13 Mar 2017 21:01:10
Hi Ed's

just finished watching the U23 game.

I have got to say we do have some talent in our ranks, i just hope that we do something with it!

do you see us using Gomez for the remainder of the season at all?

TAA, Gruijc and Gomez standout for me, although everyone put in a good shift!

{Ed001's Note - Gomez is very much in the long term plans, but it would take an injury, or a couple of meaningless end of season games, for him to get much more time in the league this season.}

1.) 14 Mar 2017
14 Mar 2017 06:45:19
Is there any chance of TAA getting game time?

{Ed001's Note - without injuries he will get sub appearances.}

2.) 14 Mar 2017
14 Mar 2017 15:12:27
It was an excellent performance from the U23s and Chelsea barely got a kick. Lovren played close to 60 mins, partnering Gomez at the back. TAA has been excellent this season but let's not get carried away, this is his first season at the U23s after stepping up from the U18s. He will be fine as 2nd choice for Clyne for the time being. He also needs to grow physically.

A word for Matty Virtue who was very impressive; playing alongside Stewart and Grujic, he was everywhere, doing simple things and breaking up play.

3.) 14 Mar 2017
14 Mar 2017 16:34:01
Thanks for the reply Ed001 would it be safe to read into that, considering his age that they see him as being one to come through to regular first team in the next couple of years?

{Ed001's Note - yes.}