Big Name Signings Could Ruin Chelsea
Filed in archive General on June 6, 2006
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Are any Chelsea fans out there concerned by the recent shift towards big name signings? One of the things I really admired about Mourinho's efforts at Stamford Bridge was that he built a real squad, without big name superstars. It worked because players like Gudjohnsen, Drogba, Cole et al were happy to sit out the ocassional game, even though Lampard and Makelele were playing regularly. The recent aquisitions of Ballack, Shevchenko and rumours of Roberto Carlos are a definite shift.
Chelsea now have Ballack, Essien, Makelele and Lampard competing for three central midfield spots, maybe less if they switch to a 4-4-2. Will any of these players be happy warming the bench?
One interesting parallel is Manchester United's signing of Juan Sebastian Veron. He was hailed as the key signing to take United to the next level, but his presence actually ruined United's midfield. fergie tried to work Veron into and around the established four of Beckham, Schole, Keane, Giggs, and it all went wrong. Proof that big name signings look good on paper, but can only damage a solid team unit.
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Ballack was on a free transfer, and you can´t both complain about the amount of money chelsea are spending AND complain about Chelsea getting a world class player for free.
Secondly, I would tend to agree with you concerning Shevchenko, except Abromavich has been after him from the start an d I therefor consider him the exception - not the rule.
Thirdly: Anybody that seriously thinks that Chelsea will buy Carlos need their heads testing - They never will.
And if there is one person that knows what he is doing I believe it is José Mourinho. He is also renowned for his ability to get the players behind him and the club. No player is bigger than the club (and maybe JM) and everyone accepts that at Chelsea.
Thirdly, I'm a bit afraid that Chelsea trully have made an offer for Carlos. Hope Real keeps him though.
