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Willian to Chelsea

markieboy

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Really wasn't overly impressed with this guy when we were linked with him.
However having watched bits and pieces on Willian,I believe he will be a superstar in the Premier league.
The best signing this summer.
 

ItsBoris

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Jan 18, 2011
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I've seen a lot of people say that signing Willian will go a long way to solving the issue of a lack of creativity in our side, so to the people who have watched enough of this guy, is he like Mata/Silva/Cazorla/Coutinho etc in his style of play with the vision to play those eye of the needle through balls?


This is only based off a few games, but I would say most like Hazard. Yes he's creative like those players but his style is more like Hazard imo in the way he runs with and uses the ball - pacy and skillful. He can do more than play through balls, he is also an excellent crosser of the ball. Think of Willian dribbling into the box on the left, getting to the touchline, hitting a pullback to Soldado who scores. He can hit a pass through the eye of the needle as well, I wouldn't say he can do that as well as Mata can but he will be our most creative player by far imo.

I may be completely wrong as I've probably watched him play only 4 or 5 games for Shaktar but he made an impression on me in them.
 

PrettyColors

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Aug 13, 2011
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I've seen a lot of people say that signing Willian will go a long way to solving the issue of a lack of creativity in our side, so to the people who have watched enough of this guy, is he like Mata/Silva/Cazorla/Coutinho etc in his style of play with the vision to play those eye of the needle through balls?
I see a lot of Coutinho in his game too. But I agree with the poster who said Hazard, that is probably the best comparison.
 

Tomdon

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Honestly I don't even remember writing that. I must have been really drunk .

Edit : ahh you quoted me from January. That was a particularly boozy month I believe. No wonder I don't remember.

But I think the general consensus was Chelsea seemed to buy all our Brazilian targets I.e Oscar hence the reference.

Glad things have changed :)

Sorry....I did not pay attention to the date of your post....
 

Imnotacticalgenius

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Aug 22, 2013
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Willian is such a versatile player.......can play in any position in a front 3 (4-3-3, should Spurs play this in future game).....or can play in the hole or behind the main striker too! Tactically all these super versatile players will do Spurs plenty of good, should a change of formation and tactics are needed during the course of the game. COYS!
 

ravo

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Willian is such a versatile player.......can play in any position in a front 3 (4-3-3, should Spurs play this in future game).....or can play in the hole or behind the main striker too! Tactically all these super versatile players will do Spurs plenty of good, should a change of formation and tactics are needed during the course of the game. COYS!
Welcome to the mad house!
 

Imnotacticalgenius

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Aug 22, 2013
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Welcome to the mad house!

Haha, thanks for the gesture! Just found this forum late last year, but have just been lurking. Super great site with lots of infos! Anyway, I've Been a supporter of Spurs just before Ardiles and Villa joined. Was just a small kid then and was divided between Man U and Spurs. Glad i chose to support Spurs, although it has been Ups and Downs through the years.....More Downs in fact. But i love it!!!

Now, i think Spurs would be something special, come the next 5-10!!! COYS!!!
 
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