Nathaniel Chalobah

[Mr. Ziggles 110]

That is how I've been pronouncing it. I'm glad I'm on the ball. Sir Trollington I hope that signature of yours doesn't bite us on the arse after the 20th.

I really hope so too. XD

[Sparkie 27]

Love his versatility.

[Madmax 9,219]

He has very very impressive technique. He's not like JT - not a typical English "kick it into row Z" centre-back.

This is incorrect. JT has immense technique for a centre back.For instance, his long passing is delightful, with either foot. He doesn't bring this out of his locker very often but when he does, it's very effective. A background of starting out as a midfielder has stood him in good stead in this regard.

[francozola 2,040]

This is incorrect. JT has immense technique for a centre back.For instance, his long passing is delightful, with either foot. He doesn't bring this out of his locker very often but when he does, it's very effective. A background of starting out as a midfielder has stood him in good stead in this regard.

Yes I agree. I guess I was just stereotyping what the British people/media look out for in central defenders lol

[capriccioso 2,545]

Being an avid watcher of Chelsea TV, I think it's pronounced "Cha - low- bah"

That's how I pronounce it as well.

[Leif 6,006]

A goal last night for him vs. Slovenia U19's. (The opening goal.)

Todd Kane also got 1, while I believe the other 2 scorers were Manchester United boys.

Highlights - http://www.thefa.com...0-slovenia-u19s

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

Departures of Essien and in time Raul will help this lad get some first team action soon.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Departures of Essien and in time Raul will help this lad get some first team action soon.

I actually like him more at CB. I feel he looks more comfortable there.

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

I actually like him more at CB. I feel he looks more comfortable there.

Yes I agree with you but let's first get him playing him in the first team and then gradually ease him to his preferred position.Center back position has a long waiting list.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Yes I agree with you but let's first get him playing him in the first team and then gradually ease him to his preferred position.Center back position has a long waiting list.

True. But for some reason I am very optimistic about Nathaniel. I think he has the skill and the right attitude to make it here.

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

True. But for some reason I am very optimistic about Nathaniel. I think he has the skill and the right attitude to make it here.

I just hope he's not impatient,his time will surely come.

[Blue Traveler 256]

I just saw him 2 or 4 time playing, and he looked quite an apt lad.

[Stats 7,142]

Out of our youth, Chalobah is the one I am looking forward to see progress to the first team the most. He is the youngest representative for the England U19 at the championships and is a permanent starter in the team and scored against Croatia today. He has been playing above his age groups for club and country for some time now and truly believe he is going to follow Terry in being a rock at the back, even though he can excel as a DM/CM. Maybe he will be captain one day but although I am excited for the likes of Piazon, Feruz etc Chalobah has been at Chelsea his whole career. His anticipation, balance, possesion of the ball is world class. He has been playing with our reserves even at schoolboy ages and has always put in a shift. Would be brilliant to see him make an appearance soon, even if it is a brief apperance in a cup game but he deserves it.

Will be interesting to see what RDM does with him. He will learn at Chelsea but he trains with the first team quite often and maybe a loan to a Championship team would do him good as experiencing first team football will enhance his game. He is playing for his country 2 years above his age group and is a consistent performer, even though being the youngest there. It is a matter of time that he starts pressing for the first team because his reserve/youth team plays have been astonishing. IMO he is going to surpass Mceachran at Chelsea. But just for anyone who is unsure of him we have a star in the making at us

[LDN Blue 7,903]

IMO he is going to surpass Mceachran at Chelsea. But just for anyone who is unsure of him we have a star in the making at us

Easy lad, easy.

We've seen the consequences of us overhyping our youth talent, with some albeit justification. Let's just wait and see how he develops, he's still ripe at the tender age of 16 (or 17). I share you sentiments about his qualities though. The problem is the leap from doing that at a reserve/youth level to a professional one. Patience is key, we've learnt that better than most fans.

[Stats 7,142]

Easy lad, easy.

We've seen the consequences of us overhyping our youth talent, with some albeit justification. Let's just wait and see how he develops, he's still ripe at the tender age of 16 (or 17). I share you sentiments about his qualities though. The problem is the leap from doing that at a reserve/youth level to a professional one. Patience is key, we've learnt that better than most fans.

You have a point, I don't want to overhype him but judging what I have seen I do believe he will be a success but you are right, there is a big leap and he still has a lot of developing to do. That wasnt a dig at Josh but just feel Chalobah has the pyhsical skills to go along with his all round general play which could be benefical in future