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24 Jul 2024 07:39:07
{Ed's Note - ChelseaFC has posted a new article entitled, Chelsea FC breakdown of KEEP, LOAN, SELL, BUY
23 Jul 2024 13:55:17
ChelseaFC has written an article entitled, Chelsea FC Breakdown Of KEEP, LOAN, SELL, BUY
1.) 23 Jul 2024 14:41:28
Can't disagree with any of that mate, I agree. I still think selling Gallagher and chalobah being sold is a joke but I've accepted it is what it is and we need their sales for FFP.
I also agree about not bringing many players in. This is where the players (and owners) need to prove themselves. Time for Enzo to step up, time for mudryk to step up and time for Jackson, madueke to improve again this season and for Nkunku to be the player he was at Leipzig.
I'd maybe give sterling another season unless a big offer from Saudi comes in.
All in all, it's not where I want chelsea to be squad wise, but we're in this mess now, we have to go through with it.
2.) 23 Jul 2024 20:32:46
Excellent analysis, and I agree wholeheartedly.
The only question I had was whether Kellyman should stay or go on loan. Maybe Ugochukwu could be worth having around as we loo a little light for the DM, unless injuries are a thing of the past.
On Gallagher, I think we are at the point of contract or sale - and in Maresca’s system, I don’t see him being more than a rotation option as one of the two eights. Athleti would probably suit his style, energy and combative nature. If so, good luck to him.
Didn’t see Slonina on the list of keepers, but assume that’s another loan too.
Thanks.
3.) 23 Jul 2024 21:19:48
I find it hard to argue with your assessment of buy, sell loan.
The squad size I guess needs to be judged at the end of the window.
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11 Apr 2025 08:46:15
This didn't age well.
09 Dec 2024 10:30:02
Morning ED, understand your points and although valid do a degree i do feel they are a bit harsh. I think your analysis of our defence is my biggest area of contention. We are obviously not a finished article and the injury issues definitely aren't helping. The goalkeeper i think we can all agree is an area of concern and requires an upgrade. However, Fofana and Colwill with Gusto/ James and Cucarella seems like one of the best back lines in the league to me (which may be a indication of the poor quality of defenders playing in the league at the moment) . We have the best DM and one of the best AM in the league in my opinion. Attacking wingers who are contributing and one of the most inform strikers. I don't think we are a finished article by all means, still lots of room to progress and also improvements to in game management. However, progress has been really good, we are one of the best attacking teams and watches in the league and moving in the right direction. Liverpool are streaks ahead but apart from them, we are there or there abouts.
I have loved Marescas approach to the media, how he is challenging his players and being clear in his expectations. He is 5 months into his first premier league role, i think he is doing a really good job to date. Completely agree you only see the cread and man when things go wrong and challenges occur. Based on what we have seen so far though, i think he's shown the skills and character to potentially handle this well.
Appreciate your input as always ED.
I would also say, with Estevao coming in next summer, Paez, Andre Santos, we have a lot of talent arriving. Taking your point about a large squad, the Sporting Directors and Manager will have a job thinking about a playing squad next year. I have loved seein the A and B team approach this year, but next year (if we get champions league football) that approach isn't going to be viable.
{Ed001's Note - I think you massively overrate your backline. Gusto is very average and neither him nor James (on those rare seconds he is not injured) are good defensively at all. Fofana I really don't rate at all. He has no positional sense whatsoever, and chasing around after the play just leads to needless fouls. Colwill I do like a lot though, I will agree on him. They are all very good on the ball though, which can be as important to defending in the modern game.
I really should have said about the goalkeeper, as it is a large part of the defensive problem and must contribute. Until you have a goalkeeper that the players are confident in, you will never truly know how good the defence is.
If you get Champions League football? If you don't, then it would be a major shock. With both Spurs and Man Utd having such a poor season, then I think you have to expect to be top four at the very least.}
29 Jul 2024 15:54:37
Completely agree TomB, love the retro look on pictures, hopefully in real life it looks as good as the images.