31 Aug 2021 18:26:54
Saul is all agreed, loan with option to buy.


1.) 31 Aug 2021
31 Aug 2021 18:47:21
This is very good news it takes the pressure off Jorghi and Kante in particular.
He's also a more physical player and close to 6ft tall which can be handy at times.
Now TT needs to get him back to his best which was very good.

{Ed001's Note - he can play all over the midfield as well, before Simeone's negativity made him a holding mid he often played on the wing or as an attacking mid.}


2.) 31 Aug 2021
31 Aug 2021 18:52:38
We have done a very good job.
If it works and he does well, we will have great options for next summer as well.


3.) 31 Aug 2021
31 Aug 2021 18:52:51
As always ed001 love your opinion on players.

What do you think of Saul and how do you think he will fit into our team?

{Ed001's Note - I love Saul, he is a fantastic player and can do pretty much anything on his day. He is a proper utility player as he can play pretty much any position. You can use him to sit behind say Kante or further forward in the central midfield. I think he was exactly what you needed. Get him playing to his best and he will be a fan favourite because he works his backside off and has quality to go with the workrate.}


4.) 31 Aug 2021
31 Aug 2021 19:41:05
I was surprised your lot didn't try and sign him Ed001.
Midfield is the weakest part of your team.

{Ed001's Note - wages were the issue or I am sure we would have.}


5.) 31 Aug 2021
31 Aug 2021 19:41:17
Thanks Ed appreciated.

Do you see him taking jorginho place in the squad then.

Him and kante.

{Ed001's Note - very welcome.

Once he is up to speed and Kante is fit, I would expect it to be those 2 as the first choice midfield. And it is, on paper anyway, a bloody good, great even, midfield.}


6.) 31 Aug 2021
31 Aug 2021 19:45:33
Has he the ball quality, press resistant / creative, whenever I’ve seen athletico everyone just seems to be work horses. Left footed cm, so I’m happy,

{Ed001's Note - he was an excellent attacking mid before Simeone worked on him. Plenty of ability on the ball, it was just not being used at Atleti. Honestly he is one of my favourite players.}


7.) 01 Sep 2021
01 Sep 2021 13:16:19
Hi @Ed001, I read your comments above with both interest and a smile on my face, as agree with you on Simeone’s impact on Saúl. I then noted this excerpt from the initial words from Saúl joining Chelsea…

”Chelsea have promised me to train in my position, to play we will see. To return to certain customs that I do not do now, that is the most important reason for my decision. ”

Let’s hope Tuchel works his magic with Saúl!

{Ed001's Note - I think he will be a brilliant signing. I did say a few weeks back that Saul would be my fantasy choice signing for Liverpool and I haven't changed my opinion on him being a great player because he has signed for a rival team. I am excited to see him play in the Prem to be honest, though I do wish it was with us rather than Chelsea!}