Emerson Palmieri

[1905didierblue 748]

4 hours ago, Tomo said:

Emerson's just as bad at defending.

The one thing he has over Marcos is his ability to run up the byline which can help speed up attacks, but anything else he's either just as bad or even worse.

Well let's just agree to disagree here, cause I feel that's just a ridiculous statement.

[MoroccanBlue 5,318]

They are both pretty poor defensively. Emerson's mobility saves him though, along with his ability to take players on. It's evident Hazard and Ruben prefer playing with him than Alonso. 

[robsblubot 3,528]

10 hours ago, Tomo said:

Emerson's just as bad at defending.

The one thing he has over Marcos is his ability to run up the byline which can help speed up attacks, but anything else he's either just as bad or even worse.

Right on. And their defensive deficiencies are very different too, which seems to confuse folks: Emerson’s pace helps him to transition back better than Alonso, but Alonso is physically stronger and wins many headers (check stats from United game).

after a tough away game where Alonso was arguably motm, I’m still waiting to see a similar contribution in attack from Emerson.

they are both terrible at crossing the ball though. Really painful to watch.

[MoroccanBlue 5,318]

31 minutes ago, Robchels said:

after a tough away game where Alonso was arguably motm, I’m still waiting to see a similar contribution in attack from Emerson.

That's not saying much. That's like saying the shit I took this morning was better than the shit I took last night. 

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11 minutes ago, MoroccanBlue said:

That's not saying much. That's like saying the shit I took this morning was better than the shit I took last night. 

We seem to value motm performances, which included the goal that earned us a point and kept us in the race for CL, very differently.

my personal take is that Alonso’s ability to win us points is wasted when he plays LB. he’s often ineffective there for the reasons already discussed ad nauseam. It’s the manager job to find the position where players are the most effective.

Sorry just don’t see any quality in Emerson.

[Special Juan 27,439]

Both bog average, people are debating because that LB spot is a joke and we have nothing else.

This LB spot is as much of a joke as the number 9 position.

[MoroccanBlue 5,318]

I'd say RB is a joke too, along with RW. 

[Vybz Kartel 1,613]

If we are upgrading at LB I would sell Emerson and keep Alonso. He gives us a different option off the bench or as a sub. Problem with Alonso is when he starts regularly, his more of a 2nd choice who we need for games like Burnley due to his height and Technic. 

[LAM09 6,777]

I'd give Baba a go at this point

[the wes 7,212]

1 hour ago, LAM09 said:

I'd give Baba a go at this point

We are going to be forced too if this Transfer ban not lifted 

[LAM09 6,777]

We are going to be forced too if this Transfer ban not lifted 

I'm sure it will be postponed. However, a ban might be the only hope for most of our loan army.

[the wes 7,212]

5 minutes ago, LAM09 said:

12 minutes ago, the wes said:

We are going to be forced too if this Transfer ban not lifted 

I'm sure it will be postponed. However, a ban might be the only hope for most of our loan army.

Which loaness would you bring back into the squad for next season if the ban isn't lifted ???

[LAM09 6,777]

Which loaness would you bring back into the squad for next season if the ban isn't lifted ???

Tammy/Michy, Reece James, Pasalic, Kenedy, Tomori, Zouma, Mount & Baba. 

 

 

MvG could finally get a chance too.

[1905didierblue 748]

3 hours ago, LAM09 said:

Tammy/Michy, Reece James, Pasalic, Kenedy, Tomori, Zouma, Mount & Baba. 

 

 

MvG could finally get a chance too.

I don't see anything in Kennedy to select him over CHo, pulisic, Pedro, willian. 

pasalic as a back up to kante would be interesting. 

Mvg is done sadly. No way he cones back from this injury and remains a top level player.

[Strike 7,250]

8 hours ago, LAM09 said:

Tammy/Michy, Reece James, Pasalic, Kenedy, Tomori, Zouma, Mount & Baba. 

 

 

MvG could finally get a chance too.

Kenedy at Left back?

[LAM09 6,777]

I don't see anything in Kennedy to select him over CHo, pulisic, Pedro, willian. 
pasalic as a back up to kante would be interesting. 
Mvg is done sadly. No way he cones back from this injury and remains a top level player.

Age is on his side, so I prefer selling one of the oldies and giving him a go. Sadly, you might right when it comes to the latter.

He scored a goal every other game before getting injured again too. Some players just don't have luck in that regard.

Kenedy at Left back?

Nope. I'd would use him as a back up winger against tiring teams.

[OhForAGreavsie 5,898]

8 hours ago, LAM09 said:

 

 

Age is on his side, so I prefer selling one of the oldies and giving him a go. Sadly, you might right when it comes to the latter.

He scored a goal every other game before getting injured again too. Some players just don't have luck in that regard.
Nope. I'd would use him as a back up winger against tiring teams.

 

Kennedy is not, and never has been, good enough for a top end Premier League club. If he is in our squad next season it will be an indication that our ambition to regain title challenger status is not going well.

[LAM09 6,777]

Kennedy is not, and never has been, good enough for a top end Premier League club. If he is in our squad next season it will be an indication that our ambition to regain title challenger status is not going well.

The suggestion was based on our ban not being overturned. If you think we'll be challenging for the title with a ban in place, you're more optimistic than most Chelsea fans.