Lewis Baker- Could he make it?

[Zeta]

Always held more hope for Baker than Loftus-Cheek to be honest.

[Backbiter]

Fantastic in-depth article. Cheers for the link cRyptic. Some real insight in there.

I've posted in here before about my very high opinion of Lewis Baker, and this feature simply adds to that. If anyone deserves to achieve his ambitions at Chelsea, he does, and it appears that the club are doing everything they can to help him make it. 

I remember reading that we didn't go in for Dele Ali because we felt Baker was as good a prospect. That indicates that the club is prepared to put its faith n home-grown talent when they feel it's genuinely warranted.

Edited February 24, 2017 by Backbiter

[The Brit]

Like the effort he's gone too but he does come across as a bit of a fanboy enjoying a bit of access and not very impartial...so while I like the positive review, some perspective is required...he makes out baker is zidane or something

Edited February 24, 2017 by The Brit

[STATS]

One of the rare only, literally two footed players around. There is him, Cazorla, Pedro, Lallana but Baker is just a joy to watch. Look at two clips I found from when he was playing for our U19 in next gen series. The first against AC Milan is absolutely brilliant. He scored a brilliant free kick that game, as well I remember. But that 40 yard strike was just brilliant. He was excellent that season for us and his performances earned him his debut. The second was a free kick with his left foot against Schalke in the same comp that season. The likes of Leroy Sane were playing for Schalke then. Look how far he has gone since then.

But enjoy those two clips. Hope he can fulfill his potential and make it here. Has burgeoning talent, this kid.

 

   

[The Brit]

Do t get me wrong, like with all our young players I hope he makes it...but he's on loan at the graveyard that is vitesse...nowhere near the first team squad 

[Jeff_Arnhem]

He did it yesterday! Scored the 2 goals in the semi final of the cup which brings Vitesse to the final for the 4th time in history. First goal with his left, from 25 meters. Second one after a nice attack over the right side, with his right foot this time. 

Never won the cup with Vitesse. Hope he can help us again in the final!

[STATS]

10 hours ago, Jeff_Arnhem said:

He did it yesterday! Scored the 2 goals in the semi final of the cup which brings Vitesse to the final for the 4th time in history. First goal with his left, from 25 meters. Second one after a nice attack over the right side, with his right foot this time. 

Never won the cup with Vitesse. Hope he can help us again in the final!

14 goals for the season. That is brilliant for a CM. Should not be surprised of his goalscoring capability really as when he was playing for our U21 around 2-3 seasons ago he got over 20 goals. Brilliant talent. Hopefully he goes the extra mile and brings home glory. 

[ForeverCarefree]

Bring him back next season and send RLC for a year at Vitesse. 

Edited March 2, 2017 by ForeverCarefree

[didierforever]

41 minutes ago, ForeverCarefree said:

Bring him back next season and send RLC for a year at Vitesse. 

Why? He is not going to get a minute here. We have Kante-Matic-Cesc-Chalobah. And I am pretty sure, we will be looking to buy a world class CM. Baker will be 6th Choice for 2 positions.

Also, not sure if Conte views RLC and Baker as players for the same position.

[ForeverCarefree]

1 hour ago, didierforever said:

Why? He is not going to get a minute here. We have Kante-Matic-Cesc-Chalobah. And I am pretty sure, we will be looking to buy a world class CM. Baker will be 6th Choice for 2 positions.

Also, not sure if Conte views RLC and Baker as players for the same position.

In which case, let's sell him 

[IliyaKrostin]

One of the players that I'd like to see playing for us. One of the best players in the Eredivisie.

[Zeta]

Still got high hopes for Lewis. Great technique with both feet. Great set piece on him. Can score from long range. Really hope he impresses Conte in the summer.

 

[JJP]

What a player, it would be a travesty if we never integrate into our team. I think he's done more than enough to deserve his chance this season.

 

He's the closest thing to Lampard we have

[TheChelseaBlues]

Just won the Dutch cup with Vitesse. Hats off to him, Nathan and Miazga for the win and Europa League spot they have now. 

Baker especially should be a heavy favorite to stay with the first team next season. Between him and Nat that should be enough cover if we stick with 3-4-3. 

[the special one]

AC Milan apparently set to go 'all in' for Fabregas this summer, if he moves I wouldn't be surprised if Baker takes his place next season.

[enigma]

i don't think we can replace fabregas with baker. we would be weakening the team unless someone of similar ilk was to come in as a replacement for fabregas, which there aren't a lot of players out there to do that. however, baker is a player i would really love to see with chelsea next season. i feel he brings something different to our squad, and is certainly the closest comparison to lampard we have at this current moment in time. 

[Zeta]

 

 

[Barrettinator]

Not sure how we can integrate him into the team considering even Chalobah is having a hard time getting games but we need to bring this lad in somehow. He's the same age as Bakayoko who we're looking at. Any chance Monaco take him on loan?

[Zeta]

I think his time for loans is over, hes 22/23,its now or never and personally id have him ahead of Chalobah and RLC

[enigma]

he is different to chalobah. chalobah is more of a defensive cm it seems, whereas ruben i'm not sure. it's a weird one with loftus-cheek because he doesn't score enough goals, but he doesn't contribute much to defence either. he reminds me of a yaya toure, but without the goal scoring capacity. lewis baker is more in the mould of lampard, and at a similar age as lampard when he joined us. i really hope to see him in the squad next season, though of course we can never hold our breath on these things. for me, he and christensen are the two most talented players in a our loan system. 

[the special one]

By no means a measure of his ability but (for the 17/18 season) Lewis was ranked 40th by Squawka's Eredivisie player rankings.

He has the ability to score 'world class' goals and his set piece delivery is second to none, but (as his Squawka ranking suggests) his all round game still needs a lot of work if he's going to make it here. Sadly I don't think he's anywhere near Lampard's level at 22

Edited May 27, 2017 by the special one

[Zeta]

I'd just like to see us give a couple of these guys a real go. I can accept not doing quite as well in the league if we blood a couple of these prospects in.

[the special one]

35 minutes ago, Zeta said:

I'd just like to see us give a couple of these guys a real go. I can accept not doing quite as well in the league if we blood a couple of these prospects in.

I hope we give him a go in preseason at the very least, hopefully Conte sees something in him. Personally I think he's best suited either as an advanced playmaker (in the mould of Fabregas) in a three man midfield with Kante/Matic (3-5-2) or advanced #10 (3-4-2-1).

Edited May 27, 2017 by the special one

[TheChelseaBlues]

On 5/27/2017 at 05:53, the special one said:

I hope we give him a go in preseason at the very least, hopefully Conte sees something in him. Personally I think he's best suited either as an advanced playmaker (in the mould of Fabregas) in a three man midfield with Kante/Matic (3-5-2) or advanced #10 (3-4-2-1).

My gut says we play some 3-5-2 next season. Gets rid of the problem keeping Costa and signing a new ST presents and fits our CMs, Baker included, better.

[big blue]

11 minutes ago, TheChelseaBlues said:

My gut says we play some 3-5-2 next season. Gets rid of the problem keeping Costa and signing a new ST presents and fits our CMs, Baker included, better.

but doesn't fit our best player hazard at all.