Chelsea Banter Archive February 06 2019

06 Feb 2019 18:20:48
Not going to lie, the prospect of us losing Hazard has me a wee bit excited. We’re currentky relaying way too much on a single player, and it’s completely foreign for a club of our stature, and for a big club in general.

Before Hazard, we used to rely on a number of footballers, offensively or defensively. Since 2013, we’ve become a shadow of what we once were. We’ve won a number of honours, sure, but there’s no doubting that our offensive game has relied on Hazard way too much. Likewise from a defensive point of view with Kante since 2016.

This summer, and in particularly Hazard’s departure should be used as a restart for this club. To wipe clean of the reliance this club, and it’s players have had, and to kick-start a fresh new era. One that doesn’t have 10 players turning towards one to create, or finish a chance.

Roll on the summer!

06 Feb 2019 20:58:16
I agree in a way let’s get a few quality players in. Pepe and Fekir attacking wise and I’m hoping for either Koulibaly or Romagnoli for CB and either Mendy or Chilwell for LB. with Reece James returning as RB.

06 Feb 2019 22:42:54
RyRy and Ranger, I’ve stated I would rather Hazard remained with us but I have to say I’m a bit like you guys, the idea of some players coming in allied with a few of our youngsters is very exciting and appealing.

06 Feb 2019 23:57:42
I would rather him remain Tom if he says actually I love Chelsea whether real want me or not and sign not constantly flirt otherwise get rid. I love Hazard but I’ve had enough. It feels like we can’t move on as a club until he decides what to do which is quite frankly a joke.

07 Feb 2019 03:19:41
To not rely on hazard we need to improve the squad. Not sell our best player. Excited to lose hazard . that’s interesting.

07 Feb 2019 09:04:06
That’s why i said lose Hazard and replace him with two quality players in Fekir and Pepe. Try reading it properly. We’ll never replace Hazard with anyone better. So might as well just invest in a couple of quality players.

07 Feb 2019 10:24:53
Would be exciting linked to some big names to replace him, but can’t help but think instead of Bakyoko n drinkwater and others we could of added these players and he would want to stay?

07 Feb 2019 15:06:45
Let the best premier league player go I’ve heard it all now.

07 Feb 2019 16:45:57
Nibby, The vast majority of fans don’t want him to go and I’m sure the club do NOT want him to leave, hence the contract offer.
It would appear he wants to leave and if that is the case I think the club will have no choice but to sell him with just one year left in his current contract.
It is NOT a case of the club letting him go!

07 Feb 2019 19:02:18
I’m a Chelsea fan and I wouldn’t say he’s the best player.

06 Feb 2019 17:34:31
Today we were linked with Lorenzo Insigne, Pablo Sarabia, and Richarlison. Who would you like to see as a Hazard replacement?

Personally, I'd go for Asensio as Hazard coming in would signal more time on the bench for him. He's got an incredible amount of talent, similar to Hazard when he moved to us in 2012.

06 Feb 2019 17:59:30
Countiho for me.

06 Feb 2019 20:51:05
I think we should look to get both Asensio and Dybala in the summer imo.

06 Feb 2019 21:04:29
What’s Asensio done this year? F ALL. Another over hyped player.

07 Feb 2019 09:47:40
I actually don't think asensio is the answer.

07 Feb 2019 16:00:50
ChelseaRanger, who would you take? I'd be ok with CHO slotting in and possibly reinvesting the Hazard money to other parts of the squad.

As I said, I'd also be happy with Asensio coming in as well. It could be seen as his issues are due to the managerial crisis going on at Madrid. I don't think it's due to his quality.

08 Feb 2019 07:59:56
Id take Fekir or Aouar Matt. Sorry I've only just read you're post. Fekir is small but strong and would add goals from LCM. Then id like to see two proper wingers again. Hazard and Willian are inverted wingers who don't suit our striker. Pepe RW and CHO LW would be what id like to see with Pulisic as back up with Pedro as 4th choice. Im a massive Odoi fan he doesn't actually want Bayern he just wants to play and he's better than Willian and Pedro for me.

06 Feb 2019 13:57:12
Reece James is doing really well at Wigan. His apparently won most of the monthly accolades and MOTM's. Wigan fans have really taken to him. He does look really good and has massive potential.

Anyway, I think it is safe to say that Chelsea will not buy a RB next year as it would be wrong to do so. This kid sould should be Azpi's understudy as he can replace the former. Focus should be on the left side where we may need a new addition given that Sarri doesn't seem to trust Emerson.

06 Feb 2019 15:54:08
Nothing is sure at our club with regard to the progression of the kids.
Sarri has been angling for the club to buy the Napoli RB who is 25yo.
With Azpi signing a new long term contract where would that leave Reece.
For me he has been the standout kid of the last few years and I include CHO.
He has everything but importantly he is a grown man physically even at such a young age.
Handled correctly a future club captain.

06 Feb 2019 22:47:33
Sarri also supposedly wanted a replacement for Cesc and didn’t get it. I’ve been saying for a long long time RJ is an unbelievable player and he will be in our first team for years! He will be playing for the mighty blues in the first team next season.

06 Feb 2019 12:45:23
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