Branislav Ivanovic

[Peace. 4,352]

He was a player that I used to appreciate a lot — that is, I used to. But now, I am tired of his diving addiction, just as I am tired of his thuggish antics. As if was not enough, I am tired of him thinking he is some kind of offensive voodoo and of him leaving spaces twice as big as le Jardin des Tuileries behind him ; no Ivan, you are not technically-wise good enough to be the Roberto Carlos of the right-side, nor you are fast enough to recover the boulevard ground you leave behind you while spending all your time in the opposition last-third. And finally, I am tired of him never trying to block the opponents' cross !!

To make a long story short : I am tired of him.

[Madmax 9,219]

I am tired of him never trying to block the opponents' cross !!

Don't forget the whole 'Imma cross my arms behind my back and half-heartedly lift one leg like a dog taking a leak' routine before doing fuck all about the cross.

[Peace. 4,352]

Don't forget the whole 'Imma cross my arms behind my back and half-heartedly lift one leg like a dog taking a leak' routine before doing fuck all about the cross.

Yeah, he is trying to look like that guy who is dedicated to his defending game, but it does not fool anyone. Though, it seems he has perfected his comedy so it goes unnoticed from the dugout, which unfortunately seems to work...

[Madmax 9,219]

What's even the fucking point anymore? Just go away, please. Ugh.

[The Skipper 20,609]

Ugh. Needs to be dropped. Can't believe people think Luis is a worse defender than this guy (*cough* Choulo *cough*). That was legitimately one of the worst defensive performances I've seen in years.

Our new back 4 needs to be Luis - Terry - Zouma - Azpilicueta IMO.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

I estimate at least 80% of the goals we concede come from down his flank. Or at least 80% of the goals we conceded today. Calamitous. Though he isn't helped by having a bloke next to him who makes David "brainfart" Luiz look like Bobby Moore.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

I estimate at least 80% of the goals we concede come from down his flank. Or at least 80% of the goals we conceded today. Calamitous. Though he isn't helped by having a bloke next to him who makes David "brainfart" Luiz look like Bobby Moore.

@OptaAlex

[Oscar 441]

Im surprised people are calling for oscar, willian, costa, cesc head but not ivan.

Ivan side was the side that kept getting bombarded and destroyed.... Chelsea back 4 minus dave lack pace and it is showing again.

[Rapkun 668]

Give him a physical fast player and he'll look instantly average. I'd rather see him in the hole next to JT or even on the bench despite all his offensive contribution and heading ability in the midfield.

[kellzfresh 7,229]

Ivanovic vs a player

Run backwards, put your hands behind your back and let him cross, but if he comes inside I'm screwed.

Tottenham knew this and terrorized his flank

[nono 791]

But why doesn't Mourinho drop him ? Is he trying to give us training on how to deal with high blood pressure ?

[killer1257 3,282]

But why doesn't Mourinho drop him ? Is he trying to give us training on how to deal with high blood pressure ?

Maybe because Iva is a weapon to defend corners and to score some goals from setpieces

[iseah100 5,612]

Fucking terrible. Just watched the game, absolutely disgusting performance. Eden was the only positive from that match.

[Liquidator 5,176]

Comment from my brother who knows nothing about football: "I swear all Ivanovic does is stand there with his hands behind his back and let's the attacker cut inside."

Tbh he's hit the nail on the head

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

Why we are not yet ever seen Azpi-Ivan-Terry-Luis combination?