17 Apr 2016 22:42:46
I've only recently started posting again recently but I was just wondering what everyone's ideas would be for the summer. I was just wondering what everyone's three main signings would be. I may be dreaming a bit but mine would be Bonucci, Vidal and Griezmann. Bonucci in my eyes would be Zouma's perfect partner an experienced ball playing central defender. Vidal is apparently open to a move to Chelsea according to Ed which is great news. Griezmann has also stated before that he would be open to moving to SW6. I'd like to see us revert to a 4-3-3 next year with Matic back in the middle as I think the system and someone next to him who can also tackle like Vidal/ Nainggolan will help him. I'm personally not Cescs biggest fan but a change of formation may help. I would like to see Aina given a go at RB with Azpi moving back to LB where he seems a lot more solid. I wouldn't mind seeing Icardi coming in to replace Remy either.
18 Apr 2016 00:48:28
Griezmann would be my ideal signing. having a threat to compliment Costa would change our game, and help take the pressure off hazard if he does stick around. i'm not sure what is more pressing in defense, leadership or organization. Either way, I'm not sure a Marquinhos or Laporte would be ideal since i'd prefer someone who is accustomed to being the senior presence in the back line, making sure everyone's accountable. Chiellini maybe if we're dreaming. Finally I'd take alaba, let Dave go rb. I'd like to see baker/ rlc/ ake fight matic and mikel for time in midfield.
18 Apr 2016 05:19:56
I will say that regardless of who leaves this team greatly lacks mobility and character. At the very least we need a box to box midfielder such as Vidal or Naingolan. Beyond that it depends on outgoing players and what system conte wants to play.
18 Apr 2016 08:03:11
Marquinos - he is young but is also experienced at the top level. I'm an advocate of Conte playing 3-5-2 next season and think his pace and calmness on the ball would be an asset in this system.
Vidal - our midfield lacks character and Vidal would bring that in an abundance.
Icardi - we need a striker who can genuinely challenge Costa; the loans we've brought in, and the likes of Remy, just don't seem capable. If Hazard leaves this changes to Griezmann.
18 Apr 2016 08:11:22
Chelsea must sign 2 CMs if not even 3. And minimum 2 strikers.
Other positions depend who leaves.
18 Apr 2016 13:57:59
Bonucci, Griezmann and Vidal would be ideal in my opinion. All 3 fill a need. Apart from that I'd try to get Bazoer as well but loanees should be looked at to fill squad places.
I for one wouldn't go after Pjanic. I'd rather we get a high energy box to box (like Vidal) and then maybe integrate Colkett or Baker as an option to give Fabregas a rest and not lose creativity.
18 Apr 2016 17:07:39
J. during his 11 years coaching career Antonio Conte was using 442 (4132,4222) and 343 (3412,3421-most recently) formations. 352 you're talking about is actually 343 (3412). He never used 451 (4231,4141,4321) as well as 433 (433 flat, 4312,4123).
So wherever he was he used two previously mentioned formations (442,343)& that means he will do the same as Chelsea manager.
Some players will leave the club either for money or CL football, but I expect that the core will stay.
19 Apr 2016 09:43:50
Bonucci, Vidal and Griesmann would be fantastic but I don't think Bonucci is possible and there are 'issues' with signing Vidal. I think we should go all out to get Aubamerang before he goes to a rival (we should have bought him last summer! ) .