Ramires

[The only place to be 11,313]

So after the goal the last year vs Barcelona, you where thinking: Oh my god this guy is stupid...

No, but I'm thinking that now.

[IkE 267]

No, but I'm thinking that now.

Cos he got sent off? I don't think that is a normal reason to think on him in that way, not sir. He always been there for the team fighting hard, I really appreciated people like him, if players like Torres would fight the half that Rambo does... we wouldn't look for a new striker.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Beast of a player, but in some aspects like passing, ball control, he hasnt improved much. And that is biggest problem with him. If we ever want to be possession team, he wont cut in.

[Ronaldo 28]

If your going to criticize him, it should be for his terrible passing range and ability....

However, not his engine and aggression

[BlueLion. 21,491]

I thought his second yellow was harsh, but as the referee was consistent over the course of the game and also awarded a second yellow to Cunteke for drop-kicking Terry, I'll have no complaints.

[Blue Armour 4,336]

Sometimes I wonder whether a manager can see anything at all from the touchlines...From the moment he got his first yellow, you could tell Ramires was frustrated and was on course for a second booking. Its in instances like these where some sound advice from the manager can prevent further damage...

[Jase 43,479]

The club organized a Q&A session with fans through Twitter to communicate with Ramires.

He was asked this question about his favorite position...

Dan Cooper ‏@danielwcooper

#RamiQandA You've been played in nearly every position on the pitch, but where do you feel you are at your best?

And he replied...

Chelsea FC ‏@chelseafc

.@danielwcooper Rami: In the middle, as the 2nd midfielder, who is more free to attack as well as defend. #RamiQandA

[NiclasCFC 2,582]

The club organized a Q&A session with fans through Twitter to communicate with Ramires.

He was asked this question about his favorite position...

And he replied...

So he rather plays alongside Mikel than Lampard.

[Jase 43,479]

So he rather plays alongside Mikel than Lampard.

Think Ramires meant himself playing in a role that allows him to bomb forward as well, not just defend.

[NiclasCFC 2,582]

Think Ramires meant himself playing in a role that allows him to bomb forward as well, not just defend.

Yes therefore rather beside a Mikel type of player than a Lampard type of player... This season when he has played besides Mikel he has always bombed forward rather then when he has played alongside Frank where he is the Anchor man needing to protect the midfield when Frank goes forward.

[Jase 43,479]

Yes therefore rather beside a Mikel type of player than a Lampard type of player... This season when he has played besides Mikel he has always bombed forward rather then when he has played alongside Frank where he is the Anchor man needing to protect the midfield when Frank goes forward.

The thing is, he mentioned 'as the 2nd midfielder'. And that could meant him playing as 1 of the 2 midfielders in a 3 men midfield in a 4-3-3 as opposed to 1 of the 2 in a pivot. At Benfica, he has always played as a right shuttler midfielder in their diamond midfield IIRC. And most of his better games for us in past years have come when he plays in a 4-3-3.

[NiclasCFC 2,582]

The thing is, he mentioned 'as the 2nd midfielder'. And that could meant him playing as 1 of the 2 midfielders in a 3 men midfield in a 4-3-3 as opposed to 1 of the 2 in a pivot. At Benfica, he has always played as a right shuttler midfielder in their diamond midfield IIRC. And most of his better games for us in past years have come when he plays in a 4-3-3.

Okay now i get your point, well it could be either way... We will just have to ask him at the next Q&A

[Blue Armour 4,336]

The thing is, he mentioned 'as the 2nd midfielder'. And that could meant him playing as 1 of the 2 midfielders in a 3 men midfield in a 4-3-3 as opposed to 1 of the 2 in a pivot. At Benfica, he has always played as a right shuttler midfielder in their diamond midfield IIRC. And most of his better games for us in past years have come when he plays in a 4-3-3.

It makes a lot of sense to play Oscar and Ramires along with someone like Luiz or Mikel in a 4-3-3. The only issue, like others have said is that Hazard and Mata will be pushed out further wide.

[Magic Lamps 11,677]

It makes a lot of sense to play Oscar and Ramires along with someone like Luiz or Mikel in a 4-3-3. The only issue, like others have said is that Hazard and Mata will be pushed out further wide.

which is surely no problem for Hazard. Anyway also in a 4-2-3-1 it is Oscar who has to play on the right wing, which is not his position, so somenone is victim anyway.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

The issue with 4-3-3 has always been Mata. He's no where near effective there. But 4-3-3 would definitely suit Rami and Mikel much more.

[renanh 311]

Felipão just announced he won't be playing for the Brazil NT on the Confederations Cup.

[edetarod 2,155]

Felipão just announced he won't be playing for the Brazil NT on the Confederations Cup.

why not?

[renanh 311]

why not?

No one asked him yet, watching the press conference right now.

Oscar and David Luiz are in as expected.