Bertrand Traoré

[KevinAshburner 1,270]

German side Hamburg SV are going to make a Transfer bid for Traore.

[Yeboii 1,844]

4 hours ago, KevinAshburner said:

German side Hamburg SV are going to make a Transfer bid for Traore.

Hope they tell them he is not for sale

[the wes 7,212]

8 hours ago, KevinAshburner said:

German side Hamburg SV are going to make a Transfer bid for Traore.

Hamburg can do1 

[Captain Ahmed 528]

BT:Chelsea FC player evaluations 2015/16

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Bertrand Traore was a bright spot in this campaign! Sort of like when you are sitting on your picnic blanket and every single thing seems lost as the clouds pull overhead before the sun just peeks through to suggest the future won’t be a washout. That is exactly what Bertrand Traore was for Chelsea football club this year and my Lord did they need him.It has been a long time since Jose Mourinho canceled Traore’s season abroad at Chelsea’s finishing school, Vitesse Arnhem, to let him stay with the squad after an impressive pre-season. Every time Traore has touched the ball in these last 10 months (which since this is Chelsea hasbeen infrequent), he has looked bright and up to the challenge.Having said that, I do personally think his frame is a little too slight to be stuck up front as a lone forward like he has been for many of his appearances this season. Preferably, he would be deployed somewhere out on the wing.His stature did not stop him hitting the back of the net, though. He opened his Chelsea account with a goal against MK Dons in the FA Cup. He would also score in the 5-1 win over Manchester City in the same tournament. Two Premier League goals against Stoke City and Newcastle United brought his season tally to four, even though he had made only four starts all year long.From a mental point of view, the most encouraging thing about Traore is that he always seems to be up for the fight. His frame is small and where most players would have been discouraged by being pushed off the ball as frequently as he is, Traore shows real stomach for battle.That is one of the most important traits in British football and often the hardest part to find in youngsters. Traore possesses it in spades to go with his clearly sizeable amount of talent.

Hopefully, the youngster will get even more chances to prove himself under Antonio Conte and grow on the successes of his first season’s worth of appearances for the senior squad.

The Pride of London

 

[Blue_Fox_ 2,086]

http://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/2016/7/21/12247296/bertrand-traore-preseason-diego-costa-chelsea-fc-interview 

[Blue-in-me-Veins 4,067]

Yeah Traore is by far and away my favorite of the Chelsea Yoof.

I really think he can make it, solid technical base, is versatile enough to play as RW too, and is constantly impacting the game whenever he plays. Just seen Traore's Expected Goals/Assists Per 90mins is 1.01 . I know its still a small sample size, but if He keeps that up, he'll be forcing Conte's hand to fit him into the team.  

[The Skipper 20,609]

4 hours ago, Blue-in-me-Veins said:

Yeah Traore is by far and away my favorite of the Chelsea Yoof.

I really think he can make it, solid technical base, is versatile enough to play as RW too, and is constantly impacting the game whenever he plays. Just seen Traore's Expected Goals/Assists Per 90mins is 1.01 . I know its still a small sample size, but if He keeps that up, he'll be forcing Conte's hand to fit him into the team.  

I hope he improves his technical finesse a bit. He has the ability to but he's too inconsistent with his basic technical stuff sometimes. He has got an interesting future ahead of him though. I'd give him a chance. 

[Leif 6,006]

I think he's our new Kalou. Unshaken in confidence with the composure and instinct of a poacher. 

But at the same time not all that, for other reasons seemingly unquantifable at this time.

To our new super-sub.

[Azpinator 2,325]

Chelsea logic:

Christensen, 20 years old, a little experience in Europe: Not ready to play for Chelsea
Traore, 20 years old, far less experience: Ready to play for Chelsea!

[The Skipper 20,609]

1 hour ago, Azpinator said:

Chelsea logic:

Christensen, 20 years old, a little experience in Europe: Not ready to play for Chelsea
Traore, 20 years old, far less experience: Ready to play for Chelsea!

How have you determined that Chelsea have said that Andreas isn't ready? We agreed a two year loan and we didn't include a callback, so we have to honour that. Doesn't mean we don't think he's ready. 

[Jype 6,398]

5 minutes ago, The Skipper said:

How have you determined that Chelsea have said that Andreas isn't ready? We agreed a two year loan and we didn't include a callback, so we have to honour that. Doesn't mean we don't think he's ready. 

Exactly, and weren't there also some rumours earlier this summer that Chelsea were thinking about paying some penalty to break the loan deal early, which I'm sure with enough money would have been entirely possible, but then Christensen came out saying he in fact prefers to stay at Gladbach for a second year to help with his development?

Playing in the Bundesliga at a CL level club has been a massive learning experience for young Christensen and another season there as their first choice CB will make him even better. Sure he could be a valuable asset even this season but I don't mind him staying there one more year if that's what has been agreed between the clubs and if Christensen himself wants it.

[Azpinator 2,325]

9 hours ago, The Skipper said:

How have you determined that Chelsea have said that Andreas isn't ready? We agreed a two year loan and we didn't include a callback, so we have to honour that. Doesn't mean we don't think he's ready. 

Since the club is in a critical situation and needs some serious reinforcements, it would have been nice if they just took a risk on him and canceled that loan. They seem to be taking a risk with Traore so why not.

I'm just frustrated with our current back line in all honesty.

[The Skipper 20,609]

6 hours ago, Azpinator said:

Since the club is in a critical situation and needs some serious reinforcements, it would have been nice if they just took a risk on him and canceled that loan. They seem to be taking a risk with Traore so why not.

I'm just frustrated with our current back line in all honesty.

I recall reading that the club tried to bring him back but Andreas actually wanted to spend the season at Gladbach, as an undisputed starter at a CL club. 

I think everyone isn't happy about our defence at the moment but I believe the club and Contr are working hard to rectify that right now. 

[DDA 9,924]

19 hours ago, Leif said:

I think he's our new Kalou. Unshaken in confidence with the composure and instinct of a poacher. 

But at the same time not all that, for other reasons seemingly unquantifable at this time.

To our new super-sub.

Traore is nothing like Kalou. Bertrand has far more potential than Kalouless ever had. He scores in nearly every match he plays in. Isn't that the purpose of a striker? He has good vision and keeps the ball very well. What more do you want from a young striker such as Traore. If we play him week in, week out I can see him turning into a top player. 

[CHOULO19 24,332]

18 hours ago, The Skipper said:

How have you determined that Chelsea have said that Andreas isn't ready? We agreed a two year loan and we didn't include a callback, so we have to honour that. Doesn't mean we don't think he's ready. 

We don't HAVE to honor Christensen's two year loan deal. Contracts have penalty clauses for breaking them. If we really wanted him here we'd pay them and get him back.