Even better, Maatsen as defensive winger should be perfectMaatsen wasn’t seen in offense in semi 2. He basically shepherded Dembele out of much of the game.
They extended him in order to get a better fee for him if there is longer left on his contract rather than allow him out on loan with a dwindling contract. If they hadn't done this and Dortmund don't opt for the option to buy he then comes back to Chelsea and we lose control of his situation as he can then leave for a reduced fee or wait it out one year and leave for free.Why did Chelsea extend his contract if they are just going to push him around? When I heard that they extended his contract I thought he was part of chelsea's future plans. I agree with him leaving he can do much better else where.
It's what we were all saying throughout pre season. Poch had other ideas.Even better, Maatsen as defensive winger should be perfect
You can give Maatsen, mudryk/madueke min but one of these will want to leave instead of Maatsen and that will be a mess.It's what we were all saying throughout pre season. Poch had other ideas.
Ding ding dingHe was always going out the door with the clubs need for cash to balance the books. Him along with a couple more by June 30th in what will be a buyers market so Clearfake will have thought they did well with the purchase price agreed in January; and I’m guessing the clubs technical dept did nor foresee young Ian becoming a CL finalist. When he leaves end of season will be 35 mill euros towards FFP compliance even if he wins it. More poor squad management by the leadership or a good price for a player surplus to requirements?
Why is it risible? I have only really watched Maatsen this season but he seems to have a bit about him. He looks quicker than Cucurella, has bags of energy and is more positionally aware. Certainly makes more of an impact when he gets to the final third. His downsides are his height and his lack of experience but he certainly showed up for the CL semis.The idea that Maatsen couldn’t do the job cucu has been doing recently is risible.
I think you mis read what I wrote mate.Why is it risible? I have only really watched Maatsen this season but he seems to have a bit about him. He looks quicker than Cucurella, has bags of energy and is more positionally aware. Certainly makes more of an impact when he gets to the final third. His downsides are his height and his lack of experience but he certainly showed up for the CL semis.
I completely agree but you will end up with massive problem with Cucu whose contract is not movable.Why is it risible? I have only really watched Maatsen this season but he seems to have a bit about him. He looks quicker than Cucurella, has bags of energy and is more positionally aware. Certainly makes more of an impact when he gets to the final third. His downsides are his height and his lack of experience but he certainly showed up for the CL semis.
Sorry Oz. Just re-read it. I agree.I think you mis read what I wrote mate.
All 3 left backs we have can get good playtime as they all offer different things. Maatsen further forward, can rotate with cucu in this invert role or a normal attacking fullback, Chilwell as the normal attacking fullback and Cucu purely playing the invert role as he’s not better than the other two as a proper fullback.I completely agree but you will end up with massive problem with Cucu whose contract is not movable.
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If I want a short inverted fb, Maatsen can play that role easily but if I want a fb who can fight in the air which is very important due to lack of height in this team both Maatsen and Cucu are beyond useless. Colwil need a lot of work defending far post as lb, he still play lb more like cb. Chilwell can play that role easily.All 3 left backs we have can get good playtime as they all offer different things. Maatsen further forward, can rotate with cucu in this invert role or a normal attacking fullback, Chilwell as the normal attacking fullback and Cucu purely playing the invert role as he’s not better than the other two as a proper fullback.
Ideally we just sell Chilwell but doubt we would get any takers or he would leave. Either way, still very much workable considering injuries anyway.
Dortmund were never going to pay their record transfer fee for a left back ...That's 10mil knocked off the asking price