hybrid_tiger said:
Chelsea - 4-5-1 when they need to score twice.
LOL.
Strange Wasn't it.
I knew he would start with bloody Drogba. I know Drogba has this "physical presence" that his supporters always refer back to, but i cringe every time he is on the team sheet. Chelsea resort to bombing long balls to the clumsy Drogba, who usually concedes a foul or his first touch goes wrong.
A club that has unlimited financial circumstances should not have to throw bloody Robert Huth up front when in search of a goal in the CL, 2 years in a row!.
I think Mourinho has done an outstanding job however Chelsea have put in some "strange" performances in going out last season at liverpool and here at the Nou Camp.
Back on the buying of players. its an interesting one when you look at it. The players Mourinho has bought
Kezman
Jarosik
Del Horno
Ferreria
Carvaliho
Maniche
Wright-Phillips
Drogba
Essien
Out of that lot i would say that Essien has been the only really successful buy. Carvaliho and Ferreria hold their own. otherwise there have been some flops in their. I know he doesnt like "Galactico's" but he doesnt have to like mediocre players either.
The Spine of the team remains players signed by Claudio. Cech, Terry, Makalele, Cole, Lampard, Robben, Crespo. Im not for one minute suggesting Claudio was a better manager, he certainly was not, but it is interesting when looking at the signings.