Beigl 1,387 Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Midfield with Cesc will never be perfect. He has some good games, but then goes in hidding when facing pressing opponent. He cant handle the pressure, if you have such player you dont have much chance against the very best. And if you have to alter the formation every time you play big teams, then its pointless. Cesc is very good for the small teams to break them with passes, but thats about it. And mid level or high level opponent and his weaknesses are exposed. That said, I realy rate his current role. But he should never be a starter.I believe that Cesc would really thrive next to Kante and Nainggolan for example as they are good enough defensively to cover his weaknesses. That being said, I think Fabregas really improved the defensive side of his game this season under Conte and is much more difficult to pass by nowadays than two years ago. I can see where you are coming from, but in my opinion in todays game its crucial to have atleast one creative midfielder in your side. Just look at Real, Barca, Bayern, PSG or even Man City. They all play with this kind of players game after game, because they know what kind of difference they can make against every opponent. Remember our recent games against any decent european side and you will come to conclusion that we looked absolutely clueless (which was also Mourinhos fault) going forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amblève. 4,995 Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 I've wanted Claudio at Chelsea for years now. It won't happen though, he's a Torino boy for life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/chelsea-transfer-news-claudio-marchisio-juventus-offer-rejected-a7708046.html According to this link chelsea hada £17m bid rejected for Marchisio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 12,049 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 On 3/26/2017 at 4:38 PM, Amblève. said: I've wanted Claudio at Chelsea for years now. It won't happen though, he's a Torino boy for life. That wouldn't stop being true if he plays for another club. Nobody thought a guy like Schweinsteiger or Gerrard would leave their clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrExcalibur100 7,124 Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 He's a very good player but 25 millions pounds for a 31 year old might be pushing it. There are other better, younger options out there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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