05 Apr 2016 15:12:38
I may get criticised for this but I think i would prefer Pjanic over Fabregas and Oscar.
As good as Cesc is on the ball I think the main reason we get overrun in midfield is down to him. I think switching to a 4-3-3 would suit him more but I would still prefer Pjanic as I think he can score more from outside the box. Fabregas for me isn't mobile enough and Oscar is just plain not good enough.
05 Apr 2016 15:51:17
I do not disagree with your Fabregas and Oscar assessments and what I have seen of Pjanic especially with the dead ball, he offers something a bit more than those two, that said I think we can do better. However, I have been in London today and there are 'rumours' that Pjanic is also in London for a meeting, with whom nobody knew but the guess was to talk to us! Sad when a rumour is the highlight of your season!
05 Apr 2016 15:54:36
Cesc is still one of top midfielders in the game. Yes his defending isn't the best but his vision and passing is second to none on his day. I definitely think he would be best in a 433.
05 Apr 2016 17:00:21
Agree Kane. Fab Pjanic and a def mid would be quality.
05 Apr 2016 18:03:21
And Conte will start playing formation he never played in 10 years of his career just like that????!!! Forget Mourinho's 451 or 433 because you're not going to see Chelsea playing either with Conte in charge. In all his team including Italian national team he was using 442&343 and suddenly you think he will change that???
Something which typical for almost all Italian coaches is persistent tactical approach. Almost all of them stick to 2-3 formations they have control on.Antonio Conte is no different.
Disciplined, loyal players will be very happy with Conte as manager.He would rather sell great talent and choose the soldier.
Personally I believe Chelsea will be successful with him,are we going to play beautiful football is not that important.If you want beautiful football sign Guardiola!
06 Apr 2016 02:18:47
If we sign Pjanic then I think within the next year you'll see Cesc move on. I don't think they'd work together in the same midfield, and personally think Pjanic is, right now, the better player. Cesc would find himself in a similar position to the one he did at Barcelona - warming the bench.