Kalidou Koulibaly

[Hybrid Angel 2,130]

6 minutes ago, Unionjack said:

He is being set up for failure if we dont get the defenders we so need.

But hes not doing himself any favors if hes using the same selections we were using 2 seasons ago. Now I understand that hes got to find out for himself how players gel and play together but if he continues to use a mix of players after finding out that it didn't work before then thats on his head.

We shall see in the next game what the selections like. Lets hope Matic and Oscar arent near each other and Pedros nowhere near the pitch.

As for defenders, he really doesn't have a choice. And people shouldn't bring up Aina. His role is perfect as back up RB, who he is back up to is the problem.

About the midfield, who do you suggest we play in the pivot in front of Kante? Oscar/Willian and Fabregas? Please. That midfield would get destroyed defensively against any opposition. Conte has no other choice but to play Matic. We have no other midfielder in our squad who can help out Kante defensively. If we got someone like Nainggolan and played him instead of Matic, there would be no problem since he is astute defensively and offensively. 

I don't think people realize how much Matic's limitations are hurting us at the moment and the worst thing is that we cant replace him with anyone in our squad who's competent defensively as well as offensively. 

That's the problem. Too many players who can do this but not that. Kante is our only mid who can start in every type of game and that's just sad. What's keeping me hopeful is that we're linked with Thiago Maia who is the exact type of player we should be looking at.

[Blue Colored Sky 1,807]

1 hour ago, Hybrid Angel said:

What the fuck, if we're still keen on him then how about we stop pissing around and get things actually done? 10 days to go and we're stuck with Cahill Ivanovic and Terry. We finished 10th and only made 2 signing, only 1 of which looks to be starting for us. 

Im dreading this situation. At least last season we didnt know what we were getting into. 

We have a great manager on our hands but we're setting him up for failure.

Could be worse for Conte. He has not the worst players at his disposal. And Matic would be long gone if Conte didn't want him.

Anyway, you made it this far and it's only 10 days left. Let's see if I join you in a meltdown but I'm fairly optimistic that we will have some buisness done before "11th hour approaches".

[Hybrid Angel 2,130]

1 hour ago, Blue Colored Sky said:

Could be worse for Conte. He has not the worst players at his disposal. And Matic would be long gone if Conte didn't want him.

Anyway, you made it this far and it's only 10 days left. Let's see if I join you in a meltdown but I'm fairly optimistic that we will have some buisness done before "11th hour approaches".

Hopefully mate, hopefully. I was very optimistic as well until the recent K2 news (although from not reputable sources) which has put me in a mini meltdown. The last thing I want is going into the season with Terry Cahill and Ivanovic as starters and the only thing that's gonna make it worse is another Papy/Hector signing at the end. 

[Dazzy_Vance 454]

2 hours ago, Hybrid Angel said:

Hopefully mate, hopefully. I was very optimistic as well until the recent K2 news (although from not reputable sources) which has put me in a mini meltdown. The last thing I want is going into the season with Terry Cahill and Ivanovic as starters and the only thing that's gonna make it worse is another Papy/Hector signing at the end. 

It's inevitable.

[Dazzy_Vance 454]

3 hours ago, Hybrid Angel said:

As for defenders, he really doesn't have a choice. And people shouldn't bring up Aina. His role is perfect as back up RB, who he is back up to is the problem.

About the midfield, who do you suggest we play in the pivot in front of Kante? Oscar/Willian and Fabregas? Please. That midfield would get destroyed defensively against any opposition. Conte has no other choice but to play Matic. We have no other midfielder in our squad who can help out Kante defensively. If we got someone like Nainggolan and played him instead of Matic, there would be no problem since he is astute defensively and offensively. 

I don't think people realize how much Matic's limitations are hurting us at the moment and the worst thing is that we cant replace him with anyone in our squad who's competent defensively as well as offensively. 

That's the problem. Too many players who can do this but not that. Kante is our only mid who can start in every type of game and that's just sad. What's keeping me hopeful is that we're linked with Thiago Maia who is the exact type of player we should be looking at.

Matuidi

[BlueLyon 9,359]

4 hours ago, Hybrid Angel said:

As for defenders, he really doesn't have a choice. And people shouldn't bring up Aina. His role is perfect as back up RB, who he is back up to is the problem.

About the midfield, who do you suggest we play in the pivot in front of Kante? Oscar/Willian and Fabregas? Please. That midfield would get destroyed defensively against any opposition. Conte has no other choice but to play Matic. We have no other midfielder in our squad who can help out Kante defensively. If we got someone like Nainggolan and played him instead of Matic, there would be no problem since he is astute defensively and offensively. 

I don't think people realize how much Matic's limitations are hurting us at the moment and the worst thing is that we cant replace him with anyone in our squad who's competent defensively as well as offensively. 

That's the problem. Too many players who can do this but not that. Kante is our only mid who can start in every type of game and that's just sad. What's keeping me hopeful is that we're linked with Thiago Maia who is the exact type of player we should be looking at.

Thiago Maia, 19 years old saviour from brazil. Then the dissapointment when he gets loan to vitesse in january because he is not ready to be anywhere near PL.

Why not go for proven players instead.

Agree with rest of the post.

[Hybrid Angel 2,130]

2 hours ago, BlueLyon said:

Thiago Maia, 19 years old saviour from brazil. Then the dissapointment when he gets loan to vitesse in january because he is not ready to be anywhere near PL.

Why not go for proven players instead.

Agree with rest of the post.

If you read closely you'll realise I said he is the exact 'type of player' we should be looking at, that is a midfielder who can defend well but is also technically strong and has an eye for a pass. We can all agree the club could do better than Thiago Maia.

[Last Sicarius 610]

I bet he signs new contract.

[Ryan Fong 2,776]

I bet he signs new contract.

Is this Matt guy even reliable?

[Last Sicarius 610]

1 minute ago, Ryan Fong said:

Is this Matt guy even reliable?

He has some good info about CFC so maybe he can tell us something.

[Eidur the Spider 4,515]

Chelsea warn Napoli that they will NOT increase their offer for Kalidou Koulibaly. (Telegraph) #CFC #Napoli

Chelsea are now actively pursuing alternatives in case the Italian club refuse to let Koulibaly go (Telegraph) #CFC #Napoli

That could open the door for a £25m Chelsea bid for #Torino defender Nikola Maksimovic, who is also wanted by #Napoli (Telegraph) #CFC

#CFC's last offer is understood to have been ~£40m & have informed #Napoli they are unwilling to significantly increase that bid (Telegraph)

#Napoli want Koulibaly to sign a new contract, but it is understood the player would prefer to move to #CFC this month (Telegraph)

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[It's too big 625]

2 minutes ago, Eidur the Spider said:

Chelsea warn Napoli that they will NOT increase their offer for Kalidou Koulibaly. (Telegraph) #CFC #Napoli

Chelsea are now actively pursuing alternatives in case the Italian club refuse to let Koulibaly go (Telegraph) #CFC #Napoli

That could open the door for a £25m Chelsea bid for #Torino defender Nikola Maksimovic, who is also wanted by #Napoli (Telegraph) #CFC

#CFC's last offer is understood to have been ~£40m & have informed #Napoli they are unwilling to significantly increase that bid (Telegraph)

#Napoli want Koulibaly to sign a new contract, but it is understood the player would prefer to move to #CFC this month (Telegraph)

Beat me to those quotes by a minute or so. Fuck you, bro!  

[Eidur the Spider 4,515]

1 minute ago, It's too big said:

Beat me to those quotes by a minute or so. Fuck you, bro!  

Haha in fairness I always get beaten by @xPetrCechx so it's nice to be on the other side of it for once! 

[LondonsFinest 692]

2 scenarios. We either get him or we get someone like Maksimovic or Romagnoli. Simple. Just get it done. We can play against Burnley with this defence, but we'll need someone after deadline day..

[Liuxas 121]

@xPetrCechx Provide us some transfer news. 

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[RuudiGullit 112]

Pescara - Napoli highlights

For those who want to see. 

Koulibaly, in my view, responsible for both goals. First, he loses his man out of sight. Second Pescara goal, he tries to do an N'Golo and steal the ball but it doesn't really work...