Edinson Cavani

[calculatingInfinity 1,472]

Two different kind of players but they share a lot of the same abilities. One of them being strength, which Cavani, while not being as strong a beast as Drogba, is pretty damn strong. Having followed him since his early Palermo days I would like to think I know that much. If we are not willing to let Lukaku play fairly regularly next season we will lack a strong man in front we will need someone else. Cavani is not a target man but we won't get a better replacement for what Drogba can do for the club, imo. There's just no way we can go through a season with Torres and Sturridge as our main forwards, we will lack so much physical presence in the box.

[RamiCFC9 258]

We can't play Drogba-like forever, look at the other big teams Rooney,RVP,Dzeko,Aguero,Benzema,Higuain are they bigger or stronger then Torres?Definately not.They dont need big bully's to be succesful.

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

We can't play Drogba-like forever, look at the other big teams Rooney,RVP,Dzeko,Aguero,Benzema,Higuain are they bigger or stronger then Torres?Definately not.They dont need big bully's to be succesful.

Couldn't have put it better myself. Although I would still like Cavani, not because of his strength but his goal scoring ability.

[calculatingInfinity 1,472]

We can't play Drogba-like forever, look at the other big teams Rooney,RVP,Dzeko,Aguero,Benzema,Higuain are they bigger or stronger then Torres?Definately not.They dont need big bully's to be succesful.

Benzema and Dzeko? No doubt in my mind that they are. The point is not really that we should keep playing that style of football, but that it will be terrible once we don't have a plan b and can put in a more physical forward. Sturridge and Torres against a team like Stoke... Nope. We need to keep Lukaku and not loan him out then.

[Henrique 9,133]

Cavani as a replacement for Drogba? Two different types of players. Cavani isn't a strong enough physical player to replace Didier

It means we need another striker to replace Didier, it doesnt mean it must be something that plays like him.

[Henrique 9,133]

Pointless spending this whoping sum on a forward really is, when we've got Sturridge who deserves a chance, Torres who we have not yet seen in a good team. Okay yeah Torres looks useless but the fact still remains, he has not been playing in a GOOD chelsea team this season, that's a fact. Then Romeu Lukaku might be starting in 3-4 years time, by then we could of had Sturridge as our forward and maybe Torres might of done a bit of justice to his price tag before he left.

You just see what you are saying: we have Sturridge and Torres. Do you think two good strikers is enough for a club like Chelsea? I dont think so.

Another thing is: its clear that Sturridge will leave at the end of the season. I would do the same if I was the team top scorer, and then realize that Kalou was playing and not me.

[rover 28]

I hope Cavani or falcao replace Drogba, Lukaku is too yung player

[Thor 2,718]

Meh, I think he's overrated personally. He's the exact same player as Torres, but not as good when Torres is in form. Plus we have Sturridge, Lukaku and Torres even if Didier does end up going. Sturridge has barely been given a shot up front.

What we need is wingers.

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

Meh, I think he's overrated personally. He's the exact same player as Torres, but not as good when Torres is in form. Plus we have Sturridge, Lukaku and Torres even if Didier does end up going. Sturridge has barely been given a shot up front.

What we need is wingers.

Exact same as Torres? He's more of a Hybrid of Drogba and Torres.

[Thor 2,718]

Exact same as Torres? He's more of a Hybrid of Drogba and Torres.

Not really. I've never seen him do the things Drogba does. He runs his lines well, has pace and loves to be put in on through balls. Sturridge if given the time at the front spot would be a better player than him. Better shot on him, and he's better with the ball at his feet. Not to mention he has better pace and would run those lines better once given the time to re-adapt into that front spot.

[Henrique 9,133]

Not really. I've never seen him do the things Drogba does. He runs his lines well, has pace and loves to be put in on through balls. Sturridge if given the time at the front spot would be a better player than him. Better shot on him, and he's better with the ball at his feet. Not to mention he has better pace and would run those lines better once given the time to re-adapt into that front spot.

How often do you watch Serie A? How many times did you watch Sturridge playing as a striker?

[Thor 2,718]

How often do you watch Serie A? How many times did you watch Sturridge playing as a striker?

Enough to make as good an analysis as anyone over here. In fact I'd say I've watched more Serie A than 90% of this forum considering a family member is a big Napoli fan.

Someone said Cavani is able to create chances for himself and is what we need. Sturridge is far better at that. Far better technical player with the ball at his feet.

Cavani is anything but a Drogba/Torres mix. Look at his goals, all of the counter, through balls in on goal, etc.

[calculatingInfinity 1,472]

I wouldn't say he really creates much by himself either, he can get past a man or two but he's not a creative genius. But if you put any cross in, he will get a head, foot or ass on it and try and get it on goal. But well, arguing about this is pointless, we will sign a new forward if Drogba leaves and we loan out Lukaku, can't be any other way around it. One injury and we would otherwise have to play the same forward in all cup, european and league matches. Cavani is my dream forward for Chelsea, been following him since his first day in Palermo and I have no doubt he would fit in really well, also with a more technical play style if we are really going to change Chelseas football philosophy.

Couldn't disagree more with you calling him overrated but guess we will have to wait and see once Napoli doesn't make CL and we sign him in the summer.

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

Couldn't disagree more with you calling him overrated but guess we will have to wait and see once Napoli doesn't make CL and we sign him in the summer.

Unfortunately for us, they're 3rd right now. Although soley on goal difference and there are 4 teams level on points with Napoli for that 3rd spot. So hopefully they miss out

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Sturridge isn't good enough, in my opinion. Might as well cash in on him and go and bring in some real talent. Sturridge has the ability, but not the intelligence. He will never be a great player, not for us anyway. He is far too selfish. You can be selfish if you are brilliant, ie. a young Ronaldo, Messi or Robben. Sturridge is not brilliant.

[Spike 12,049]

Sturridge isn't good enough, in my opinion. Might as well cash in on him and go and bring in some real talent. Sturridge has the ability, but not the intelligence. He will never be a great player, not for us anyway. He is far too selfish. You can be selfish if you are brilliant, ie. a young Ronaldo, Messi or Robben. Sturridge is not brilliant.

Those are exactly my sentiments towards Sturridge too. I think some people just want to keep him because he is English and that he could be a fantastic Foward. Pro English bias isn't limited to the media these days.

Cavani is an animal. I have full confidence that he would supass the legendary Drogba if he were to sign. He may not have the prettiest playing style but he sure as hell gets results.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Yeah, I agree with what you're saying about Sturridge. I personally think Islam Feruz has greater potential and they have many similarities.

[Spike 12,049]

I've never actually seen Islam play but I've heard that his playing style is similar to Wayne Rooney's. So I imagine he plays for the team (rather then himself) whilst maintaining high intensity in attack and defence.

[coolhead23 1,147]

I agree that Dan boy is selfish quite a few times but he has the potential nevertheless, i would still give him a season and play him more on the center rather as a winger to exploit his potential. Cavani can wait and honestly like i said in the other topics i dont want to buy a 30m+ something at this point of time when we have Torres coming in his groove.

[GLC 0]

If CAVANI came third at goal scoring in Italy, behind IBRAIMOVIC (MILAN) and DI NATALE (UDINESE), playing for NAPOLI, imagine what he could achieve playing for CHELSEA.

He has much more spirit than TORRES, and never looses a game because of injuries.

By the way, the best transfer was made by LIVERPOOL, sold TORRES for a fortune and bought LUIS SUAREZ (winger) for less than half the price.

I imagine we all know about SUAREZ ´s performance.

Cavani plays with SUAREZ and FORLAN (INTER of Milan) in Uruguay´s national team, fourth at the last World Cup, and actually third at the FIFA ´s ranking of national teams.

CAVANI is young, as Suarez, 24 years old.

FALCAO is another excellent option for CHELSEA, but will probably cost twice as much as CAVANI, if Atlético de Madrid sells him.