22 Jul 2018 07:48:06
Good day Eds, what's your take on the goalie situation? Do you think we will move Courtois on and sign a new goalie and if yes who are we targeting to replace him?
Also, for Ed001, what's your view on Christensen? Do you think he has what it takes to succeed at the top level? Thanks for your time.

{Ed001's Note - it really depends on what offers come in, if Madrid do bid for Courtois he will ask to leave and Chelsea won't stand in his way. Other offers would not be of interest to him, so I can only see it being Madrid or no one. I do expect Madrid to come in for him though.

I like Christensen, he just needs to be kept on his toes or he makes silly errors. Reminds me a bit of Rio Ferdinand at that age, he would make silly mistakes by trying to be too composed, rather than just clearing his lines when it was required. I think Christensen will come good when he has experience enough to know when to do what.}

1.) 22 Jul 2018
22 Jul 2018 08:40:40
Good post Ed001 who would you go for if Courtois goes? Yeah I agree with Christensen’s evaluation needs to beef up a little imo as well, but so happy he got a chance last year I’d like to think he’s a Sarri style player as well.

{Ed001's Note - you need someone who is good with their feet as well under Sarri. Personally think you missed a trick in not getting Patricio. Strakosha would be the one I would suggest. Young but good.}

2.) 22 Jul 2018
22 Jul 2018 09:07:47
Hello Ed001. Do you think that if no suitable replacement can be found this summer that there's a chance we keep Courtouis on and risk losing him on a free?

{Ed001's Note - I am sure the club have a number of options in mind if needed.}

3.) 22 Jul 2018
22 Jul 2018 09:32:21
Don’t really know that Strakosha guy - do you know if Chelsea have any interest in him?

{Ed001's Note - I don't mate sorry.}

4.) 22 Jul 2018
22 Jul 2018 11:54:24
Haven't seen any links to Strakosha I'm afraid, though he's a very good shout. Either Strakosha or Kepa (Bilbao GK) would be my preferences now, but they'd probably be mad expensive right now. So I can see it being a stopgap signing like Butland.

5.) 22 Jul 2018
22 Jul 2018 13:48:52
Thanks for the reply Ed01.

{Ed001's Note - welcome.}