Premier League Transfers: Chelsea

Chelsea won the title two years ago and just missed it again this year but they still feel the need to drastically alter their rosters. Anyone who has played FIFA 11 manager mode can tell you that drastically changing a clubs starting 11 can be fatal. This is not to say the additions are great players. Torres is phenomenal when healthy and confident. Pastore and Modric are linked with The Blues and they are great players as well. However, they all come from teams that play different and think different.

Chelsea’s one true problem last year was only Frank Lampard’s groin injury. If he had been healthy, Chelsea could have taken the title. This leads me to believe that Modric, if purchased, may not have a spot as a starter. Pastore will more than likely be the thirteenth or fourteenth man on the squad; a possible backup for Lampard. Modric would then be most reasonably switched with Ramires.

The switching of Modric in place of Ramires will surely help their efforts but this is not their tru problem. Their true problem, as it stands today, is too many strikers and no right back. Bosigwa will not due for the whole year and if Chelsea wants to beat Manchest United, they must have a better answer for Evra and newly acquired Ashley Young. I propose then, a trade… involving Liverpool.

Liverpool striker Suarez has given a few hints to that he is not happy in England, or at least in red. Also, Gerrard missed most of the season and Kuyt is slipping in age. Liverpool has wonderfully talented youngsters but no real viable fill ins for Kuyt or Gerrard or Suarez which can stop their attack before they start. Perhaps replacements are needed.

This trade will send from Chelsea Ramires and Anelka for Glen Johnson. Yes, I did just say that. It is a shocking proposal to many fans but it can also work. Liverpool need a fill in for their midfielders and if Chelsea get Modric and Pastore, there is no need for Ramires except to be put on loan. Also, Anelka had a subpar season scoring 6 goals with 4 assists by ESPN’s numbers while Malouda is flourishing with 13 goals and 4 assists.

Johnson would fill in for Bosigwa and Ivanovic and would also let Chelsea sell Bosigwa.

Their starting 11 should be a 4-3-3.

Cech (GK)

Cole(LB/LWB)                          Terry (CB)                                   Luiz (CB)                           Johnson (RB/RWB)

Lampard (CM-Attacking)                              Essien (CM-Defense)             Modric (CM-Attack/Distribute)

Drogba (RW)                                                   Torres (Middle Striker)                                      Malouda (LW)