Strike 7,490 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 1 hour ago, LAM09 said: Games played has no relevance at all. Once again, we lost a midfielder, we gained one. The concept isn't difficult to understand. They didn't replace Gallagher with a sub-par player like KDH as suggested. They've upgraded. LAM09 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoSalah 8,886 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 (edited) 1 hour ago, Strike said: They didn't replace Gallagher with a sub-par player like KDH as suggested. They've upgraded. They did, given Lavia, Enzo and Caicedo were all signed by the club when Connor was still here…. And Connor played more minutes than all of them under Poch…. Connor was the only first team CM to leave permanently in the summer and KDH was the only first team CM signed in the same window… so how was he not his direct replacement? In quality terms, he certainly wasn’t an upgrade - didn’t need to see KDH in a Chelsea shirt to figure that out - but that was definitely the feeling folk on here and I am sure the feeling the club/manager were hoping for alongside the obvious PSR benefits. Several folk had KDH pegged in as a starter under Maresca too 😂 Edited January 4 by OneMoSalah LAM09 and NikkiCFC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsblubot 3,595 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 (edited) 1 hour ago, OneMoSalah said: They did, given Lavia, Enzo and Caicedo were all signed by the club when Connor was still here…. And Connor played more minutes than all of them under Poch…. Connor was the only first team CM to leave permanently in the summer and KDH was the only first team CM signed in the same window… so how was he not his direct replacement? In quality terms, he certainly wasn’t an upgrade - didn’t need to see KDH in a Chelsea shirt to figure that out - but that was definitely the feeling folk on here and I am sure the feeling the club/manager were hoping for alongside the obvious PSR benefits. Several folk had KDH pegged in as a starter under Maresca too 😂 The only way getting KDH would’ve been warranted was for rotation at the very least. it matters little what some of us hoped — hardly ever seen him play as I only watch the PL. We merely trusted the scouting done. it looks like a major blunder by the club. Lavia either addresses his fitness issues or his career will look very different from originally thought. Edited January 4 by robsblubot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,190 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 1 minute ago, robsblubot said: Lavia either addresses his fitness issues or his career will look very different from originally thought. he is the most puzzling one all the rest were known made-of-glassers robsblubot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,190 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 5 hours ago, mkh said: - Tomás Araújo - Abdukodir Khusanov - Cristhian Mosquera am good with any of these 3 Joel Ordóñez I need to see more of, but he also has huge potential Guehi is too expensive for the quality mkh and Fernando 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsblubot 3,595 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 8 hours ago, mkh said: No chance of Chelsea recalling these three CBs: ❌ Trevoh Chalobah from Crystal Palace ❌ Alfie Gilchrist from Sheffield United. ❌ Bashir Humphreys will be going to Burnley permanently (obligation to buy) in the summer. (via@BobbyVincentFL) Wasn’t Trevoh just a lot better than both disasi and Tosin? Or my mind is playing tricks? mkh and bigbluewillie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkh 594 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Torino has offered £9.6 million for Cesare Casadei, with a percentage of future resale. However, Chelsea's request is to reach a total "package" of £16.6 million with a buy-back option in their favour. (@DiMarzio) Vesper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAM09 7,056 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 1 hour ago, mkh said: Torino has offered £9.6 million for Cesare Casadei, with a percentage of future resale. However, Chelsea's request is to reach a total "package" of £16.6 million with a buy-back option in their favour. (@DiMarzio) At least they are continuing to cover their backs with such clause on the off chance. mkh and Fernando 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikkiCFC 8,324 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 14 hours ago, mkh said: 𝙏𝙍𝘼𝙉𝙎𝙁𝙀𝙍 𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎: Chelsea tempted to sign a centre-back in the wake of Wesley Fofana’s serious hamstring injury. [@lequipe] - Ilya Zabarnyi - Marc Guehi - Tomás Araújo - Abdukodir Khusanov - Cristhian Mosquera - Joel Ordóñez ✍️✅️ Not sure we'll get any. We don't have quality but we have numbers even with injuries. Colwill, Veiga, Tosin, Disasi, Anselmino, Josh. mkh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea_4_eva 1,182 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 IF Skiniar is available for loan, we should be all over that. Experienced and non permanent, a minimal risk deal in my opinion. bigbluewillie and Vesper 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkh 594 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Manchester City have started talks with Lens for Abdukodir Khusanov – Discussions also started on player side. (via@FabrizioRomano) 🫥😒 Juventus Turin are expected to approach Chelsea for Renato Veiga once Danilo’s departure is finalized. (via@Tuttosport) Fernando 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando 6,585 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 5 minutes ago, mkh said: Manchester City have started talks with Lens for Abdukodir Khusanov – Discussions also started on player side. (via@FabrizioRomano) 🫥😒 Juventus Turin are expected to approach Chelsea for Renato Veiga once Danilo’s departure is finalized. (via@Tuttosport) I would have love to see more of Renato. He is for me better options then having Dissadi and Badi. But if a good amount comes for him can't ignore that. If it's a lowball money not worth it to send Juventus. mkh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mário César 1,274 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 well if we sold renato, we need to buy some defenders mkh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkh 594 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Breaking News West Ham are interested in Dewsbury-Hall and Chukwuemeka. (@Matt_Law_DT) Vesper, bigbluewillie and Fernando 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! Special Juan 28,141 Posted January 6 Popular Post! Share Posted January 6 Both need to go, just get the cash for them and run Fernando, bigbluewillie, OneMoSalah and 2 others 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,190 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 https://thedailybriefing.io/i/154198329/Chelsea Wesley Fofana is confident of returning ahead of schedule from his injury. The Chelsea defender hopes to be back around the middle or end of March in order to help for the final few months of the season. mkh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,190 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 Alexander Isak to Arsenal latest - the Newcastle striker is reportedly set to be a “key target” for the Gunners, though his asking price is £150m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,190 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 Dário Essugo: Portugal’s Next Modern Midfielder https://breakingthelines.com/player-analysis/dario-essugo-portugals-next-modern-midfielder/ Sporting Clube de Portugal, or simply Sporting, has enjoyed a resurgence in the last two decades, highlighted by five domestic titles under former manager Ruben Amorim, including a league championship that ended a 19-year drought. Beyond trophies, Sporting’s academy has been a cornerstone of its success, producing talents like Gonçalo Inácio, Eduardo Quaresma, Geny Catamo, and Geovany Quenda. Among these rising stars, one name stands out this season—not in Lisbon, but in LaLiga: Dário Essugo. At just 19 years old, Essugo is making waves during his loan spell at Las Palmas. Despite relatively quiet loan moves, first to Chaves and now in Spain, he has caught the attention of major clubs like Leeds United and Chelsea, the latter reportedly eyeing him as a prospect for their French affiliate, Strasbourg. Born in 2005, Essugo joined Sporting’s academy at nine and has been turning heads ever since. A career highlight came in the 2022 UEFA U-17 Championship, where he played a key role in Portugal’s run to the semifinals, even scoring a stunning long-range goal. Now, in his breakthrough season, Essugo has started 12 of Las Palmas’ 14 league matches, steadily cementing himself as a key figure in the starting lineup. This article will explore Essugo’s potential, analyzing his strengths both in and out of possession, while also highlighting areas for improvement. Player Profile: Dário Essugo stands at 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) and is a right-footed defensive midfielder with the versatility to play as either a lone number six or as part of a double pivot. His heat map, shown below, highlights his primary role in deep central areas of the pitch, where is tasked with anchoring the midfield. However, Essugo also demonstrates the ability to push further up the field and operate as a number eight, adding another layer of flexibility to his game. For a player of his age to excel in the number six role—arguably one of the most demanding and tactically sensitive positions in football—while also showing competence higher up the pitch, is a testament to his impressive talent. In-Possession Qualities Starting with the player’s qualities, one standout trait that immediately catches the eye—something stats can’t fully capture—is his off-ball movement when Las Palmas are in possession. Watching “El Pio-Pio,” as they’re known in Spain, it’s clear the team prefers a direct approach to the game. They frequently draw the opposition into their own defensive third before launching long balls to exploit the space created for their wide players to attack or chase. The graph below highlights this tendency, illustrating the team’s preference for a more vertical style of football over slower, patient build-up play. transitions and link up play effectively. snip much more at the top link mkh and Fernando 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,190 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 Wolves in talks to sign Hakim Ziyech 🤡 https://tbrfootball.com/player-Chelsea-sold-for-5-5m-skips-training-after-wolves-open-talks-to-sign-him/ A story from Sabah in Turkey now claims that Wolves have started negotiations to sign the Morocco international. Ziyech – who Galatasaray signed in a £5.5m move from Chelsea in August 2023 – has grown frustrated in Istanbul. The Turkish news outlet state that the 31-year-old skipped training ahead of the Super Lig clash between Galatasaray and Goztepe on Saturday, which saw Okan Buruk leave him out of the squad entirely. Sabah now report that Ziyech’s agent has entered talks with Wolves as he aims to find his client a new club – after bridges between the Moroccan and Galatasaray start to burn away. What Matt Doherty has previously said about Hakim Ziyech Ziyech was once amongst the hottest properties in Europe during his time with Ajax, hence why Chelsea spent £33.3m to sign him back in February 2020. Unfortunately, the man born in Dronten became a victim of Chelsea’s fire sales under Todd Boehly, with 24 players either sold or loaned out last summer, and 28 the year before. Nevertheless, Ziyech still impressed during his time in the Premier League, and Matt Doherty – who could soon become his teammate at Molineux – even praised him for netting a wonder goal against his Tottenham side back in January 2022. The Irishman said: “They managed to stick one in the top corner, which is fair enough. I guess when somebody does that, you’ve got to clap your hands to it.” Fernando 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkh 594 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 🔵BREAKING: Chelsea consider Trevoh Chalobah recall. (@SJohnsonSport) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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