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Isn't it about time this Essien argument was moved to an Essien thread?
perhaps it's got to be said again - you can't be that great box-to-box midfielder if you don't ever play the role.
Isn't it about time this Essien argument was moved to an Essien thread?
Coincidentally injured ... as is Drogba who is equally rubbish.
So if Messi misses three fourth's of this season, he isn't one of the best in the world? Fletcher would be better than him right?You have really shit comprehension skills mate.
Not once have I said Essien was rubbish. I've been very complimentary about his abilities.
All I've said is that Essien has missed a hell of a lot of football in the past two years and as such, he doesn't deserve to be lauded as one of the best central midfielders in the world. That doesn't mean that I'm implicitly calling him rubbish.
So if Messi misses three fourth's of this season, he isn't one of the best in the world? Fletcher would be better than him right?
Was it you that compared Torres with Fletcher earlier? Stop doing that. And stop taking my arguments and applying them to ridiculous extremes.
Of course that wouldn't be the case.
But Messi is an interesting case. How did he get on this summer, with a poorly set up Argentinean midfield and backline behind him? The Fletchers of this world facilitate the Messis.
Messi himself was never recognised as an absolute elite player until his string of niggly injuries all cleared up and he was able to do it over a full season - 08/09.
Messi was poor all on his own at the world cup. Fletcher wouldn't have made him clinical all of a sudden.Was it you that compared Torres with Fletcher earlier? Stop doing that. And stop taking my arguments and applying them to ridiculous extremes.
Of course that wouldn't be the case.
But Messi is an interesting case. How did he get on this summer, with a poorly set up Argentinean midfield and backline behind him? The Fletchers of this world facilitate the Messis.
Messi himself was never recognised as an absolute elite player until his string of niggly injuries all cleared up and he was able to do it over a full season - 08/09.
"I am pleased that Ramires has joined a top European club, but I actually think it's pretty scary for the Premier League and for teams who are looking to win the European Cup this season," he told the Daily Star Sunday. "For me, there is no doubt that Chelsea have signed the very best young central midfield player in the world.
"Now he is at Chelsea I think he will become the best midfield player in the world within two years and will be placed in the same bracket as Claude Makelele, Roy Keane and Patrick Vieira. Not only is Ramires a great player but he is a humble boy and is always willing to listen and learn from those that have been in the game a long time."
He added: "Frank Lampard still probably has another two years left at the top and I am sure he can be a great mentor to him. Those two can form a devastating partnership that nobody in the Premier League will be able to cope with.
"Ramires is the complete central midfield player. He can tackle, pass, he works hard, he is strong and he can score goals. He will make the Chelsea midfield look frightening. At such a young age, Ramires plays with no fear and playing at such a big club and in such big games won't trouble him. I don't see anybody stopping Chelsea making it two Premier League titles in a row."
When did he join up with the squad?
He hasn't signed, what is going on who knows.
Dominic Fifield guardian.co.uk, Thursday 12 August 2010 23.23 BST
Chelsea have been given the go-ahead to complete the £18.2m transfer of the Brazil midfielder Ramires from Benfica after the player was granted a work permit at a tribunal today.
The clearance came this afternoon after the Chelsea assistant manager, Ray Wilkins, and the club secretary, Dave Barnard, attended a hearing in London and argued their case for Ramires to receive a permit under the special circumstances clause, given that he has not played the required 75% of games for Brazil over the past two years.
The panel sanctioned the signing of the 23-year-old widely recognised as one of the most sought-after young talents in the game. The Brazilian is expected to arrive in London tomorrow to complete the paperwork, although he is unlikely to be considered for Saturday's visit of West Bromwich Albion to Stamford Bridge.
You have really shit comprehension skills mate.
Not once have I said Essien was rubbish. I've been very complimentary about his abilities.
All I've said is that Essien has missed a hell of a lot of football in the past two years and as such, he doesn't deserve to be lauded as one of the best central midfielders in the world. That doesn't mean that I'm implicitly calling him rubbish.
Messi was poor all on his own at the world cup. Fletcher wouldn't have made him clinical all of a sudden.
And no, Messi was always better than Fletcher, by a mile. Similarly, Essien has always been better than Fletcher. I hope he isn't this season though.
Since when was being as bad as Drogba not a compliment? Drogba's actually quite good!
Do you have a problem with Drogba then I take it?
Messi was poor all on his own at the world cup. Fletcher wouldn't have made him clinical all of a sudden.
And no, Messi was always better than Fletcher, by a mile. Similarly, Essien has always been better than Fletcher. I hope he isn't this season though.
He wasnt that great playing as a box to box midfielder though. He's doing better since Chelsea started to play him right midfield
I think he has been brilliant recently for Chelsea. Very strong and quick, decent technique. Amazing energy levels and a good eye for a pass. Box to box midfielders are a rare breed currently and I think Ramires is on his way to becoming a top top player.