After an amazing season which saw us win the most coveted cup in European football for the first time in club's 107 year history, it is time the club worked towards repeating the feat it achieved last season. Many believed that Chelsea's UCL win was "LUCKY" and "UN-DESERVING". Even legendary players like Joann Cryuff slammed Chelsea's UCL win and slammed them over their tactics of being ultra defensive.
So from moving on towards the criticism we received, Chelsea made their intentions clear for next season after signing 2 players early on in this window- Belgian international Eden Hazard and German international Marko Marin. Also reports have linked us to Brazilian forward Hulk and Croatian play maker Luka Modric. Roman Abrahmovich has made his intentions clear it seems what he wants from Chelsea in the coming years. After being named a very ageing squad and seeing many players past their prime a change is what is required in this club and Roman it seems is clearly working to fill the requirement of the club.
Here is a preview on the two players we have completed the signing of and how well they can fit in at Chelsea.
1. Marko Marin- Marko Marin is a 23 year old Winger/Att Midfielder signed from German club Werder Bremen for a fees reported to be in the region of £6.5 million. Often referred to as the German Messi not because he scores 50 odd goals a season but the talent the lad comprises. Marin did not have the best of the seasons last year having missed out on many games due to injuries but having made only 16 starts this season Marin managed 45 dribbles which is 4 more than what Ramires managed last season (Chelsea's highest). Also don't go on the stats of last season where he managed to get only 1 goal and 5 assists last season but rather watch the games he played for Bremen to make a clear picture in your mind regarding the player. Marin was included in the 2010 world cup squad for Germany at the age of 21 and managed to make 2 substitute appearances for the side. Although the club have got themselves a bargain in 6.5 million pounds I highly doubt Marin will be a regular starter and will be more of a spot player most likely a replacement for Salomon Kalou who has been released by the club after his contract expired. The main concern Chelsea will have regarding the player is his ability to stay fit having missed out on a lot of football recently due to injuries. Marin played most of his time at Bremen as a winger but after the departure of Ozil, Marin was basically deployed in the "Number 10" role for Bremen that makes him a very versatile player and his ability to adjust as per the requirements of the team. Not the best in front of the goal Marin's play is basically about his runs,dribbles,footwork and his assists which draws comparisons to Lionel Messi.
Here is us wishing Marko Marin the very best of luck in his time at Chelsea and looking forward to some German magic in London.
2. Eden Hazard- Zinedine Zidane once said: "Eden is technically gifted and very fast. I would take him to
Real Madrid with my eyes closed. He can become a great footballer, he is
a star of the future.". The quote alone says a lot. Eden Hazard is a 21 year old Belgian international who recently signed for Chelsea from Lille. The transfer fee was rumoured to be priced at £32 million, while Hazard will receive a weekly wage of around £170,000. Eden Hazard's rise over the past couple of years has been meteoric, with
the Belgian starlet undergoing a remarkable transformation from
precocious Lille youngster to Ligue 1 sensation and one of the most
sought after players in Europe. Having being tracked by the likes of Manchester United,Manchester City,Barcelona and Real Madrid alone explains a lot about the talent of the player. Having played 38 games for Lille last season Eden managed to get 20 goals and 16 assists last season along with 106 shots as well. Having been compared to the likes of C.Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, Eden Hazard is arguably the hottest property in football at the moment. Eden made his league 1 debut at a mere age of 16 where he made a handful of substitute appearances. The following season Eden was handed over his 1st Belgian cap and was also awarded the League 1 player of the year award. Hazard announced himself in the European market with a goal against Liverpool which saw his reputation grow around. Often referred to as a defender's nightmare Eden Hazard is quick, excellent dribbler and an amazing ability to finish. Hazard has been awarded the League 1 player of the year twice in his career something even the best French footballer such as Zidane and Henry have never achieved.
Here is us wishing Eden Hazard the very best of luck in his time at Chelsea and looking forward to some Belgian magic in London.
So where does all this take our team. Surely the signing of Hazard and Marin is a step forward and Chelsea have made their intentions clear for the coming seasons that they still want to be there competing among the best teams in the world. The two signings could have a major role to play next season especially Eden Hazard who must be the obvious choice when naming the team sheet. Hazard can be deployed either on the wings or right behind the striker where he has played most of his time at Lille. We can see a shift in the role of Juan Mata as he may be shifted into a more of a winger from playing as the front man along with the striker. Also Eden's presence can lead to a more quick,established front four with Mata,Torres and Ramires.
Also having been linked to a potential move for Hulk in the coming window Chelsea can get themselves another excellent signing who can play in the front 4 role for Chelsea. Hulk's presence might mean Ramires shifting to his more natural role as the CM.
Also where does this take our 50million signing Fernando Torres. Well the players signed so far have been the one's Torres has been craving for since he has come to Chelsea. Unlike Drogba, Torres's game is more about speed,dribbles rather than hold up play and bullying the defenders.
My expected formation for Chelsea in the coming season would be: (with Hulk)
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So from moving on towards the criticism we received, Chelsea made their intentions clear for next season after signing 2 players early on in this window- Belgian international Eden Hazard and German international Marko Marin. Also reports have linked us to Brazilian forward Hulk and Croatian play maker Luka Modric. Roman Abrahmovich has made his intentions clear it seems what he wants from Chelsea in the coming years. After being named a very ageing squad and seeing many players past their prime a change is what is required in this club and Roman it seems is clearly working to fill the requirement of the club.
Here is a preview on the two players we have completed the signing of and how well they can fit in at Chelsea.
1. Marko Marin- Marko Marin is a 23 year old Winger/Att Midfielder signed from German club Werder Bremen for a fees reported to be in the region of £6.5 million. Often referred to as the German Messi not because he scores 50 odd goals a season but the talent the lad comprises. Marin did not have the best of the seasons last year having missed out on many games due to injuries but having made only 16 starts this season Marin managed 45 dribbles which is 4 more than what Ramires managed last season (Chelsea's highest). Also don't go on the stats of last season where he managed to get only 1 goal and 5 assists last season but rather watch the games he played for Bremen to make a clear picture in your mind regarding the player. Marin was included in the 2010 world cup squad for Germany at the age of 21 and managed to make 2 substitute appearances for the side. Although the club have got themselves a bargain in 6.5 million pounds I highly doubt Marin will be a regular starter and will be more of a spot player most likely a replacement for Salomon Kalou who has been released by the club after his contract expired. The main concern Chelsea will have regarding the player is his ability to stay fit having missed out on a lot of football recently due to injuries. Marin played most of his time at Bremen as a winger but after the departure of Ozil, Marin was basically deployed in the "Number 10" role for Bremen that makes him a very versatile player and his ability to adjust as per the requirements of the team. Not the best in front of the goal Marin's play is basically about his runs,dribbles,footwork and his assists which draws comparisons to Lionel Messi.
Here is us wishing Marko Marin the very best of luck in his time at Chelsea and looking forward to some German magic in London.
Here is us wishing Eden Hazard the very best of luck in his time at Chelsea and looking forward to some Belgian magic in London.
So where does all this take our team. Surely the signing of Hazard and Marin is a step forward and Chelsea have made their intentions clear for the coming seasons that they still want to be there competing among the best teams in the world. The two signings could have a major role to play next season especially Eden Hazard who must be the obvious choice when naming the team sheet. Hazard can be deployed either on the wings or right behind the striker where he has played most of his time at Lille. We can see a shift in the role of Juan Mata as he may be shifted into a more of a winger from playing as the front man along with the striker. Also Eden's presence can lead to a more quick,established front four with Mata,Torres and Ramires.
Also having been linked to a potential move for Hulk in the coming window Chelsea can get themselves another excellent signing who can play in the front 4 role for Chelsea. Hulk's presence might mean Ramires shifting to his more natural role as the CM.
Also where does this take our 50million signing Fernando Torres. Well the players signed so far have been the one's Torres has been craving for since he has come to Chelsea. Unlike Drogba, Torres's game is more about speed,dribbles rather than hold up play and bullying the defenders.
My expected formation for Chelsea in the coming season would be: (with Hulk)
Cech
Cole-Terry-Cahill-Ivanovic
Lampard-Ramires
Mata-Hazard-Hulk
Torres
My expected formation for Chelsea in the coming season would be: (without Hulk)
Cech
Cole-Terry-Cahill-Ivanovic
Lampard-Mikel
Mata-Hazard-Ramires
Torres
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