Chelsea Transfers

[Vegetable 830]

I wonder what criteria does the analytics team takes into consideration when scouting targets - do they consult manager in terms of tactical vision, trying to think about fitting in club culture or some long-term vision?

I'm looking at Sancho's game, did a quick recap of players demanded and hyped here in recent years and wonder if we would be in bottom half of table or doing heavy battles in Championship if the club would be buying guys this board wanted, who seemed a perfect fit at the time lol

Edited October 18, 2021 by Vegetable

[MoroccanBlue 5,296]

Just now, Vegetable said:

I wonder what criteria does the analytics team takes into consideration when scouting targets - do they consult manager in terms of tactical vision, trying to think about fitting in club culture or some long-term vision?

I'm looking at Sancho's game, did a quick recap of players demanded and hyped here in recent years and wonder if would be in bottom half of table or doing heavy battles in Championship if the club would be buying guys this board wanted, who seemed a perfect fit at the time, lol

That is the job of the sporting/technical director. 

[Jase 43,479]

26 minutes ago, Vegetable said:

I'm looking at Sancho's game, did a quick recap of players demanded and hyped here in recent years and wonder if we would be in bottom half of table or doing heavy battles in Championship if the club would be buying guys this board wanted, who seemed a perfect fit at the time lol

Speaking of Sancho, remember when most people thought he was gonna come to the Premier League and tear teams apart from the start? 

Obviously that could still happen down the line but so far, United fans been underwhelmed by his performances even if some of them are blaming Solskjaer. 

[DDA 9,690]

2 hours ago, Jase said:

Speaking of Sancho, remember when most people thought he was gonna come to the Premier League and tear teams apart from the start? 

Obviously that could still happen down the line but so far, United fans been underwhelmed by his performances even if some of them are blaming Solskjaer. 

Think Sanchos confidence has been knocked by being benched through the entire Euros.

 

[robsblubot 3,502]

18 minutes ago, DDA said:

Think Sanchos confidence has been knocked by being benched through the entire Euros.

 

Nah, he's just nowhere good enough yet.
He obviously has potential, but still looks very green to me... even physically. 

[MoroccanBlue 5,296]

13 hours ago, DDA said:

Think Sanchos confidence has been knocked by being benched through the entire Euros.

 

Going from Bundesliga to the Prem is a massive change. He'll need time to adapt. 

[Jype 6,398]

2 hours ago, MoroccanBlue said:

Going from Bundesliga to the Prem is a massive change. He'll need time to adapt. 

Yep. We've seen it better than most with Werner and Havertz that good/great performances in the Bundesliga don't directly translate to similar performances in the PL, whether the reason is the league itself being higher level or players just needing time to adapt.

I for one was fully expecting Sancho to struggle initially and wasn't that bothered by United getting him. Obviously he can still become a massive player for them in the future but the transition was always going to be difficult and it hasn't been made any easier by having a clueless manager in Ole.

[MoroccanBlue 5,296]

47 minutes ago, Jype said:

Yep. We've seen it better than most with Werner and Havertz that good/great performances in the Bundesliga don't directly translate to similar performances in the PL, whether the reason is the league itself being higher level or players just needing time to adapt.

I for one was fully expecting Sancho to struggle initially and wasn't that bothered by United getting him. Obviously he can still become a massive player for them in the future but the transition was always going to be difficult and it hasn't been made any easier by having a clueless manager in Ole.

Werner started out on fire. It was him being shifted at LW that caused him to stagnate. 

[Atomiswave 6,072]

23 hours ago, Vesper said:

Tuchel cannot add 10cms to his height

 

He wont game CB though I gather, he will play wingback or either side of Silva. Silva aint that tall either yet he eats all balls coming near him.

[LAM09 6,744]

On 17/10/2021 at 22:32, Vesper said:

Victor Osimhen is a fucking beast CF (scored another game winner again today) If Pool or Manure or Citeh bag him, then yikes. I am pretty resigned to the likely fact that both Mbappe and Håland are Real-bound next summer, making Osimhen the best actually available CF for me atm. Would take him all day long over Lautaro.

 

I've been singing his praises since he was playing in Belgium and hoped we'd sign him before he joined Napoli. Just a shame that we probably won't be in the market for a CF any time soon.

[ZAPHOD2319 4,477]

 

[Jase 43,479]

1 hour ago, ZAPHOD2319 said:

 

Tuchel is already having problems trying to fit Lukaku in and now he's talking about a front two of Lukaku and Haaland? LOL

Also, remember when Tuchel said he doesn't want to disrupt the squad harmony and how he has always talked about the squad unity being the backbone of the team's success? Here he is talking about another attacker and spreading rumors...

[ZAPHOD2319 4,477]

It is not a bad idea to get ahead of all the heavy links we will have with Haaland, whether we are in for him or not.

[MoroccanBlue 5,296]

Nkunku should be our priority. Especially if both Pulisic and Ziyech leave. 

[OneMoSalah 8,776]

29 minutes ago, MoroccanBlue said:

Nkunku should be our priority. Especially if both Pulisic and Ziyech leave. 

Another flavour of the month/popular player in a purple patch. Lets see at the end of the season if he’s maintained his form and levels, until then easy to get overly excited by someone on a purple patch. Kounde was the same and now look at how hes done this season - consistency is key.

[Blues Forever 1,232]

2 hours ago, ZAPHOD2319 said:

 

The ship has sailed since we bought Lukaku, i don't think the board are willing to sanction another big money signing for a Striker.

Edited October 20, 2021 by Blues Forever

[OhForAGreavsie 5,890]

2 hours ago, Blues Forever said:

The ship has sailed since we bought Lukaku, i don't think the board are willing to sanction another big money signing for a Striker.

In truth I doubt any of us ever thought the ship was headed to Chelsea harbour anyway. It's clear Haaland wants to play for some other club, not Chelsea.  The board did the right thing by accepting that reality.

Meanwhile, I still believe that Rom can make a contribution. Just not one worth £97m. If we can find a taker for Rom I would consider letting him go on condition of course that we're able to sign a striker who is a better fit. That of course is two ifs and, for even the best laid transfer plans, one if is usually enough to rip them apart.

Edited October 20, 2021 by OhForAGreavsie

[Warning_Hazard 156]

I'd take haaland and lukaku for a season and then ship lukaku off!

Ominus sounds starting to be blown out the trumpets for lukaku.

 

All we can do is get behind the lad and hope he gets back some form, Although the signs dont look great.

Too tired my pale arse!