23 Aug 2015 15:37:26
Massive 3 points.
Really annoyed with one thing though. Why did Jose bring an out of form Falcao on instead of Remy. Rents been great for us and just because he's had a poor community shield game we shouldn't write him off. Remy pace would have been great on the counter.
Still our defense really worries me. Ivanovic was letting crosses in all the time from the right again. We need to shift Azpi over to the right and Baba to come in left back. Hopefully we can get someone like Witsel in and convert to a 4-3-3 in midfield to make up for losing a physical presence in Ivanovic. That will also give Pedro, Costa and Hazard more freedom. And what about Pedro eh? He was sensational. A goal and an assist. He should have had 3 assists If Willian and Falcao could learn how to finish. Looks like we've finally got that right side sorted lads.
23 Aug 2015 15:50:55
Pedro looked good, but it was only 1 game. I'm going to wait a couple of games before saying we've found a solution to the right wing ;-)
And maybe because Remy could still be leaving this summer. Don't know, so just a guess.
23 Aug 2015 16:07:20
Pedro had a positive attitude which was refreshing on the right but it is one game and I still worry about his size long term. I feel sorry for Falcao. Talked up by Mourinho and so far only getting cameo roles which tells us very little. I am baffled by this obsession with Witsel, we could do a whole lot better than him.
23 Aug 2015 16:27:11
Who out there is available then Frensham. Who is a big presence and can do that box to box role? Doubt Pogba will happen, Gomes has just signed for Valencia. Xhaka looks a good player but we don't seem interested. I'd personally just put Loftus-Cheek in there to help Matic and Cesc.
23 Aug 2015 17:06:39
MagicalEden: Ideally Koke but that is not going to happen and I am sure anyone out of five people will have their favourite but I would plump for Javi Martinez of Bayern Munich. Played at a high level in a strong league albeit not strong in depth.
23 Aug 2015 17:37:14
Gaitan
23 Aug 2015 19:05:40
Javi Martinez is played a lot at cb isn't he? Also has no pace! We rely to much on matic he really is our most important player. He would be first on my team sheet but his performances are bound to dip at times because he is relied to do to much cleaning up in midfield. Cesc should play behind the striker with pedro and hazard on the wings. Matic would be fine in a 2 man midfield if he had the help we don't need 3 at all there matic is like 2 players. I hear Witsel is good but if I'm honest haven't seen him play only the odd game. That William carvalho at sporting looked good not sure is he still at that level. In reality pogba won't happen. I'd love blasi matuidi from psg he's excellent and quick again won't happen. There is marco veratti he's work rate is excellent but not sure about his defensive side or his attitude. If we had to wait another year for koke that wouldn't be to dad. And lastly give loftus-cheek a run a sub appearance every couple of weeks is pointless. If we do sign someone for that position i'd Prefer he goes on loan, but only to a prem team