He didn’t really play for the top three in the Netherlands and he didn’t have that many international caps. Also didn’t help that the Netherlands had some great strikers during that era.
Matic for me had one of the best debuts I have ever seen. Thrown in there against one Man City, tasked to nullify Yaya Toure who had his best ever season and he completely dominated him. Integral to our last title wins as well. Matic behind Nkunku, Sancho, Felix etc would have been an absolute game changer
Really like the Carvalho and Matic shouts. If I was to pick a player I haven't seen mentioned yet it would be Michael Ballack. Would have loved him to stay longer than he did.
This ownership drives me crazy because I can actually understand why they have done the overhaul and certain actions but the execution and attempts to communicate their reasoning is pathetic 😭
Openda is a tempting option out there. The profile however, is far from the typical No9 striker. Some teams seemingly play with that type of player up top and I'm a fan of him (based on his characteristics) but it's another question is he what we need. Sesko or Gyokeres options are the alternatives but for them two we will have plenty of admirers next summer.
Who is one Chelsea player you miss that most others wouldn’t say - Ricki Cavallio
Boom! 🔥
Absolutely, Craige. As a CB, he was ahead of his time
Eidur Gudjohnsen was one of my favorite Chelsea players. His partnership with Hasselbank was a joy to watch.
Still remember his goal against Manchester United the opening day of Mourinho’s first season.
100%, an absolute baller.
Absolutely going for JFH - and not just because I played CF and have the same initials!
Also, Di Matteo and Flo were fun to watch.
And I would have loved to have seen Osgood and Bonetti play.
Great shouts!
Given our goalkeeper issues, I’d say Cudicini (assuming most would say Cech/Courtois)
Shout!
I miss Drogba. A cup final goal from him came with the match ticket.
Wonder what his value would be in today's market?
'Who is one Chelsea player you miss that most others wouldn’t say"
Damian Duff always got you off your seat.
Yes, an under rated gem!
Good shout for Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink. Unfortunately he doesn’t get his flowers in the Netherlands like he does in England.
My pick would be Nemanja Matic. Pure ground eating 6 who would absolutely transform our team if he was bought now.
Does he not? Wonder why.
Matic is the other one I had in my mind and a profile we are missing now.
He didn’t really play for the top three in the Netherlands and he didn’t have that many international caps. Also didn’t help that the Netherlands had some great strikers during that era.
Matic for me had one of the best debuts I have ever seen. Thrown in there against one Man City, tasked to nullify Yaya Toure who had his best ever season and he completely dominated him. Integral to our last title wins as well. Matic behind Nkunku, Sancho, Felix etc would have been an absolute game changer
Really like the Carvalho and Matic shouts. If I was to pick a player I haven't seen mentioned yet it would be Michael Ballack. Would have loved him to stay longer than he did.
Yeah that's a good one!
JfH is a great shout Si, and he is up there for me, but I will go with Wisey. The exact type of player that our team is missing
Absolutely LOVED little Dennis!
Who is one Chelsea player you miss that most others wouldn’t say?
Oh Dennis Wise.....!
Second shout for Wisey! Like it!
This ownership drives me crazy because I can actually understand why they have done the overhaul and certain actions but the execution and attempts to communicate their reasoning is pathetic 😭
Really wild!
Oh Ziegler! Better luck next time. Go and have a lie down 🤣🤣
Matos seemed class last year in his cameo… I dunno why we want to sell him…
Weird one for me too...although there's no pathway for him tbf. Our midfield isn't a meritocracy this season unfortunately 😑
That ESPN report is just baffling
Openda is a tempting option out there. The profile however, is far from the typical No9 striker. Some teams seemingly play with that type of player up top and I'm a fan of him (based on his characteristics) but it's another question is he what we need. Sesko or Gyokeres options are the alternatives but for them two we will have plenty of admirers next summer.
Still can't get over the times he was with us.......... https://x.com/CFCJohnnyB/status/1831083088786649460