Reddish-Blue 2,517 Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 1 hour ago, OhForAGreavsie said: Hutchinson isn't giving me sure thing vibes like Reece was at age 18 but he's making encouraging progress and has a chance I'd say. I hope GP includes him in the squad for the League Cup game at City next month. Can't see Hutchinson getting a start but 10/15 mins would be good. I suppose that for him to get on we'd have to be comfortably ahead, or comfortably behind, but if Hutchinson just makes the trip, it'll be a start. Hutchinson may not even make the trip considering Zakaria can't even get minutes off the bench (even though our midfield has been overrun the last few games)...and Zakaria's strength from watching him in the Bundesliga was physicality and ability to cover ground from box to box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikkiCFC 8,372 Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 Wonder how accurate Jonathan David links are... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhForAGreavsie 6,092 Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 (edited) 7 hours ago, Reddish-Blue said: Hutchinson may not even make the trip considering Zakaria can't even get minutes off the bench (even though our midfield has been overrun the last few games)...and Zakaria's strength from watching him in the Bundesliga was physicality and ability to cover ground from box to box. I agree that, on the face of it, Zakaria would have to get at least a look for us. The fact that he hasn't means that everybody's favourite theory about why he hasn't, is probably right: - Potter would like to bring in a different midfielder in January The budget won't allow him to do this unless he can move a midfielder out Denis is the player Potter is willing to sacrifice Juve do not want Zakaria back and will only take him if they can loan him elsewhere The two clubs per season (maximum) rule means that if Zakaria plays for us he can't then be sent on a second loan All of this makes Denis a victim of the Tuchel sacking. If TT had stayed, Denis would probably have played. Edited October 20, 2022 by OhForAGreavsie Vesper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAPHOD2319 4,823 Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAPHOD2319 4,823 Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 Neymar has plenty of baggage, but I think this loan may help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoroccanBlue 5,384 Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 He’ll be cup tied in champions league. Hence why I don’t believe it. ZAPHOD2319 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAPHOD2319 4,823 Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 28 minutes ago, MoroccanBlue said: He’ll be cup tied in champions league. Hence why I don’t believe it. Great point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artandur 939 Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 33 minutes ago, MoroccanBlue said: He’ll be cup tied in champions league. Hence why I don’t believe it. Huh, is that a rule again? Wasn't that scrapped a few years ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoSalah 8,889 Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 Neymar? No thanks. Like Ronaldo, another very stupid transfer to make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhForAGreavsie 6,092 Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 1 hour ago, MoroccanBlue said: He’ll be cup tied in champions league. Hence why I don’t believe it. I think the cup-tied rule was a good one. I'm old and like traditions but that rule is no more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoroccanBlue 5,384 Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 2 hours ago, Artandur said: Huh, is that a rule again? Wasn't that scrapped a few years ago? Didn't know they scrapped it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mário César 1,342 Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Hermione said: Hope we tie down Nkunku and Gvardiol in January because it's likely we miss out on Top 4. Let's see.. to early to say that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAPHOD2319 4,823 Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 I would have laughed two months ago if someone said Pulisic is being shown a lot of love and Mendy might get moved on. Then again Lampard had some love for Puli too. There is a player in there, maybe Potter can bring out his best and consistency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superblue 6,372 Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 26 minutes ago, ZAPHOD2319 said: I would have laughed two months ago if someone said Pulisic is being shown a lot of love and Mendy might get moved on. Then again Lampard had some love for Puli too. There is a player in there, maybe Potter can bring out his best and consistency. There is a player in there, in the same way there is also one in Havertz. That's why so many fans find them both infuriating because there's no consistency to their play. Muzchap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,751 Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 (edited) 47 minutes ago, ZAPHOD2319 said: I would have laughed two months ago if someone said Pulisic is being shown a lot of love and Mendy might get moved on. Then again Lampard had some love for Puli too. There is a player in there, maybe Potter can bring out his best and consistency. People will laugh at my suggestion of a replacement (if Mendy goes) but I'd love for us to take a punt on that Plymouth keeper that single handedly took us to extra time last year (not basing it just on that I live near there and go and watch them when I can). I'm convinced he's not only a PL keeper in waiting but a future England number 1, he's been a cheat code at League 1 level and that cup tie with them was a 5-1 stroll if it was a bog standard EFL keeper there instead of him. Edited October 21, 2022 by Tomo Muzchap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea_4_eva 1,182 Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 They are willing to let Mendy go because we have Slonina maybe? ZAPHOD2319 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAPHOD2319 4,823 Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 17 minutes ago, chelsea_4_eva said: They are willing to let Mendy go because we have Slonina maybe? He is so young, not sure he is ready for the pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddish-Blue 2,517 Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 6 hours ago, ZAPHOD2319 said: He is so young, not sure he is ready for the pressure. Kepa is also here on a long term contract and he's done well (so far) under Potter and his coaching team. Feel like Mendy making way would be like clearing a pathway for Slonina to eventually come back to Chelsea and try to fight for the #1 spot (similar to how Courtois did well with Atletico and then came back and challenged Cech for the #1 spot). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddish-Blue 2,517 Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 7 hours ago, Superblue said: There is a player in there, in the same way there is also one in Havertz. That's why so many fans find them both infuriating because there's no consistency to their play. What does Havertz actually provide? After 60-ish appearances in the PL, does anyone know his best position or whether he's had 10 really good games in PL? I know people love to hate on Pulisic but he's got enough 'variety' in his play to be a solid option for Potter. I can see why Newcastle wanted him, him in Eddie Howe's system would have been nice to watch. If Potter can get some consistency out of Pulisic, that would save us a nice transfer fee and having to hit the market again for another attacker. Muzchap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superblue 6,372 Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Reddish-Blue said: Kepa is also here on a long term contract and he's done well (so far) under Potter and his coaching team. Feel like Mendy making way would be like clearing a pathway for Slonina to eventually come back to Chelsea and try to fight for the #1 spot (similar to how Courtois did well with Atletico and then came back and challenged Cech for the #1 spot). At the end of this season Kepa will only have 2 years left I believe so I think the club would actually have to make a decision on him at that point. I suppose even if he's not the long term solution for us, at the very least this run of games has maybe put him in the shop window as a worthwhile punt for a team in the £15-20m bracket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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