***The Official Chelsea FC Thread***

[Zac]

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I honestly can't seem Juventus letting Pogba go. Unless the price was insane.

[ImTellinTim]

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I think it was said that when you start hearing about player swaps as part of a deal, that is a very good indication that everything you are reading is BS. Those kinds of deals involving superstars usually only happen in the imaginations of these "journalists". And on FM.

[steelerfan]

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My bet would be that Stones comes to Chelsea and Pogba stays put.

[Altimus]

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My bet would be that Stones comes to Chelsea and Pogba stays put.

I think so as well... need to do something on defense.

However, Pedro looked good yesterday.

[steelerfan]

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It's been confirmed that Stones has turned in a transfer request and he wants to go to Stamford Bridge.

[Zac]

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Well, some serious changes need to be made soon. Ivanovic needs to go. Everyone and their brother is beating him. Maybe sit Willian for a few games also.

Will be interesting to see if they can bring anyone in before closing that will actual make a difference.

[KG]

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I wouldn't say "serious" changes need to be made yet Zo. More of players need to get over their summer hangover. The Matic-Cesc midfield partnership has been horrible so far, especially Cesc who is far away from match fitness and sharpness. Bran bear does need a match or 2 on the bench. He's been getting owned since the preseason.

I don't think we need to panic and buy Pogba but a player of his caliber would never hurt.

We're just so used to hitting the ground running that we can't let panic take over. We'll figure it out and be there on the long haul.

EVERYONE except Citeh has looked suspect.

[The_Wise_One]

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I agree. This is a mental thing right now.

[Brahvocado]

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I definitely think multiple players need to be benched to get a point across. Hell, right now I'd even be ok benching Hazard. Kenedy and RLC were the only ones playing with any kind of fire out there.

Kenedy actually looks like he might end up being a really good purchase. Also that is maybe the best I've seen RLC in the first team so far. He looked more confident and was playing closer to his natural position which is a pure box to box midfielder rather than the Matic successor non-Chelsea fans inexplicably seem to think he is.

I legitimately wouldn't mind those two seeing more minutes.

Also, I really hope Oscar is fit for the next game

[steelerfan]

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RLC is definitely more Yaya than Matic. No question.

[Zac]

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I wouldn't say "serious" changes need to be made yet Zo. More of players need to get over their summer hangover. The Matic-Cesc midfield partnership has been horrible so far, especially Cesc who is far away from match fitness and sharpness. Bran bear does need a match or 2 on the bench. He's been getting owned since the preseason.

I don't think we need to panic and buy Pogba but a player of his caliber would never hurt.

We're just so used to hitting the ground running that we can't let panic take over. We'll figure it out and be there on the long haul.

EVERYONE except Citeh has looked suspect.

By serious I mean some of these guys need to be benched for a bit. To let it sink in that they need to get their form up. Everyone is playing like a zombie that doesn't really care too much. If Jose starts benching a few key players I think it will send the message to get their act together. Because some of these other guys who are hungry to play will start out performing them.

[Altimus]

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It's hard to blame the back 4 when you have ZERO support from the midfield. That second goal, Palace just said F it, we're gonna go in the box and score and they did. It was like playing FIFA on Semi-Pro difficulty.

Biggest culprit as mentioned is Cesc\Matic; both are doing a horrendous job. What's funny is Loftus-Cheek did more and looked better than both combined in his short time on the field.

I think this international break will do us some good even though a number of players will have a busy week. Hope they find some good form and can bring it back.

[Keano16]

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So two CBs signed that nobody saw coming, Djilobodji and Hector. I reckon Hector was signed after the Marquinhos deal didn't happen. Doubt theyll get much time although with the poor defence so far, maybe they will.

EDIT: Just seen that Hector will be staying with Reading until the end of the season on loan.

[Zac]

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So two CBs signed that nobody saw coming, Djilobodji and Hector. I reckon Hector was signed after the Marquinhos deal didn't happen. Doubt theyll get much time although with the poor defence so far, maybe they will.

EDIT: Just seen that Hector will be staying with Reading until the end of the season on loan.

I think Djilobodji will get some decent playing time as a sub. Coming in on the back line and in central defense in the mid. Hes a decent player.

[Keano16]

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I think Djilobodji will get some decent playing time as a sub. Coming in on the back line and in central defense in the mid. Hes a decent player.

Maybe he could play a Zouma type role in midfield? Is he a decent player? Never seen him play before and only briefly heard of him. Must be though if we got him.