Branislav Ivanovic

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

Picked up a thigh injury. Hope it's not too serious, we need him now.

If his injury is serious then RDM has to play Ferriera as right back because Bosingwa was just terrible today,I am pretty sure Ashely Cole or even Petr Cech would done a better job as a right back than him.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

If his injury is serious then RDM has to play Ferriera as right back because Bosingwa was just terrible today,I am pretty sure Ashely Cole or even Petr Cech would done a better job as a right back than him.

I was tempted to make mocking joke saying we should move Ramires to right-back. I now evaluate the 'mocking joke' part.

[termninja 5,290]

I'm hoping he will recover soon. Bale vs Bosingwa doesn't look promising...

[Swedish House Mafia 508]

In his short time on the pitch, he made one wild tackle, most of his passes were off target, a couple of crosses that went to no man's land, and to top it all off, a foul throw.

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

In his short time on the pitch, he made one wild tackle, most of his passes were off target, a couple of crosses that went to no man's land, and to top it all off, a foul throw.

Just remember his performance against Napoli and be happy he wasn't worse than Bosingwa.

[Jase 43,479]

I'm hoping he will recover soon. Bale vs Bosingwa doesn't look promising...

Where's Ferreira when you need him?!

[CHOULO19 24,332]

If he is out for Tottenham, Ferreira has to start. This match can define our season (whether or not we play CL football next season), We can't afford to Bossingwa. (No spelling mistake. Bossingwa is the new word for "f*ck up")

[BlueLion. 21,491]

And just when you think you've got rid of the cunt... he's like fucking thrush, this Boswinger kid.

[Milan 17,955]

Ferreira always seems to get nod in the Tottenham game lol. Always a lot of talking like he is going to be smashed by Bale and yet, he is one of the few defenders who can handle the Welshman.

[francozola 2,040]

THIS IS WHY WE CAN'T JUST STICK WITH THE SAME PERSONNEL AT RB NEXT SEASON. Many people said in other threads that we don't need to sign a RB because Ivanovic can be our permanent RB. NO!

What if Ivanovic gets injured?

Also, people may be forgetting that JT is going to get a long ban next season. Possibly 10-15 games. That means Luiz & Cahill at CB. If one of them gets injured, Ivanovic will play at CB and Bosingwa will have to play at RB.

NO NO NO NO NO GET RID OF THIS JOKE RIGHT NOW

[Lampy 110]

THIS IS WHY WE CAN'T JUST STICK WITH THE SAME PERSONNEL AT RB NEXT SEASON. Many people said in other threads that we don't need to sign a RB because Ivanovic can be our permanent RB. NO!

What if Ivanovic gets injured?

Also, people may be forgetting that JT is going to get a long ban next season. Possibly 10-15 games. That means Luiz & Cahill at CB. If one of them gets injured, Ivanovic will play at CB and Bosingwa will have to play at RB.

NO NO NO NO NO GET RID OF THIS JOKE RIGHT NOW

fiesty

[CHOULO19 24,332]

THIS IS WHY WE CAN'T JUST STICK WITH THE SAME PERSONNEL AT RB NEXT SEASON. Many people said in other threads that we don't need to sign a RB because Ivanovic can be our permanent RB. NO!

What if Ivanovic gets injured?

Also, people may be forgetting that JT is going to get a long ban next season. Possibly 10-15 games. That means Luiz & Cahill at CB. If one of them gets injured, Ivanovic will play at CB and Bosingwa will have to play at RB.

NO NO NO NO NO GET RID OF THIS JOKE RIGHT NOW

I do love it when you get angry franco

[francozola 2,040]

[Peace. 4,352]

THIS IS WHY WE CAN'T JUST STICK WITH THE SAME PERSONNEL AT RB NEXT SEASON. Many people said in other threads that we don't need to sign a RB because Ivanovic can be our permanent RB. NO!

What if Ivanovic gets injured?

Also, people may be forgetting that JT is going to get a long ban next season. Possibly 10-15 games. That means Luiz & Cahill at CB. If one of them gets injured, Ivanovic will play at CB and Bosingwa will have to play at RB.

NO NO NO NO NO GET RID OF THIS JOKE RIGHT NOW

Well, in my opinion, we have to look for another Right Back next season, and the two facts you have mentioned (the eventual injuries and the possibility to move him as a CB) aren't the main reason for whom I want us to do that.

Indeed, Ivanovic is good when playing in that position, but he isn't a Right Back. He sure has good attriibutes, like his good defensive abilities, but in some area he is unsatisfactory : he struggles against pacy wingers (it is always the case against Nani) ; he lacks pace ; he isn't technical enough (yes he is a decent crosser, but when it comes to dribble he isn't good enough). So basically, he is a very good option when we have to strengthen the right wing, and have to have a strong back four. Though, when we are against weak sides and when we have to push forward a lot, I do think he is the best option we could have. Therefore I would like us to have a RB in the mould of Dani Alvès, i.e. a RB who has a great speed and pace, and has a good technic (for crosses and dribbles) so we can rotate the two of them depending on our needs on the field, and our strategies.

[francozola 2,040]

Well, in my opinion, we have to look for another Right Back next season, and the two facts you have mentioned (the eventual injuries and the possibility to move him as a CB) aren't the main reason for whom I want us to do that.

Indeed, Ivanovic is good when playing in that position, but he isn't a Right Back. He sure has good attriibutes, like his good defensive abilities, but in some area he is unsatisfactory : he struggles against pacy wingers (it is always the case against Nani) ; he lacks pace ; he isn't technical enough (yes he is a decent crosser, but when it comes to dribble he isn't good enough). So basically, he is a very good option when we have to strengthen the right wing, and have to have a strong back four. Though, when we are against weak sides and when we have to push forward a lot, I do think he is the best option we could have. Therefore I would like us to have a RB in the mould of Dani Alvès, i.e. a RB who has a great speed and pace, and has a good technic (for crosses and dribbles) so we can rotate the two of them depending on our needs on the field, and our strategies.

well, yes but would a top class RB agree to come here only to rotate at that spot with Ivanovic? The problem with most full-backs nowadays is that they are good going forward (pacy, can dribble, etc) but defensively they are horrible. In that sense, I don't mind Ivanovic because even though he may not be a superstar going forward, he is still pretty solid at the back, although like you said he does struggle against pacy players.