Personally I'd have both in the starting XI every week. What's your thoughts guys?

They would be in my 'best XI' for sure. Hazard left, Mata middle, KDB right. Unfortunately that means Oscar and Schurrle aren't in it but they'll get plenty of games. Personally I think Moses should be sold, nothing against the lad because I think he's good but we have the other 5 and Moses will get hardly any game time.

They would be in my 'best XI' for sure. Hazard left, Mata middle, KDB right. Unfortunately that omeans Oscar and Schurrle aren't in it but they'll get plenty of games. Personally I think Moses should be sold, nothing against the lad because I think he's good but we have the other 5 and Moses will get hardly any game time.

Moses is good and always gives he's best but I'm not sure he's chelsea quality.

Selling Moses would be a major mistake. We finally have squad depth and selling Moses, who always tries hard, would be a massive mistake.

 

Everyone will get games, guaranteed.

 

De Bruyne has been exceptional so far, and Mata and Hazard are simply too good to drop. Therefore I also believe those 3 should start by default in our 'best' line up.

 

Oscar is too good not to be a major part of our season though.

Major mistake? I agree he is a good squad player but u wouldn't lose to much sleep if he was sold. Doubt it would be a major mistake. Good squad player and we need them.

think there will be a lot of rotation with all of them...club must have learnt their lesson from last season where we played so many games and Oscar, mata and hazard played every week...I think jose will actually use moses a lot...he's a direct runner and can help out defensively...think that's what they have in mind for schurrle too

Why sell Moses? he's young happy to be a squad player and is home-grown and gives us something different.Jesus Utd have 4 CF,4 wingers plus Kagawa and i dont hear there fans saying they need to sell someone.Rather we had a big squad and complaining about players not getting enough games rather than the other way around,Have people not learnt nothing from last seasons thin squad?.

Edited August 5, 201312 yr by jack_super_class

Major mistake? I agree he is a good squad player but u wouldn't lose to much sleep if he was sold. Doubt it would be a major mistake. Good squad player and we need them.

 

I would actually, although not as much sleep if Mata was sold. I'd be half tempted to throw myself off a cliff in that case.

Think I see KDB playing a little more centraly in the future.. next to essien or ramires or VG

Think I see KDB playing a little more centraly in the future.. next to essien or ramires or VG

 

It definitely won't be next to van Ginkel. In fact I think van Ginkel's signing sort of signified that the club won't be looking to play Oscar or KDB that deep.

think there will be a lot of rotation with all of them...club must have learnt their lesson from last season where we played so many games and Oscar, mata and hazard played every week...I think jose will actually use moses a lot...he's a direct runner and can help out defensively...think that's what they have in mind for schurrle too

Mourinho loved Duff and Joe Cole because they got back and worked really hard. Duff wasn't "Chelsea quality" but he was great because of his work rate and was direct, I can also see Mourinho using Moses in this way, but we have Schurrle, Hazard, Mata, KDB, Oscar and Moses to choose from. Will be fantastic for depth when it comes to the nitty gritty games over Christmas and if we are still in all comps in the new year!

Mourinho loved Duff and Joe Cole because they got back and worked really hard. Duff wasn't "Chelsea quality" but he was great because of his work rate and was direct, I can also see Mourinho using Moses in this way, but we have Schurrle, Hazard, Mata, KDB, Oscar and Moses to choose from. Will be fantastic for depth when it comes to the nitty gritty games over Christmas and if we are still in all comps in the new year!

 

Think thats a bit harsh,we was excellent for us for 2-3 seasons.

Duff was sublime when he first signed.

 

It was only after he picked up the shoulder injury that his form dropped but he was brilliant working alongside Robben. 

I think that Moses proved he has a place in the squad over the course of our Pre-Season he is good coming off the bench and adds some physical presence up top which is something none of our other Attacking Midfielders provide. I think Jose will utilize him as an impact sub and he will get enough games to be kept happy. 

Mourinho loved Duff and Joe Cole because they got back and worked really hard. Duff wasn't "Chelsea quality" but he was great because of his work rate and was direct, I can also see Mourinho using Moses in this way, but we have Schurrle, Hazard, Mata, KDB, Oscar and Moses to choose from. Will be fantastic for depth when it comes to the nitty gritty games over Christmas and if we are still in all comps in the new year!

Why sell Moses? he's young happy to be a squad player and is home-grown and gives us something different.Jesus Utd have 4 CF,4 wingers plus Kagawa and i dont hear there fans saying they need to sell someone.Rather we had a big squad and complaining about players not getting enough games rather than the other way around,Have people not learnt nothing from last seasons thin squad?.

 

We would hardly have a 'thin squad' in that position if we sold Moses. As I said, I do like Moses and if he's willing to accept he's going to get hardly any games then fine but I still think 6 players battling for 3 positions is too many, 5 is perfect in terms of everyone getting game time.

Edited August 5, 201312 yr by timetowaste

Mourinho loved Duff and Joe Cole because they got back and worked really hard. Duff wasn't "Chelsea quality" but he was great because of his work rate and was direct, I can also see Mourinho using Moses in this way, but we have Schurrle, Hazard, Mata, KDB, Oscar and Moses to choose from. Will be fantastic for depth when it comes to the nitty gritty games over Christmas and if we are still in all comps in the new year!

 

We would hardly have a 'thin squad' in that position if we sold Moses. As I said, I do like Moses and if he's willing to accept he's going to get hardly any games then fine but I still think 6 players battling for 3 positions is too many, 5 is perfect in terms of everyone getting game time.

 

I think 6 is fine, I think Moses is fine with being a squad player.Anyway if he plays like he has in the last 2 games against Real Madrid he may even start the first game of the season.I remember Mourinho doing a similar thing with Smertin after he impressed so much in pre-season.

                      Mourinho made it quite clear he will play Mata on the right in the midfield trio.

 

                      I would like to see him try De Bruyne in the No 10 role with Hazard on the left.

 

                     Assuming we don't sign a proven goal scorer I would like to see Schurrle given the opportunity to lead the attack.

 

                     I don't believe Lukaku is ready to assume that responsibility.

 

                     In the pivot - Ramires and Van Ginkel with a back four of Azpili,Ivanovic, Luiz and Cole.

 

                     -----------------------------------------------Cech-----------------------------------------------

 

                     Azpili------------------Ivanovic--------------------------Luiz--------------------------Cole

 

                     -------------------------Ramires-------------Van Ginkel------------------------------------

 

                     Mata--------------------------------------De Bruyne--------------------------------Hazard

 

                     --------------------------------------------Schurrle---------------------------------------------

The Hazard/De Bruyne/Lukaku link up could really become something special. Hazard and KDB are already connecting really well, you can tell they know each others games inside out. 

Think DeBruyne and Hazard should be used as wingers. Jose will go with Oscar/Mata through the middle. They're both too good in that position with Mata pipping it I think.

 

I'm unsure where Rooney would fit in tbh if we got him. He's at his best when he drops off and feel we need an out and out goalscorer (RVP would have been perfect in the chelsea style of play)

                                Mata, Oscar and Hazard have better passing completion rates than De Bruyne.

 

                                Mata 85.2%, Oscar 83.7%, Hazard 83.5% and De Bruyne 76.5%.

 

                                I believe Mourinho will use Oscar or De Bruyne in the No 10 role.

                      Mourinho made it quite clear he will play Mata on the right in the midfield trio.

 

                      I would like to see him try De Bruyne in the No 10 role with Hazard on the left.

 

                     Assuming we don't sign a proven goal scorer I would like to see Schurrle given the opportunity to lead the attack.

 

                     I don't believe Lukaku is ready to assume that responsibility.

 

                     In the pivot - Ramires and Van Ginkel with a back four of Azpili,Ivanovic, Luiz and Cole.

 

                     -----------------------------------------------Cech-----------------------------------------------

 

                     Azpili------------------Ivanovic--------------------------Luiz--------------------------Cole

 

                     -------------------------Ramires-------------Van Ginkel------------------------------------

 

                     Mata--------------------------------------De Bruyne--------------------------------Hazard

 

                     --------------------------------------------Schurrle---------------------------------------------

 

Mourinho has already confirmed Ivan will play RB this year battling it out with Dave.I see KDB playing more on the right,Hazard left and Mata central.I think Oscar will get more games central this season rather than out wide,he is wasted so much out there.I dont like Mata out wide he is to slow and his defensive contribution is poor he is far better central as shown last season.I dont see Schurrle playing CF unless we dont bring in Rooney and maybe sell Ba, i still would like to see Oscar play in the pivot like

 

Oscar    Ramires/Van Ginkel

 

KDB   Mata   Hazard

 

       Lukaku

The thing I like about De Bruyne vs Hazard and Mata is the lad likes to shoot, he definitely doesn't leave too many opportunities on the table. This is really in contrast to the passing games of the other two mentioned AM and considering the goal scoring black holes at CF is very important for the team going forward.

Duff was sublime when he first signed.

 

It was only after he picked up the shoulder injury that his form dropped but he was brilliant working alongside Robben. 

 

I haven't seen a better pair of wingers in the prem since. They were pretty much the perfect combination.