08 Nov 2015 14:00:19
If we're not happy with Baba or Ivanovic why not give Aina a go at RB? And Loftus-Cheek in midfield instead of Ramires who offers nothing but energy? Let's get players in who love Chelsea who have come through the system. I know Jose won't do it but it's obvious the proven players aren't doing great.
Kenedy or Traore as RW would be another. Kenedy is so passionate about playing you could see his goal against Walsall celebrated like he won the World Cup.
08 Nov 2015 14:10:59
I agree on RLC and Traore/Kenedy, but I'd be surprised if Aina was already good enough to play at the top level. He's got all the attributes needed though so he might make it.
Ramires gives his all and he's a real warrior, but simply can't pass consistently and it kills a lot of attacks. I'd like to see RLC get a shot next to Matic or Mikel or as a box to box in a 433.
Lastly, we clearly have trouble scoring from open play, and Traore has always seemed to me as a player who will find positions to score from. His technique is superb and his long range shooting is probably some of the best we have in the squad right now. The only thing Kenedy offers more than him IMO is energy. But I'd really like to see Traore get his shot as the right winger. In the few minutes he's gotten this season he looked like he belonged at this level.
08 Nov 2015 14:11:53
A big fan of aina, totally agree he is one I think could step in and do a good job.
I would take it further and drop costa, for a big man I don't think I ever seen him win any headers. We have had so many corners over last few games and offer no threat. Try bringing back solanke.
We have some very talented kids. We say kids but some of these players could do a job. Apparently Christianson is going well in Germany why not him at centre back.
08 Nov 2015 14:18:00
We're going to struggle to get top 4 now and won't end up in a relegation battle; our EPL season is a write-off. In that sense our quality youth players can come into the team and play in a realtively low pressure situation - if they're not given the opportunity now then when?
Baba played well against Kiev and struggled yesterday - I think some of the criticism is a bit harsh, I'm not expecting him to be anywhere near consistent at this point.
08 Nov 2015 14:53:36
I think we need to sell Mikel and sent falcao back and recall bamford and van ginkel to replace them,a few run outs in the FA Cup wouldn't hurt us
Apart from this we must buy Stones in January and maybe another defender who isn't cup tied
08 Nov 2015 15:12:00
Bamford isn't even that good mate he's been over-rated by our fans. Solanke on the other hand will be a fantastic player.
08 Nov 2015 21:46:24
Championship player of the season last season is pretty impressive given he's still young. I'd be happy to see him recalled and given a few chances to prove himself, Costa has offered so little recently and needs to be dropped. Remy would do fine and probably score goals tbf but I really want to see Bamford given a chance.
09 Nov 2015 08:38:53
I agree to the fact we have been overhyping Bamford but he's good enough to play in the PL if given a proper run out. did anyone see City vs Middlesbrough in League/FA(cant remember which one) cup last season