Branislav Ivanovic

[Milan 17,861]

I guess Strike was highlighting Ivanovic's goalscoring exploits in the really big game.

Also scored at the Emirates under Ancelotti. We lost it then, though.

[Fernando 6,488]

I remember last season and at the beginning of this season when I used to complain about his crossing. It was a waste because our players are small. So it's good that he has changed this and now play low passes as the one he just did.

[The Skipper 20,593]

He was really good offensively today (by his standards), that's more like it Branislav.

[kellzfresh 7,229]

What has happened to him!!

Fantastic crossing on the floor. I'm sure he watched kolarov against us on monday and saw how crossing is done. He's getting better, he's even closing down people more like azpi

[Jase 43,479]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2555887/PSG-eye-Chelseas-Ivanovic-Man-United-Arsenal-keen-Coleman-Man-City-talks-12-year-old-Swede-TRANSFER-COLUMN.html

Paris Saint-Germain are back on the trail of Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic but are set to be disappointed.

The powerful Serb, a cult hero at Stamford Bridge, has opened discussions over a new contract and wants to stay with Chelsea.

PSG coach Laurent Blanc is keen to add a new right back with Ivanovic, Manchester City's Pablo Zabaleta and Newcastle's Mathieu Debuchy among his prospective targets.

Indeed Ivanovic was courted by the French champions last summer but he was assured he had a significant role to play under Jose Mourinho and the Portuguese coach has been satisfied with the 29-year-old's contribution to Chelsea's challenge for the Premier League title.

Ivanovic has two years left on a deal worth around £120,000 a week but is expected to revise those terms and extend by another two years if all goes to plan over the coming weeks.

He has figured in 31 games this season and scored the decisive goal in in what could prove a pivotal 1-0 win at Manchester City last week. He is regarded by Mourinho as one of his trusted senior professionals and his influence on the squad will prove all the more important as Chelsea bring in younger players in the summer.

Kurt Zouma, the 19-year-old France defender, is arriving from St Etienne and 18-year-old left back Luke Shaw is expected from Southampton should they successfully fend off competition from Manchester United and City for his £25m transfer.

[The_Flash 1,144]

He really has been a force again this season. One if my favourite players so humble but such a brilliant player.

[blu35_army 551]

if he consistent to improve his crossing (low or lob),,it gonna be another weapon besides hazard's dribble to break the "bus park" tactic....

[kellzfresh 7,229]

Just keep those crosses low. I'm liking what I'm seeing now. If I can't curl it, why not drill it in instead? He even created a chance for eto which the defender slid in and blocked

[Jase 43,479]

I'm surprised how quiet this thread has been when Ivanovic, yet again, failed to close down a cross which in the end led to West Brom's equalizer. Just stood off Berahino with hands behind his back and no interest in putting pressure on the ball. Utterly pathetic!

[The only place to be 11,313]

I'm surprised how quiet this thread has been when Ivanovic, yet again, failed to close down a cross which in the end led to West Brom's equalizer. Just stood off Berahino with hands behind his back and no interest in putting pressure on the ball. Utterly pathetic!

Actually I think you'll find he's also watching the run from the full-back who was getting to the byline.

But yeah, putting his hands behind his back was awful. Should've had them in the air.

[Jase 43,479]

Actually I think you'll find he's also watching the run from the full-back who was getting to the byline.

But yeah, putting his hands behind his back was awful. Should've had them in the air.

Why does he even need to watch that FB run when he was a distance away and even Ramires tracking him, if anything? You could see the whole time his intention was just to get near Berahino but never bother to put pressure on the ball. And this is not even the first time he has committed such dreadful error when defending against crosses!

[The only place to be 11,313]

Why does he even need to watch that FB run when he was a distance away and even Ramires tracking him, if anything? You could see the whole time his intention was just to get near Berahino but never bother to put pressure on the ball. And this is not even the first time he has committed such dreadful error when defending against crosses!

I think this is a fantastically original approach to analysing the goal.

[Jase 43,479]

I think this is a fantastically original approach to analysing the goal.

I'm not sure if you're just taking the piss now or......

[Joe Cool 388]

I have to say, his behavior towards Cech (the captain) and the official was utterly disgraceful. Stop arguing with the captain and shut the fuck up. What he did truly unsettled the team, which was a huge cause of our collapse tonight.

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,920]

I have to say, his behavior towards Cech (the captain) and the official was utterly disgraceful. Stop arguing with the captain and shut the fuck up. What he did truly unsettled the team, which was a huge cause of our collapse tonight.

That really was the most insane thing of the night to me. I think Cech is so laid back that players feel they can have a go at him like that. I know he wouldnt have reacted like that to Terry.

Should probably get a nice rest this weekend.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Would rather shout at the ref than actually defend. Cech had every right to yell at him.

The nervousness at the back cause by this and a couple of defending mistakes is what gave WBA the belief and momentum to go forward and put us under pressure to get an equalizer. Before that they didn't create much.

[Jase 43,479]

I have to say, his behavior towards Cech (the captain) and the official was utterly disgraceful. Stop arguing with the captain and shut the fuck up. What he did truly unsettled the team, which was a huge cause of our collapse tonight.

Also, who on earth was he shouting 'f*ck off' to? Have seen some said it was Mourinho and others said it was towards another player.

[Mufassir08 2,400]

Really Disappointed by Brana's behaviour.As for him not closing down the winger well thats classic Ivanovic really,nothing new.