Chelsea Transfers

[Magic Lamps 11,677]

 

3 hours ago, robsblubot said:

Yes, they really wanted to be here as they signed their best contracts yet. For some, this will be their first and only stint at an elite club.

"that's halfway to success."

No, it really isn't. It's far easier to find will and determination than quality in football. The PL itself should be evidence enough. A lot of the smaller teams show the biggest heart and dedication you see in the league, and yet that does not help them into top6.

What allows you to win when competing against the best there is, is to have players of comparable quality. This season, we simply don't know the level of the newly acquired players; they may not even know themselves. It will be the first big challenge in their careers.

I totally understand that the unknown, having a young squad hungry players can be exciting, but I reckon the odds are that not all players will come good. Some will be found out this season, and we will have to quickly replace them. There are many possible scenarios, some pretty bad, but it seems folks are optimistic. So let's see if they can at least hold their own.

True,their  quality is not a given. But in the past we had neither will&determination nor absolute top quality. I d rather have a group of young players with ambition potential and hunger who give it all for the shirt than watching some average has beens who fk off for a few extra quid after producing next to nothing for years. 

Edited August 4, 2023 by Magic Lamps

[robsblubot 3,545]

1 hour ago, Magic Lamps said:

 

True,their  quality is not a given. But in the past we had neither will&determination nor absolute top quality. I d rather have a group of young players with ambition potential and hunger who give it all for the shirt than watching some average has beens who fk off for a few extra quid after producing next to nothing for years. 

I'd say that the CL team was loaded with will and determination. Timo "ran like a dog" and Mount was relentless applying pressure. It was nice to see. Kai was the one a bit more on a free role, but still wasn't the lazy player he's been in the last couple of seasons. We had Kante too! Rudiger had tons of energy esp making runs. Tactical knowledge is quality too... do these player have it already?

Honestly, I even expect some of these players to drop form at some point during the season... it's normal. We will see very soon, but I sincerely do not see enough quality in the squad to warrant such optimism. Won't be complaining one bit for being wrong here, but that's what I see.

[YorkshireBlue 3,126]

9 hours ago, DDA said:

Some financial experts in here.. i could imagine you lot are pretty wealthy by the way some of you go on! Well I got some seaside property in Birmingham you might interested in, just give me a shout! 

Very interested, as long as it's situated near the angel of the north......

[ulvhedin 508]

7 hours ago, NikkiCFC said:

There's never been world class player from Ecuador. So history and math is not on Caicedo side. What are the odds he is the first one? Valencia is most famous but nothing special. For 100m we should expect prime Kante from day one. 

Just saying Caicedo is not sure thing like we would like to believe. And this is me, who said back in December that my dream MF is Enzo and Caicedo. 

Isn't Paez already WC? 😄 😄 😄

[Strike 7,265]

 

 

[Nero 1,847]

[NikkiCFC 8,063]

7 minutes ago, Strike said:

 

 

Joke, we wanted him for Jorginho backup in Sarri season. What is he supposed to give us now? Even if it's about Enzo, most of the time Argentinian MF 3 was: Enzo, AMA and De Paul. 

[Reddish-Blue 2,370]

1 hour ago, robsblubot said:

I'd say that the CL team was loaded with will and determination. Timo "ran like a dog" and Mount was relentless applying pressure. It was nice to see. Kai was the one a bit more on a free role, but still wasn't the lazy player he's been in the last couple of seasons. We had Kante too! Rudiger had tons of energy esp making runs. Tactical knowledge is quality too... do these player have it already?

Honestly, I even expect some of these players to drop form at some point during the season... it's normal. We will see very soon, but I sincerely do not see enough quality in the squad to warrant such optimism. Won't be complaining one bit for being wrong here, but that's what I see.

You can't be loaded with will and determination then put up pathetic performances the seasons after winning a UCL title.   That would mean the players rose to the occasion but they weren't actually that good (or they just don't care and were just here to pick up their nice wage packets) and that was proven by the disaster we've been through with Potter/Lampard in charge. 

I don't mind seeing some of these younger players keen to take on the challenge, feels like it's been a while since we've seen that sort of energy and positive play on the pitch.   Most of the deadwood is gone, so its like a fresh start for Poch, he just needs to find a partner for Enzo ASAP. 

[Jype 6,398]

Paredes would only make sense as a backup option to Enzo, not as an alternative to Caicedo. They're literally nothing alike as player types.

[Special Juan 27,456]

These names banded about are the same as what Brighton are doing with supposed unnamed bidder- It's all part of the wrangling in deals

[NikkiCFC 8,063]

7 hours ago, Mário César said:

if we get caicedo, olise/kudus and vlahovic, we have an obligation to fight for the champions league places.

If we get no one we have that obligation. Not to fight but to be there. I see everywhere, opposite fans, media, bookmakers everyone is predicting us 4th or 5th place. This is bare minimum in any scenario. I'm not going to praise Poch for finishing 5th and getting CL place. For that he needs to do much more. Cup win and top3 with great football. 

[Special Juan 27,456]

Disasi confirmed and announced

[ulvhedin 508]

3 minutes ago, Special Juan said:

Disasi confirmed and announced

Wonder what will happen with Chalobah, no room for him anymore, but no rumors of him leaving recently

[Special Juan 27,456]

8 minutes ago, ulvhedin said:

Wonder what will happen with Chalobah, no room for him anymore, but no rumors of him leaving recently

He's shite  anyway need to be sold

[ulvhedin 508]

So what you guys thinking about Disasi? The reports about him are conflicting...

[Pizy 18,454]

Paredes is dogshit. There’s a reason PSG haven’t been bothered about him going for a while now. I’d rather have Tyler Adams than Paredes. 

As for Disasi, I think it’s a brilliant move. Glad to see the club moved extremely quickly and totally silently there. Not only did we sign him within a of couple days of being linked, but we did so before even selling Chalobah. Now there’s no need to rush and panic near the deadline when every club in Europe knows we’re desperate. No panic buying some clown that isn't remotely close to Chelsea quality like Djilobodji or Miazga.

I think Disasi is tailor made for the PL. A monster physically, fantastic with the ball at his feet for a big man, and is always fit. As with Reece James and Malo Gusto, we should rotate and rest Thiago Silva often with Disasi to keep them in tip top shape.

[Thor 2,451]

Disasi looks like a monster. Absolute monster. From all reports I've seen - people have said he was the better of him and Badi. From the highlights, he looks a real gem. 

[Costa19 858]

1 hour ago, Pizy said:

Paredes is dogshit. There’s a reason PSG haven’t been bothered about him going for a while now. I’d rather have Tyler Adams than Paredes. 

As for Disasi, I think it’s a brilliant move. Glad to see the club moved extremely quickly and totally silently there. Not only did we sign him within a of couple days of being linked, but we did so before even selling Chalobah. Now there’s no need to rush and panic near the deadline when every club in Europe knows we’re desperate. No panic buying some clown that isn't remotely close to Chelsea quality like Djilobodji or Miazga.

I think Disasi is tailor made for the PL. A monster physically, fantastic with the ball at his feet for a big man, and is always fit. As with Reece James and Malo Gusto, we should rotate and rest Thiago Silva often with Disasi to keep them in tip top shape.

The question with Disasi is if he will handle the pace and tempo of PL or if he will look like his running around with a parachute attached to him