Ramires

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

Get well soon Rami, it seems we will see Mikel a lot...

[Jase 43,479]

Huge blow with Ramires out injured. Gonna miss his energy and workrate in our next 3 games especially against Arsenal next weekend.

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

Missed him, when he is not around.

[Blue Armour 4,289]

Any news on his return?

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

Any news on his return?

Maybe after the I.break.

[Joker10 946]

What is our record without Ramires over the last two seasons?

I bet we have a much better record without him or starting.

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

With games every 3 days now, I am badly missed him.

[jmarlow 458]

Ramires will be a key player for us on sunday if he is fit as Jose will most likely put him on Di Maria, who imo is United's only serious threat

[Blue Armour 4,289]

Could have really used him today...United had more control over the midfield than they should have.

[Beigl 1,387]

I think we missed him as much as Costa yesterdady.

[DH1988 1,273]

Rami is required in big games, I know Oscar has played well lately but I would of much preferred to see Rami-Cesc-Matic midfield against United.

[stroey 2,525]

Jose Mourinho believes Ramires being available again is a huge boost for Chelsea.

“It’s very important for us,” said the Blues boss.

“Tactically he is good, he can play in many positions and has intensity.

“He is a guy who is dangerous when attacking, good in defensive transition and has a fantastic engine to drop back and to press.

“He’s an important player for us, and a balance between technical players and players like Ramires I think is fundamental to our squad.”

http://www.westlondonsport.com/chelsea/mourinho-explains-why-ramires-return-is-so-important-for-chelsea-wls-football

[The Chels 2,502]

“He’s an important player for us, and a balance between technical players and players like Ramires I think is fundamental to our squad.”

at least Mourinho acknowledges Ramires' limitations (which I didn't think was ever going to happen last year!). He's basically just someone for the big games which makes sense as his energy can be useful and the Matic-Fabregas duo is more than good enough against smaller teams.

[Supermonkey92 1,428]

Absolutely missed him at united. If he played, our performance would have been more like what we were expected it would be. Against Liverpool he will be needed I think, if we want to go there play well and win. I think at the moment it's between him and willian/schurrle playing. Unfortunately, Ramires seems to be used as a defensive rm in the 4-2-3-1, as opposed to a mid 3 which is his best position IMO. That would allow cesc to get forward more.

[Jase 43,479]

Since Ramires is back from injury, am hoping Mourinho plays him with Fabregas in the pivot. Curious to see how that will work out.

[SpecialistsInFailure 68]

Ramires is an integral part of this squad and the people who want him sold are crazy. His pace, intensity and stamina will be key in many games this season and offers something no one else in this team can. He is coming back fresh and will have something to prove. I, for one, welcome him back.

[Special Juan 27,429]

Hope he starts tonight, be good to see him back after a long lay off. Him and Mikel should be fine in this game for me.

[stroey 2,525]

Hope he starts tonight, be good to see him back after a long lay off. Him and Mikel should be fine in this game for me.

Mikel is out.

Have missed Ramires too, especially against Manunited.