05 Sep 2017 08:36:31
Baba training makes it even more strange he wasn't included in our named first team squad when Remy who isn't even our player anymore is!
I guess the Eds are correct, it's likely he will be leaving the club!
I would have given him a chance at LWB.
05 Sep 2017 10:27:28
Turkish clubs are interested in Baba Rahman and their window is closing on Friday. He is much more LWM than LB indeed. If he leaves I presume Kennedy will get the chance to be Alonso's backup.
05 Sep 2017 12:28:50
I would like to see Baba given a chance at LWB under Conte.
I wonder if he could gain his fitness by going out on loan to maybe a Turkish club untill Jan and then put in the squad for the second half of the season?
05 Sep 2017 17:36:23
I feel Conte was making a statement by including Kenedy, Remy and Costa; the lack of depth which he has gone on about all pre-season. Kenedy was destined for a loan and probably sale after the China incident as well as being poor, Remy was going or gone when he drew his list up and of course it is highly unlikely given the behaviour of Costa that Conte would actually pick him. However, higher beings 'might' have told him to include him which does not augur well for relationships going forward. I am baffled by the Rahman want. I criticised the buy having seen him numerous times, dangerous going forward but either ambled back or was woefully out of position something he carried forward into the EPL.
05 Sep 2017 19:54:25
As I've said before Baba isn't a natural defender in fact, in my opinion, he can't defend for toffee but Moses wasn't able to defend until Conte got hold of him.
I think Baba should be given a chance to play under Contre but as a LWB.
05 Sep 2017 20:44:28
Tom Moses never played his current position before Conte came to Chelsea. Maybe that was his natural position only he didn't get the chance to play on it.
05 Sep 2017 21:22:22
That's correct antbot and that's why in my opinion Conte should give Baba a chance to impress as LWB.
05 Sep 2017 22:09:14
Apparently there is a president for a player to be added to a registered squad.
So, subject to Baba not going out on loan to Turkey he might well replace Remy in our prem squad.
05 Sep 2017 22:50:12
Baba > Kennedy.
05 Sep 2017 21:05:46
I don't know if Ed002 has returned, but perhaps, if you have returned, maybe you Can give us an update on Baba? If not, maybe Ed01 or Ed18 might have some knowledge or opinion that you would share? :) It really seems like an odd case.