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25 Nov 2021 14:19:39
Chilwell's season might be over, according to the reports. That's put a bit of a dampener on the superb team perfomance last night.

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25 Nov 2021 19:03:17
Indeed. Sad day for all of us.

who will play at LWB? Azpilucueta or Alonso or even Saul - Saul played as a LB some times at Atletico Madrid. OR are we going into the January transfer market.

Who do we have from the Academy?

26 Nov 2021 07:00:56
If true in regard to Chillwell, I think you'll see Mr Reliable at LWB against better teams (he can actually defend, although a little hesitant on attack) and Alonso against the lesser ones ( he thinks LWB is actually LW) . I'd actually love to see Saul given a go there, I know he'd rather be in midfield but, given the depth of our squad and his limited minutes to date, I think he could potentially be the answer, he is a very intelligent footballer. Maatsen needs to stay on loan, gain experience and playing time and come back next year as Chilly's back up once we finally get rid of (sell) Alonso. LWB or RWB, the last word in those positions is Back, they have to defend as well as attack, I'm more concerned about who we will have as back up to James next year tbh.

26 Nov 2021 09:38:12
Dave was the best LB in the Premier League when he used to play there regularly. That was a few years ago, though.

26 Nov 2021 11:29:41
Pete, I agree about Maatsen it would disrupt his development to be brought back in January to sit on the bench. We don’t have any obvious cover James as Dave will be covering LWB and like the rest of us he isn’t getting any younger. I’m sure TT and the board will be looking at that. Let’s hope Chilly doesn’t need surgery and will be fit again on the New Year.

29 Nov 2021 07:07:57
Exactly Jimbo, Ed002 has mentioned on several occasions that LWB is not an issue for Chelsea ( I'm presuming because they see Maatsen and Chilly from next season) . Maybe they have similar thoughts in mind with Sterling as James backup next season. Left or Right wingback is a young man's game as the energy required to both push fwd and track back makes it probably the most demanding position on the field. BruCe, I agree re Dave, but that was as a LB in a 4, great defender first and foremost.
I'm sure the club is thinking ahead, rather than the fans "right now". Maybe the club even see letting unhappy players ala Liveremento go with a very reasonable "buy back" as the future. The gap between the acadamy or under 21/ 23 level, and EPL level is huge, especially at a club like ours, and those players have little or no chance of getting "game time" to help that developement, when, to be fair, at our level, every game is a must win. Ed002 has said on numerous occasions, that Chelsea "rate" Callagher, and see him as a definite possibility in the future, but, starring for a Championship club is not EPL level! He has certainly lifted his level this year at Palace, and could hopefully/ maybe make the step up to Chelsea level next year.
Ed002! I'd really appreciate an update of where the management see our loanee's/ sold with "buy backs" futures at this time? I repeat, at this time, as who knows what the future holds.
Sorry for the long rant lol.

{Ed002's Note - I very much doubt I used the word "rate". Chelsea will look to integrate Malang Sarr, Xavier Mbuyamba (who could be loaned out), Ian Maatsen and Conor Gallagher. No decision yet on Billy Gilmour and Broja who may get another loan. The club are watching these players carefully and it looks like Baxter might be the pick of the goalkeers.

29 Nov 2021 16:50:55
Curious that they would look to integrate Sarr, but not Colwill. He's also left footed, just like Sarr. But has better athleticism and is playing very well for Huddersfield already. Unless the plan is to get him a PL loan after this season, after which he can return to the first team with PL experience under his belt (hopefully) .

{Ed002's Note - He is younger and less experienced.}

29 Nov 2021 16:45:18
Ed, anything on Levi Colwill and Ethan Ampadu?

{Ed002's Note - In what respect?}

29 Nov 2021 16:45:18
Ed, anything on Levi Colwill and Ethan Ampadu?

{Ed002's Note - Nothing specific.}

29 Nov 2021 20:45:19
Fair enough, Ed. Indeed he's still super young, just that he's been phenomenal so far this season. But I wouldn't mind a second loan for him either. As long as there's a path for him back to the Chelsea first team, and we don't sell him like Guehi : (.

{Ed002's Note - There is a plan for all of the players but those who are wanting to leave like Gueli and Tomari will be sold.}

30 Nov 2021 05:18:17
Sorry Ed002, probably should have said" the club are closely following his development with each loan, and hoping that his level rises to the point where he could be integrated into the first team squad at some point in the future". Rate was just quicker after my rather long post.
Keep up the good work Ed002, and all the other Ed's, and thanks so much for your input, it is much appreciated by all of us on here :-)

{Ed002's Note - All Chelsea loanees have someone assigned by the club to monitor their progress and help out if needs be.}

30 Nov 2021 14:34:13
Could Chelsea look at recalling Maatsen or Emerson if Chilwell's injury ends his season?

02 Dec 2021 09:55:15
You should have heard the scream or wail (at the bar where I saw the Chelsea vs Juventus game) - when Chilwell got the injury against Juventus, it was like someone died. I think it doesn’t take rocket science to know that the success (transition and creativity) of a 3-4-3 or 3-4-2-1 formation demands so much on the wingbacks. The club has to start looking at strong backups to Reece James and Ben Chilwell from as early as the January transfer window (whether it’s from within the club or buying someone) - otherwise, I am scared we might not reach our Eldorado.





 

 

 
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