Chelsea Banter Archive January 16 2019

 

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16 Jan 2019 22:28:03
Higuain deal is all but done. I am really excited. Can't wait for goals to fly in every direction.

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16 Jan 2019 23:02:07
not a bad signing worth a gamble ud imagine sarri will have his confidence back and the goals flowing in no time.

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16 Jan 2019 23:16:14
You guys know I’m sad to see Morata leave our club and I have given the reasons many times why I wanted him to stay at our club.

I truly hope this doesn’t turn out to be a sale we regret.

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17 Jan 2019 07:28:25
Not fit or suited for the prem.

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17 Jan 2019 08:20:22
look tom the only way to look at this fron our perspective is morata is mentally weak and just doesn't suit the premier league and the physical demands of it. he looks like a kid who can't handle the pressure of the pl he just looks cranky and moody when he plays and for me i think its best for both parties he goes and we move on.

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17 Jan 2019 10:40:52
Tom, I am still also a bit unsure about Morata. I was very excited by his skills (not least, but not only, heading ability) and movement when he first arrived, and of course the goals came to begin with. And he hasn't become unskillful -- I saw some excellent moments from him on and off the ball at the Southamton game, and he was unlucky to have goal ruled offside (but also missed opportunities) -- and he may well do very well in different league/ different system, and good luck to him if he goes which seems likely. But I agree that he doesn't seem consistently physically and mentally strong enough for EPL, and his stats nose-dived as he missed loads of chances. This form, and fact that Giroud not exactly prolific (though less game time) was risking top 4 place in v competitive season. What was to be done?

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17 Jan 2019 14:41:54
Not sure why people are happy with us getting Higuain. The guy is 31, overweight, and has a similar goal record to Morata this season.

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17 Jan 2019 17:16:05
trublu fair point but morata has played in a far better chelsea team than higuian has with ac milan i don't see higuain missing the chances morata regularly does give him a chance.

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16 Jan 2019 21:22:09
Looks like Higuain is the man, certainly for the rest of this season.

One thing I will say for his drop in form this season. He is playing in, what is easily, the worst team he has played in since moving to Europe.

Fingesr crossed that if the move happens, so will the goals.

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16 Jan 2019 23:02:22
yes i like it.

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16 Jan 2019 19:44:39
Seen a post from the Daily Star that we would consider taking Barcelona's Willian offer if Coutinho rather than Malcom was offered in return. I'd take that right away, but I'm not sure how reliable that news outlet is.

Probably nothing to it. But I said a week or so ago that I'd rather Coutinho than Malcom, it's fun to see my wildest dreams being "reported"!

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16 Jan 2019 21:14:49
U would never see my wildest dreams being reported the women concerned would get embarrassed.

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And Finally... Odd Injuries!

16 Jan 2019 19:24:07
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, And Finally... Odd Injuries!

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16 Jan 2019 18:25:43
So it's looking more likely in will be Higuaín and paredes.
Out Fabregas (already gone)
Morata possibly to athletico.
Club seems to be sticking to one in one out.
Today's rumours are Bailey as a possible replacement if CHO goes to Bayern and a small chance of Fekir as the club are not confident on keeping hold of hazard.
If these deals were to happen I think we would be good to go. Obviously I would be gutted if hazard left and as courtois is finding out the grass isn't always greener.

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16 Jan 2019 17:03:41
Anyone feeling excited about Leon Bailey? His father and agent stating that Chelsea's enquired about him; don't know if it's recently or that of last season?
Hi Ed001 what do you think about him at the moment- replacing someone like Willian in our squad?

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{Ed001's Note - I would say it would be more about supplementing him. You need to strengthen the squad.}

16 Jan 2019 19:22:02
would you think he would be an improvement on willian edd or still a player people are basing his ability on future potential an age.

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{Ed001's Note - I am not a big fan of Willian to be honest, he lacks end product on a consistent basis but, and it is a big but, Bailey is very inconsistent too as he is young. I think the addition of Bailey would hopefully push them both to perform more consistently. They can play multiple positions as well, which would means a major improvement to the squad depth which is desperately required. Right now though, Bailey is in large part potential and pace.}

16 Jan 2019 20:41:48
do you see this as a deal which is likely to happen or completely rumours as of now. i suppose what i do think of players an potential is mane sane coutinho etc were all brought because of potential none of any of them were probably hugely consitant so ud be hoping if bailey signed then hed move up a level due to the quality around him been higher.

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{Ed001's Note - I believe the Bailey rumours are just a rehash that will keep coming up because he supports Chelsea. I think you got Pulisic instead.}

16 Jan 2019 21:07:41
unless hazard leaves too.

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16 Jan 2019 22:30:18
do you think cho will get his move or will chelsea get sick of bayern.

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{Ed001's Note - I think the lad will go, but because he seems to be giving Bayern the come on hence their constant badgering.}

16 Jan 2019 22:38:30
are cfc likely to take action v bayern or would they likely refuse to deal with them in the future. is cho likely to hurt the board or are they happy to get 35 plus for an unproven player. is his departure likely to spark baileys move or will they bother replacing cho?
just a question i general how much do they want for morata and batshuayi? id imagine between them there worth what 80 million?1.

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16 Jan 2019 22:42:34
do you think we want to sell batshuayi rather than loan again incase he has a bad loan at monaco an his value drops? or is it a case the club no longer see where or when he will be good enough etc.

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16 Jan 2019 22:45:25
ed001 do you believe this window then?

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{Ed001's Note - probably summer.}

17 Jan 2019 06:20:34
Bailey was quality last year but has been very poor this season. Nicolas Pepe looks like a player who has great end product too.

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16 Jan 2019 16:40:44
bayerns salihamovic claim they are in talks with chelsea about the signing of hudson odoi. its the most unprofessional approach iv ever seen from a club. when is this ridicolous saga going to end edd its just annoying at this stage he can either go and tell. us he wants to stay he should really make his mind up.

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16 Jan 2019 12:27:34
There have been questions raised by the pundits about how much say Sarri has over signings, well Paredes is proof that he has quite a lot of say. A Sarri signing all Day long and good competition for Jorginho. good signing.

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16 Jan 2019 13:08:59
Not yet done G8 mate, hope we get it over the line from the little I saw of him in Roma and the review he’s gotten I think he’ll settle in just fine. Might turn out to be a superb signing and key player for years to come.

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16 Jan 2019 15:04:48
I like his aggression and long shots from what I’ve seen of him. Two things we definitely are lacking.

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16 Jan 2019 16:41:39
iv persoannly never even heard of him so not sure who he is or if he's any good.

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16 Jan 2019 18:33:39
I think you all might be suprised who the “understudy” will be after a few weeks. Parades doesn’t exactly have to be a superstar to make Jorginhos role his own!

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16 Jan 2019 19:22:58
haha chelsea nick i guess your another 1 of the anti jorginho brigade im surprised at how many people dislike jorginho.

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Review Of The Day 16th January 2019

16 Jan 2019 07:29:01
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Review Of The Day 16th January 2019

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