18 Jul 2017 23:09:33
18 players have left Chelsea in last 6 months. Minimum 5 of them has to be replaced. Of those 5, 3 were homegrown. We have signed 3 players none of them is a homegrown. To have squad of 25 players you need at least 8 homegrown players. At the moment we have only 5 or 6 and none of our potential targets (except Moussa Dembele) is homegrown. I'm wondering how they think to compete in 4 different competitions without possibility to have 25 men squad?
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19 Jul 2017 01:04:45
Hey Antibot, a number of Our Players are capable of playing a number of roles/ positions within the Team so having a Squad of 25 is probably unlikely.
Rudiger can play CB or RB.
Azpilicueta can play CB, RB, LB.
Alonso can play LB or CB.
Pedro WF or ST.
I'm not saying they are equally as strong in each position but can do a job there.
This means a slightly smaller squad is workable and players are more likely to get Game Time which should help for a Happier Squad.
I think 2 players for each position let alone 2 equally strong players for each position is unrealistic.
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19 Jul 2017 08:44:22
antibot, it depends on what competition (PL / CL) you are referring to. maybe, in addition to possible signings, U21 players will be utilised where necessary.
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18 Jul 2017 21:43:38
CONTE SIGNS NEW CONTRACT!
official, Antonio Conte has signed a 2 year contract extension.
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18 Jul 2017 22:08:12
Not extension just new two year deal. Contract still runs out 2019 but now a lot better paid. but still brilliant news hey, need to back him now.
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18 Jul 2017 16:59:03
If Chelsea can't find replacement for Costa the club could be forced to block his transfer.
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18 Jul 2017 17:29:41
Can't see conte doing that, bentoxic atmosphere, although I'll be gutted seeing costa go.
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18 Jul 2017 17:48:44
Morata will sign.
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18 Jul 2017 17:52:08
That being said, I implore Chelsea to get a replacement for Costa and let him go.
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18 Jul 2017 18:02:51
Why would they block his transfer? It's clear he won't be given any game time as Conte wants shot of him. I'll eat my hat if we see Costa in a Chelsea shirt next season.
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18 Jul 2017 18:59:24
Miss Darren Wood - What's inspiring your confidence? Do u have any inside source? I pray Chelsea just signs one of either Morata or Belotti. I DON TIRE!
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18 Jul 2017 19:22:16
Ed002 said on European page that morata is nobody's first choice, but still hopeful of a move.
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19 Jul 2017 14:24:55
Obinna123, Morata has been our main target all along and it has only been held up by Madrid trying to bring Hazard into the equation, Madrid demanding exorbitant fees, and Zidane trying to persuade Morata to stay. Don't believe the media hype about Man U 'gazumping' us over Lukaku - the Lukaku deal to United was rubber-stamped long before the window opened and Chelsea were aware of that which is why they didn't bid.
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