BlueLion. 21,491 Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Chelsea have let one of Europe's most exciting young talents slip through their fingers. Danish sensation Christian Eriksen, being chased by Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham, as well as every top club on the continent, was at Stamford Bridge as a 15-year-old but the club failed to press home their interest in the midfielder. Hot property: Denmark's Christian Eriksen is tracked by England's Gary Cahill in a recent friendly Eriksen, 18, who was recruited by outgoing director of football Frank Arnesen, was allowed to have trials with Barcelona and AC Milan, before settling on a contract with Ajax until 2014. Fabio Capello changed his tactics during England's 2-1 win over Denmark last Wednesday, just to curb Eriksen's influence.Read more: http://www.dailymail...l#ixzz1DqHLf1kL Okay, so the source is the Daily Hate Mail.But when watching the game, I thought the kid sounded familiar. He turned down the chance to sign for us in favour of a move to Ajax. So not only do our best academy players have precious years of their development wasted at this club, but we also let outrageous talent slip through our grasp without even noticing - until its too late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Disappointing to say the least ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldo 868 Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 I think that I have read somewhere that the club thought that we had enough players in that position.. Not 100% sure about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Maybe he didn't take his chance, can't blame the club.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spuz 143 Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Probably best for his development he didn't come to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson 358 Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Load of bullshit. Every 17 year old is a fucking wonderkid these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We Hate Scouse 10,332 Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Load of bullshit. Every 17 year old is a fucking wonderkid these days.He's 18. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea blue 615 Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 He's 18. Monday the 14 February is his 18th birtday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We Hate Scouse 10,332 Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Monday the 14 February is his 18th birtday Monday the 14th February is his 19th birthday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calculatingInfinity 1,478 Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Load of bullshit. Every 17 year old is a fucking wonderkid these days.He has shown he got a lot of potential by already being a very great player on Ajax team and that is why he is considered a wonderkid. Can he step up his game to a better league? We cant know until he tries but he sure as hell got a big talent and talking about him here is completely justified. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson 358 Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Ok 18, who gives a flying fuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We Hate Scouse 10,332 Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Ok 18, who gives a flying fuck.I was joking. I'm sorry! :huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 10,227 Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 I was joking. I'm sorry! :huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Probably best for his development he didn't come to us.All too true! Until we promote Sturridge, McEachran & Van Aanholt (< wildcard) we won't be attractive to any youth prospect out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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