Lucky we have 6ft3, 14stone Romelu Lukaku then!
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Lucky we have 6ft3, 14stone Romelu Lukaku then!
VdW has had a poor season, been struggling with a groin injury as well, I would look at Azpilicueta before you go anywhere near him, VdW is not very good defensively so it could be another Bosingwa.
Romelu "He played me on the wing" Lukaku.
VdW has had a poor season, been struggling with a groin injury as well, I would look at Azpilicueta before you go anywhere near him, VdW is not very good defensively so it could be another Bosingwa.
Romelu "He played me on the wing" Lukaku.
Yer that one, great thinking there from AVB. A striker that resembles Drogba where should i play him!!!!!
Marin, Mata and Hazard. Especially Marin whose dribbling skills and trickery means he is more than capable of breaking through defences that sit deep. Sturridge offers us a similar skillset
Also we have Lukaku. Most people forget but he is one of the best youth players in the world. After a season spent at Chelsea honing his technical skills, he has improved much as a player.
You are missing the point, I know they can break through defences, but take for example Man City vs QPR on the last day, City have many players as well who can break through defences but when a team plays deep against you it is extremely hard to do it, so no doubt during the season you will get a situation where you need an alternative option, not sure if Lukaku fits that, I am yet to be convinced by him. But I guess we will find out.
You would have been right if Drogba had not been allowed to leave but now I cant see Lukaku being loaned out unless we do something stupid like buy Hulk
Although you say it would be stupid signing Hulk, you could be wrong, think about it.
Hulk can play on the right side of the three in the 4-2-3-1 formation, he could also play on the left as an inside forward. Not only this he could give you an alternative option upfront. I see Ramires more effective as someone who plays deeper one of the 2 in the 4-2-3-1 formation because he can get the ball from opponents and then give it quickly to your attacking players, not to mention the leg work he puts in defensively.
Not a chance, it's the reason why Ramires is not in the Brazilian squad because he does not have the passing range or tackling ability to be one of the 2 in the 4-2-3-1. The only position that Ramires can play in this formation is on either wing.
I disagree with you completely. Ramires drive and pace makes him completely unsuited to a double pivot. In a double pivot, his job will be limited to retaining possession which I doubt he would do effectively over someone like Romeu/Mikel
The leg work he puts in defensively actually makes him more suited to the wing where he will be useful in helping to track back and defend against the opposing wingers. Such players are in short supply
For Hulk, we effectively pay 40m to get a better,older version of Daniel Sturridge. Sturridge is only 22 so I dont see why we should effectively sideline him after he has had such a good season.
I think the focus meanwhile will be on a RB. It looks like Bosingwa and Kalou will leave the club since their contracts are up. Quite a few names in the frame although we have no had concrete links with anyone- Azpilicueta? Inkoom? Van Der Wiel?
Bascially we need someone to play second fiddle to Brana
Bascially we need someone to play second fiddle to Brana
The leg work is all he can really do on the wing, like you said his passing ability is limited so I think it would be worth trying him there and perhaps having someone who is more like a winger/attacking midfielder further up the pitch, maybe it would be more like a 4-1-1-3-1 now that would be complex!
Ramires at right back. Has all the attributes to succeed there.
Was watching SSN earlier and there were interviews with some of Hazard's Belgium teammates. Some mentioned Chelsea when talking about his move so I don't think he's trolling us (saying champions league winner).
Was watching SSN earlier and there were interviews with some of Hazard's Belgium teammates. Some mentioned Chelsea when talking about his move so I don't think he's trolling us (saying champions league winner).
The leg work is all he can really do on the wing, like you said his passing ability is limited so I think it would be worth trying him there and perhaps having someone who is more like a winger/attacking midfielder further up the pitch, maybe it would be more like a 4-1-1-3-1 now that would be complex!
His pace and finishing ability is crucial in the counter-attacking game we favour under RDM. He is very good at picking out open spaces in the transition and launching a counter-attack. His pace and drive often finds Full-Backs wanting, he literally raped Enrique in the FA Cup Final
Ramieres' FM attributes scream attacking full back, but in real life, do you really want a man who is capable of doing what he did against Barca restricted to the back 4? It's akin to when Essien used to get plonked in at right back.
Nah not that far back but I suggested trying him in a deeper central midfield role to try pick up possession and start off counter attacks, he could do it effectively in my eyes, but to be honest he just does not fit anywhere in a 4-2-3-1 ideally.
Cech
RB --------- CB --------- CB --------- LB
Essien --- Mikel/Lamps
Ramieres -------- Mata/Lamps -------- Hazard
Torres
RB --------- CB --------- CB --------- LB
Essien --- Mikel/Lamps
Ramieres -------- Mata/Lamps -------- Hazard
Torres
Not sure why theres any real debate over Ramieres? Personally i don't think you need Hulk/Modric/Falcao/etc. With Sturridge, Lukaku, Marin, Romeu and perhaps a couple of squad players to replace Kalou and Malouda, you have a very effective first choice with young, hungry backups, and then there's still Mcheachran and Piazon to consider.
This is what I don't get, you would assume Chelsea will play something like that next season but Hazard said he wanted to play in the no.10 position (Mata in your formation) but he won't get that unless Mata plays Left and Hazard plays there, but Mata is not as good as Hazard is on the left. So not completely sure why he chose Chelsea over United (although nothing has been confirmed yet).
Also Torres simply has to deliver this season, make or break in my opinion, if he does not deliver it could effect Chelsea hugely this season.
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