23 Mar 2015 08:46:17
Was pleased with the 3 points yesterday but I have to admit that our defence and midfield need a bit of restructuring. Ramirez, Oscar(sad for him), Mikel, might need to move on. Not seen much of cuadrado but Willian doesn't offer much going forward. Zouma should just get into the heart of that defence. Ivanovic need a rest. A Koke, Fabregas, Matic midfield pairing will do it for me next season. In Jose I trust.
{Ed018's Note - I have to agree with what you have said. It's hard to believe that Oscar so little right now. I can't believe how much he has fallen off in the second half of this season}
23 Mar 2015 09:28:02
What does Ramires do? Honestly, all I see him do is run with the ball and then lose it, or get a yellow/red card for a bad challenge.
23 Mar 2015 15:53:15
He really has fallen off dramatically, it's a bit weird. He was very good to start the season so what happened? Perhaps it's fatigue, but it's happened pretty much every season that his form drops after New Year so he should be working on it.
I want the club to keep him, because he's a beautiful player to watch when on form.
I also think it's time Ramires either starts playing very well or he should be sold on if possible.
23 Mar 2015 16:33:30
In fairness to Ramires, he came on just after half time against Southampton and completely changed the game. I don't think enough people have been looking at Matic recently. I find it hard to criticize him as he has been so good for us, but seriously, the man has been terrible lately.
23 Mar 2015 16:45:53
Ramires like lampard works better in a 3 man midfield. Time to move on mikel, Cahill, willian, ramires and Oscar. Sorry but half a season players aren't good enough. Cahill one good game one bad, can't believe he got his place back after zoumas fantastic form. Willian doesn't do it for me one bit, he doesn't even make runs and when Ivanovic is on the ball instead running into space or getting down the flank he walks towards him. Doesn't score enough. Ramires has had his time with us, 2 man midfield doesn't suit him. Oscar such a shame but I'm still in the mind that we should never have sold mata. So what mata doesn't defend but Oscar doesn't get 36 assists and 20 goals in a season. As for mikel no need to give a reason.
23 Mar 2015 17:28:03
You're right, Juventa, Matic hasn't been playing well lately. I myself don't pick him out that much though because there's nobody in the team that can replicate what he does. It's my opinion that what Ramires brings could be done by Ake for example. Of course he's got less experience, but I think he could perform a similar role just as well. And he'd probably offer more protection for the back four. That's why I wouldn't be opposed to selling Ramires.