Does anyone else see the irony in CFC Callum using stats (in this case assists) to say that Modric isn't that good, and then when we point out how irrelevant that is, switch to his stance that "I don't use stats"?
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How does Messi get the ball if you stop Xavi and Iniesta? How does Alves? Alves gets the assist, because he gets a long diagonal ball from Xavi to the right. Without that, Alves cannot bomb forwards and pass inside. Messi drops deep to recieve the ball from Xvvi and Iniesta, without them, how can he get an assists? These guys assist the assisters. They are the players, particularly Xavi, who really pull the strings.
He'd be great at Utd imo. Rooney et all would thrive off him
Fans!!!! Its only one lol. He has a right to his own opinion lets not forget that.
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Callum, dude, Kaka/Gotze/Eriksen/Sneijder/*put any trequartista name here*/ are not REGISTAs a.k.a Deep lying playmakers.
Why do you keep making that mistake.
And Modric is not poor, he is Spurs' Xavi. and his number one priority is not making assists, which he can do perfectly when he "sees it" though.
Why do you keep making that mistake.
And Modric is not poor, he is Spurs' Xavi. and his number one priority is not making assists, which he can do perfectly when he "sees it" though.
Depends on whether you think Chelsea could cope without a truly quality regista in the time it takes McEachran to develop. That's up for debate, I think.
Tbh to pass on Luka would be a massive mistake and Chelsea would be kicking themselves. The guy is just immense. I'd say his only weakness is tackling and his physical presence. The price may be ridiculous etc but that's the price you pay these days for a player of his caliber. However, if Spurs make it into the CL the price would be probably be even higher-or he may simply not want to go. Or send Josh to us for a bit. We need the cover as Rodwell is having injury problems and he'll develop just nicely under DM guidance
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when you think about it, I would give it a shot if i were the manager. the only thing Josh needs is time on the pitch. nothing else imo. So If we do manage to cope without a regista for the next (lets say) 2 seasons and let Josh develop in those seasons, it'd be perfect for Chelsea and Josh. and as you said saving 40m would be brilliant. We do have to spend it on a winger (if Mata stays AMC) though.
I just think if we signed Modric who lets be honest is not old it would stifle McEachran's chances of ever playing for this club. I have supported this club 16 years now and followed us closely and McEachran is the brightest player to come through our academy and that includes John Terry. I personally think he needs minutes and if given minutes he would adapt very quickly.
And if you miss CL in those 2 seasons? £40m for Modric suddenly looks like a bargain.
Thats a very good point you have made. Xavi is a big influence on Barcelona and the way they play. I'm just pointing out though that Barcelona have many, many players in the team who can pull the strings, no one as much as Xavi. Xavi will pull the opposition away all over the place and open up that space, he also has a very, very clever footballing mind. Never see Xavi play a long ball, always short. Iniesta is much more attacking than Xavi and has brilliant link up play with Barca's forwards.
Personally though, I don't think there is a complete way to stop Messi. If you man mark him or if you stand off him he will find the answers. The only way to stop him is to get 2 people on him but that leaves the space for the likes of Xavi to have all the space he needs. At one point in a match he will recieve the ball and all it takes is one little dribble from him to completely open up the game. Defenders will be drawn to him because of him pace and acceleration with the ball and leave other players unmarked or will not track them and Messi can just pick out a little **** over the top or a ball through the defence. His done that so many times this season and in many, many matches has pulled the strings.
Im not doubting your opinion because it's a very good point, I just think theres more to it than Xavi pulling the strings.
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it does indeed. as I said whatever we choose to do, I wouldnt be disappointed (but still think its a lot) as we need a string-puller.
And thus we have the crux of the debate.
I'm unsure... I'd need to watch McEachran more closely and know much more about him to be able to make a decision. If I were Di Matteo, I'd have access to information such as reports by scouts and staff assessors to be able to properly gauge his talent. As it is, I don't, so I'd be unwilling to take the risk, personally. I'd rather spend £40 mil on Modric in order to make SURE I have a quality regista rather than risk McEachran. But, he may be very talented and able to cope with the spotlight, and save Chelsea the money. It's an interesting little question.
For a good analogy, take a look at United with and without Scholes this season. That's the difference between having, and not having a player in his mould.
I'll be honest that Ancelotti seemed unsure what position McEachran was best suited for he played him DM, CM, LM and AM but for me his best performances for first team/International/reserves and youth team all came when he was playing from deep. The amount of through balls he created for strikers/wingers to put them through one on one was staggering.