Florent Malouda

[Jase 43,479]

Opta ‏@OptaJean

340 - Since joining Chelsea, only three players have created more goalscoring chances in Premier League than Florent Malouda. Sidelined.

[Duppy Conqueror 1,527]

being too sentimental about players who have brought past glories but can no longer produce the goods has been the downfall of Liverpool,AC Milan and to a lesser degree Newcastle. it`s what they can offer now and in the future which should dictate if they stay within the first team squad. that`s the mentality of teams that remain at the top for a long time have. they tried to sell him,he dragged his feet to block the move,it`s on him that he finds himself training with the youngsters.

[robdog 2,084]

he needs playing time .. he can benefit the younger players ...it is possible to put a positive slant on this

agreed the youth could certainly learn some good traits w/ Malouda...I think Flo should try to get some coaching credentials & make this into a positive situation

[Kinol 337]

Not sure I'm with Robbie on this one. Malouda hasn't been too great for a while now and I would not be sad to see him go but it seems a bit harsh to toss him into the youth/reserve set up because of the club's failure to move him on. If it's a discilplinary issue like Alex/Anelka then fine, otherwise it feels a little heavy-handed to me.

It isnt the clubs fault that he couldnt move on. The club tried to find other clubs for him but his high demands scared away everyone. Is that the clubs problem? I agree that this is a bad way to treat someone like Malouda but if the manager tells him that he doesnt have any plans for him and that he can leave, but he still decides to stay, then he cant really complain if he has to train with the u21s. It was his decision to stay and see out his contract.The club are his contract holders and they decide where and when is is going to play.

[The Rising Sun 711]

The Primary difference between AVB and his decisions of making players train away from the squad and RDM doing the same,

is that while AVB did so with little to no communication with the rest of the squad, and the entire squad questioned his decision making skills and managerial skills,

RDM has the players onside, and is very communicative and personal with the squad, therefore i expect RDM to have explained to the squad the exact reasons, whatever they are, for why malouda is not training with the 1st team anymore.

Dont see any repeat of last season because of this, as if anything, RDM is an excellent man manager.

[Jase 43,479]

Only time will tell if this decision to demote Malouda to train with the youth team will affect the first team.

[Blue Armour 4,436]

agreed the youth could certainly learn some good traits w/ Malouda...I think Flo should try to get some coaching credentials & make this into a positive situation

That's all fine and dandy, but is that what Malouda really wants? Granted the club has the right to do what it wants with its players, but to shove him into the reserves for still sticking around? This, and the Anelka/Alex incident are not going to generate positive vibes from the playing community.

[TheCount 146]

He could of been used in the cups and a handful of games, what is this clubs problem with squad players?

Were turning into a joke.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

He was one of most underrated players two years ago. Now he isnt best anymore, but he doesnt deserve such treatment to play in reserves. Just kills the harmony...

[zolayes 14,489]

That's all fine and dandy, but is that what Malouda really wants? Granted the club has the right to do what it wants with its players, but to shove him into the reserves for still sticking around? This, and the Anelka/Alex incident are not going to generate positive vibes from the playing community.

He wants to stay on £110k a week that is all ...and everyone knows he isn't worth it

[capriccioso 2,545]

This is idiocy. Only a madman would try to play out 4 months with just 4 centre midfielders.

This means we're not going to play 4-3-3 until January at least.

[OneMoSalah 8,883]

Tbh he can play as an over age player in the u21s

[Rowan_Osborn 58]

Tbh he can play as an over age player in the u21s

He might learn a thing or two from Piazon.

[gary gordon 1,777]

If its true then this is a terrible move from the club.

[Blue Armour 4,436]

He wants to stay on £110k a week that is all ...and everyone knows he isn't worth it

But now he's being paid, and is of no use to us at all. This move isn't going to benefit either him or us.

They should have at least tried loaning him.