Chelsea Banter Archive July 31 2018

 

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31 Jul 2018 21:48:55
Personally with luiz rudiger Christensen Cahill and even Zouma, I wouldn't worry about signing a CB, prioritise on either goalscoring midfielder, winger (s) and of morata isn't happy and wants to leave then a striker,

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01 Aug 2018 07:52:23
Couldn’t agree more. At the end of the day saari plays with 2 centre backs, not 3.

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01 Aug 2018 10:25:03
That's all fair enough in your own opinion.

The facts are, if Sarri wants a new centre half, he should be given one. He's trying to implement a certain style and he might see what he already has as not being adequate for him.

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31 Jul 2018 20:45:05
Ed002 saying a side met with Lazio re SMS last week. Didn't get a deal, but might be considered exploratory. Could be one to watch.

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31 Jul 2018 21:24:10
Don't see it happening myself but who knows! Haven't watched that much of him but based on what I've read he would be awesome linking up with Kante and Jorginho. Surely that would give us one of the best midfields in world football.

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31 Jul 2018 22:12:57
If (and a big if), we can keep Courtois, Hazard, Kante and add Vecino, SMS, and a winger, whilst moving on Cahill, Willian and Drinkwater, I think this would be one of our best windows ever.
I still think Willian will go, Drinkwater too. Not sure on Cahill. SMS we wait and see. I think Vecino will happen, especially if Inter plan on adding Vidal and are already close to the wind RE: FFP.

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31 Jul 2018 23:08:34
No way we add both Vecino and SMS in my opinion.

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01 Aug 2018 01:29:35
Yea Vecino and SMS are same kind of player (box to box midfielder) .

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01 Aug 2018 03:44:14
Looks like SMS committed to Lazio for the year. Would love to see it, but probably won’t happen.

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31 Jul 2018 15:49:19
Williams replacement for me would have to either be. bailey Pulisic or fekir, BUT, Pedro and Willian replaced and two of these in is huge upgrade but would need some time to settle and Pedro seems to understand the role under Sarri.

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31 Jul 2018 14:07:15
Love how pundits are righting us off already, saying we'll struggle to make top 4. We've added a world class midfielder to our squad. We look to be keeping Willian, Kante and Hazard. We've got youth around the squad in Odoi and Ampadu. Plus RLC and Batman returning.

Perhaps one or 2 more players to improve the depth if players are moved on.

Happy Days.

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31 Jul 2018 14:52:54
Loving the positivity from some at the moment! The key to this window was surely keeping Hazard and Kante at the club and getting Kante a top partner for CM and it looks like we've achieved this. Happy days for me. I'm more than happy for City and Liverpool to get all the attention as we always play best after we've been written off! Wasn't expected to win the FA cup final last year- won. Written off in Conte's first year after defeat to Arsena and Liverpool and we go on to walk the league. Anyone remember the 19th of May 2012? I certainly do.

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31 Jul 2018 15:18:18
Heard a rumour today that Sarri spoke with Michy Batshuayi assuring him that he's in his plan. Heard nothing of such about Giroud- does Sarri really fancy Giroud?

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31 Jul 2018 15:23:00
I don't really see the positive yes I'm happy about the signing we made but seriously man city where miles ahead of us last year you think 1 signing is going to make us contenders he's not a goal machine we will be toothless again next year compared to city I feel looks like we are the new arsenal or spurs now actually that's not fair to arsenal they actually invest in there team again.

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31 Jul 2018 17:29:21
Have to remember this is still the core group of players that have won 2 titles in 4 years. Yes City were brilliant last year but so were we the year before and look how we played afterwards! Biggest key was signing an attack minded manager and keeping our star players which is exactly what's been achieved. To suggest we don't invest in our team is plain silly Doug we've wasted enough on mediocre players the last few years maybe the board are only looking to sign top quality. Remember it's about quality not quantity.

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31 Jul 2018 18:51:56
Nobody will get near city again pal just have to hope for mishaps now and again there to powerful on all fronts.

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31 Jul 2018 19:03:47
If teams actually attack them this season there defence will get found out. They're good but not unbeatable.

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31 Jul 2018 21:20:38
the club spending money on mediocre players isn't a sign they want quality it only highlights the problems with the club these days they don't want to invest top players cost easy 60-80 mil we will end up with Aaron Ramsey for 30.

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01 Aug 2018 08:13:55
How much did Kante cost?

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01 Aug 2018 12:50:38
we got kante before football lost its mind i. e neymar and mbappe transfers since then all prices have sky rocketed I'm not saying there are not Baggins out there but since when you need a postion flled you have to fill it look at Liverpool prime example in my opinion looking at the rest of top six they will be city's only real challengers.

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31 Jul 2018 13:51:29
honestly I think we are done in the market maybe 1 signing from inter and that's us done great job the club has done this year in the market yet again I doubt hazard will be impressed as he wanted the club to show ambition so this will be his last year at Chelsea so we best enjoy it.

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31 Jul 2018 15:11:09
But we’ve signed what we needed in Jorginho. We’re hopefully keeping Willian, Kante and Hazard. Have exciting youth, players returning from loan that could actually fight for a place not just a wasted season at Vitesse.

Did anyone seriously think we’d go out and sign Lewandowski or Bale? On the flip side of that why sign players if we have the same level if not better in our squad already.

Come one pal, let’s stay positive!

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31 Jul 2018 15:18:55
What a pointless negative post.

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31 Jul 2018 16:09:59
Why chuffed about keeping Willian? He’s average.

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31 Jul 2018 16:44:26
Willian average? Oh dear Frank!

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31 Jul 2018 16:51:35
So average that Man U and Barcelona wanted him. So average that he’s a full Brazil international amongst all the talent. So average that he was our player of the season whilst others switched off. It’s alright bringing in Pulisic or Bailey but their 2 kids and how long is it going to take them to evolve? Silly comment mate.

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01 Aug 2018 07:56:05
Personally I’m not Willian’s biggest fan :/.

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31 Jul 2018 12:23:02
Huguain loaned to AC Milan, sigh of relief Afterall. Though not content with Morata and hope for another striker but never wanted Hugain at Chelsea. My friend once joked that Huguain means bad luck in finals, lol.
Meanwhile rumour of Lewandowski resurfacing again. Can any Ed confirm if indeed we are interested. And also if we should expect anymore signings before the window shut.

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31 Jul 2018 13:38:47
Guys give Morata a chance.

His had 1 season in the EPL, the first part of last season he looked class, 2nd part was less convincing, however he got into scoring opportunities regularly and for a striker that is the bread and butter. The finishing will come this season. The same people that want him out will then compare his situation to KDB, Salah etc when he starts scoring for any future clubs. He should be given a 2nd chance.

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31 Jul 2018 13:47:53
I'll give him another chance but I don't think it's comparable to the Lukaku, KDB and Salah situations. They never got the opportunity to prove they were worthy of wearing the blue shirt. Morata has had more than enough game time to prove himself. I'll support him this season but I would rather see Michy start the season.

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31 Jul 2018 11:25:41
Looks like Higuain and Caldara are off to AC Milan, so we can take them off of our wanted list.

Genuinely curious as to who we might sign as our striker now, as surely we cannot trust Morata to score enough goals this season.

I'd take Cavani any day, he might be over 30 but he'd be great for a few seasons!

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31 Jul 2018 11:39:55
Have a sneaky feeling it's the Batman's year to shine with us. A real goal scorer and he has a bit of crazy in him, I like that! Never heard of Caldara and if Juve are willing to sell without ever playing him he can't be all that, besides, what's the need for a CB? We have Christensen, Rudiger, Luiz, Zouma and Cahill not to mention Ampadu looking brilliant and Azpi available in an emergency. We need to be targeting attaching players, don't understand why we are looking for more CBs and midfielders! Everyone should check out the European pages there's some interesting stuff on Pulisic and regarding Chelsea's plans (no names though but it's fun to guess)

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31 Jul 2018 11:40:31
I think we’ve dodged a bullet with Higuain. World class a couple of years back but I think he’s very much on the decline now. I’ve got faith in Morata, Batshuayi, Giroud and even Tammy. Wouldn’t surprise me if we don’t sign a striker.

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31 Jul 2018 12:32:22
Yes, barring any outgoing replacement (Tibo maybe) we realistically only need someone whose consistant for the RW position (Ideally two if pedro moves but too late for that to happen perhaps) .

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31 Jul 2018 09:46:17
Do we have any interest in zaha?

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31 Jul 2018 10:41:36
I'm surprised we are yet to be credited with an interest.

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31 Jul 2018 08:36:02
Right guys, hopefully we are all feeling optimistic about the upcoming season. I am quite content with our squad with the addition of Jorginho.

Hopefully, barring the Courtois exit and replacement there shouldn't be anymore exits. Maybe 1 or 2 more players, however I would rather avoid squad fillers unless they are bought to be the 11. If no more is bought then that is fine. We still got a brilliant core, champions year before last.

Anyway i'm not too sure on Vecino or Mattia Caldara, Ed1 what are you views on these two if you have watched them?

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{Ed001's Note - I haven't seen enough of either to judge them sorry.}

31 Jul 2018 08:59:26
Ed001 is there interest in Kante, especially from PSG, and could you see Chelsea agreeing to a sale?

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{Ed001's Note - there is interest but he is happy to stay and Chelsea are not looking to sell.}

31 Jul 2018 09:31:35
I'm very happy with our squad to be honest mate. The Courtois situation needs resolving and obviously I hope we hold on to Hazard and Kante and I think we will. I would like to see a young RW come in (Bailey seems to be everyone's choice) but wouldn't moan with Pulisic coming in to replace Willian who I suspect will be off to United. My biggest concern is at left back, do Alonso or Emerson have what it takes to deliver consistently at LB? I have my doubts.

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31 Jul 2018 10:54:49
Completely agree, I think we have a very large squad filled with great players and a great selection of youth players. Under Sarri and Zola we could really progress. That being said the three areas highlighted could do with upgrading if we are to challenge. Left back, right wing and a striker. Ideally we'd be getting Alba, Cavani and Bailey but I can't see the club signing anyone of that quality without the allure of champions league football. Hard to tell who we are after with the rumour mill in full swing. Any updates from the Ed's would be a great help!

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{Ed001's Note - I don't have anything new to add sorry.}

Review Of The Day 31st July 2018

31 Jul 2018 06:25:39
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Review Of The Day 31st July 2018

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31 Jul 2018 00:32:44
may i ask who is vecino? 3 goals last season for inter how many more non goal scoring midfielders does a club need? is he any sort of improvement on our current midfield.

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