I think we should sign Chema Andres as the DM — pivot next to Caicedo.
Full package DM, physical presence - pure ball winner (ground/aerial duels), can play lone dm controlling the tempo — shielding the backline, intelligent/press resistant MF.
My first pick DM for Chelsea.
I think Chelsea should sign Joel Ordonez from Club Brugge.
Perfect RCB/rotate well CCB, can play wide CB in a back 3. Has similar traits like Fofana but better on the ball. Also strong duel/aerial dominance, and composure in build-up what also is important.
Big YES for me!
People saying Bergvall should join Chelsea... He doesn't fit/system what Xabi Alonso wants.
Already said it earlier, Xabi sees Caicedo as an 8 not a real sitter (DM). That's why we need a type of Tchouameni/Bruno Guimarães.
I feel bad for his development. We all know, he has the abilities and potential to be TOP player.
He needs a better environment — willing to adapt. Cancelled the loan of Strasbourg made sense to move back to South America. But now this... Makes me worried.
Personally, I think Xabi Alonso will bring in a DM who can dictate and distribute the tempo of the game, while also being able to sit deep and provide cover alongside Moisés Caicedo.
I was thinking someone like Palacios of Bayer Leverkussen that Xabi really liked...
Am I the only one who wouldn’t care if Cucurella leaves Chelsea?
Ever since Maresca left, he hasn’t been the same player. Hato has looked much better in that position since January.
Sell Cucurella and bring Lewis Hall back to Chelsea please.
Selling Gusto makes sense if we can replace him with Guéla Doue.
Better defender 1v1, can play IFB — back 3 RCB, very good at overlapping/underlapping...
The RB that Xabi Alonso will like 100%
I think Chelsea should sign Joel Ordonez from Club Brugge.
Perfect RCB/rotate well CCB, can play wide CB in a back 3. Has similar traits like Fofana but better on the ball. Also strong duel/aerial dominance, and composure in build-up what also is important.
Big YES for me!
Am I the only one who wouldn’t care if Cucurella leaves Chelsea?
Ever since Maresca left, he hasn’t been the same player. Hato has looked much better in that position since January.
Sell Cucurella and bring Lewis Hall back to Chelsea please.
🚨BREAKING: Multiple clubs have been in touch with people working on behalf of Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella about a possible summer move.
Sources briefed on the matter say he is willing to LEAVE Chelsea. [@TheAthleticFC] https://t.co/LhNn0EMM9N
That’s it, we’re out of the KDB Cup. We lost both games: 0–1 against Genk and 1–3 against Ajax.
Despite the results, I’m proud of the effort and commitment the boys showed throughout the tournament.