Original 21 Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 23 minutes ago, Ham said: Apparently we're at the stage of having almost agreed terms with Kudus of Ajax. Reminds me a lot of Kovacic but with added goals and assists. Could be a really good addition to the midfield. Him, Caicedo and a striker and I'd be happy. I read that Kudus was one of Brighton’s main targets as well. Nice one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kelly Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Ham said: Apparently we're at the stage of having almost agreed terms with Kudus of Ajax. Reminds me a lot of Kovacic but with added goals and assists. Could be a really good addition to the midfield. Him, Caicedo and a striker and I'd be happy. Particularly when Brighton are after him. That'll learn them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chara Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 Only what I read on Wicki but Kudos seems to have had a fair amount of time out injured. Hard, for me, to tell if it is a "pattern" or just the "normal" result of game involvement. With the Chelsea injury problems perhaps I am just being oversensitive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Kratos Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 6 minutes ago, chara said: Only what I read on Wicki but Kudos seems to have had a fair amount of time out injured. Hard, for me, to tell if it is a "pattern" or just the "normal" result of game involvement. With the Chelsea injury problems perhaps I am just being oversensitive? Trust me Chara, you're not. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROTG Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 2 hours ago, Ham said: Apparently we're at the stage of having almost agreed terms with Kudus of Ajax. Reminds me a lot of Kovacic but with added goals and assists. Could be a really good addition to the midfield. Him, Caicedo and a striker and I'd be happy. Hey buddy You need to evaluate how many cloggy's there are in the top teams in the PL The club should leave cloggy imports to ManUre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiago97 Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 Looks a good player Kudus. He was close to joining Everton last season, but that didn’t seem a big enough move for him to me. He looked like he could do better than Everton. I thought he had a good World Cup last year too. It’s another wide attacking midfielder though. We are quite well stocked with options there, so presume this would mean a loan for Angelo and possibly Chuk. He would be an interesting addition, but can’t help but think in the wrong area. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xceleryx Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 8 hours ago, chara said: Only what I read on Wicki but Kudos seems to have had a fair amount of time out injured. Hard, for me, to tell if it is a "pattern" or just the "normal" result of game involvement. With the Chelsea injury problems perhaps I am just being oversensitive? Looking at this injury history. Missed about a month last season with a hamstring, and illness. Then about 4.5 months in total the season prior with fractured ribs and an ankle injury. Then 2.5 months with a meniscus injury, plus another month with fitness stuff after that. Not particularly encouraging, but also no trending injuries of a particular type either so I guess that's something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertles86 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 (edited) 13 hours ago, Thiago97 said: It’s another wide attacking midfielder though...but can’t help but think in the wrong area. Snippet from The Athletic article on the guy yesterday: Quote A...stocky player with boundless energy...Kudus is a midfield bulldog, speed dribbler and powerful ball-striker rolled into one...ability to dominate various roles with his blend of physicality and speed...utilised his unique profile all over the pitch...has played as many as seven positions since his debut...from a deep-lying No 6 to...centre-forward. So think more like Essien less like Hazard. A midfield bulldog who can cover many positions and bag a goal or ten. Sounds absolutely ideal. Edited July 23, 2023 by bertles86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiago97 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 16 minutes ago, bertles86 said: Snippet from The Athletic article on the guy yesterday: So think more like Essien less like Hazard. A midfield bulldog who can cover many positions and bag a goal or ten. Sounds absolutely ideal. Promising player for sure. I am not sure I see him being used in this type of role though. If we are playing 4231, then you would not play him in the two with Enzo. I don't really see the No10 role being ideal, though he probably could play there. Plus we have Nkunku who will most likely take that role, with some support options. I think wide on the right is the role he would most likely play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertles86 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 6 minutes ago, Thiago97 said: I think wide on the right is the role he would most likely play. Could be, we'll have to wait and see. Maybe he's cover and/or competition for Madueke on RW, if Mudryk and Sterling battle it out for LW which is the best position for both of them. In that context RW might make sense. Because with Ziyech out, and Nkunku/Jackson/Broja central, there's logic to it. Wait and see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea_Matt Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 52 minutes ago, bertles86 said: Could be, we'll have to wait and see. Maybe he's cover and/or competition for Madueke on RW, if Mudryk and Sterling battle it out for LW which is the best position for both of them. In that context RW might make sense. Because with Ziyech out, and Nkunku/Jackson/Broja central, there's logic to it. Wait and see! I’m very excited to see Madueke this season, and to see Raheem back to his best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kelly Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 7 minutes ago, Chelsea_Matt said: I’m very excited to see Madueke this season, and to see Raheem back to his best. I don't think Raheem is going to get in to the side given his and their performances so far 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea_Matt Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 11 minutes ago, Mark Kelly said: I don't think Raheem is going to get in to the side given his and their performances so far We’ll see. In my view he has the experience and ability. But as you suggest Mr K it’s up to him. I do feel he can really be a big asset on and off the pitch. It’s up to him - and Poch. It’s so nice to have a manager again whose judgment I really do trust. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea_Matt Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 I must say - and I know they’re only friendly matches - but Jacko and Nkunku look like very good buys. Whole team looks happier, fitter and more committed already so far with the rubbish mostly all gone. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xceleryx Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 12 minutes ago, Chelsea_Matt said: I must say - and I know they’re only friendly matches - but Jacko and Nkunku look like very good buys. Whole team looks happier, fitter and more committed already so far with the rubbish mostly all gone. Can immediately see the shift in attitude that's taken place also. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurj SS Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 (edited) Fabrizo Romano is linking us with Eyle Wahi, having read up on Wahi's history I'm not so sure we should be bringing his personality to the club; allegations of punching a woman and being expelled from Caen's youth setup for forcing school students to do...well...thing's they really shouldn't be asked to do in front of anyone...in front of him, we need to manage our public relations carefully. Edited July 23, 2023 by Gurj SS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Original 21 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, Miguelito07 said: Olise has a torn hamstring that required surgery and is going to miss the start of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguelito07 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 1 minute ago, Original 21 said: Olise has a torn hamstring that required surgery and is going to miss the start of the season. ah right. didnt know that. Definitely should give him a miss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
east lower Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 19 minutes ago, Original 21 said: Olise has a torn hamstring that required surgery and is going to miss the start of the season. He ran the game at Selhurst Pk against us last season, quality player albeit a little inconsistent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 Signing Olise would just block any path for Angelo Gabriel. Makes no sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thevelourfog Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 17 minutes ago, Ham said: Signing Olise would just block any path for Angelo Gabriel. Makes no sense. We're signing attacking wide players by the dozen, there's clearly no expectation that all of them make it here. Of Olise and Gabriel, one signing would make sense for the first team and it's not the one we've made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Blood Is Blue Posted July 23, 2023 Author Share Posted July 23, 2023 A lot of chat on Twitter about Chelsea signing Olise, which of course, doesn’t really mean anything either way, but presume must be something triggering the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguelito07 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 40 minutes ago, My Blood Is Blue said: A lot of chat on Twitter about Chelsea signing Olise, which of course, doesn’t really mean anything either way, but presume must be something triggering the story. Olise's pay increase? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Blood Is Blue Posted July 23, 2023 Author Share Posted July 23, 2023 4 minutes ago, Miguelito07 said: Olise's pay increase? Apparently he has a £35m release clause in his contract, in which case, that wouldn’t be the worst fee as from what I saw last season, he looks to have a lot of talent. I think we’ll end up with 2 of Olise, Cherki or Kudos and then one of Gabriel of Moreira out on loan, as seems likely we’ll be playing 4231. Mudryk Sterling Madueke Nkunku Gallagher Olise/Cherki Kudos With the possibility of Maatsen sticking around and able to play wide left as well. For me, it obviously lacks experience, but it is stacked with talent and a lot of potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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