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23 Nov 2020 21:05:22
Ed 002
If Giroud were to leave in January do you think the club would try and sign someone to replace him?
Thanks.

Turvey

{Ed002's Note - There are no plans to add a striker in January at this time.}


1.) 24 Nov 2020 10:58:24
Would you expect Giroud to move in January Ed002?
Thanks.

{Ed002's Note - Chelsea will not stand in his way if he wants to move but would prefer him to stay. There are certainly options for him.}


2.) 24 Nov 2020 17:54:41
Ed002, would I be correct in assuming that someone like Fiabema (or Broja) next season could step in for Giroud?

{Ed002's Note - Fiabema is still very, very young.}


3.) 27 Nov 2020 07:49:05
I would like Chelsea to try to sign Halaand even if it will cost us Abraham. I remember the Ed saying his career path is already mapped out for him but like every other things in football, anything is possible. The guy is a goal machine and still very young. Looks like a generational talent and always guarantee goals.
He would obviously cost a lot but will eventually look a steal over time.

{Ed0666's Note - if you could get Haaland and sacrifice Abraham I’m not sure anyone at Chelsea would bat an eyelid.


4.) 27 Nov 2020 10:52:09
Ed I agree with you but some of us are obsessed with home grown especially of English internationals and are ready to forfeit qualities for "their own". As a die hard fan of Chelsea, I want the best for my club irrespective of nationality except where otherwise required.

{Ed0666's Note - I think we all wanna see better british players and even more so if they come through the ranks...but I’m with you if my team wins with the foreign legion so be it


 

 

03 Nov 2020 15:31:00
I have been exchanging the odd email with someone who worked as part of the first team coaching/ sport science department.
One subject that came up was Anthony Barry the new Assistant Head Coach.
The general perception seems to be that he is a defensive coach but apparently he made his mark at Wigan doing one to one sessions with various players.
He is also credited with Wigan CB scoring more goals from set pieces.
Interestingly one player he is working with currently in Kurt.

Turvey

 

 

28 Oct 2020 12:07:25
Ed002
Thanks for your response re Rice.
Do you think the club will look to sign him in the future or will they try and fill the slot with Ampadu?
They seem very similar players with one having a lot more experience obviously.
Thanks.

Turvey

{Ed002's Note - It depends on space being available and other matters. They would like to use the players they have where possible.}


1.) 28 Oct 2020 12:36:34
Ed I’m hoping you’re comment there means Ampadu will be given a chance dependant on how well he does at Sheffield United?

{Ed002's Note - THe club are keen for him to do well and to use him going forward.}


2.) 28 Oct 2020 13:59:49
Thanks Ed that’s fantastic news I’m a Welshman and a massive fan of Amps. Hopefully we can use that money elsewhere on a commanding central defender 🤞🏻.


3.) 29 Oct 2020 14:22:29
Ed002 is it possible and any chance we could recall ampadu in January? Thanks.

{Ed002's Note - No, that won't be happening.}


4.) 29 Oct 2020 17:28:38
Ed002 thanks for the great news both on ampadu and rice. Hope we get upamecano next summer to replace Silva and retain him for another year to ease transition.


5.) 29 Oct 2020 17:58:57
Why Upamecano? He has the awareness of Rudiger. Think people just rate him cause he’s strong. He’s a good player but not as good as made out. I’d rather Ibrahima Konate all day, every day.


6.) 30 Oct 2020 10:21:58
Given Silva is only a short term solution we need to try and bring in a more experienced CB.
We certainly don't want to sign raw kids from the Bundeslinga when we have the likes of Sarr already on our books.
Having said that it's difficult to think of an experienced CB that's available who would improve the squad substantially.


7.) 30 Oct 2020 12:16:26
I agree Turvey but I think Konate is the closest thing to Van Dijk around and he’s very composed for his age he’d be a perfect compliment for Zouma and they would also have that french connection.

If I was to say experienced it’d be Gimenez but his muscle injuries continue to be worrying and he’s not great on the ball so him and Zouma would make our worries worse.

{Ed001's Note - I really like Konate myself but I believe he has missed a fair bit of football through injury as well.}


8.) 30 Oct 2020 13:14:41
Agree Ed I may be wrong but I think that was just one big injury so I’m hoping that’s done with. As with Gimenez he has had muscle problems for years now and only averages around 25 games a season. That’s not good enough for a team wanting to compete at top level.

{Ed001's Note - I am pretty sure it is long-running with Konate as I had to put off his player profile a while back as he was out injured so I couldn't watch him play. He is very young still though, so it might merely be growth-related.}


9.) 30 Oct 2020 15:46:08
Let’s hope so 🤞🏻 Love to see him sign for us.


10.) 02 Nov 2020 13:51:59
What about David Alaba on a free next summer? He is a very commanding CB. Play him next to big Kurt so far him and Silva are working out nicely 👌.


11.) 02 Nov 2020 14:42:01
Silva still has two more years in him, I don’t want him going anywhere whether he’s short term or long term, he will play at Chelsea until his legs can no longer carry him.


 

 

11 Oct 2020 14:14:12
Ed002
What do you think of the changes that are being proposed by Liverpool owners to PL etc?
Thanks.

Turvey

{Ed002's Note - It is all to do with a commissioned report that the Liverpool owners had written by a third party in order to ensure certain income is allocated on the basis of more for the more successful sides and proposes reducing the size of the league to 18 (aligning with what UEFA and FIFA would like), scratching the League Cup and the Charity Shield. However, there is a larger plan for Liverpool to host a pre-season tournament every year that would require clubs to commit playing full first team squads. This clashes with the views of FIFA. The reduction is the size of the league makes some sense but will be difficult for the Premier League to pass. The FA are looking at tweaking Home Grown and Club Developed rules which could hit one or two clubs hard - not least Liverpool. It is one of a number of proposals kicking around - they come and go.}


1.) 11 Oct 2020 17:59:20
Many thanks for the insight Ed002.


2.) 11 Oct 2020 22:09:52
what's your view Ed02 on the premier league helping out teams financially in the Efl during the current crisis . Premier league teams have all benefited from players found, nurtured by Efl teams.

{Ed002's Note - That is no more than a short term plan. It needs to be done but the EFL is far too large to survive.}


3.) 11 Oct 2020 22:13:18
Ed002, with plans being put forward to reform the PL instead, are the big-6 PL sides not interested in a breakaway European Super League for the time being?

{Ed002's Note - The “big 6” are not involved in that - only three English sides are.}


4.) 11 Oct 2020 22:27:12
Thanks for the info. I see a massive change in European football over the next 5 years, Ed. Do you feel the same?

{Ed002's Note - The situation remains largely as I have previously explained.}


5.) 12 Oct 2020 17:35:19
Which three clubs are interested in the Euro Super League?

{Ed002's Note - You misunderstand. There are a group of "elite" sides that meet to discuss many things on what used to be a twice a year basis - but it is more often now. One of the things they discuss is the pan-european breakaway leagure - but not all of the 21 clubs who attend these meetings would join a breakaway initially. Of the 21 only three are English sides. It is unimportant which.}


6.) 13 Oct 2020 21:00:26
Funny how Liverpool want more money for successful sides now lol.


 

 

01 Oct 2020 15:54:10
Ed002
Are you aware of any negotiations regarding the loan of Callum Hudson Odoi to Bayern?
Seems odd as they have three good wingers already.
Thanks.

Turvey

{Ed002's Note - Lots of clubs are asking Chelsea for players on loan, but I am not aware of any "negotiations" with Bayern Munich at this time.}


1.) 01 Oct 2020 16:13:46
Be very silly of us to let him go. Not to mention we’d need someone in to replace him and I have no idea who unless we went in for Benrahma.

{Ed002's Note - The club don't want him to go.}


2.) 01 Oct 2020 16:26:26
Thanks Ed002 it was Bild claiming that we were talking to Bayern about CHO.


3.) 01 Oct 2020 17:29:06
We need another winger let alone letting odoi leave. We need u see studies too Ziyech and Pulisic and for injury problems. If Lampard let’s it happen I’d be surprised. Also proves to me he isn’t managing the squad decently.


4.) 02 Oct 2020 15:15:29
German media/ reporters were also claiming Mount was unhappy at all the competition that's been brought in over the summer. As expected that was completely made up. Take the German media with a pinch of salt. They're probably pissed Chelsea took Germany's golden boy instead of Bayern.


 

 

 

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09 Nov 2020 12:55:33
The new signings we have made look to have adapted well to the PL and intergrated into the squad very well.
But having a fully fit Kante playing deeper this season is a huge boost as well.
My main concern now is that we keep Mendy Tiago and Kante fit because we don't have great options should they get injured.
Early days but they give the team a spine we haven't had for a few years now.

Turvey

 

 

01 Nov 2020 11:03:12
Ed001
Yesterday was the first full outing of 433 with Kante sitting deeper.
He not only did the defensive side well but at times he was more of a playmaker.
The question mark over Havertz work rate was partially answered with him contributing more defensively than other games.
If the three of them share the load defensively the real extra mobility and creativity bode well moving forward.
It remains to be seen how this would fare against top teams of course.
Be interested in your opinion if you saw the match.
Thanks
T.

Turvey

{Ed001's Note - I didn't manage to watch it, sorry.}


1.) 01 Nov 2020 15:50:32
I thought Havertz worked very hard and covered ground very well.

If anything, he loses possession a little easily.

The three worked well (albeit Burnley)


 

 

31 Oct 2020 08:43:29
Ed002
Various reports from Germany that we are interested in signing Matthias Ginter.
Any truth in this rumour?
Thanks.

Turvey

{Ed002's Note - I am not the one to ask about defenders.}


 

 

30 Oct 2020 09:40:18
Ed001
Following on from the various conversations about Kante and his role in the side I wondered if you saw the game on Tuesday?
I guess not but the manager made an interesting switch in the last twenty minutes which had Kante sitting deeper with Mount and Havertz more advanced in a 433.
On the night it was a huge improvement on the 4231 with Jorghino and Kovacic.
Given Mounts great all round play and workrate it looks a feasible formation but only if Kante sits deeper.
Do you think he could adapt to such a role on a more long term basis?

Turvey

{Ed001's Note - it could work if the team work on a press when the ball is lost. Chelsea's press is not effective currently because of the lack of mobility in midfield, with Kante, Havertz and Mount that would be changed. It would require a lot more work than Havertz usually does, but other than that it should be able to match up against most teams.}


1.) 30 Oct 2020 18:08:08
Ed001; I remember you said I was wittering when I said something previously about Kante staying deep. From your comment above you now sound like there’s a way that ‘Chelsea’s best player (Kante) can actually sit deep.

{Ed001's Note - that is not what I said, nor is that what I am saying now. Hence why I referred to a press. If you don't understand, why don't you try asking some questions and learn something, instead of making up stuff in your head?}


 

 

21 Oct 2020 13:16:44
Ed001
I am interested in how you see Havertz developing and which position he would be best to focus on?
I think it's quite a challenge to integrate him properly unless you play a very specific formation.
At times I think we would be better playing 433 but that means either bringing him back into that three or he ends up playing on the right of a front three which isn't ideal.
He is almost a player you need to build a team around but he is to young and inexperienced to do that currently.

Turvey

{Ed001's Note - I think he needs to play in a 3 in the way someone such as Thiago does and learn to press and work back. Long term I see him as a number 10, an attacking mid behind a striker, but he needs to learn and understand work ethic to truly make the most of his insane amount of talent.}


1.) 21 Oct 2020 13:36:01
I would certainly favour him playing in a 433 at least some of the time as we do seem to get over run in that department quite regularly.
He is trying to put in the hard yards I think and he's the right age to get stronger and adapt hopefully.
Do you think our existing midfield options are suitable for integrating him in that role?
I think we need more of an anchor player or two players capable of sharing defensive duties.

{Ed001's Note - you do need an anchor really, which makes it all the more odd Ampadu was allowed to go on loan again.}


2.) 21 Oct 2020 14:01:19
I agree although he made so few appearances last season I guess they felt he needed more game time/ experience to be considered as a full time option.
Rice is clearly a ready made option for the role so I am wondering if he will ever get the chance frankly.

{Ed001's Note - which would be sad as there is the potential in Ampadu to be a special player.}


3.) 21 Oct 2020 14:20:47
It would and it would give us £50m towards buying a top centre back, which we badly need.
Silva has proved already what a difference an experienced top notch CB can make to our defence, plus Mendy of course.


4.) 21 Oct 2020 14:56:08
I reckon we should use Ampadu and Christensen there as DM’s. I’m a Rice fan but I’d rather see that money go towards two top centre halves. Konate and Demiral if I had my way 😁 unlikely I know but after this summer who knows what we’re capable of again.


5.) 21 Oct 2020 17:15:37
I think we need to ship out Christensen and Rudiger and buy one experienced and one young CB.
And buy an experienced anchor in midfield unless we give Ampadu the role but that has risks give his lack of experience.


 

 

 

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15 Dec 2020 11:56:39
Thanks Ed002 much appreciated.

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06 Dec 2020 11:25:28
I can't see us spending a lot of money on a young defender when Marc Guehi is doing so well at Swansea and that doesn't take account of Ampadu either.
Much will depend on Rudigers form and whether he wants to move on.
If he does leave then we need to sign a top experienced CB to replace him.

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24 Nov 2020 10:58:24
Would you expect Giroud to move in January Ed002?
Thanks.

Turvey

{Ed002's Note - Chelsea will not stand in his way if he wants to move but would prefer him to stay. There are certainly options for him.}


 

 

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30 Oct 2020 10:21:58
Given Silva is only a short term solution we need to try and bring in a more experienced CB.
We certainly don't want to sign raw kids from the Bundeslinga when we have the likes of Sarr already on our books.
Having said that it's difficult to think of an experienced CB that's available who would improve the squad substantially.

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11 Oct 2020 17:59:20
Many thanks for the insight Ed002.

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09 Dec 2020 16:58:21
Well he has scored in his last two games which is more Kovacic Mount and Havertz have.

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09 Dec 2020 14:39:12
Currently yes a more complete player and the same age.
He has a lot more first team experience than Tammy and looked quite average up until Carlo arrived at the club.
Not sure he is good enough to be a first team regular though.

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09 Dec 2020 11:11:38
I too support Tammy and have concerns about his lack of progress this season.
A decision from both sides will need to be made about a new contract in the next 12 months max.
I would love him to stay if he can accept that he won't be an automatic first pick.
It will be tough to find a young world-class striker in the short term with other major clubs like City needing to replace ageing players .
Short term we should probably offer Giroud a further year and see how Werner/ Tammy develop in the next 12 months.

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07 Dec 2020 10:27:48
He is the youngest of our major signings and it will likely take him until next season to fully adapt to the PL.
He should be used as an impact sub certainly against the tougher sides as Kova is playing well and offers more currently as you say.

Turvey

 

 

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13 Nov 2020 10:48:33
Here is the WBA view of Gallagher.
"Conor’s been fantastic for me.
his energy levels and quality in training every day is a steal for us and I’m tipping him to be a top, top player. He wants to learn and has great ability going forward, but on the flip side he’s more than responsible at tracking back and he’s just got bags of energy. The athleticism that he’s got is what the game is becoming now and he’s got that in abundance.

“He’s been very impressive and I think he can be a really important player for us this season. ”

-Jake Livermore; source: WBA.

Turvey