Yuri Zhirkov

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Precisely. It's like Robben never really left!

[Spike 12,049]

Precisely. It's like Robben never really left!

At least Robben liked to hit the back of the net as regularly as he hit the ground.

[SeB 1,281]

Indeed. His other problem is he seems to fall victim to a lot of niggling injuries that keep him off the pitch.

He did also suffer from injuries of players around him, Lampard injured himself and Carlo put him in the middle, Malouda was one of the untouchables of Ancelotti so he has never played on the wing... He has always been a replacement solution, never yet the first choice. He is the true left winger whom Malouda isn't anymore so he deserves his chance

I think the best thing to make would be signing him a new contract before November, he could only be better with confidence from the club ; thing he probably didn't have wth Ancelotti (contrary with Ramires by example)

[zolayes 14,489]

lets hope our new medical team perform better than last years

[SeB 1,281]

The departure of Bryan English is a good thing, in France there was an interview of Pierre Hamon the French surgeon who operated Essien ; he said Bryan English didn't respect the time needed after an operation. Usually this magazine is crap, they want to be a french tabloïd... It's the first instructive thing I found on it

http://www.le10sport.com/Football/Foot-Anglais/La-verite-sur-le-cas-Essien-220749692.html

[LDN Blue 7,903]

The departure of Bryan English is a good thing, in France there was an interview of Pierre Hamon the French surgeon who operated Essien ; he said Bryan English didn't respect the time needed after an operation. Usually this magazine is crap, they want to be a french tabloïd... It's the first instructive thing I found on it

http://www.le10sport...-220749692.html

To be fair. In Essien's case, even the Ghanian FA's doctors f*cked up on a major scale. They even misdiagnosed him when he got injured in the ACoN.

Not that I'm defending English if this is true.

[5354 204]

I think Zhirkov is 1 top 3 corner/free kick tacker in the club now?

[SeB 1,281]

Yes, his set pieces were impressive in pre-season. Nothing amazing, he has always been a great crosser.

At least we won't have Anelka or Malouda taking set pieces anymore this season, even Lampard didn't kick great ones...

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Whilst we're on the topic of set-pieces, Lampard should never be allowed to touch a direct free-kick again.

[Beast 85]

Whilst we're on the topic of set-pieces, Lampard should never be allowed to touch a direct free-kick again.

Couldn't agree more.

[SeB 1,281]

Fortunatly Malouda blocked his free kick against Malaysian, I will not date to see the slow motion where the ball would have ended !

[lionsden 4,689]

Whilst we're on the topic of set-pieces, Lampard should never be allowed to touch a direct free-kick again.

My sentiment exactly. . .I can't remember the last time he produce something meaningful from set piece

[Spike 12,049]

My sentiment exactly. . .I can't remember the last time he produce something meaningful from set piece

I think everyone will agree with me that Alex should always take the direct shots at goal.

[Sheva. 5,373]

My sentiment exactly. . .I can't remember the last time he produce something meaningful from set piece

I think it was against Man utd in March lol.

[Mart 29]

I think everyone will agree with me that Alex should always take the direct shots at goal.

Didier should take a lot of them tbh.

[Spike 12,049]

Didier should take a lot of them tbh.

But I like it when Alex turns the ball to dust with his kicks.

[xPetrCechx 13,548]

Alex disappeared....

[Mart 29]

He's still recovering from surgery isn't he?