Vesper 30,197 Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 3 minutes ago, Tomo said: Because just like with Ivanovic in 15/16, the alternatives are worse. Yes, it was (of course) LB that fucked us, Azpi had to play wrong side because Baba sucked. Ivanovic had to take his place. That was a cocked up team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 1 minute ago, Tomo said: Because just like with Ivanovic in 15/16, the alternatives are worse. Really? Emerson has even been given a proper go at left back. How can you tell exactly? Least if we play him there, we probably won't get exposed as much by one of the most basic things around - pace. The alternatives to Alonso aren't great but like we saw with Ivanovic, it's stupid if we continue with the same issues week in week out without trying something different, doing something to make sure we get less exposed defensively. Strike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,197 Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 18 minutes ago, !Hazard! said: I like how you're starting to believe in Jasper  But you gotta stop calling him Cillesson, for God sake he AIN'T Swedish lol Alonso - Cillessen swap makes too much sense so it definitely won't happen I'm afraid. I've been rooting for him for months and months already and I'm certain he's the best keeper we've produced since van der Sar. Absolute top class on the ball and very good reaction saver He is Dutch like you, I know  where did I type it  on ? I am dyslexic, btw so make many typos if he was Swedish it would probably end in on not en although Cillesson is not a real name, I looks strange even Danish often ends in en, so does Norwegian Larsson usually Swedish Larssen or Larsen usually Danish or Norwegian Ericsson usually Swedish Eriksen Danish or Norse Andreas Christensen well, you get the point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ja1 1,166 Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 22 minutes ago, Tomo said: Because just like with Ivanovic in 15/16, the alternatives are worse. What is worse about Emerson? He at least has tangible qualities unlike Alonso who is good at free kicks and that’s about it. Emerson has pace to overlap, can dribble, attempts to pass and move and can create chances. Same number of assists in 5 appearances for us that Alonso managed in a whole league season. Even this pre season, in less minutes can point to two clear cut chances Emerson has made (Pedro in first game and Abraham in second). I’m not completely sold on Emerson, he seems either low on confidence or just lacking extra bit of quality to be a top LB. But he damn well deserves a chance as it’s clear he has some strengths where Alonso lacks and if Marcos Alonso has managed to be be given a competitionless 2 seasons as our starting LB Emerson at least deserves a run of game.  In summary, Emerson hasn’t set pre season alight per se but he at least has shown some of his strengths. Alonso every appearance for Chelsea FC doesn’t set anything alight. Annoys me when people call out Emerson having an average game as to why Alonso should start when Alonso is average at best for 60% of his games, not really contributing anything meaningful to attack or defence (the rest are worse than average). Jase, Mufassir08, Clockwork and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,197 Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 28 minutes ago, !Hazard! said: I like how you're starting to believe in Jasper  But you gotta stop calling him Cillesson, for God sake he AIN'T Swedish lol Alonso - Cillessen swap makes too much sense so it definitely won't happen I'm afraid. I've been rooting for him for months and months already and I'm certain he's the best keeper we've produced since van der Sar. Absolute top class on the ball and very good reaction saver THIS is deffo Dutch!!  even though sung in English Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alabama 1,992 Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 3 minutes ago, ja1 said: What is worse about Emerson? He at least has tangible qualities unlike Alonso who is good at free kicks and that’s about it. Emerson has pace to overlap, can dribble, attempts to pass and move and can create chances. Same number of assists in 5 appearances for us that Alonso managed in a whole league season. Even this pre season, in less minutes can point to two clear cut chances Emerson has made (Pedro in first game and Abraham in second). I’m not completely sold on Emerson, he seems either low on confidence or just lacking extra bit of quality to be a top LB. But he damn well deserves a chance as it’s clear he has some strengths where Alonso lacks and if Marcos Alonso has managed to be be given a competitionless 2 seasons as our starting LB Emerson at least deserves a run of game.  In summary, Emerson hasn’t set pre season alight per se but he at least has shown some of his strengths. Alonso every appearance for Chelsea FC doesn’t set anything alight. Annoys me when people call out Emerson having an average game as to why Alonso should start when Alonso is average at best for 60% of his games, not really contributing anything meaningful to attack or defence (the rest are worse than average). How is he gonna set preseason alight when Sarri keeps playing piss poor Alonso over him... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arlen Correa 161 Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 The problem with him is that his name should be AlonZo. People who speak Portuguese use the "s" in that situation, but spanish should use the "z". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYC. 7,542 Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 He isn't even an LB. More of a left-midfielder than a fullback. Defence worries me, man. Chels lack true quality in the centre of defence (Christensen>Rudiger for me but even Chris is still a developing CB) and left-back is real worry for me. Was hoping Emerson would come good but that doesn't seem to be the case (at least not yet). That left flank could be exposed. Think Sarri would be wise to deploy Azpi on the left. But I don't like Zappacosta at RB. Moses should be ahead of Zappacosta in the pecking order imo. Think he would make a decent RB. Strike and Tomo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamcfc 182 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 REAL WANT ALONSO Real Madrid are set to target Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso, according to Don Balon. New manager Julen Lopetegui is said to want the Spain international at the Bernabeu and has asked the club to make a move. Interesting, what a shame our window is closing early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sideshow Luiz 2,310 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 7 minutes ago, dreamcfc said: REAL WANT ALONSO Real Madrid are set to target Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso, according to Don Balon. New manager Julen Lopetegui is said to want the Spain international at the Bernabeu and has asked the club to make a move. Interesting, what a shame our window is closing early. Alonso + Courtois for Kovacic Alabama 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alabama 1,992 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 53 minutes ago, Sideshow Luiz said: Alonso + Courtois for Kovacic Or 40m for Alonso and invest on Telles... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoSalah 8,886 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Yeah if Real come calling do the deal. Get a decent left back. Alonso is a decent left wing back yeah but different playing in a back 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unionjack 7,531 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 4 minutes ago, OneMoSalah said: Yeah if Real come calling do the deal. Get a decent left back. Alonso is a decent left wing back yeah but different playing in a back 4. No chance to let me have Telles then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoSalah 8,886 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 4 minutes ago, Unionjack said: No chance to let me have Telles then? Haha Telles would probably be Madrid bound if Alonso doesn’t go. Been a lot of rumours about it because Lopetgui or whatever worked with him when he was at Porto IIRC. Would be a upgrade over Alonso in a back 4 defos but he’s still a bit suspect defensively. He’s much much more like Marcelo than Filipe Luis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unionjack 7,531 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 10 minutes ago, OneMoSalah said: Haha Telles would probably be Madrid bound if Alonso doesn’t go. Been a lot of rumours about it because Lopetgui or whatever worked with him when he was at Porto IIRC. Would be a upgrade over Alonso in a back 4 defos but he’s still a bit suspect defensively. He’s much much more like Marcelo than Filipe Luis. I always liked Luis yuvala 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Armour 4,446 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 1 hour ago, dreamcfc said: REAL WANT ALONSO Real Madrid are set to target Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso, according to Don Balon. New manager Julen Lopetegui is said to want the Spain international at the Bernabeu and has asked the club to make a move. Interesting, what a shame our window is closing early. Don Balon hahaha..says it all  yuvala 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polo7 3,496 Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Do a Courtois I beg. The guy is too slow to be a modern fullback. ja1 and Unionjack 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laeth 527 Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Useless donkey at LB. UGH! Unionjack and ja1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZanSnake 1,211 Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Sneaky bid for Bertrand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irakozium257 350 Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 The hate I have for this useless lower than average POS... Emerson has to start on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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