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[yuvala 2,167]

Btw, is he also a good long ball passer \ crosser ?

[calculatingInfinity 1,443]

Btw, is he also a good long ball passer \ crosser ?

A very fine passer of the ball, not so sure about crosses, I mean it's not exactly like he often finds himself on the wing, he's certainly not a Ramires kind of midfielder that can also be used on the wing.

[yuvala 2,167]

A very fine passer of the ball, not so sure about crosses, I mean it's not exactly like he often finds himself on the wing, he's certainly not a Ramires kind of midfielder that can also be used on the wing.

Thanks!

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Btw, is he also a good long ball passer \ crosser ?

What De Rossi is famous for is his physical abilities and dynamism on the pitch. His technical abilities are good enough but were never world-class. He's a good passer, but that's not exactly what he's famous for.

[Strike 7,217]

It's a reasonable price and his drop in form has not been close to as big as people on here makes it sound like, not being able to adjust to Zemans kamikaze tactics isn't really an indicator that he wouldn't be a very good solution for Chelseas midfield problems.

Think we got a few players who would be hilariously bad trying to play like this too.

i think Zeman is a Rugby coach

[yuvala 2,167]

What De Rossi is famous for is his physical abilities and dynamism on the pitch. His technical abilities are good enough but were never world-class. He's a good passer, but that's not exactly what he's famous for.

Yea I know what he's famous for.

Just wanted to know if he's also a fine passer, or if he's a Ramires.

[Rmpr 8,977]

No. We can't play this man in midfield because he's not been on loan to Watford or Swansea. Without that valuable experience, he simply can't be trusted.

LOL!

De Rossi would be a good buy, specially if we manage to sell Mikel. Imagine De Rossi as a first option and Chalobah as his imediate substitute, pretty beast imo. Then, after a couple of years, we can incorporate Ake or RLC into the team and make Chalobah our main man.

I dont see a problem in doing so!

[Tomo 21,733]

Remember when people were saying Pirlo would be too old?

It wasn't Pirlo's age in itself that made people skeptical (well that is the general consensus i got anyway) it was because at the time we were already full with experiences players in their early 30's especially in centre midfield (Lampard, Ballack, Deco), which is why we were were skeptical i think. Back then we needed a young player or 2 to even it out.

Now it's the opposite, we have a young talented squad and someone of De Rossi's experience is just what we need.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

This would be good, need a bit of "cuntishness" about our squad, someone who's not going to allow the youngsters to get bullied around by the likes of Yaya Toure.

Plus it'd be funny as hell because of how much Citeh chased him in the past

[Magic Lamps 11,653]

De Rossi - Lampard in the pivot. Old school, experience and firepower.

[Beepu 1,714]

LOL!

De Rossi would be a good buy, specially if we manage to sell Mikel. Imagine De Rossi as a first option and Chalobah as his imediate substitute, pretty beast imo. Then, after a couple of years, we can incorporate Ake or RLC into the team and make Chalobah our main man.

I dont see a problem in doing so!

Must be awkward being Oriol Romeu :ph34r2:

[nono 791]

It's Zemanlandia! He got fired in February for a reason haha, but it makes for highly entertaining games.

But yeah, Rossi played under that for most of the season and then a few months and then played under their assistant manager for the rest of it, I really would not judge anyone from Roma too much on this season especially players that has showed their class as consistently as Rossi before.

Lol the commentator is barely able to contain his laughter.

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Tancredi Palmeri‏@tancredipalmeri7m

Chelsea has contacted both Roma and De Rossi's entourage to check his availability. De Rossi will at least consider the option

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[Pizy 18,368]

Is he still at a good enough level to be starting for us?

I know it's just one game, but I watched the Copa Italia the other day and couldn't really tell he was even on the pitch. I've heard he's almost past it from numerous people.

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

Is he still at a good enough level to be starting for us?

I know it's just one game, but I watched the Copa Italia the other day and couldn't really tell he was even on the pitch. I've heard he's almost past it from numerous people.

That entire game was poor and there weren't really any standouts from what I've heard. Everyone was playing conservatively and with fear so not a good indicator.

I was joking/hoping when I posted that Homer picture at the thought of having both De Rossi and Modric....But DAYUM if we actually pull it off we'll have one of the best double pivots in the world.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

I'd be very happy with this signing. He's experienced, versatile. Cheaper than Fellaini, and in my view, a better player technically. Mad as batshit though, but if anyone can keep his players in check it is TSO.

[Mufassir08 2,400]

If we sign de rossi then one thing is for sure,yaya toure wont be bullying mata anymore.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

That entire game was poor and there weren't really any standouts from what I've heard. Everyone was playing conservatively and with fear so not a good indicator.

I was joking/hoping when I posted that Homer picture at the thought of having both De Rossi and Modric....But DAYUM if we actually pull it off we'll have one of the best double pivots in the world.

But it's not just that game. He's been invisible all season. First people were blaming that on his issues with Zeman, but Zeman has been gone for 4 month now and De Rossi is yet to show some glimpses of his old self.