Chelsea Banter Archive July 29 2015

29 Jul 2015 12:35:28
Mourinho saying that he doesn't want kenedy to go out on loan is great in my eyes young talented lad can't wait to see more of him. I think we will sign a left back then that's us done in transfer window, mane a shock transfer at end witsel stones but can't see it think the special one is happy with the squad

29 Jul 2015 13:41:54
When would he play though? Apparently he played well yesterday and impressed, but we're pretty loaded right now for the wing/attacking midfield positions. Also, I doubt he'd qualify for a work permit. And I read he's still pretty raw so I'd like to see him go out on loan, perhaps to Marseille? It'd be a big step for him but it could benefit him massively.

29 Jul 2015 14:56:15
I no what u mean but Costa already struggling with injury think he could play in carling cup fa cup early rds. We need raw I think something different looks a strong lad give him ago lol

29 Jul 2015 15:22:00
Kenedy was pretty impressive last night. Big strong lad who seems to have a great engine. He didn't stop running the whole time he was on! What I noticed aswell was his crisp touch. Brought the ball under control beautifully. i'd be happy for him to stay with the squad this season if he can get his work permit. Not sure where he would get minutes though.

29 Jul 2015 17:16:55
I stayed up to watch the game, thought Kenedy was very good! He's 19 years old, very quick, physically very strong and built for the prem - at one point he outmuscled Suarez and put him on the floor with his strength. Touch was excellent, had the tendency to run into danger a little bit but to be fair he did have a couple of players around him most of the time. I'd keep him, looks a great asset and with our opposition knowing nothing about him he could come in very handy!

29 Jul 2015 17:27:45
His build and strength surprised me. very direct runner like Traore but with a much stronger physique. Either him or Traore could offer depth up front. with Moses arguably being our most impressive player in pre-season it could mean Willian playing more through the middle.

29 Jul 2015 17:35:41
First things first. Work permit!

29 Jul 2015 17:51:02
It's weird to hear Mourinho say that he thinks Kenedy would qualify for a work permit. I don't see how he would? Could anyone possibly explain under which rules he would? Or any of the Eds? :-)

29 Jul 2015 20:50:27
If we pay over 10m then he would get one automatically. Maybe were being creative with how we do the deal.

29 Jul 2015 06:54:57
Our two biggest youth prospects are Loftus-Cheek and Traore and none of them even got 10 minutes last night. One of them playing 45 minutes each would give them a lot of experience.

29 Jul 2015 03:02:11
For the first half hour we pressed barca high up the pitch and looked good for it. After that kept sitting back looked poor against a barca b team. As we all keep saying it's only pre season but we need to press high as we look a better side for it. A high pressing 4-3-3 suits the team a lot more than the 4-2-3-1

29 Jul 2015 17:47:48
Real 433 doesn't really exist (except in Real Madrid case Ronaldo, Benzema, Bale). Closest to 433 is 4312 on the pitch.
Absolutely agree about 4231.Defensive football relying on counter attacks in Chelsea case.

29 Jul 2015 01:12:29
Cracking start from Kenedy. Powerful what a block to hold off Suarez.
Zouma unlucky no to score . Wht a save.

Our set pieces looking good. Fab great deliveries

29 Jul 2015 00:48:56
Eds I have just read online that Chelsea needed permission from fluminese for Kennedy to play v barca. Is this true and if so why as I thought Chelsea had purchased the player.

{Ed018's Note - the deal hasn't been completed but will be at some point I'm sure. I am interested in seeing him play tonight}

29 Jul 2015 01:53:15
Well he's impressed me more in one half than cuadrado has since January.

{Ed018's Note - yea he had a decent first half. Looks like he will have the pace and strength to deal with playing in England, hopefully at some point}