Chelsea Banter Archive August 10 2018

 

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10 Aug 2018 21:49:15
This time last year I was excited about us facing Burnley and thinking we would brush them aside, 2 red cards 3-0 down and clawed back to 3-2 loss, . Hoping we don't underestimate them and I am not being negative but will say a worry will be them just sitting deep, Sarri game is win back back high up pitch and move forward, if they just sit we could struggle to break down, but I imagine he will have a plan, can bet a few team in Italy tried it. Morata WILL score first goal, hoping for Kepa Emerson rudiger Christensen azpi, then Cesc kante jorginho, hazzard morata Hudson-Odoi, but luiz Pedro Alonso will start imo,

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10 Aug 2018 23:44:44
Cesc? Don’t see how he can possibly feature for us anymore. Bloke can’t run, I’m personally suprised we haven’t tried to offload him.

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11 Aug 2018 09:19:17
I think Cesc because it’s not going to be an open game and I think huddlesfield will defend deep, so he won’t need to be up and down and has the pass, for better opposition it’ll be Kovacic once settled,

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11 Aug 2018 09:52:03
yeah same. absolute shame tho . was such a good player but he just seems like he has lost his legs all of a. sudden.

I not to sure if Sarri rates or likes Christensen tho. Luiz seems to get the nod over him at the moment.

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10 Aug 2018 20:14:05
I don't think neither Chelsea or RM will confirm to the public whether Kovacic has an option to buy on the loan.

It makes sense because if Chelsea are not interested in making the loan permanent then other clubs could show interest, however if it became public that there is an option then maybe other clubs wouldn't show interest knowing Chelsea got the option first. Also a loan would help balance Chelsea's books this year given that we haven't made an major sales and spent a fair amount.

Regardless of the above, Kovacic has pretty much confirmed that there must be either an option or obligation to buy. His farewell message isn't one you would expect if you were going out on a season long loan. it's a farewell message cutting off ties. What are your thoughts ed1? Thanks.

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{Ed001's Note - hard to say, Real Madrid did want him as the long term replacement for Luka Modric, however Modric is not yet in need of replacing and Kovacic has not shown the ability yet to be good enough to push him out. They do have a rebuild to do, so they are probably willing to sacrifice him.}

10 Aug 2018 20:35:02
Cheers for the reply Ed1, appreciated as always mate. It's just an odd message and something you would do when you are sold. I think that message has said a lot about the deal despite neither clubs uttering a word yet.

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{Ed001's Note - Kovacic has been looking for a move away, so he might just be hoping rather than expecting.}

10 Aug 2018 20:42:31
Again that could be true aswel ed1, he could also be forcing there hands. Either way it's interesting. Thanks for your input Ed1, appreciated.

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{Ed001's Note - very welcome mate.}

10 Aug 2018 22:52:17
Heard today that Real Madrid is in talks to give Modric a raise (s po that he stays at the club) ; and Real Madrid are very close to agreeing a deal for Thiago Alcantara (maybe a Kovacic replacement? ) . I don't know if that would have any sort of bearing on Kovacic deal?

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11 Aug 2018 09:19:08
I think what will happen is that thiago might come in to replace kroos and if real sign MILINKOVIC SAVIC then they have effectively upgraded on kovacic on current abilities of players.

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11 Aug 2018 09:53:53
let's see how he is first. if he plays well I'm sure chelsea will buy him.

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10 Aug 2018 20:03:19
Now the wait begins. The forum has a dozen differing opinions on any given subject therefore what do you think our starting line-up and subs will be Saturday?

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10 Aug 2018 20:21:27
My squad would be

Kepa
Emerson
Rudiger
Luiz
Azpi
Kante
Jorginho
Kovacic
Hazard
Willian
Morata

However I think it will be
Alonso at the expense of Emerson. Barkley at the expense of Kovacic as the former has had a full pre season.

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10 Aug 2018 21:27:31
Given the way Sarri wants to play I also think he will go with Emerson and certainly play Kovacic. I am sure Hudson-Odoi will be on the bench and get on, Morata has to start for confidence although I feel it is more than that with him. However, Sarri might play Hazard through the middle with Hudson-Odoi and Willian either side.

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10 Aug 2018 22:55:04
I like Ampadu to replace Luiz.

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11 Aug 2018 09:09:14
I think Hudson Odoi might start instead of Hazard for this match and I also think Pedro will play instead of Willian.

I’ve also got a funny feeling that Cahil isn’t as finished as some people think. Not today but I think he might play a lot of games on the right side next to Rudiger as he did with JT.

Anyway, who cares what the team is as long as we get three points!

Come on my mighty BLUES.

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11 Aug 2018 09:55:18
id like to see Christensen instead of Luiz. won't happen tho. if start Willian Hazard and Hudson Odoi up top.

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10 Aug 2018 18:10:02
Don’t know why we loaned Michy, I really think he could have been our starting forward if Morata misfires again. Tammy doesn’t fill me with confidence quite yet.

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10 Aug 2018 20:22:49
Batshuayi wanted promises that he will be leading the line. It doesn't work like that at Chelsea. Players have to fight for it. Personally if Morata fires which I think he will then I think Batshuayi may end up being sold.

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10 Aug 2018 16:28:07
I agree Batshuayi could have been our best chance at goals this season. But let's try and see a silver lining on his leaving - if, and it's still a big if, Tammy Abraham is ever going to make it at Chelsea then this isn't he year he'll do it.

Make the most of his opportunities, score goals in cup matches and force the hand of the manager.

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10 Aug 2018 16:52:38
*is the year he'll do it.

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10 Aug 2018 17:11:02
Possible that hazard may play the striker / advanced role this season?

just a thought.

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10 Aug 2018 17:37:19
It's not out of the question, but he has stated in the past that he doesn't like the role.

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10 Aug 2018 16:10:21
Wow Michy gone on loan. Terrible decision by the club he's our best chance of goals.

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10 Aug 2018 16:20:44
All about opinions but I think the club and manager have made the best decision for the player, the club and Tammy.

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10 Aug 2018 16:47:45
Completely agree TomB.

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10 Aug 2018 16:03:06
Michy loan as good as done by the looks of it. Very frustrating, even if Morata does get back to his best it’s still a long season with Europa and I’d prefer Michy over Giroud as second choice.

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10 Aug 2018 13:40:38
Buzzing for the season. Pleased with our transfer dealings. May take a little time to get up to speed on Sarri’s instructions, but min top 4 and I’ll be happy.

COME ON THE CHELS!

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10 Aug 2018 15:38:19
Defo top 4 but I think the football will be very good and hopefully rlc Barkley Odoi and Ampadu have real good seasons.

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10 Aug 2018 09:54:25
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10 Aug 2018 07:43:00
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