I fear for him if Frank is looking to put Rudiger next to him and try to turn a donkey into a thoroughbred. Would have loved to have seen Tomori next to him, someone who could learn plenty from him.

31 minutes ago, Chelsbear said:

Feels almost like the summer we brought in Diego and Cesc. Havertz arrives then we have had a scream of a window... We manage a keeper and we may awswel go streaking 

Definitely our best window since summer 2014.

Marina and co are knocking it out of the park with all these new signings.

8 minutes ago, Jezz said:

Definitely our best window since summer 2014.

Marina and co are knocking it out of the park with all these new signings.

It’s even better than 2014 summer window.

Could this be one of the best transfer windows ever?

I bet he was on the Dog to Mr luiz, getting the lowdown

Thrilled with this one.. pace and age for CBs (good ones) is overrated.. if you are usually in the right position you don’t need to be running towards your goal or having to make last ditch tackles.. most average defenders once they lose pace look average as their poor positioning catches up.. the only thing I am worried about is his ability to head the ball because strength / jumping and agility certainly declines.. having said that there are ways to compensate for that..

I also have this huge hope that someone like an AC can learn to be a real defender from him since their style is similar.. I don’t think he has had that previously-  a mentor.. 

9 minutes ago, wizardous said:

Could this be one of the best transfer windows ever?

Check in here at half time of the first match of the season

You need to hold your horses, you guys. 

What is he saying in that clip? 
see you soon and then?

https://theathletic.com/2021586/2020/08/28/thiago-silva-chelsea-move-contract/

 

Some interesting bits in this article by Jack Lang, worth a read.

1 hour ago, coco said:

I fear for him if Frank is looking to put Rudiger next to him and try to turn a donkey into a thoroughbred. Would have loved to have seen Tomori next to him, someone who could learn plenty from him.

Why are you saying "Would have love to have seen Tomori next to him"? Is a loan now confirmed for Tomori?

I'd love Christensen under tutelage from Silva suddenly become the New (Scando) Hyppia, he has bags of potential, just needs a rocket up his laconic arse

What a window this is! So excited! 

2 hours ago, RIP Mourinho said:

Coman and Gnabry are absolutely rapid. Pace isn't an issue for Silva. 

I think PL attackers are faster and from more varying positions. Muller & Lewandowski are usually their two main threats IMO and neither are known to be pacy attackers (obviously many many MANY more attributes). I don’t think he’d be able to catch a full flow Vardy, Salah, Martial etc but he’ll be able to nip in before it got to that stage. 
 

Just my opinion. I think he’s an absolutely quality signing. 

1 hour ago, Stim said:

Check in here at half time of the first match of the season

Aye, now there’s always a balanced viewpoint at half time of our first game of the season.😀

No over reaction or anything...

2 minutes ago, erskblue said:

Aye, now there’s always a balanced viewpoint at half time of our first game of the season.😀

No over reaction or anything...

An overreaction might be warranted then considering we'll be 6-0 up at half time with Werner, Ziyech and Havertz all bagging a brace.

We're winning the quadruple!!

 

51 minutes ago, Valerie said:

Why are you saying "Would have love to have seen Tomori next to him"? Is a loan now confirmed for Tomori?

Not confirmed but looks likely with this signing.

1 hour ago, Night-T said:

What is he saying in that clip? 
see you soon and then?

Blues fans.

If this doesn't get played at the Bridge next season it will be travesty

 

 

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=7EJSLlsk5lE&feature=share

I like it as a stop gap til we can retool the defense better with younger players.

Even if he can't play every game, keep him for the toughest or most important games.

4 hours ago, abramovich said:

I don't doubt his attitude and professionalism but no matter how well you take care of yourself you slow down as you age, it's just nature. Coming at 36 into the most physically demanding league in the world is going to be a challenge but I'm sure his experience and intelligence will help him adapt to it.

Would you take Ronaldo ? Reckon he would be ok in the PL? He would tear it to bits at 35 and his is a position that requires a lot more speed, agility  and Fitness than CB. 
 

Zlatan just signed a new contract at 39, nutrition and sports science is greatly improved these days, you will see a lot more players stay at the top level into their 30’s I would think. 

28 minutes ago, SFL82 said:

Would you take Ronaldo ? Reckon he would be ok in the PL? He would tear it to bits at 35 and his is a position that requires a lot more speed, agility  and Fitness than CB. 
 

Zlatan just signed a new contract at 39, nutrition and sports science is greatly improved these days, you will see a lot more players stay at the top level into their 30’s I would think. 

I literally don't believe for a second that a 35 year old today can't be as relatively good as a 30 year old from 20 years ago. As you say, nutrition and sports science has developed so much. It's about mental attitude for me, do they want it? 

I feel thiago had so many easier options than Chelsea. Probably some with a higher pay cheque. That speaks volumes to me. 

33 minutes ago, SFL82 said:

Would you take Ronaldo ? Reckon he would be ok in the PL? He would tear it to bits at 35 and his is a position that requires a lot more speed, agility  and Fitness than CB. 
 

Zlatan just signed a new contract at 39, nutrition and sports science is greatly improved these days, you will see a lot more players stay at the top level into their 30’s I would think. 

f**k it, get Frank back on the books. He can add to his goals record and we can revert back to the 90s with our obsession of player/managers!