Luka Modric

[jmarlow 458]

That is his prefered and natural position. Throughout his playing career at Dinamo Zagreb and for the Croatian National Team he played in the hole and on the left wing if necessary. He has only ever played the deep role at Tottenham.

Many players can play multiple positions! but Modric playing in that deeper role at Spurs is what has made him one of the midfielders in the PL! If he comes to Chelsea that is where he will play most of the time! so there is no issue with not needing Modric because Mata plays in his position, because he doesn't.

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Many players can play multiple positions! but Modric playing in that deeper role at Spurs is what has made him one of the midfielders in the PL! If he comes to Chelsea that is where he will play most of the time! so there is no issue with not needing Modric because Mata plays in his position, because he doesn't.

Torres

Hazard - Mata - Marin

Modric - Mikel

Look at the formation. Besides Mikel how much defending will get done? Modric is capable but he is bullied very easily. That team would leak goals against teams like Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United. Signing Modric would be proof we are slowly turning into Arsenal i.e. small technical players with no 'steel'. Tottenham can pull it off but it's really risky. Don't forget how badly they were thrashed around at the start and end of the season.

Mata - Torres - Hazard

Lampard - Modric

Mikel

That is the only way I can see Modric fitting in.

[Slam Dunk 1,442]

Bullied easily? From what i've seen of Modric, he is extremely composed on the ball (almost like Mikel) and rarely loses possession when under pressure. He's not afraid of a challenge either. He'd certainly play deeper for a club like ours, but I must admit, he's been very impressive when playing further forward for Croatia at the Euros.

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Modric vs Yaya Touré

I wonder who would win?

I would rahter someone like Modric is a more forward position and someone will a bit more steel in the pivot, like Cabaye or Fellaini.

[Slam Dunk 1,442]

Modric vs Yaya Touré

I wonder who would win?

I would rahter someone like Modric is a more forward position and someone will a bit more steel in the pivot, like Cabaye or Fellaini.

Win? At what? Yaya Toure's the most complete midfielder in the league, that's unfair

For the record, i've been advocating we sign Fellaini for a while now, although I wouldn't say no to Modric. Both ball-winners though, just different styles.

[jmarlow 458]

Torres

Hazard - Mata - Marin

Modric - Mikel

Look at the formation. Besides Mikel how much defending will get done? Modric is capable but he is bullied very easily. That team would leak goals against teams like Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United. Signing Modric would be proof we are slowly turning into Arsenal i.e. small technical players with no 'steel'. Tottenham can pull it off but it's really risky. Don't forget how badly they were thrashed around at the start and end of the season.

Mata - Torres - Hazard

Lampard - Modric

Mikel

That is the only way I can see Modric fitting in.

We also have this pretty good player in the team, he is Brazilian and doesn't stop running and can help out defensively and be a threat going forward you may have heard of him his name is Ramires!

This is a much better balanced team.

Torres

Hazard - Mata - Ramires

Modric - Mikel

Ramires, Modric and Mikel can all do a job in helping out the back four, Hazard or Mata can also get back to help out Ash, plus the fact if we had Modric, Mata and Hazard in the same team, we would dominate most games. And Modric would control the midfield.

so when defending we will look more like this.

Torres

Mata

Hazard-Modric-Mikel-Ramires

A.Cole-Terry-Luiz-Ivanovic

Cech

I don't see the problem, those players are perfect to get around the pitch and close players down fast, not giving them time on the ball, we would also have the players to press the ball high up the pitch. Modric would add a whole new dimension to our team. We wouldn't have to park the bus against many teams ever again.

Attack is the best form of defense.

[Slam Dunk 1,442]

Attack is the best form of defense.

AVB, is that you?

[Spike 12,049]

Win? At what? Yaya Toure's the most complete midfielder in the league, that's unfair

For the record, i've been advocating we sign Fellaini for a while now.

In a duel for the ball of course! Modric does have all the traits you listed but I think he is limited in his deeper role or just isn't suited to the 4-2-3-1 formation. I think Modric would be a beast in a 4-3-3 midfield trio like at Barcelona.

Cabaye - Modric

Mikel

Xavi - Iniesta

Busquets

While obviously not as talented as Barça's midfield I think it could very well get the job done. But the midfield of Cabaye, Modric and Mikel wouldn't be playing tiki taka like Barça.

[jmarlow 458]

Modric vs Yaya Touré

I wonder who would win?

I would rahter someone like Modric is a more forward position and someone will a bit more steel in the pivot, like Cabaye or Fellaini.

Yaya Toure vs Modric who would win at what? at controlling a midfield Modric all day long, Mata has already made Yaya look stupid season, Modric can easily do the same!

So you would rather Cabaye? how has he got 'more steel' than Modric? Modric is better than Cabaye at virtually everything!

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I like your first formation very much, but asking Hazard to defend is insane! If you watched him at Lille you would know that he doesn't even bother with defending. Asking Hazard to defend is like asking Mata and David Silva to play at CB.

[Spike 12,049]

I am not and never have been a fan of Modric. Hopelessly overrated by the media and fans alike. And I have one reason for it: he often looks bored and disinterested in games and I feel like he only plays when he feels like it. I may be watching the wrong games, but besides his occasionaly great dribble he doesn't impress me.

[jmarlow 458]

AVB, is that you?

Haha! no but its true! Barca has proved that, their defence is terrible but they have won so much over the years because of the way they dominate teams! next season if Modric comes in we would have the players to play a pressing game and have the players to dominate games with possession football.

Its that same English mentality of rather having big strong athletes in the team instead if smaller and more technical players that needs changing at Chelsea! the game is evolving and more technical players is the way forward.