Feel like Cesc might need to push to the #10 position next season. We need a box to box ball carrier to compliment matic and cesc. Pogba is obviously the dream

They need to look at him closely cause he seems to run out of legs at the same time every year. Maybe its medical

They probably weigh up his value to the team against his transfer value and go from there

When he is on form he is a joy to watch

Feel like Cesc might need to push to the #10 position next season. We need a box to box ball carrier to compliment matic and cesc. Pogba is obviously the dream

Of pogba did come. We would play 433. So neither would play the 10. However I think pogba is a better number 10 than fabregas.

his excuse last season was that all the internationals and club games accumulated and he was simply nackered + had the world cup around the corner

 

this season it's happened again but not only does it look like he's exhausted but he has no ideas when on the ball anymore. i feel like he doesn't want the responsibility anymore.

 

when he kicked mata out of the team he was legitimately our best player for a good 3-4 months. constantly looking for the ball, making runs off it and kept things going well. now he seems like a passenger. half the time i feel like he just wants to sit back and watch hazard dribble past players simply because it's fun to watch

why do you think that?

Young, important to our style of play and at his very worst he's still a decent squad player. 

 

If he hasn't improved in a year or two, then I'll start to worry. 

They need to look at him closely cause he seems to run out of legs at the same time every year. Maybe its medical

They probably weigh up his value to the team against his transfer value and go from there

When he is on form he is a joy to watch

 Last year Oscar played in the World Cup during the summer, the year before in the Confederations Cup, in 2012 he played in the Olympics in the summer, the year before that he played in the U-21 tournament during the summer.

 

Maybe a rest during the summer will be good for him and he won't fade in the New Year. I would definitely give him another season and see how he gets on after having a rest during the summer.

^ Won't happen Copa America this summer.

^ Won't happen Copa America this summer.

 

He must be saving himself for Copa America then.

 Last year Oscar played in the World Cup during the summer, the year before in the Confederations Cup, in 2012 he played in the Olympics in the summer, the year before that he played in the U-21 tournament during the summer.

 

Maybe a rest during the summer will be good for him and he won't fade in the New Year. I would definitely give him another season and see how he gets on after having a rest during the summer.

 

Mata played in the Euros and Olympics in 2012, had about a week off--ended up having a superb season. 

Mata played in the Euros and Olympics in 2012, had about a week off--ended up having a superb season. 

he barely ever got in the team dude...

“Asked whether Oscar is struggling, as he was substituted at half-time against Stoke City, Mourinho said: ‘No, I don’t think he had a bad performance, I just think he was not good enough, which is a huge difference.”

Hope that’s clear then...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3026807/Cesc-Fabregas-Oscar-Nemanja-Matic-struggling-Chelsea-boss-Jose-Mourinho-backs-midfield-trio.html

“Asked whether Oscar is struggling, as he was substituted at half-time against Stoke City, Mourinho said: ‘No, I don’t think he had a bad performance, I just think he was not good enough, which is a huge difference.”

Hope that’s clear then...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3026807/Cesc-Fabregas-Oscar-Nemanja-Matic-struggling-Chelsea-boss-Jose-Mourinho-backs-midfield-trio.html

Raises more questions than it answers. 

Raises more questions than it answers.

Very frank, if surprising, assessment from Jose. Doesn't leave much room for doubt as to what Jose thinks right now of Oscar. Jose is rapidly becoming the Ruthless One.

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I think he's trying to find a way to motivate Oscar. It's just not consistent with how he talks about players he's planning on selling. Definitely a calculated quote to spur Oscar on to the finishline.

I think Jose's comment was meant to be positive... It's sometimes so difficult to understand what he means.

We sacrificed so many players for him, is not fair?!!! He used to be good when we first signed him but now I don't think he is the player that once was!!

I've also noticed that he gives 100% or even more when he plays for Brazil, he doesn't give that affection and desire that Eden and Willian give for chelsea, which is sad really..

Oscars performances have been in steady decline for some time now. I can barely recall him having a game where he was a dominant figure (ever). He has scored wonder goals on occasion and that to my mind somewhat flatters his reputation. I never bought it when Jose came out and said he was the No10 ahead of Mata because to my mind the only thing that he offered ahead of the Spaniard was the running energy rather than than the ability to unlock defences on a consistent basis. It seems now that his energy levels have slipped considerably and he is often anonymous for large parts of a game.

If his stock is still high in the market I would cash him in and reinvest.

We sacrificed so many players for him, is not fair?!!! He used to be good when we first signed him but now I don't think he is the player that once was!!

I've also noticed that he gives 100% or even more when he plays for Brazil, he doesn't give that affection and desire that Eden and Willian give for chelsea, which is sad really..

I disagree, I think hes exactly the player we bought, which is kinda the problem. I also dont agree with his effort being poor, thats one thing he always has in abundance. Same as Ramires, its just that on most days thats all we are getting.

Mata played in the Euros and Olympics in 2012, had about a week off--ended up having a superb season. 

 

thats because Mata is a world class number 10 and is better footballer than Oscar. I don't find Oscar that good of a footballer, he always looks so untidy when he has the ball at his feet.

Deco reckons Oscar is Brazil's most important player. He's said more, haven't seen the original article.

Deco: The most important player for Brazil today is Oscar. But he needs to have confidence in himself because he is an extraordinary player.

From Twitter.

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once the weather starts warmer up (according to the papers, this week  ) then we may start seeing his form return. He tends to go quiet in the cold weather, so he should, hopefully, come into form beginning this weekend 

Deco reckons Oscar is Brazil's most important player. He's said more, haven't seen the original article.

Deco: The most important player for Brazil today is Oscar. But he needs to have confidence in himself because he is an extraordinary player.

From Twitter.

 

Dunno what Deco has been smoking. More important than Neymar? haha.

once the weather starts warmer up (according to the papers, this week  ) then we may start seeing his form return. He tends to go quiet in the cold weather, so he should, hopefully, come into form beginning this weekend 

Once the weather warms up, once the grass is cut right, once the ball won't stop bouncing, once the opposition players stop defending, once he goes on holiday..ehh too many excuses. It's starting to sound like Torres--but I suppose Oscar is still young. 

"Fraudscar" is something I see a lot on Twitter. He's too weak, really needs to hit the gym, I think he would suit a tinpot league like the Serie A, a league where he can run a game and develop. Oscar and £40,000,000 for Pogba would be a very tidy bit of business. Having said that, if he hits the gym a bit and works on his core strength, I don't see why he wouldn't be able to stay in the first team

Dunno what Deco has been smoking. More important than Neymar? haha.

It does sound a little crazy but Oscar has been extremely important for Brazil over the last 2 years :) probably not as important as Neymar though.

The thing is, Oscar will the never have the close control of Hazard or Willian. However, when his confidence comes back, I think he can be a prolific scorer. He gets into good positions and his vision for short layoffs is excellent. I remember this ridiculous pass he once made for De Bruyne. In any case, I will not write him off yet. With a little luck and toughening up, he can become a great player.