Reddish-Blue 2,582 Posted November 6 Share Posted November 6 On 06/11/2025 at 06:55, Vesper said: look at their defensive players best group on the planet Almost like that squad we used to have. Cech - JT - Carvalho - A.Cole, Essien, think Makelele was around as well Laylabelle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 2,761 Posted November 7 Share Posted November 7 Now signing Hato is being criticised? He is a perfectly good LB/CB replacement for the bench at this stage. We are two CBs of good quality away from competing. mkh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Armour 4,542 Posted November 7 Share Posted November 7 22 hours ago, NikkiCFC said: Hato has 2 PL starts in 10 games. Wouldn't call him anyone's darling. When he starts over Acheampong who has been rested for the past two games, despite showing good form in his previous appearances, then yes - i have to ask why he gets a starting spot. If Acheampong returns to the starting 11 on Saturday over Chalobah or Fofana, I'll take back my comment. Until then, I'll question the intention of our squad planners. Maresca has made 85 changes to his starting 11 this season. More than any other manager. It's a strategy driven from the top, by Winstanley & co. The manager is not that crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Armour 4,542 Posted November 7 Share Posted November 7 1 hour ago, Thor said: We are two CBs of good quality away from competing. That's been the case for a long time now. Reddish-Blue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddish-Blue 2,582 Posted November 7 Share Posted November 7 1 hour ago, Thor said: Now signing Hato is being criticised? He is a perfectly good LB/CB replacement for the bench at this stage. We are two CBs of good quality away from competing. We didn't need another "potential" defender. We already have two decent young defenders out on loan in France and Germany. Hincapie was right there and even though Arsenal had like 4 CB's and 2 LB's, they still went out and got him. Talent hoarding is one thing but you also need to balance that with some experience as well. Fernando and Blue Armour 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,281 Posted Friday at 08:38 Share Posted Friday at 08:38 Josh is the biggest example of Maresca and his constant chopping and changing- He has always performed very well and at a high standard, I do not buy 'they are kids are need to be protected' shite, if him and Estevao are pulling up trees, then start them mkh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milka 3,405 Posted Friday at 10:57 Share Posted Friday at 10:57 For these money since 22' you should to be better than just cup team with zero consistency beat Liverool , be shit vs Sunderland beat spursy be shit next game . But when you get only kids without experience around them at top level is what you get . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkh 637 Posted Friday at 15:30 Share Posted Friday at 15:30 EXCL: Aston Villa reach agreement with Morgan Rogers on new contract. Previous deal 2030; fresh terms 2031 with significantly improved salary. Despite strong interest from PL + foreign suitors, 23yo AVFC midfielder to sign in coming days. (@DavidOrnstein) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHulk 2,547 Posted Friday at 15:34 Share Posted Friday at 15:34 3 minutes ago, mkh said: EXCL: Aston Villa reach agreement with Morgan Rogers on new contract. Previous deal 2030; fresh terms 2031 with significantly improved salary. Despite strong interest from PL + foreign suitors, 23yo AVFC midfielder to sign in coming days. (@DavidOrnstein) No problem they will find some kids un Brazil to make up for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyikolajevics 2,738 Posted Friday at 17:03 Share Posted Friday at 17:03 13 hours ago, Thor said: Now signing Hato is being criticised? He is a perfectly good LB/CB replacement for the bench at this stage. We are two CBs of good quality away from competing. In your eyes, what makes him a "perfectly good" backup player? He has been quite awful in every game he played. Shaky, weak passing, offer nothing offensively, bad tackles. He is super young, I don't want to write him off, but it's certainly underwhelming what he has done so far, for someone like me who didn't watch him at Ajax I don't see yet what was the hype and price tag about. He cannot even be a starter with Fofana, Badiashile and Colvill unavailable, and doesn't put any stress on Cucurella either. For counter example, Gittens definetly hasn't find his best form/position either, but he had some games/periods where we can see he is indeed super talented and got valuable skills. With Hato, I fail to see at this point what he is supposed to be outstanding at and what will make him a starter in the future. bigbluewillie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkh 637 Posted Saturday at 14:54 Share Posted Saturday at 14:54 Chelsea have remained in contact with Antonio Rüdiger’s entourage as they remain interested in a reunion with the player. (@Marca) Reddish-Blue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,281 Posted Saturday at 15:28 Share Posted Saturday at 15:28 I'd have Rudiger back now, experience and still better than our best CB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando 6,626 Posted Saturday at 15:44 Share Posted Saturday at 15:44 What a crap rudgier. Low balling defense when they should spend big on murillo. bigbluewillie and prime adriano 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkh 637 Posted Saturday at 17:34 Share Posted Saturday at 17:34 Eyong: "Dream to play for Chelsea" Chelsea already added forwards Liam Delap and Joao Pedro over the summer but are always alert to market opportunities, especially with up-and-coming talents. There is no indication yet whether Chelsea will advance their interest, but Eyong would certainly give serious consideration to a move to West London. “Growing up, Chelsea was the English team I probably watched the most because of Drogba, and Eto'o was there was a year as well. Chelsea have often signed incredible African players. There are so many big clubs in England, but as for [joining] Chelsea, why not? It would be a dream for me to play for Chelsea." (@BenJacobs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddish-Blue 2,582 Posted Saturday at 23:12 Share Posted Saturday at 23:12 8 hours ago, mkh said: Chelsea have remained in contact with Antonio Rüdiger’s entourage as they remain interested in a reunion with the player. (@Marca) This is against the club's policy of buying Under-23 kids though 😄 mkh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,450 Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago Chelsea eye TWO elite CB signings, including Liverpool transfer target https://thedailybriefing.io/p/Chelsea-araujo-ordonez-transfers Chelsea are eyeing up two central defenders as potential targets, with the Blues weighing up whether to move for a signing in that position in January or next summer. There’s been plenty to cheer about at Stamford Bridge this season after a strong start by Enzo Maresca’s side, though defence looks like one area of weakness in this squad. According to Simon Phillips, this has led to Chelsea exploring two options to potentially come in and bolster Maresca’s defence - Barcelona’s Ronald Araujo, and Club Brugge’s Joel Ordonez. As previously reported here, Araujo is also a target for Liverpool, with the Reds also scouring the market for new signings in that position amid doubts over Ibrahima Konate’s future. Chelsea like Ronald Araujo but Joel Ordonez transfer fits their strategy better According to Phillips, Chelsea have had Araujo on their list for some time, with the Uruguay international a proven player at the highest level after some strong displays for Barcelona down the years. However, the reporter also notes that the Blues tend to prefer to stick to their policy of recruiting the best young talent in world football, so that could steer them towards Ordonez instead. The talented 21-year-old is also someone who Moises Caicedo knows well as they’re Ecuador international teammates. Some Chelsea fans may well be keen to see the club go for at least one or two more proven players, but there are also signs now that the long-term project put in place under this ownership is starting to bear fruit. Chelsea eyeing other elite young talents Another exciting player on Chelsea’s radar at the moment is Como playmaker Nico Paz, who is also being eyed for a return to Real Madrid. Another young attacking midfielder to watch could be Kenan Yildiz, as previously reported by Fabrizio Romano and others. bigbluewillie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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