We Hate Scouse 10,327 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 He really isn't needed at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernblue 2 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I agree - i struggle to see that De Rossi is needed and cant really see him leaving Roma. He is seemingly a one-man team and i think will be the heir to Totti's captain armband when the Roma legend retires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matterz 67 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 He could be a longer term replacement for Ballack, Mikel still doesnt convince me enough but perhaps he will come right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueboy 14 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Ballack is 36(?) now, that doesn't look like a longer term replacement to me honestly! I've never really been a fan of Mikel honestly, thats especially because of his aggressive game. His fouls aren't in proportion to what he wins with them.To see Essien play on the right-side of the midfield (where he should play imo) for example is really:delight:. Despite him being a really powerful player, with a really nice drive in midfield, he does not collect stupid cards & fouls like Mikel sometimes does.Must admit that Mikel was pretty good in our game against Wolves though . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 12,049 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/931846/roma-chief-says-daniele-de-rossi-and-marco-borriello-not-for-sale?campaign=rss&source=soccernet&cc=3436 Apparently he 'could' sign for us. I doubt it would ever happen, but would be great for the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 I saw this.. Funnily enough, nothing the Roma boss says mentions us. It's purely the Italian media twisting things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 12,049 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 I saw this.. Funnily enough, nothing the Roma boss says mentions us. It's purely the Italian media twisting things.Another reason not trust Italians... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterfall 893 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 De Rossi and Schweinsteiger are two players that I really want, but I obviously doubt this happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Abramovich 175 Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Just read that his contract expires next year, we should put a bid in, he could easily force a move with the threat of someone getting him for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismada9 1,948 Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Chelsea consider De RossiChelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas is reportedly looking to Roma star Daniele De Rossi this summer.The midfielder’s future at his hometown club is by no means secure, as his contract expires in June 2012.So far there have been problems in negotiating a renewal, so the Giallorossi might have to sell in order to avoid losing him on a free transfer.According to the Gazzetta dello Sport, Chelsea and their new manager Villas-Boas are lining up a bid to take advantage of the situation.De Rossi would be the ideal replacement for Michael Essien, who has picked up a serious injury that will keep him out for at least six months.The 2006 World Cup winner had already been linked with Chelsea under Carlo Ancelotti’s tenure.-----------------------------Source:- Football Italia----------------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 12,049 Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Just read that his contract expires next year, we should put a bid in, he could easily force a move with the threat of someone getting him for free.Or we could tap him up, whatever works best. We seem to be pretty good at both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 If we're taking someone from Roma it should be David Pizzarro, especially with Essien looking like he'll miss a portion of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 12,049 Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 If we're taking someone from Roma it should be David Pizzarro, especially with Essien looking like he'll miss a portion of the season.Nah, he is 31while De Rossi is 27-28. Those three years make a bid difference. Besides isn't De Rossi a box to box MF like Essien?And look at that beard, if there is one thing we need at Chelsea it is more Epic Beard Men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismada9 1,948 Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 I honestly don't believe this to be a good signing for us. For all it's worth, if Boas is looking to add flair to our squad, then Modric (should he join) and De Rossi wouldn't be able to fit into the same midfield.Hell Modric would be pushing out Mikel in our current squad, and Mikel is 24! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
termninja 5,290 Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 And look at that beard, if there is one thing we need at Chelsea it is more Epic Beard Men.Epic Beard Men FTW :champions: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Nah, he is 31while De Rossi is 27-28. Those three years make a bid difference. Besides isn't De Rossi a box to box MF like Essien?I thought Pizzarro was the box-to-box? But yeah, didn't realise his age. If De Rossi is box-to-box, then I'd be all for it, providing it's on a low wage & transfer fee. Because he's not vital when we've got Mikel & Ramires to fill in for Ess, should we need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismada9 1,948 Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 I thought Pizzarro was the box-to-box? But yeah, didn't realise his age. If De Rossi is box-to-box, then I'd be all for it, providing it's on a low wage & transfer fee. Because he's not vital when we've got Mikel & Ramires to fill in for Ess, should we need it.De Rossi is not a bit-part player, that's why I turn my nose up at the idea of him joining. Ramires and Mikel already do a fine job replacing Essien. Ramires has the speed, Mikel has the strength. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 De Rossi is not a bit-part player, that's why I turn my nose up at the idea of him joining. Ramires and Mikel already do a fine job replacing Essien. Ramires has the speed, Mikel has the strength.Yeah, then there's no point in wasting the money at a player that we don't really need when we've got other positions that need filling. As far as the defensive side of midfield goes, we've got enough players to keep that part of the pitch occupied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker10 946 Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Yeah, then there's no point in wasting the money at a player that we don't really need when we've got other positions that need filling. As far as the defensive side of midfield goes, we've got enough players to keep that part of the pitch occupied.Do we really have enough depth to say De Rossi is not needed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Do we really have enough depth to say De Rossi is not needed?For the moment, yes. If the worst case scenario is true, that Ess will miss certainly most the action, then I think Ramires & Mikel can certainly step up. Not to mention on top of that we'll have Josh making some more cameo appearances. I'm not saying he's going to be important, but he will give us something extra should we bring him on. Until we get the other positions filled such as winger & attacking midfield player, we shouldn't need a box-to-box player yet. Remember, despite the horrific campaign last season, we still had a very good defensive record compared to our rivals. Problems were not in defence, it was in attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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