Florent Malouda

[CHOULO19 24,332]

IF we are to sell Malouda, then I think we might actually need 2 more wingers. One as a starter. One as back-up/squad player.

Why two? We already have Hazard, Marin and Ramires who can play on the wing. As well as players who can put in a good shift on the wing like Danny, Mata and even Bertrand. So I think one right winger will be enough.

[Jase 43,479]

De Bruyne?

Might be going out on loan.

Chelsea played 61 games last season. Malouda and Kalou combined to start 37 of those matches. Chelsea have added Hazard, Marin, and possibly De Bruyne at winger and are looking very likely to sign someone else to play the right side. We signed Hazard to start at LW, replacing Kalou's role at the end of last season and signed Marin to replace Malouda's role a while back. Chelsea would be going with Mata, Hazard, Marin, new RW, Sturridge, Ramires, and Meireles for those 3 positions. (And Benayoun/McEachran/Piazon/Kakuta/KDB if they wanted). It's more than enough depth and quality.

Why two? We already have Hazard, Marin and Ramires who can play on the wing. As well as players who can put in a good shift on the wing like Danny, Mata and even Bertrand. So I think one right winger will be enough.

Was just thinking more along the line of having 2 out and out wingers on both flanks. One as starter and one as backup. Get both of your points on Ramires, Sturridge etc can play out wide but think they would only be used there when needed. However, I did say "I think we might actually need 2 more wingers". Not saying it is a must but just thought having a like for like replacement when necessary would be ideal.

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

LW: Hazard, Mata, KDB, Ramires

AM: Hazard, Mata, KDB, Meireles

RW: Hazard, Marin, Ramires, Hulk (possibly), Sturridge (when needed).

Plenty of options as long as we get Hulk and keep KDB. We only need to buy Hulk and we'll be set.

[Blue-in-me-Veins 4,067]

LW: Hazard, Mata, KDB, Ramires

AM: Hazard, Mata, KDB, Meireles

RW: Hazard, Marin, Ramires, Hulk (possibly), Sturridge (when needed).

Plenty of options as long as we get Hulk and keep KDB. We only need to buy Hulk and we'll be set.

agree. only hulk and we are good or any other rw we choose. 433 the formation, or 4231 and we look good squad. obly we loose physical presence for technical migh and speedt, with hazard, marin, hulk and studgr over drogs malouda and kalou. (drogs obvs moost physical by landslide)

what i just noticed typin this is how fukin fast hazard hulk studge ramires from cm will be on counter! (assuming hulk comes anyway)

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

agree. only hulk and we are good or any other rw we choose. 433 the formation, or 4231 and we look good squad. obly we loose physical presence for technical migh and speedt, with hazard, marin, hulk and studgr over drogs malouda and kalou. (drogs obvs moost physical by landslide)

what i just noticed typin this is how fukin fast hazard hulk studge ramires from cm will be on counter! (assuming hulk comes anyway)

Well on the odd counter because for the most part we won't be playing counter attack football.

[Funkyflashman 187]

Well on the odd counter because for the most part we won't be playing counter attack football.

Do we know this?

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

Do we know this?

Common sense?

[Funkyflashman 187]

Because we suddenly have creative attacking players? I'm not trying to question you at all I'm just curious.

Portugal have Ronaldo and Nani on the wings and they are playing beautiful counter-attacking football at the Euros, I'm just saying with Hazard and possibly Hulk that a counter-attacking system could in theory work quite well.

[Spike 12,049]

Common sense?

How is it common sense? I for one have no idea what RDM is going to use next season, hell I don't even know for sure if he will use the 4-2-3-1. Chelsea could play through the wings like ManUtd or play straight through the middle like AC Milan. Possessive or counter? High pressing or deep? Nobody knows this.

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

How is it common sense? I for one have no idea what RDM is going to use next season, hell I don't even know for sure if he will use the 4-2-3-1. Chelsea could play through the wings like ManUtd or play straight through the middle like AC Milan. Possessive or counter? High pressing or deep? Nobody knows this.

I'll make a bet with you then, that we won't play counter attacking football. Save this post somewhere so you can come back to it after we see what our style will be. Pretty damn sure counter attacking football will be only used against the likes of Barcelona.

[Spike 12,049]

I'll make a bet with you then, that we won't play counter attacking football. Save this post somewhere so you can come back to it after we see what our style will be. Pretty damn sure counter attacking football will be only used against the likes of Barcelona.

Okay, bet accepted.

[themightyblue 443]

We played great counter attacking football under Carlo in 09/10. If RDM is trying to get us to play 'better football' then we could easily play direct counter attacking football like Madrid do. The link with Moses also suggests that we might be bringing in two wingers too

[TorontoChelsea 4,064]

I'll make a bet with you then, that we won't play counter attacking football. Save this post somewhere so you can come back to it after we see what our style will be. Pretty damn sure counter attacking football will be only used against the likes of Barcelona.

I think this is somewhat of a false dichotomy. Labels of style of football are somewhat exaggerated. Every team has to be able to play counter-attack and most teams play a combination of styles. I think it's more of a sliding scale and reacting to the individual game for the vast majority of teams. You look at a team like Real Madrid. They certainly love hitting on the counter attack but they also have the incredible talent in the midfield to build up to goals through clever passing. It's not all Barcelona or Stoke. You really need to do both. That said, losing Drogba and adding Hazard will certainly force Chelsea to play fewer long balls and probably play shorter passes, but you can do that in different styles.

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

I think this is somewhat of a false dichotomy. Labels of style of football are somewhat exaggerated. Every team has to be able to play counter-attack and most teams play a combination of styles. I think it's more of a sliding scale and reacting to the individual game for the vast majority of teams. You look at a team like Real Madrid. They certainly love hitting on the counter attack but they also have the incredible talent in the midfield to build up to goals through clever passing. It's not all Barcelona or Stoke. You really need to do both. That said, losing Drogba and adding Hazard will certainly force Chelsea to play fewer long balls and probably play shorter passes, but you can do that in different styles.

Hazard and Mata will want to play quicker and more attacking. They'll be very important to our team next year so I can see us playing the way they want and would suit their style. It would also suit the fans and Torres. I just see no reason to stick with the way we were playing the 2nd half of the season.

[Spike 12,049]

Hazard and Mata will want to play quicker and more attacking. They'll be very important to our team next year so I can see us playing the way they want and would suit their style. It would also suit the fans and Torres. I just see no reason to stick with the way we were playing the 2nd half of the season.

How do you know what they want? Please don't take offence, but you really have to stop passing off your own deductions as fact.