Ancelotti to bring youngsters into Chelsea team

By BJC on 28 April 2010 at 08:56

Chelsea OUT Deco, Ballack, Joe Cole, Kalou, Anelka, Belletti, Ferreira, and possibly (though hopefully not) Ashley Cole In Deco: In for Deco it seems will come Rafael van der Vaart, though Pjanic, Dzagoev and Teixeira all play roughly the same role and are younger and cheaper, Dzagoev is known as a big Chelsea fan, Pjanic's UCL performances for OL apparently have sparked the interest of Real and Teixeira was the best player at the recent Youth World Cup in Egypt, all should at least receive some consideration. David Silva is the best option, but is probably destined for one of Spain's big 2 a true coup if he were to come to Stamford Bridge. Urreta would be great alongside Kakuta or di Maria he's probably a 2012 signing. Ballack: Michael Ballack should be replaced by Bastian Schweinsteiger, or should we have a problem with our local player quota, Ashley Young. He is both very talented and very local two good things, further strong performances make him a more attractive prospect, but also push up his price. Yoann Gourcuff should also enter consideration. Joe Cole: For Joe Cole, the versatile Angel di Maria who can play on either side would be good, but a genuine right winger like Gai Assulin would probably be better. Quaresma is an option but the problem is which Quaresma you are getting, the guy who you want on your side or the guy you want to sit on the side. Thiago Alcantara is only really an option if Cesc returns to Barca. Kalou: As for Kalou there are several options, Moussa Dembele and Seydou Doumbia both highly talented and strong physical forwards, who fit in well with our style of play. They are both young, 22, and though potentially outclassed by their rising countrymen (Romelu Lukaku and Lacina Traore) any of those four would be good signings. There is also Neymar and Nilmar, both of whom should also be considered serious contenders for Kalou's job. Romelu Lukaku is a must! Anelka: For Anelka, the clear front runner is Aguero, he may not exactly fit our style immediately, but his class is apparent to all. Pato seems destined to one day join Chelsea my guess another year of failure at Milan will convince him to jump ship. Finally there is Luis Suarez who we apparently have first refusal on, presumably a refusal we'll only act upon if Citeh outbids us in the race for Aguero. Belletti and Ferreira: Neven Subotic, David Luiz and Bruno Alves have all been mentioned, with Luiz probably the best option. Darijo Srna and Steven Taylor have also been considered but are unlikely. Ashley Cole: Juan Manuel Vargas is the only real option I see, I hope we don't loose Ashley, though Vargas is good. Dani Alves obvioulsy plays on the right and is not a real option to replace Ashley, but could be part of swap deal with Barca for Ashley, while if Real win the chase then perhaps a Kaka unhappy at Real could rejoin Carlo at Stamford Bridge. Ki Sung–Yueng is talented (interest from SAF) and would be a boon for Chelsea merch sales in Korea and Takayumi Morimoto, is a bright young star in Serie A, and would blast our Japanese Merch sales into the stratosphere (no load to carry either as he's also interesting Fergie) they could perhaps be used like that Chinese striker at Man U a few years ago, only a bit more regularly. Igor Akinfeev should be brought in to replace Cech in the near future (they can fight for the top job over the next 12 months or so until Cech leaves).

By Craig Nance on 27 April 2010 at 12:26

Easy now, dont think i would get rid of Drogs just yet he still has the stamina and pace to compete in all four competitions and is in my opinion the best striker in the world, I know Villa is potent and great composure which Dids at times lacks but no-one can replicate the assists and goals Didier gets every week. Torres in quick but injured too often just think at the moment Drogba is out there with Rooney as two best strikers in the world. As for Ballack he has been decent last few weeks coming off the bench but i dont know many players more frustrating you would think after the amount of games hes played his ball retention and possesion would be better. Jon Obi is also good still learning of course as defensive mids usually prosper later in their years as experience and reading of the play is vital. I dont think Aguero would be a good signing watched him 5 or 6 times this year i think he is too light weight for prem and overrated. Villa can do it in any league but he still undecided on moving away from spain think hed be easily unsettled over here. Pato i cant judge as i dont watch Italian football enough. Think di Maria would be decent on the wings if we could get him

By max on 27 April 2010 at 08:47

definately a summer of rebuilding at chelsea. out- deco,cole,anelka,kalou,carvalho,paulo f,beletti maybe drogba if someone is willing to pay good money for him. ballack is worth keeping at a reduced rate because he adds compsure and experience. maybe jon obi mikel. in- 2 strikers (david villa, sergio aguero, pato.) creative midfielder (ribery,rafael van der vart.). maicon would be good in defense.

By Anthony Williams on 26 April 2010 at 15:42

It was great to see Hutch put in that great cross for Lampard yesterday and also delighted that Sturridge scored. The jury is out on Cork, Mancienne and Stoch and I think the first two will likely be sold of loaned out again. Stoch has impressed in Holland, but will he be a Robben or a Kezman? Hopefully we will have a much younger, fresher and hungrier squad by next season regardless of the outcome this term.

By Craig Nance on 26 April 2010 at 15:26

Yeah we need a summer clear out that is for sure. Carvalho, Kalou, Deco, Ferreira, Hilario, Ballack, Belletti all have failed to pull their weight throughout the season. There is no doubt Hutchinson should start ahead of Ferreira beginning of next campaign, obviously Bosingwa is likely a first choice still but Hutchinson will surely move up the pecking order. I would play Sturridge ahead of Anelka a lot of the time, although Nicolas gets goals (which he should considering the supply) his all round game play has been sloppy overall this season. Also just so everyone knows, Jeffry Bruma will be sensational in a few years, I watch a lot of the Chelsea reserve games on Chelsea Tv and he has all the attricutes to break into the first team, very athletic and powerful. Miroslav Stoch also very good for the reserves i expect he will play a lot more next year, very small and lightweight but rapid and skillful, good finisher as well. Kakuta shown what he can do in his appearences this season and I'm still not convinced with Van Aanholt nor Borini. Mancienne is not good enough for me, so many mistakes at U-21 level i just don't think he can handle the pressure of big games, cinical unecessary fouls too common a feature of his game.

By Anthony Williams on 26 April 2010 at 14:57

I like Sala Kalou, but it is hard to keep defending someone who is so inconsistent. Fortunately, he scored a hattrick yesterday which done him a lot of favours I reckon.

By Anonymous on 26 April 2010 at 12:18

never let kalou go...if he go..surely he must hurt Chelsea in the future..he is very outstanding player..can adapt in any big team around europe..think ywice before you let him go..to avoid morinho mistake.