Sir Mikel OBE 4,920 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 The moment when Ivanovic simply allowed Routledge (Montero's replacement) to run in behind him onto a through ball without even making the SLIGHTEST effort to track him (despite being in the perfect position to do so) summed up his overall performance today.His spirit was broken by that point. WNDS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iseah100 5,612 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 This dude just gives no fucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
termninja 5,290 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 The moment when Ivanovic simply allowed Routledge (Montero's replacement) to run in behind him onto a through ball without even making the SLIGHTEST effort to track him (despite being in the perfect position to do so) summed up his overall performance today.I remember that, I was screaming all manner of swears at my monitor. If instead of a ball they kicked a ballon, he still wouldn't manage to get it how awful he did. kellzfresh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WNDS 502 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 I remember that, I was screaming all manner of swears at my monitor. If instead of a ball they kicked a ballon, he still wouldn't manage to get it how awful he did.It's so frustrating, because on his day Ivan can be a genuine beast of a player, but he seems to be a player who NEEDS to be feeling the pressure in order to perform to such a high standard; when he is guaranteed his place in the team no matter what (as he currently is), and/or the game being played is not 'do-or-die', he loses almost all focus and discipline. I find it unbelievable that Mourinho is willing to ignore this. DYC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 His spirit was broken by that point.BUT he will start against City The Mak, Sir Mikel OBE and Reddish-Blue 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.F. 1,484 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 We need left back more than anything, Ivanovic is great player but he is going to be slower and slower, he was destroyed today, sign left back and move Dave to right back! kellzfresh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azul 1,615 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Sterling will destroy him lol Unionjack and The Chels 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mak 4,459 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 His spirit was broken by that point.More like his arse was broken from the pounding Montero was giving him the entire game.Sometimes in games like today it becomes very clear that he's is just a very blunt instrument. Lots of power and not much in the brain department. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 The moment when Ivanovic simply allowed Routledge (Montero's replacement) to run in behind him onto a through ball without even making the SLIGHTEST effort to track him (despite being in the perfect position to do so) summed up his overall performance today.He already looked half-arsed early on when Montero put in the cross for Swansea to equalise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara 15,149 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 can't stand seeing his face in the starting XI right now. But we're so short in defense that we basically don't have any other option.I still believe Mourinho made a serious mistake keeping him in the team last season without even trying for a decent streak of matches playing Azpi and Luís. And when he justified his choice he looked even worse saying Iva asked him to play at all matches. I also want to sit in my house every Friday instead of working, but my bosses unfortunately aren't Mourinho... King11Didier, bethos1, The Chels and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chels 2,502 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Sterling will destroy him lolIf it were a 1v1 duel then definitely but we'll be defending with a back 5 or 6 so probably not. Instead Ivanovic will be standing in between Cahill and one of Willian/Ramires (as they try to defend 1v1) with his hands behind his back, pretending to be making himself useful. commilin and Barbara 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky 739 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Too slow and old to play RB. He should be a back up CB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDA 9,941 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 This dude just gives no fucks.Listen, he does give a fuck but he just isn't capable of playing right back. He shows a lot of passion at times but his inability to fit into that role mainly due to the lack of pace is embarassing him now.Time to call it a day at right back Ivan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1chelsea 864 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Our right back was not ready/fit for yesterday for him was a start he knows he will suffer from fast pacey winger this season he needs to be replaced or he should put his self together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddish-Blue 2,506 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Ivanovic will cost us the title if he keeps playing RB Despiadado.Maleante 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,489 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Wish we still had Bosingwa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellzfresh 7,229 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Needs to be baby-sit by willian against fast wingers. If we use zouma instead of cahill we wouldn't have felt the impact of both montero and Gomis running in behind us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaan 263 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 I think mourinho should also start developing zouma at rb, i mean how worse can he be there if given chances.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsden 4,689 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Ivanovic will cost us the title if he keeps playing RBHe doesn't pick hinself . the ultimate blame lies with the manager if he continues to pick an underperforming player at the expense of te teams success. Its not a knee jerk reaction for those calling for the manager to drop and replace him in the starting 11 either as he was the biggest weak link in our defensive line up throughout last season and he's carried that form over into the new season. Peace., Reddish-Blue and The Mak 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsblubot 3,595 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Players like Montero will always beat their markers one-on-one enough times to create problems. The only way to cope is using cover and Chelsea did not provide cover for Ivanovic. In the beginning of the game it was even worse as he was being taken by 2 players.I don't even think our defense was that bad today considering their midfield was better for the majority of the match. Games are won and lost in midfield. Bosnian Blue and Stats 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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