15 May 2015 21:56:21
I've read a lot of comments on here about promoting this youth player and that. The under 21's have lost last 2 games, I've watched them both. The majority of these guys are not ready by a country mile. Izzy Brown is now a first teamer as is RLC. That will be it next season with hopefully Traore and maybe Ake or Bamford.
{Ed018's Note - yea I've noticed that as well. More so in other places. RLC should be in the first team next season and get some time. To me that's the only one who will get significant minutes. There's a handful that I'm sure will see some time in the cups or at the end of the season but that's it. I can't really see how Ake would even get much time but I could be wrong}
16 May 2015 09:15:18
I think Ake could play more minutes. He's very reliable IMO, not a flashy player but he gets it done. I really like him in a defensive midfield role. He moves well and has a good tackle. I was hoping that Mourinho would give him some of Ramires' minutes this season as he could perform a similar role. Of course that didn't happen but I believe he could be a valuable squad member.
16 May 2015 09:21:54
Agreed. RLC will see game time next season, probably replace Mikels current role in the squad. Ake has to decide if he's happy with his current role, it's been the same for a while with no evolution, and no sign of evolution in the coming season. Brown will probably have a similar season (game time wise) to what RLC has just had; as will Solanke. Bamford will either get his chance as the third striker or get an EPL loan. They're about the only ones, for me, looking at real 1st team opportunities.
Chalobah and McEachran haven't developed into Chelsea standard players; should move on.
I expect Baker to have a breakthrough season on loan somewhere.
16 May 2015 12:09:16
I think Chalobah could play for us, J. He's a quality player, and he'd play even better with other good players around him. Apparently he was great for Reading.
17 May 2015 04:42:24
Yeah think it's a touch early to write off Chalobah. He's almost exactly one year older than RLC and I think he could do a fine job of stepping into mikels role.