The Next Manager?

[11Drogba 2,000]

9 minutes ago, Special Juan said:

He's been stopped at customs for carrying 30 thousand fags, he won't be Chelsea manager.

His last photo is released by Italian media

[Fulham Broadway 16,975]

2 minutes ago, 11Drogba said:

His last photo is released by Italian media

''Don't call me the 'individual' and what is 'palpable dischord' ?''

[11Drogba 2,000]

11 minutes ago, Fulham Broadway said:

''Don't call me the 'individual' and what is 'palpable dischord' ?''

He tells to the warden here "I can do without everything, but are you sure you can do without me?". I expect similar conversations with the board.

 

[Fulham Broadway 16,975]

35 minutes ago, 11Drogba said:

He tells to the warden here "I can do without everything, but are you sure you can do without me?". I expect similar conversations with the board.

 

That is probably pretty close to reality  Scary thing he actually looks a bit like Sarri 

[11Drogba 2,000]

1 minute ago, Fulham Broadway said:

That is probably pretty close to reality  Scary thing he actually looks a bit like Sarri 

The show tells the story of a crime family in Napels so Napoli fans made bunch of videos and memes of Sarri using this TV character. Sarri and the actor also met once.

It is a good show if anyone is looking to watch a new series in these boring summer days.

[Unionjack 7,531]

1 hour ago, Superblue_1986 said:

At least he'll be well motivated to earn his bonuses given the cost of them over here. Wonder if he realises that yet!

Will have to get him to switch to a vape with oils.  I take mine to the game. Not been caught using it once.

[the wes 7,212]

Is it Monday yet 😂😂😂

[YorkshireBlue 3,144]

If they just sacked conte, we might have a understanding on what the fucks going on.

[Pizy 18,530]

Even setting aside the Sarri part of this whole thing, it's actually insane how we've heard zero about Conte since the season ended a month ago. Nothing.

Even the notoriously slow acting, reluctant Arsenal are in overdrive getting things done early. And they had the mammoth task of replacing their legendary manager of 20+ years! They've appointed their new manager, signed 2 players, and are right on the verge of signing 2 more before we've even heard a whisper from Chelsea! They'll likely have all of their new signings in for the start of their preseason where they can quickly begin bedding in. I'll bet any amount of money that we'll still be fucking about on deadline day.

It's literally unbelievable.

[Fernando 6,502]

We are waiting for the last week of the transfer window. 

And just buy crap players. 

[milka 3,362]

Maurizio Sarri arrival on a two-year deal will likely see the departures of Alvaro Morata, David Luiz and Danny Drinkwater.
Willian and Davide Zappacosta will also have offers to leave Stamford Bridge. (Mirror) #CFC

 

At the same time the negotiations for Daniele Rugani with Chelsea, are proceeding well, Chelsea are trying in breaking through the wall of the €30m plus bonuses to meet the demands of Juventus. ( @AlfredoPedulla ) #CFC
 

Kostas Manolas is seriously considering accepting Chelsea offer . (Sportitalia) #CFC

[Pizy 18,530]

Seems so strange that we're being linked with about 5 CB's this summer. Probably the 4th or 5th priority on the lists of all our needs. Unless we're targeting one from the top bracket like Boateng or Koulibaly I'd just assume we stick to what we have and spend that money elsewhere. A CB core of Azpi, Rüdiger, Christensen, Cahill, and a (hopefully) fit David Luiz is good enough.

If Sarri plays with a back 4 we don't need as many numbers there.

 

[AK-3001 286]

18 minutes ago, Pizy said:

Seems so strange that we're being linked with about 5 CB's this summer. Probably the 4th or 5th priority on the lists of all our needs. Unless we're targeting one from the top bracket like Boateng or Koulibaly I'd just assume we stick to what we have and spend that money elsewhere. A CB core of Azpi, Rüdiger, Christensen, Cahill, and a (hopefully) fit David Luiz is good enough.

If Sarri plays with a back 4 we don't need as many numbers there.

 

Manolas is top quality though and a steal in this market for 38 million Euros. 

[Unionjack 7,531]

46 minutes ago, Pizy said:

Seems so strange that we're being linked with about 5 CB's this summer. Probably the 4th or 5th priority on the lists of all our needs. Unless we're targeting one from the top bracket like Boateng or Koulibaly I'd just assume we stick to what we have and spend that money elsewhere. A CB core of Azpi, Rüdiger, Christensen, Cahill, and a (hopefully) fit David Luiz is good enough.

If Sarri plays with a back 4 we don't need as many numbers there.

 

SOMEONE obviously doesn't think that our defenders will suit Sarris style and I want to think/hope that its Sarri that's deciding this and hes got some sort of plan.

Everyone laughed when Moses went on the RWB but that 1st season worked out great.

I don't know enough about his style to determine what skills our lads have that will work in it.

I give all our managers full support even if their ideas freak me out. I always presume they know what theyre doing. Sometimes i give them too much credit tho lol

[Belgiannutt 3,201]

1 hour ago, Pizy said:

Seems so strange that we're being linked with about 5 CB's this summer. Probably the 4th or 5th priority on the lists of all our needs. Unless we're targeting one from the top bracket like Boateng or Koulibaly I'd just assume we stick to what we have and spend that money elsewhere. A CB core of Azpi, Rüdiger, Christensen, Cahill, and a (hopefully) fit David Luiz is good enough.

If Sarri plays with a back 4 we don't need as many numbers there.

 

Azpi isn't a cb, Cahill isn't a ball playing cb, David Luiz is heavily rumoured to be on his way out. That would leave us with just Rudiger and Christensen. A third ball playing cb would be a must. 

Manolas and Rugani seem to be our main targets for the cb position but i don't expect us to buy them both. It's probably going to be 1 or the other. 

I've watched a number of  full games from Napoli, read articles and yt vids about Sarri's tactics. The cb's are really important. 

Them along with the nr 6 deep playmaker are the foundation of his team. They are responsible for the distribution of the ball. 

If they start panicking, and/or start hoofing the ball long then shit will hit the fan real fast.

[Superblue 6,372]

3 minutes ago, Belgiannutt said:

Azpi isn't a cb, Cahill isn't a ball playing cb, David Luiz is heavily rumoured to be on his way out. That would leave us with just Rudiger and Christensen. A third ball playing cb would be a must. 

Manolas and Rugani seem to be our main targets for the cb position but i don't expect us to buy them both. It's probably going to be 1 or the other. 

Fully agree, I would assume Azpi will move to full back in a flat back 4. Take Luiz and Cahill out who are both more than expendable (and proven to be liabilities in past times in a back 4) and we suddenly look thin. Zouma could come back in but his biggest weakness is his ability on the ball. 

For me, depending on Courtois' situation, we should be concentrating on the spine to our team this summer - a top class centre back option, central midfield partner to Kante, and a goal scorer.

[Belgiannutt 3,201]

10 minutes ago, Superblue_1986 said:

Fully agree, I would assume Azpi will move to full back in a flat back 4. Take Luiz and Cahill out who are both more than expendable (and proven to be liabilities in past times in a back 4) and we suddenly look thin. Zouma could come back in but his biggest weakness is his ability on the ball. 

For me, depending on Courtois' situation, we should be concentrating on the spine to our team this summer - a top class centre back option, central midfield partner to Kante, and a goal scorer.

Would say a CB, a nr 6 deep playmaker are priority. A third CM and an upgrade on the RW would be welcome to. Striker, maybe.

The striker position is a bit of a head scratcher for me. On the one hand i feel like Morata could improve. In a more attacking sytem he could be better but on the other hand what if he doesn't improve and the Morata we've seen this season is the one we get next season...

That would be a big problem. No matter how good we'd play if your striker is missing easy chances and falling to the floor you're not gonna win a lot of games.

The thing though there aren't really many top strikers available. Most of them are past their prime and would still cost a lot of money. 

[Unionjack 7,531]

4 hours ago, Belgiannutt said:

The thing though there aren't really many top strikers available. Most of them are past their prime and would still cost a lot of money. 

Or just dont want to join us! This is why we are looking at older ones who might want a few quid before retiring in couple of years.

I wouldn't mind that if they will give us 20+ goals for 2 or 3 years but i'd prefer an Icardi if  poss