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Andrey Nascimento dos Santos
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RedSpoons
First Team Squad
Yeah as I said, mildly annoying, rather than a damning indictment of the move overall.
challenger
Youth Team
They think he is going to be a regular starter
Jacquoz
First Team Squad
He'll probably be an option off the bench, just slotting him in straight away could backfire on us.
RedSpoons
First Team Squad
Interesting that they are so certain he’s starting, given he’s never played a game in Europe and is only 19. Wonder what guarantees, if any, were discussed with Chelsea
Gyros Peter
Sauce salad?
I think it's more that they will back his talent to earn starts - can't imagine anyone at this level gets a clause in that's anything other than a break in Jan if it's not working out.
I was so sure we had an example from last year, like Bade or someone, but just checked and he would have been 22.
Gyros Peter
Sauce salad?
It might be but for further down the line - seems like they don't want him right now. Equally likely it's just a standalone bit of business, or even come up in CHO discussions. Who knows at this point!
Shearstone
Misses the champ
More like hope than any guarantees I imagine. It's not like the EFL where you want to keep prem clubs sweet to keep getting loans. If we don't end up playing him much, he'll just get recalled in Jan and though Chelsea might be pissed, so what?
Long Rodney
Youth Team
Regarding his future at Chelsea, all of their midfield are young as well. If they do well this season then he could find it hard to break into their squad.
Danga
Formerly JLingz
I'm not saying the lad is shit or I think he is going to be shit. It is just the automatic assumption that is he an improvement on what we have already based on 34 appearance in the Brazilian second division and 6 in their top league. The only way we will find out is to be the proving ground for him.
I personally hope he is f***ing brilliant and pushes us on to that next level, making us a more attractive proposition to the Sangare's and Fofana's of this world next year. But I am not quite ready to pin my flag to the mast and declare he is already far better than what we already.
Which is my other concern, I don't take anything Chelsea say or do and face value. What assumption are they making that he will definitely get more minutes here than he will at Chelsea?
I personally hope he is f***ing brilliant and pushes us on to that next level, making us a more attractive proposition to the Sangare's and Fofana's of this world next year. But I am not quite ready to pin my flag to the mast and declare he is already far better than what we already.
Bobby The Brain
Weasel
I think his mother may well have spent some “quality” time with R9 20 odd years ago.
Gyros Peter
Sauce salad?
In fairness though he only needs to be better than one or two of our current options, LO'B and Freuler, neither of whom seem to be in the current managers plans or are even expected to be here come window closing.
As for minutes he'll come into a squad with far less midfield options and quality, so it seems more likely he'll get minutes.
If we are looking for negatives the one I can think of is that we will be developing Chelsea's player ahead of our own in Aguilera, though it might be that they are seen for different positions.
As for minutes he'll come into a squad with far less midfield options and quality, so it seems more likely he'll get minutes.
If we are looking for negatives the one I can think of is that we will be developing Chelsea's player ahead of our own in Aguilera, though it might be that they are seen for different positions.
Captain Sinister
Senior doom Monger
I hope he is stunning for us, and refuses to return to Chelsea.
They say he's got to go back to them, and he goes on strike.
they cancel his contract.
We get him on a free!
They say he's got to go back to them, and he goes on strike.
they cancel his contract.
We get him on a free!
Any Time Now
Jack Armstrong
I think people underestimate how many bodies we're likely going to need in midfield to see us through this season, 5 should be an absolute minimum. It's not about 'who's losing their place in the team' it's about having enough depth and options available to maintain a strong midfield presence for ~100 minutes x 38 games
Whether thats having fresh options available from the bench or general squad depth to account for inevitable injuries/fatigue, we're going to need it all. The last thing i'm worried about is him getting more minutes than someone else, if that's the case then it means he's proven his worth and is deserving of those minutes
I'm sure this move is probably heavily swayed by Cooper being in charge, it's no secret how high is reputation is in the football world when it comes to working with young players
Whether thats having fresh options available from the bench or general squad depth to account for inevitable injuries/fatigue, we're going to need it all. The last thing i'm worried about is him getting more minutes than someone else, if that's the case then it means he's proven his worth and is deserving of those minutes
I'm sure this move is probably heavily swayed by Cooper being in charge, it's no secret how high is reputation is in the football world when it comes to working with young players
Why not? Our goal is to stay up each season - this helps achieve this. Our players train and play with better talent hence they develop quicker all being well.
Robertson
Geoff Thomas
I swear some of the same people who are itching to get rid of Freuler and O'Brien are now moaning about getting this guy in.
RianBrice
Viv Anderson
Great move by the club. Santos’ arrival will help Danilo and any other Brazilians moving to the country from Brazil, with his knowledge of English culture and the way the game is played here. Although it’s short term, I think it is another brick in the re-establishment of our great club towards an exciting future. Well done to all involved in the signing.
Quntib Hollox
Jack Armstrong
Exactly. I have no problem getting quality youngsters from top 6 sides and giving them a chance to shine. They could be the next “big” thing and we have a years benefit. Elite clubs realise we are good at developing young talent etc.
There’s no down side.
WSM EXILE
First Team Squad
Well, if they keep buying players as they are, the chances of him actually getting game time at Chelsea in the near future are extremely slim to say the least, so if he plays well and wants to stay all may change yet
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Ashley
Steve Chettle
Now if things do end up panning out like that then I'll be happy with that.
SouthManchesterTree
Viv Anderson
He might start games or he might come on and finish games. Probably a bit of both. I’m sure he’ll get plenty of game time either way. We need multiple options throughout the team.
bono1975
Viv Anderson
What’s to say if he has a good season here, enjoys it and we put an offer in for him next summer? If you look at how much Chelsea have spent on midfielders and their ages this lad has no chance of getting in their team for years and years. I’m happy he’s signed. Another body in.
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