Chelsea Rumours 17896

02 Jan 2015 05:53:43
Ed001, what do you make of us so far? If you haven't got time, Don't worry about it, but would love to know what you think is wrong with us so far.

Aron

{Ed001's Note - there is nothing actually wrong, it is just the Jose is far too happy to shut up shop, when Chelsea need to push on and just keep going. Chelsea are a class above every team in the Prem, bar Man City, they should be working on creating an unmatchable goal difference to make sure City can't get at them. The only other thing that could be seen as a worry is the lack of chances for the youth players. Kalas should have been getting regular footie with you this season, Terry should be getting regular rest periods to keep him fresh. This is the perfect time to blood the young defenders, but instead Kalas is out on loan.}

Ed, spot on mate. Think I agree with you on all parts.
I want Zouma to start more games. Spurs scoring 5 is unacceptable. I didn't see the last 2 goals but it just can't happen.
Ivanovic was getting owned in the first half by Chadli, it's strange that he's declined in his defensive game. I also stand by my opinion that Cahill is not starter material for us. He'd be an excellent rotational player for us but our starter should be more secure. The way he gave the penalty away was very disappointing. So slow to react.
Please Jose, give Zouma some chances. The guy deserves it. If our defense was solid as it used to be then I wouldn't be moaning. But conceding 5 in one game is simply too much.

And Remy deserves a chance, what does the guy have to do to get some minutes.

Jackson

{Ed001's Note - Zouma! That was the other lad I was trying to think of. I couldn't for the life of me remember his name then when I was typing that.

I have never been a fan of Ivanovic, aerially exceptional, quick and strong, but I don't rate him on the ball, and his positioning has always been suspect. However you can't have 11 of the best in their position at any one club, you need players like Ivanovic, who will give their heart and soul in every game. They provide a platform for the likes of Hazard to play from. For me though, you have a better right back playing at left back most weeks, one who also gives his all. I am with you, Ivanovic should be on the bench or covering for injuries, loss of form or just if someone needs a rest. If Luis had settled in quickly, I am sure Ivanovic would be playing less.}

Ivanovic gets caught out of position far too often, Cahill has made too many errors recently and Terry needs someone with pace next to him. I'm surprised Kalas was loaned out this season. He played at right back as well as centre back for Vitesse, so that would have given us an option.

BruCeFC

Agree with what you ed001 have said, aswell as Jackson and Bruce. Good posts :) Ivanovic is fine imo, but he's trying to replicate dani alves, who was never all that good imo.

Kalas and Zouma are both great players, and deserve chances!

Aron

Aron, I don't think it's Ivanovic trying to replicate Dani Alves. it's the system we play which means our right-back is more often than not the outlet going forward. If we continue to play that system and we don't make any signings, I'd rather Azpilicueta played there tbh.

Steve_B

Bruce has hit the nail on the head - JT has always needed a quick central defender beside him and Cahill is not quick enough. We need to give Zouma a run in the team.

Mrs Costa

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