21 Mar 2019 21:10:36
I'd love this team for next season:
Kepa
James Christensen Skriniar Telles
Neves Kante
Bailey Loftus-Cheek Hudson-Odoi
Jovic
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Caballero, Rudiger, Azpi/ Emerson, Jorginho, Willian, Pulisic, Abraham.
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21 Mar 2019 23:50:38
Seems you play a lot of FIFa.
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22 Mar 2019 07:40:58
I doubt if cho will play ahead of Pulisic especially at this time. CHO is talented but still very raw and may need time to groom him the game. Imo Pulisic is more experienced and ready than CHO. Besides I see many of us don't seem to rate Pulisic but I believe he would surprise you.
On the whole the team needs not only talent but also experience to provide leadership and maintain focus in games.
I shall wait for the update from the Ed002 to see our direction especially when it's becoming increasingly clear that Hazard might be leaving.
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22 Mar 2019 17:23:17
I would discount Jovic he will be going elsewhere. Bailey gives us pace and the left footed player we need but he will not get the space in the EPL he gets in Germany. Hudson-Odoi would sit nicely on the other wing and we have not paid £50m+ for a bench warmer in Pulisic and having seen him a great deal he would be very useful through the middle. That however means we need a very strong midfield to create and add goals.
To me Loftus-Cheek looks the part, shows a glimmer of something special but more often than not falls short. Kovacic, Barkley I would move on and when Sarri goes I am certain Jorghino will follow not long after which means to keep Kante we will need to put our hand in our pocket for a good midfielder to support him and play Kante where he operates best. My choice would be Milinkovic-Savic as value for money.
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22 Mar 2019 21:00:34
C1955 value for money mate? He is like 100 mil player :D who played in italy (so its 50/ 50 chance he will shine in England)
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23 Mar 2019 17:45:47
ChelseaLRD: Interesting feature of a forum is individual perception. Granted Chelsea might be a club who are quoted high prices but I would be staggered if he went for any more than £75/ £80m and sadly we are in an age where young players with assets you want and/ or potential will cost. I think his style suits the EPL rather than Italy and Lazio are not really going to go too far so another challenge cannot be to far from his mind. A bit clumsy in the tackle and gets booked a lot but strong, passes well, decent shot, quick and good in the air.
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21 Mar 2019 15:23:06
With it apparently looking like Pedro and Hazard leaving Pulisic coming in we need another winger preferably left footed. Willian is staying according to Ed which I'm gutted about as I'd rather keep Pedro as 4th choice. I'd have loved it to be Pepe coming in but it looks like he's moving elsewhere more than likely Bayern. I hope we reignite our interest in Leon Bailey. He started off poor this season but a change in the manager has brought his form back soaring. He's raw but dynamite he reminds me of Sane in the Bundesliga with that potential. We're not going to get a marquee to replace Hazard but I'd rather see us a better team again with direct wingers and full backs that suit the striker. I'd love ya to get Jovic but unlikely but having Bailey and Hudson-Odoi on the wings would have defenders scared for life with their pace and directness. Then have Pulisic and Willian as back ups.
Do we still remain interested in Bailey Ed?
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{Ed002's Note - What about Hudson-Odoi,. Everyone goes on and on about him and then ignores him and want a replacement bought in.}
21 Mar 2019 20:03:51
I said he should be our starting left winger when Hazard leaves.
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21 Mar 2019 19:22:23
We haven't forgotten about Odoi Ed, but it will be nice to have 3 quality wingers in the squad (like Man City) in the form of CHO, Pulisic and one of Insigne/ Thorgan/ Bailey/ Brandt.
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{Ed002's Note - I am not going to get involved with your trashing of Chelsea players.}
21 Mar 2019 21:08:00
Don’t think Insigne will ever leave Naples.
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21 Mar 2019 20:46:32
It wasn't my intention to trash any Chelsea player Ed, if your reply is directed at me.
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{Ed002's Note - Yes. What is wrong with Willian?}
21 Mar 2019 22:28:18
Ed if eden and pedro are leaving, then would leave odoi, pulisc and willian, so another winger would have to be brought in as need 2 for each side, just wondering what wingers we are looking at or want, thanks a lot understand if you don't want to answer.
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{Ed002's Note - Think about the numbers.}
21 Mar 2019 23:18:29
. ed what do you mean think about the numbers? would be 3 wingers so would need another.
on willian, he's not that good and doesn't warrant a place, he's only scored 3 goals in the pl, which is equal amount to about 10 defenders and he does not win us games, he. should be moved on.
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{Ed002's Note - I have no interest at in your views about the players. Your constant trashing of players is enough for me.}
22 Mar 2019 05:18:41
Well, I don't think he's as good as CHO or Pulisic. If the board wants to keep him, I agree with the decision since he's been here for a long time and has lots of experience to offer.
I don't believe thinking a player is not good enough to be a starter is trashing him. Even you said Tammy should not be 1st choice, didn't you?
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22 Mar 2019 06:49:40
I don’t think it’s trashing but each to their own.
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{Ed002's Note - Fine, it was a likely mistake my trying to do anything useful.}
22 Mar 2019 11:08:54
Wasn’t a dig at all ed there’s a lot of trashing of players on here so I understand where you’re coming from.
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22 Mar 2019 12:06:44
The treatment Willian gets is pretty poor.
He's clearly a class act.
Willian / CHO / Pulisic is a pretty good start for next season.
It will be a shame to lose Pedro (and Hazard. )
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22 Mar 2019 12:22:17
Nathswindon, squads ideally need 2 players for each postion so we would need another winger.
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22 Mar 2019 12:20:51
Ed sorry if you thought i was trashing, football is about opinions, if a player is not performing goode nough then they should be looked at or critiqued as long as not abusig them or personal, was just giving my opinion sorry if you thought i was trashing him.
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22 Mar 2019 15:54:53
Rightly put that football is about opinions, if I was the owner of Chelsea today and it becomes certain that Hazard is signing an extension, I will sell Willian off the next day- not because he's a bad player but cos I like someone else but if eventually he stays, he will go down my pecking order for wingers (starting place) .
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22 Mar 2019 17:22:52
Whats wrong with Willian LOLLOLLOL! He is AWFUL.
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22 Mar 2019 18:12:58
Awfully, I am not the owner of Chelsea.
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21 Mar 2019 14:58:02
Ed002, I know I may be pushing it a little, but any chance of a write up like we used to get before please? Ins/ outs. Etc.
Thanks in advance.
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{Ed002's Note - In a month or so.}
21 Mar 2019 19:18:58
Probably the best thing I have heard all day.
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21 Mar 2019 21:08:53
Why would anyone write up for you Adam you’ve always been the one arguing on here giving it the big one. You been hiding for a while or on a bab?
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21 Mar 2019 21:22:14
Would take me back to the old days haha :)
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21 Mar 2019 22:29:05
Aaah thanks a lot ed appreciate all the info and you coming back, missed this.
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21 Mar 2019 22:40:06
Think you have the wrong person mate 🤨.
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21 Mar 2019 22:45:42
Blue dragon, seems you’re quite new around here. So no idea where you’ve got that conclusion from and answer your question, not banned or hiding. Just don’t feel the need to vent my frustrations on here as it doesn’t get you anywhere. Anyway, Ed002, appreciate that as always 👍🏼.
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21 Mar 2019 23:37:56
Adam is a good guy. We’re all here because we support Chelsea so let’s get along! Nice one Ed brilliant having you back.
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