Why Malouda has to be dropped

[LDN Blue 7,903]

When Malouda settles down & stops trying to shoot - thus work for the team, we'll all laugh at this thread

Let's not ignore what we know he can do when on form. Ref: Last season.

[Tortilla9 390]

When Malouda settles down & stops trying to shoot - thus work for the team, we'll all laugh at this thread

Let's not ignore what we know he can do when on form. Ref: Last season.

And maybe doesn't keep drifting in. And maybe tracks back when he loses the ball. It's April now. When is he going settle down?

[GodZola 630]

His performances last season were very important for our achievements.

Not disagreeing with his performances from Jan to Sept last year or the 3 or so months under Hiddink, I had to eat some humble pie last season! However he has had 4 seasons with us, almost 5 & in that time he has produced in total for about 1!

He is nowhere near consistent enough, has no pace, loses possession far too often & this season especially he has become greedy, Robben was a far superior player in every way, Duff was also quality for us & he is still playing better now than Maloulda!

[LDN Blue 7,903]

And maybe doesn't keep drifting in. And maybe tracks back when he loses the ball. It's April now. When is he going settle down?

Thing is, we've got to sympathise and understand him for a second. He's had an awful second half of 2010 and this year hasn't been much better. He had a horrid time with France at the World Cup & then after a flying start for us the whole team started slipping up. From January onwards things have changed, Torres & Luiz have come in, Zhirkov is back trying to get his place, we have our long-term absentees coming back & the team spirit is just lagging behind.

I'm not doubting Malouda again. He had a terrific campaign from 2009-2010.. Both, under Hiddink & Ancelotti. We got to see the real Florent Malouda, that's one the best dribblers on that left wing! He showed his great control, his eye for a pass and his torment of right backs. Remember again Manchester United, his run to set up Joe Cole? He'd done that all season for us! After everyone wrote him off in 2007 he came back hard!

I believe he'll do it again. Like someone said, form is temporary, class is permanent. We all know what Malouda can bring to the table when he's on form. For me, that's enough to stop jumping on this "not good enough for Chelsea" bandwagon.

[Tortilla9 390]

Thing is, we've got to sympathise and understand him for a second. He's had an awful second half of 2010 and this year hasn't been much better. He had a horrid time with France at the World Cup & then after a flying start for us the whole team started slipping up. From January onwards things have changed, Torres & Luiz have come in, Zhirkov is back trying to get his place, we have our long-term absentees coming back & the team spirit is just lagging behind.

I'm not doubting Malouda again. He had a terrific campaign from 2009-2010.. Both, under Hiddink & Ancelotti. We got to see the real Florent Malouda, that's one the best dribblers on that left wing! He showed his great control, his eye for a pass and his torment of right backs. Remember again Manchester United, his run to set up Joe Cole? He'd done that all season for us! After everyone wrote him off in 2007 he came back hard!

I believe he'll do it again. Like someone said, form is temporary, class is permanent. We all know what Malouda can bring to the table when he's on form. For me, that's enough to stop jumping on this "not good enough for Chelsea" bandwagon.

I get what you're saying and it's admirable that as a supporter and fan you support the player wearing the Chelsea shirt. It is frustrating to watch a player and wonder "what the hell are you doing?!" repeatedly.

I'm going to take off my Malouda is making me drink glasses on Wed and support him no matter what. I'm hoping he proves you right and the rest of us wrong.

[Rambo 1,729]

his rating in The Times was SEVEN ....incredible..........

they are having a laugh..

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Drogba's hardly been consistent since he came to the club either, but because he's a 'superstar' he is not subject to the same criticism.

[Madmax 9,219]

Drogba's hardly been consistent since he came to the club either, but because he's a 'superstar' he is not subject to the same criticism.

I'm sorry but comparing Drogba and Malouda is laughable.

Even with all his hissy fits, pouting and drama queen antics, Drogba has done more for the club than Malouda can ever hope to. Like somebody mentioned before, Malouda has had a sum total of about 12 good months here since he arrived, I don't need to tell you Drogba's been much much better and well worth the £24 million we paid for him.

And yes, Drogba became a 'superstar' because of the performances he's put in over the years, not because somebody simply decided to give him that title. Chelsea legend forever.

[GodZola 630]

Drogba's hardly been consistent since he came to the club either, but because he's a 'superstar' he is not subject to the same criticism.

For someone who has a massive 'rep' on here you sometimes let yourself down by scoring own goals such as this comment BL. Granted Drogba didn't get off to a flyer but he worked so hard up front on his own to bring others into positions to score in our first 2 title winning seasons & Lampard was the main beneficiary. Drogba has consistently been on the score sheet since & providing assists.

Ironically this season has been his worst without question & you can't tell me that he has not been open to criticism the same as the other under performers? Atleast he has had some sort of excuse with having a belt of malaria, Maloulda doesn't have anyrhing to provide as an excuse for his inconsistent performances.

[zolayes 14,489]

inconsistent implies there have been good performances and bad ...since October I can hardly remember a single top performance but perhaps Im wrong.

I know many played badly in that spell but most have improved and I think he has got worse.

[zolayes 14,489]

inconsistent implies there have been good performances and bad ...since October I can hardly remember a single top performance but perhaps Im wrong.

I know many played badly in that spell but most have improved and I think he has got worse.

[Bir_CFC 3,455]

http://www.sportingo.com/football/a19899_chelsea-offload-influential-midfielder-cutprice-summer-deal

Don't know how reliable this is, but at least there is some indication that he hasn't been up to par.

[Madmax 9,219]

http://www.sportingo...ice-summer-deal

Don't know how reliable this is, but at least there is some indication that he hasn't been up to par.

Too many things wrong there :

1. They call him 'influential'

2. They call him a 'playmaker' :giggle:

3. £12 million? ffs we should bite their hand off!

[Guest justin_3d]

Just send Malouda to Brazil. He said he wants to finish his career over there. So lets do a swap plus cash for some Brazilian player we want.

[steve5221 91]

Just send Malouda to Brazil. He said he wants to finish his career over there. So lets do a swap plus cash for some Brazilian player we want.

I would swap Malouda for a packet of Brazil nuts......