Now that's a fecking midfield!
As we've witnessed in the past few games, and in that away win versus Arsenal in the Capital One cup, we are a much better and more balanced side without Lampard in that makeshift role he could never fulfil, as goals from the edge of the box aside, he doesn't offer much in all the other aspects.
But now with the, I presume imminent, addition of Matic we can finally have a proper midfield duo to be proud of. I like Mikel but Mourinho doesn't seem that keen on him playing week in week out.
--------Matic - Ramires------
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--Willian-----Oscar-----Hazard
That's a pretty frightening line up in our middle of the park, especially when we take into account that we have Mata, Schurrle, Mikel and Lampard (as long as we play him in the right circumstance, behind the striker in a 4-3-3 every now and then or as a sub mostly) on their toes vying for a shirt.
Ramires - Matic Duo
posted on 13/1/14
We may well find having a proper DM in the side (although I think some are a little harsh on Mikel despite Matic being a clear upgrade) will allow Luiz to revert to centre and flourish.
posted on 13/1/14
Lampard has put in some very good performances in midfield this season. He has more or less adapted to that role. He doesn't advance forward as much as he used to do. I would say we see Ramires in the opposition box more then Lampard when both are paired together.
posted on 13/1/14
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posted on 13/1/14
I think Cahill has benefited individually more than any player defensively from and overall defensive performance as a unit, he looks much more assured as part of a well drilled Mourinho team. I’ve always thought he has great attributes but ultimately is too easy to get past, in many ways he’s the complete opposite of Lescott. If Luiz can flourish in a similar way and add that protection and competitiveness, not to mention aerial advantage of Matic then we will have a team which is very hard to beat and well balanced. The flair we then have ahead makes for an expecting team.
posted on 13/1/14
Ramires-Matic
Willian-Oscar-Hazard
This has everything. Pace, energy, strength, creativity. Jose has to make it work
posted on 13/1/14
Wasn't Guarin imminent 4 weeks ago
posted on 13/1/14
Matic is being overrated as he has not yet played in Premiership.It is not certain that he will be a hit instantly and as he plays in Portugal I have never seen him play for Chelsea.
posted on 13/1/14
Party pooper
posted on 13/1/14
Does the same apply to Messi?
posted on 13/1/14