05 Apr 2015 16:37:22
Just watching Andre Gomes. He seems a very good player, the Ballack type player we are missing. He's not afraid to have a go from outside the box either which is one thing were missing. He also likes to move the ball forward quickly also which i'm a fan of. I think it would be a much cheaper alternative to Pogba. And he wouldn't have to worry about not getting a game either with Oscar playing poor. A 4-3-3 with Andre Gomes, Matic and Fabregas would have it all, power and creativity. I also think it would benefit Cesc with added power around him in the middle giving him a bit more freedom.
{Ed018's Note - this is exactly what I'd like to see happen. Gomes, Pogba or Koke. Any one of those 3 put in there with Matic and Fabregas and you have a very well balanced center midfield}
05 Apr 2015 16:52:26
I really like Koke too. But I'd prefer Gomes or Pogba, preferably Gomes (cheaper). I don't think Koke would offer us the height, power and long range shot that Gomes and Pogba could. A strong, well drilled player though.
{Ed018's Note - I don't really think you could go wrong with any one of those 3. I really can't even pick and tell you which one I'd prefer at this point, but for me this is the way forward and a must. Couple that with Varane and another forward and Chelsea is good to go}
05 Apr 2015 17:05:45
Fully agreed. Any of those 3 midfielders would add a lot to our team. I do have a slight preference for Pogba or Gomes over Koke, but that's just because they're taller and perhaps physically stronger because of it. Though thinking about it Koke can't be a pushover either as he plays for Simeone :)
It would also allow Mourinho to perhaps rotate the central midfielders a bit more so that they don't run out of steam by the end of the season.
05 Apr 2015 17:08:54
And maybe a new GK? I wouldn't mind Rob Green because of his experience. I'd like to see us go for David Marshall though. Best GK in the league last year IMO yet he's still playing for Cardiff.
{Ed018's Note - well yea, they will need a new backup but that doesn't really excite me}
05 Apr 2015 17:17:06
YES! Love to see Matic, Fabregas, Andre Gomes, Loftus-Cheek and either Chalobah/Ake as our midfield options next year.
{Ed018's Note - probably still need Ramires or Mikel in there as well for some depth}
P05 Apr 2015 17:40:26
I think that would be enough and both HG. Then we would have Hazard, Willian, Cuadrado, Oscar and 1 more for me at AM either Traore (although unlikely) or Izzy Brown. don't want Douglas Costa.
{Ed018's Note - I wouldn't be suprised to see Oscar go this summer. Sounds like Douglas Costa has a good chance of joining}
05 Apr 2015 18:30:12
Where do you think Oscar might move then, Ed?
I've seen Ed002 claim that Barcelona and Real Madrid (not sure on that one though) are both interested in Douglas Costa as well, so there must be something there that most Chelsea fans on here don't realise :)
I just wanna see Traore back either next year, or at the latest the year after that. He's going to be class, and you don't have to be a brilliant scout to see that :-)
{Ed018's Note - Juventus has shown interest in Oscar}
05 Apr 2015 19:48:26
Any of those 3 would be perfect. Agree with you ED018, we need Mikel and/or Rami as back up together with RLC. Douglas Costa WILL join so let's get behind him and TRUST the club on player recruitment. A top striker is needed to replace Drogba and hopefully Varanne at CB. Not sure about Green as back up keeper though.
05 Apr 2015 20:12:20
Why is a top striker needed to replace Drogba? He's 3rd choice and has been very poor. I'd prefer to see Solanke or Bamford take his place.
05 Apr 2015 20:56:09
Because we are Chelsea and to go to the next level we need a top striker as real competition to Costa. Drogba started the season as 2nd choice. I like Remi a lot but he may well leave in the summer. Dom Solanke is 17!! Not ready yet. Bamford will likely spend another year on loan, hopefully in the premier with Middlesbrough. ED02 has explained who our striker targets are.
05 Apr 2015 19:36:46
Welshchels: I agree we need to start getting some of the youth playing time but, if we was in the semi final of the CL next season and had a suspension, would your rather see Rami next to say; Koke and Cesc or RLC? If we sold Mikel and Oscar and went to a 4-3-3 , then Koke, Cesc, Matic and Rami, with a RLC or Ake would be good cover. I'm all for getting home grown players through, just want to win trophies too! Zouma will get more minutes next season and I think RLC probably will too, other than that I think we will sell a couple ie: Oscar and Mikel with Drogba retiring and JT maybe playing less. Then we will add 2 possibly 3 top draw signings. Ed18, do you think Bamford would be considered as a third choice striker? Another season loaned out in the EPL and we could have our very own Harry Kane! Bamford is tearing up the championship this season!
{Ed018's Note - I think Bamford needs a loan in the EPL next season. Hopefully with Boro if they get promoted}
05 Apr 2015 22:25:17
I see what you mean blue is the color but I think RLC has shown more promise In 10 minutes against sporting than what Ramires has shown all season. RLC Is getting praised all the time by people all around Europe saying that he would already be in other teams starting like a team that brings youth through like a Southampton or Atletico Madrid. Atletico are the perfect example of winning trophies whilst rotating with youth. In January they played madrid in the Copa Del Rey. 2 youth products Lucas Hernandez a LB and Saul Niguez started that game and they won 2-0. If you played RLC next to Matic and Cesc in a 4-3-3 I reckon we'd play great.