Marcos Alonso

[Pizy 18,856]

As long as he doesn't look like a terrified deer in the headlights and can play simple passes he'll be better than Baba.

Could be huge signing if he settles well. Imagine Hazard with an actual skilled LB on his side. Plus having the work rate of both Willian and Azpi on one side would be terrific.

Let's see if Conte has the balls to drop Ivanovic. Neither of our last two managers did. He dropped Cesc so I have a bit more faith.

[Miki-Liki 405]

3 minutes ago, Styles said:

Is he really? You need to have actually played well to get that tag; it's not enough to just have played in the league.

He assisted for the equalizer against Chelsea in 2014 when we lost 1-2 and dropped out of the title race.

[Styles 9,790]

Just now, Miki-Liki said:

He assisted for the equalizer against Chelsea in 2014 when we lost 1-2 and dropped out of the title race.

Sign him up.

[akgw13 867]

33 minutes ago, Styles said:

Is he really? You need to have actually played well to get that tag; it's not enough to just have played in the league.

He has won Bolton player of the year and also played for Sunderland. Maybe I'll change my wording from PL proven to PL experienced. It is a big point with people here that the player can keep up with PL and I think it's encouraging he has played in the league.

[akgw13 867]

Wonky Internet, my apologies.

[akgw13 867]

Sorry double post

[Jase 43,479]

He's starting for Fiorentina against Chievo. Kick off at 7:45pm UK time

[The Mak 4,459]

Initial impressions are that he seems a bit gangly and cumbersome. Not sure why we don't just sign Rodriguez; younger, cheaper, probably better than an ex-Bolton/Sunderland player and can deliver quality crosses. 

[killer1257 3,282]

10 minutes ago, The Mak said:

Initial impressions are that he seems a bit gangly and cumbersome. Not sure why we don't just sign Rodriguez; younger, cheaper, probably better than an ex-Bolton/Sunderland player and can deliver quality crosses. 

Maybe because Rodriguez did not play that good in defensive terms last year.Offensive wise,he is good,but his defensive work has to improve.

[milka 3,390]

Tonight's game could be the last in Fiorentina's colour as Marcos Alonso moves closer to joining Chelsea. #CFC

He started for Viola against Chievo tonight .

[xPetrCechx 13,570]

Marcos Alonso will be a Chelsea player in the next few hours (via @PipiEstrada1) #CFC #Fiorentina

[Polo7 3,496]

37 minutes ago, The Mak said:

Initial impressions are that he seems a bit gangly and cumbersome. Not sure why we don't just sign Rodriguez; younger, cheaper, probably better than an ex-Bolton/Sunderland player and can deliver quality crosses. 

Maybe the manager / board know more than us about football and the players they wish to sign? Just saying.

[Eidur the Spider 4,515]

14 minutes ago, xPetrCechx said:

Marcos Alonso will be a Chelsea player in the next few hours (via @PipiEstrada1) #CFC #Fiorentina

Reliable?

[xPetrCechx 13,570]

Marcos Alonso is nearing the completion of a transfer to the London side. Farewell game for Fiorentina tonight (GdS) #CFC #Fiorentina

[akgw13 867]

I am excited for this move. A back four of:

            Kante 

Alonso X Zouma Azpi

lets hope a miracle happens and we bring in a CB + zouma gets healthy. That is athleticism across the board.