaBlue 105]

Today doesnt look likely now, but it could still happen, i reckon sometime next week it'll be done, but you never know in football..

[chrismada9 1,948]

Thing is, we can't let this saga go on for too much, otherwise, look at AC Milan whom are suddenly chasing our tails for him at the moment.

[TrueChelseaBlue 105]

m pretty confident he'll join soon, new few days i reckon

[We Hate Scouse 10,326]

So we'll have Malouda JoeCole and Zhirkov for the same position?

Joe Cole on the right, Malouda and Zhirkov on the left. I remember Joe Cole also saying he wants to play more central this season aswell or was I just dreaming?

[TrueChelseaBlue 105]

Doesn't matter where Joe plays, he's lethal, he played central at West Ham in his early years, and central when we first signed for us.

Edited July 4, 2009 by TrueChelseaBlue

[Tomlewis7 0]

Joe's also unfortunatly always injured lol. I heard that Zhirkov's medical was to be on Saturday (yesterday), and he would be announced and join up with some of the players for pre season training on Monday. I also think its good that Turnbull and Sturridge are joining up with the FIRST TEAM for training on Monday. For Turnbull its expected, but it looks like we are really going to give Sturridge his chance in the first team instead of reserves...Good stuff =]