Re: Where is Mata going in January?

by DeviAngel Wed Sep 18, 2013 4:11 am

The Franchise wrote:I dont intend to be too controversial, but I dont see Oscar as anywhere near the level of Mata.

If we are talking work rate and defensive skills which mean he can play in different styles/positions, then sure I get Oscar's value in comparison to Mata.

But overall, I dont see it at all. Oscar is a good player, but I dont see the special player (right now) people seem to talk about.

Very often when I have watched Chelsea I barely see him in terms of moments with the ball. Its almost as if he can go an hour of doing next to nothing but the usual, receive a pass and play it out wide or back to keep possession, but nothing extraordinary in terms of skill or creativity.

For a striker, I understand it, sometimes thats how the game goes, you can only make the easy play and wait for your chance to come. But as a number 10, I would expect a little more initiative. I really do not see the Socrates comparisons stylistically.

Not exactly on topic, but it is Oscar who seems preferred to him at the moment.

by McAgger Wed Sep 18, 2013 4:53 am

Liverpool

by Kick Wed Sep 18, 2013 6:41 am

Perhaps he'll surprised us all and come play for a team in Australia.

More realistic and understandable than this thread.

by emassy Wed Sep 18, 2013 9:18 am

Maybe back to la liga in madrid IMO. But dont think he would leave in january

by Red Alert Thu Sep 19, 2013 6:21 am

He's not going anywhere but I'll take him at Liverpool. :coffee:

by CBarca Thu Sep 19, 2013 6:22 am

Would say Spurs but Eriksen >>>

by Red Alert Thu Sep 19, 2013 6:24 am

Mata's better than Eriksen...

... and that's coming from someone who rates Eriksen the most on this forum. lol

by lszanto Thu Sep 19, 2013 6:31 am

CBarca wrote:Would say Spurs but Eriksen >>>

Eriksen isn't worthy of lacing Mata's boots.

by CBarca Thu Sep 19, 2013 6:56 am

something-red wrote:Mata's better than Eriksen...

... and that's coming from someone who rates Eriksen the most on this forum. lol

Clearly not smoking

by Blue Barrett Thu Sep 19, 2013 7:21 am

CBarca wrote:Would say Spurs but Eriksen >>>

I bet you also think Bale is better than Ronaldo.

by Grooverider Thu Sep 19, 2013 8:41 am

Why does Mou always feel the need to ostracize very good players?

cheers

by BarcaLearning Thu Sep 19, 2013 9:28 am

Im surprised by the comparisons between Mata and Oscar. Surely Oscar has proved already he is class. If any difference its small. They are both very good I think.

I just hope Mata if he goes doesnt go to a league where we dont get to see him much, he deserves to be in a top league~

by Guest Thu Sep 19, 2013 6:28 pm

Madness he even got on the pitch at all last night.

Mourinho threw the game at that point.

by Blue Barrett Thu Sep 19, 2013 6:30 pm

You're so obsessed with Chelsea, mate. You need to come out and say if you're a closet fan or not. I haven't seen you post about anything but Chelsea on here(albeit always negative).

by Guest Thu Sep 19, 2013 6:35 pm

Blue Barrett wrote:You're so obsessed with Chelsea, mate. You need to come out and say if you're a closet fan or not. I haven't seen you post about anything but Chelsea on here(albeit always negative).

I've been pretty positive about Chelsea.

Chelsea have been at their best this season with Mata on the bench.

by Blue Barrett Thu Sep 19, 2013 7:14 pm

You can make that argument, but then how does anyone expect Mata to somehow be on last season's form when he's getting half games here and there for someone who's just recovering from a thigh injury? He'd need consistent playing time, no?

by ExtremistEnigma Thu Sep 19, 2013 7:24 pm

Neymar - Messi - Mata? hmm

by LeBéninois Thu Sep 19, 2013 7:30 pm

ExtremistEnigma wrote:Neymar - Messi - Mata?

Mata can't effectively play on the wing especially the right ffs. he'll be useless for us.

the dude is a CAM and can also be good as AM.

by Blue Barrett Thu Sep 19, 2013 7:37 pm

He won't defend for you, but Mata CAN play effectively on the wing. Not like its going to happen for you, anyway.

by Guest Thu Sep 19, 2013 7:47 pm

Blue Barrett wrote:You can make that argument, but then how does anyone expect Mata to somehow be on last season's form when he's getting half games here and there for someone who's just recovering from a thigh injury? He'd need consistent playing time, no?

But he'd only get that consistent time if you bench your best attacking player on form.

Would YOU take that gamble?

by Blue Barrett Thu Sep 19, 2013 8:03 pm

Who's our best attacking player on form? scratch

by Valkyrja Thu Sep 19, 2013 8:13 pm

Blue Barrett wrote:Who's our best attacking player on form?

Hazard

by Blue Barrett Thu Sep 19, 2013 8:15 pm

Then that makes no sense because you don't have to bench Hazard to play Mata.

by Guest Thu Sep 19, 2013 8:16 pm

Blue Barrett wrote:Who's our best attacking player on form?

Oscar.

by Blue Barrett Thu Sep 19, 2013 8:20 pm

You don't have to bench Oscar to play Mata either(hello? Where were you last season?)

And no, Oscar is NOT our best attacking player on form.

by Guest Thu Sep 19, 2013 8:24 pm

Blue Barrett wrote:You don't have to bench Oscar to play Mata either(hello? Where were you last season?)

And no, Oscar is NOT our best attacking player on form.

Yes you do. Neither works on the wings.

And last year was a disaster. MAZACAR is nothing more than a PR move. They dont work together. You need a winger out there.

Which attacking player for chelsea is in better form than Oscar?

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