05 Apr 2016 19:50:39
Diego Costa: Should Conte try and keep him or let him go? I was crucified before this season started when I said neither Costa or Hazard will be with us for the 2016-2017 but I stick by that. I was never a Costa fan, preferring Cavani who uses both feet and can head the ball. I am in the let him go camp; never really impressed me, never felt he wanted to be here any way and far too big a liability with his antics. What is the concensus, stay or go?
06 Apr 2016 02:23:34
If the right money is offered then I would sell.
06 Apr 2016 02:30:03
Costa over Cavani every day of the week!
On his day there aren't many better out there than Diego Costa. 11 goals in 15 games under Hiddink should tell you that!
06 Apr 2016 03:33:12
I think I'd want Higuain more. Some striker that we could settle around, a couple days ago another poster made the point that Cavani is always linked with a move so I get the feeling he is more of a money chaser. Higuain had been playing out of his mind the past couple seasons, though he's probably just below the "elite level" like Ronaldo, aguero and lewandowski. Not sure we will ever have another Drogba type threat imo.
06 Apr 2016 05:46:52
Diego is much better than Cavani! I'm really disappointed to constantly read about Diego wanting to leave as I feel if he knuckled down and stopped with his silly antics he can be a Chelsea great. If he were to leave though I would expect top money. As for his replacement, Higuain would be a good shout as Matt24 said, he's been very good the last few years in Italy. Ibra could work as a short term option on a free (but ridiculous wages) or maybe Benzema as I believe RM want to sell although he has a few problems himself. Would love to see Harry Kane in blue although before a load of spurs fans come on here and slate me I understand that it's just a dream and not a realistic one!
06 Apr 2016 09:43:10
Of course we shall try to keep him, he's a top player and it's not easy recruiting top players, particularly without European football. That said, Chelsea will not stand in his way if he wants to leave providing the money is right. The same goes for Hazard and any other player. I would like to see Costa and Hazard paired together in a 3-5-2 next season.
06 Apr 2016 10:10:01
Allegedly Conte spoke to Terry, Hazard, Matic&Costa in Cobham. It seems he wants to keep them. We shall what will happen in summer.
06 Apr 2016 14:08:45
Saim: Why is Costa vastly superior to Cavani? I know it is all about personal perception but Cavani's scoring ratio of a goal every 1.85 matches is greatly superior to Costa's 2.45 and he is a lot less volatile. He is also good in the air which Costa is not. I would not be too disappointed if we got Cavani now but at 29 we probably could find someone better.
06 Apr 2016 15:53:30
Having watched him plenty in both his Napoli and PSG days (both weaker leagues than BBVA and Prem) you can clearly see whilst he scores goals, he's nothing special technically and also not very clinical, missing plenty of golden chances in games. Also funnily enough, in games versus us in which he has scored plenty, I believe he has been poor for the above reasons also. I would've been happy with him a few years ago before he joined PSG but since then he's only declined and so has his work rate which used to be top notch.
06 Apr 2016 18:31:01
Saim: As I said it is all about personal perception as much of what you said I would have said the same about Costa never one of my favourites. I can tell you I will be glad when this season's over no matter who stays or goes!
06 Apr 2016 21:07:07
Yeah I agree mate, can't wait for this awful season to be over! As much as I want the likes of Courtois, Hazard and Costa to stay, I won't be too disappointed if they leave as I don't want players here earning top money if they can't even put in a performance for us fans. As far players coming in I believe in the club and the new manager to do the right things. Should be an interesting summer.
06 Apr 2016 21:49:08
I believe cavani would be profilic in our league, although he is not the most eyecatching and skillfull forward, he is reasonably quick, versatile, good in the air, good finisher who always scores lots of goals.