Reddish-Blue 2,663 Posted August 9, 2025 Share Posted August 9, 2025 3 hours ago, mkh said: Soon after Maresca told the media that Chelsea needed to strengthen the defence, he was seen in conversation with Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart. (@NizaarKinsella) maresca was probably asking them "how much can we spend to meet UCL requirement" 😆 mkh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stats 7,225 Posted August 9, 2025 Share Posted August 9, 2025 1 hour ago, OhForAGreavsie said: That photo must be from the second leg of the 2018 FA Youth Cup Final. One of my favourite Chelsea performances ever. I sat behind one of the goals, as we totally outclassed them. Tino Anjorin's cameo as a second half substitute briefly had me believing that he could be a star. Hudson-Odoi was the star of the show that second leg. Amazing when you see how far some of the players in that game have come. CHO, James, Guehi, Gilmour, Gallagher, Smith-Rowe (even though he has regressed a bit) and of course Bukayo Saka who is one of the best wingers in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluepower777 57 Posted August 9, 2025 Share Posted August 9, 2025 11 hours ago, TheHulk said: Think we gonna struggle hard to get rid of Jackson and Nkunku nobody wants them, not for the fees we want anyways. Quite right we going to be stuck with unwanted players Jackson, Sterling, Chillwill, Disasi unless we let them go for free virtually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhForAGreavsie 6,125 Posted August 9, 2025 Share Posted August 9, 2025 4 hours ago, Stats said: Hudson-Odoi was the star of the show that second leg. Amazing when you see how far some of the players in that game have come. CHO, James, Guehi, Gilmour, Gallagher, Smith-Rowe (even though he has regressed a bit) and of course Bukayo Saka who is one of the best wingers in the league. The interplay between Callum and Tino after Tino subbed on was fun to watch. I thought Saka's best moments in that final were in the first leg at The Bridge after coming on as a sub. In the second leg I felt he was petulant and ineffective. I especially enjoyed his sulking after his second half 'goal' was disallowed. Smith-Rowe was the star of the first half of the game at Chelsea, and Arsenal's best performer overall I felt. Stats 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHulk 2,636 Posted August 9, 2025 Share Posted August 9, 2025 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHulk 2,636 Posted August 9, 2025 Share Posted August 9, 2025 Vesper, mkh and Reddish-Blue 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,761 Posted August 9, 2025 Share Posted August 9, 2025 24 minutes ago, TheHulk said: Makes sense to go for a left footer and with a lot more ball-playing ability than Guehi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyikolajevics 2,829 Posted August 9, 2025 Share Posted August 9, 2025 27 minutes ago, TheHulk said: Other targets such as...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,598 Posted August 9, 2025 Share Posted August 9, 2025 30 minutes ago, TheHulk said: Any better options?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhForAGreavsie 6,125 Posted August 9, 2025 Share Posted August 9, 2025 37 minutes ago, TheHulk said: It is still my suspicion that Marc has told the club he does not want to return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CucurellatheCat 23 Posted August 9, 2025 Share Posted August 9, 2025 22 minutes ago, Strike said: Makes sense to go for a left footer and with a lot more ball-playing ability than Guehi Guehi is a left footer, he can play both positions at an elite level Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CucurellatheCat 23 Posted August 9, 2025 Share Posted August 9, 2025 (edited) 10 minutes ago, OhForAGreavsie said: It is still my suspicion that Marc has told the club he does not want to return. Liverpool supposedly lost interest in him a couple weeks ago, I don't believe this rumour right now, unless we go out and buy someone better it doesnt make sense He will get straight into the team etc at Liverpool he will be on the bench The only doubt is that even after all the much better biz we have done, they do want to sign bledy garbanzo so I wont be surprised if they go out and bring in a prospect outside the top 10 list of options! grrr Edited August 9, 2025 by CucurellatheCat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 19,250 Posted August 9, 2025 Share Posted August 9, 2025 I see CFCPys tweeted a clip of what Maresca actually said about a new CB yesterday. Apparently he did NOT actually say we need to go out and get a new one. It was misreported by everyone last night. He was asked “do you need to bolster your defense after the Colwill injury” and he said yes most likely not knowing what the word bolster means. He probably just meant that we need to find a solution to the problem. Not necessarily through the market, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CucurellatheCat 23 Posted August 9, 2025 Share Posted August 9, 2025 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Pizy said: I see CFCPys tweeted a clip of what Maresca actually said about a new CB yesterday. Apparently he did NOT actually say we need to go out and get a new one. It was misreported by everyone last night. He was asked “do you need to bolster your defense after the Colwill injury” and he said yes most likely not knowing what the word bolster means. He probably just meant that we need to find a solution to the problem. Not necessarily through the market, though. here hes asked directly after the bolster comments if there's plans to bring in a new CB and he says we will see as he nods, and I've heard today from a few mates and a few online that he was spotted with the DOF's right away after the game (I usually don't hang about long after the game so I can get home quicker or go to the pub right after so didn't see much past final whistle!!) They're def in the market for another CB Edited August 9, 2025 by CucurellatheCat Vesper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,761 Posted August 9, 2025 Share Posted August 9, 2025 23 minutes ago, CucurellatheCat said: Guehi is a left footer, he can play both positions at an elite level Nah, Guehi is right-footed^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CucurellatheCat 23 Posted August 9, 2025 Share Posted August 9, 2025 Just now, Strike said: Nah, Guehi is right-footed^ he plays with both and plays lcb for palace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,761 Posted August 9, 2025 Share Posted August 9, 2025 Just now, CucurellatheCat said: he plays with both and plays lcb for palace He plays LCB ibut he's still right-footed in all his actions. I would prefer to sign a left footed CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CucurellatheCat 23 Posted August 9, 2025 Share Posted August 9, 2025 4 minutes ago, Strike said: He plays LCB ibut he's still right-footed in all his actions. I would prefer to sign a left footed CB hes as good with both lol I posted this in here the otherday from a summary I got from his stats pages: "Marc Guehi is right-footed, although he is known for his comfort and skill using his left foot, particularly when playing on the left side of the backline." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duppy Conqueror 1,584 Posted August 9, 2025 Share Posted August 9, 2025 Maresca has said in the past of the importance of a lefty at CB in his team for balance. I reckon this is because of when Cucu is moving around the LCB is playing on the edge of the back line. With LW/RW cutting inside on their inside foot it could be argued that lefties should play right side and righties play left side in defense but that's probably an whole debate in itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CucurellatheCat 23 Posted August 9, 2025 Share Posted August 9, 2025 (edited) Here's chat gpt total summary of guehis feet (although i air on the side of this is all bs) Marc Guehi is a right-footed centre-back who has established himself as a key player for both Crystal Palace and the England national team, renowned for his technical ability and composure, particularly when playing on the left side of the backline despite his natural right-foot dominance. His proficiency with his left foot, developed through extensive individual drills in the Chelsea academy, allows him to execute precise passes and maintain control under pressure, making him a valuable asset in build-up play. As of August 2025, he is set to captain Crystal Palace in the upcoming Community Shield match against Liverpool on August 10, 2025 Edited August 9, 2025 by CucurellatheCat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now