52 minutes ago, seanlu13913 said:

I feel like this season especially players will just trot by him and he won’t even bother to get back on defense resulting is goals or giving the ball away in super dangerous places. If he doesn’t want 2 more years on Chelsea’s terms, adios Willy. 

I know it doesn't fit the narrative, but couldn't the same be said about Pulisic?

18 hours ago, the special one said:

I know it doesn't fit the narrative, but couldn't the same be said about Pulisic?

Pulisic is quite aggressive in tracking back especially when we're leading. 

team definately plays worse without him. 

to all the stat nerds who don~t understand build up play

On 01/08/2020 at 20:48, kinni said:

team definately plays worse without him. 

to all the stat nerds who don~t understand build up play

Did perfectly fine against Wolves without him and he was pudding against Liverpool and cost us a goal that game. Stop chatting waffle making out you know more than other people. 

31 minutes ago, RIP Mourinho said:

Did perfectly fine against Wolves without him and he was pudding against Liverpool and cost us a goal that game. Stop chatting waffle making out you know more than other people. 

Before Mount's worldie of a freekick we didn't look like scoring from open play?

Edited August 3, 20205 yr by the special one

 

If he isn't going to accept a two year deal then I have no problem with him leaving. Callum will then get more minutes, along with Pulisic and Ziyech in those positions.

 

 

Edited August 3, 20205 yr by Ledgerson

Beginning to think he fancies a change. 2 years is more than good enough, he’s probably off to Arsenal.

49 minutes ago, the special one said:

Before Mount's worldie of a freekick we didn't look like scoring from open play?

We lost to Everton, Bournemouth, Southampton, Newcastle, West Ham, and Sheffield United with Willian starting, and we score a grand total of 3 goals.

We're equally capable of struggling offensively with him in the lineup as without. 

Makes me glad to see a fresh wave of attackers coming in.

 

 

As a famous Arsenal fan said "It's tiiime to gooooo" 

He was a good servant but I couldn't see him staying for another season. 

I hoped he would stay for one more year but clearly the only options are that he leaves or retire here.

I don’t know if it’s worth keeping Willian for another 3 years.

4 minutes ago, dansubrosa said:

Beginning to think he fancies a change. 2 years is more than good enough, he’s probably off to Arsenal.

I reckon it’s more about the numbers. By running down his contract he can ask for a fat sign on fee, factor in his wages & agent fees and I am against retaining him.  David Luiz reportedly cost Arsenal £24m in wages & fees for 1 year.

A few back I posted asking to sign him up.. but I think 2 years is fair by the club..Next season then becomes really important for CHO because he will affectively play a lot more.. the only worry I have is at the moment both CHO and Pulisic look injury prone.. that may meant for large parts we don’t have a good option off the bench.. with Mount/Werner playing on the left..

let’s c how this pans out.. reminds of JT’s last but one season..

1 hour ago, the special one said:

Before Mount's worldie of a freekick we didn't look like scoring from open play?

Also didn't look like conceding, we were perfectly comfortable that game against a very good Wolves side. You think Willian would make us look more dangerous in attack that day?

57 minutes ago, Ledgerson said:

 

 

interesting that for the last 4 windows Barca have wanted him for £60m etc. and now that he's free they're nowhere to be seen. 

I guess we can dispel the rumour that he was Barca quality and it was nothing more than talk from his agent for a better deal. 

Short term i think we'll miss him, with Pulisic out for christ knows how long and the new boys potentially needing time to settle he'd have been a nice bit of stability in a vastly changing lineup (similar to what he was at the start of this season actually).

However 3 years is too much at his age, right decision to let him go.

2 minutes ago, RIP Mourinho said:

Also didn't look like conceding, we were perfectly comfortable that game against a very good Wolves side. You think Willian would make us look more dangerous in attack that day?

Not more dangerous, just less toothless. The same could be said about the FA Cup final. But I digress, if as it looks most likely Willian is leaving we just have to move on. Personally I think we're on a very slippery slope without Willian.

1 minute ago, the special one said:

Not more dangerous, just less toothless. The same could be said about the FA Cup final. But I digress, if as it looks most likely Willian is leaving we just have to move on. Personally I think we're on a very slippery slope without Willian.

a slippery slope was when Hazard left and no one thought Pulisic could fill his boots. I think with Willian leaving most are confident about Ziyech coming in as an upgrade. 

Rejected our 2 year offer (thank god) so hopefully we can properly move on and think about upgrading our piss poor squad and overhaul it completely. Im thinking though is it possible we may need another winger now if Pedro and Willian are leaving? Ziyech is coming in which is great, but as far as true wingers go, we have Pulisic, Ziyech and CHO and 3 in total does not seem like enough. I know Frank somehow loves playing Mount as a winger, but he's awful there and belongs deeper in midfield.

We may need to sign Benrahma as well as he's quite cheap and would make a great addition imo. Havertz, Benrahma, Oblak, Tagliafico and 1 of Giminez/Skriniar/Koulibaly

3 hours ago, the special one said:

Before Mount's worldie of a freekick we didn't look like scoring from open play?

Sounds like Willian and his penalties 😂

1 hour ago, RIP Mourinho said:

interesting that for the last 4 windows Barca have wanted him for £60m etc. and now that he's free they're nowhere to be seen. 

I guess we can dispel the rumour that he was Barca quality and it was nothing more than talk from his agent for a better deal. 

That rumor was real, there is still time for Barcelona to offer him a contract.

19 minutes ago, driller97 said:

Rejected our 2 year offer (thank god) so hopefully we can properly move on and think about upgrading our piss poor squad and overhaul it completely. Im thinking though is it possible we may need another winger now if Pedro and Willian are leaving? Ziyech is coming in which is great, but as far as true wingers go, we have Pulisic, Ziyech and CHO and 3 in total does not seem like enough. I know Frank somehow loves playing Mount as a winger, but he's awful there and belongs deeper in midfield.

We may need to sign Benrahma as well as he's quite cheap and would make a great addition imo. Havertz, Benrahma, Oblak, Tagliafico and 1 of Giminez/Skriniar/Koulibaly

Won't be popular on here for saying this but for me it's still Grealish. Pulisic/Grealish on the left and Ziyech/CHO on the right and we're in a good position, imo. If Benrahma flops here and Pulisic is injured we could be in a tricky situation, is it worth the risk considering how Grealish played for Villa this season? Not only can Grealish play on the left flank but he can also cover for Mount and RLC when he's fit.

Edited August 3, 20205 yr by the special one

6 minutes ago, the special one said:

Won't be popular on here for saying this but for me it's still Grealish. Pulisic/Grealish on the left and Ziyech/CHO on the right and we're in a good position, imo. If Benrahma flops here and Pulisic is injured we could be in a tricky situation, is it worth the risk considering how Grealish played for Villa this season? Not only can Grealish play on the left flank but he can also cover for Mount and RLC when he's fit.

No, Grealish would cost at least 50m. I’d rather us look elsewhere for a cheaper option.

27 minutes ago, Gol15 said:

That rumor was real, there is still time for Barcelona to offer him a contract.

How was it real? I can't find any proof. They've been able to offer him a contract since January, why would they be waiting knowing that other teams can pounce any minute.