We finalized Oscar earlier now, offering you an even better embarrassment of riches because far because planet class young skill is worried. That information broke because I was viewing the starting round of women's soccer at this year's Olympic games. Combine those 2 points plus it got me thinking, when Chelsea were to be qualified for the Olympic games, how might their squad stack as much as the rest of the groups inside the 2012 games?
First of all, the Olympics have their own set of rules. Every nation has to name an 18 guy squad before the tournament. The Olympics are a U23, tournament, yet every country is enabled to name 3 members of the squad which don't qualify anymore because U23 players. This has led to certain quite, great squads being assembled for the games as well as the knockout rounds ought to be completely fantastic*. I've looked over all of the squad sheets carefully, plus following the jump I've assembled a Chelsea U23 team which I think might need to be considered amidst the favorites.
*Links to each squad for the tournament is found here
Here's the squad I've decided to go with. I'm going to go with a base 4-3-3, though my beginning 11 might simply because conveniently play a 4-2-3-1 without too much difficulty in the event you choose. My backups have all been highlighted inside italics.
Goalkeepers:
Thibaut Courtois - Simple choice here. Courtois might instantly join David De Gea because undoubtedly the number one owners inside the Olympic games.
Jamal Blackman - Tough call for me between Delac plus Blackman, nevertheless I've watched more of Blackman thus he wins by standard. It possibly doesn't matter, considering Courtois is ridiculous plus might play each minute.
Defenders:
David Luiz - Luiz is the initially of my 3 overage players. I considered utilizing Terry here, however couldn't inside advantageous aware assemble a team without Luiz.
Jeffrey Bruma - Bruma conveniently did enough inside his time about loan to make the beginning nod upcoming to Luiz. This central pairing possibly rival Thiago Silva plus whomever he's paired with because the greatest inside the tournament.
Ryan Bertrand - Simple, simple call here. Bert can not be of the Alba/Marcelo caliber yet, however he's head plus shoulders above each different left back inside the games.
Branislav Ivanovic - Bran may instantly function as the right appropriate back inside the tournament, plus he's equally getting the armband for the Chelsea U23 squad. This rounds out what ought to be the number one protective device inside the games, though the Brazil squad is very really great too. If Chelsea were to signal Cesar Azpilicueta later now, I'd need to do several roster shuffling (hi Juan Mata).
Sam Hutchinson - Hutch is strong when unspectacular plus being capable to play many roles, plus he'll have a place about my bench due to it.
Tomas Kalas - As a 3rd choice center back, Kalas is a bit more than serviceable. He's furthermore good cover for both fullback spots. I considered Kenneth Omeruo here too, in the finish took the longer track record of Kalas.
Nathaniel Chalobah - I've indexed Chalobah because a defender, however, he's standard cover inside the midfield also. His flexibility is the cause he got the nod over a few of the additional choices.
Midfielders:
Oscar - Simple choice here also. Everything I've watched of Oscar screams future superstar. He's very really wise at present also.
Oriol Romeu - Romeu is capable inside the pivot or because a lone holder. If Javi Martinez is chosen because a center back (it appears he'll be), Romeu plus Sandro become the greatest protective mids inside the games.
Ramires - He plus Mata were Chelsea's ideal players last season. His workrate is unrivaled, plus his flexibility makes it easy to change techniques mid-game. That's all 3 overage players utilized. I'm equally very confident which this midfield device stronger than any additional midfield we'll be seeing at the games.
Josh McEachran - We're all familiar with Josh at this point, plus he possibly might have been inside the Britain squad when he had found the pitch at Swansea. He's a desirable addition to the bench.
Forwards:
Daniel Sturridge - Danny is getting his shot at center forward for me, nevertheless the big dog might see time also. Cavani is hands down the greatest center forward here, yet Sturridge must conveniently result in the conversation for upcoming inside line.
Eden Hazard - Hazard will be in almost any conversation of the greatest players inside the tournament, plus he's an effortless choice beginning about 1 of my wings. Once again, he's flexible plus might be plugged into many roles.
Marko Marin - We've all gotten a consider what Marin will bring to the table today, plus I think it's secure to state which we're all rather aware of what a game changer he is. Marin qualifies because U23 nonetheless, thus he's got a place about this squad for Chelsea. The truth which Marin was nonetheless U23 was the choosing element inside exiting out Juan Mata. Uruguay will run out a stronger attack plus Brazil is possibly a bit stronger too, however, this group doesn't lag which far behind.
Romelu Lukaku - I was tempted to begin beast mode over Danny, in the finish I opted for track record. He'll see time, plus he'd see time for any additional squad available too.
Kevin De Bruyne - He may have been beginning had I passed about Mata, plus he's among the right bench components inside the tournament. He's also capable of backing up the midfield.
In the finish, this possibly doesn't indicate all which much because Chelsea are clearly not qualified for the Olympic games. It's fun to consider regarding though, plus you can put together a team which might provide the Spanish, Uruguayans, British, plus Brazilians a run for their funds (plus I believe you would be favored to beat them all). Think there are any alternative clubs available which may place up a greater U23 team? Would we create any changes to my squad? Vote inside the poll plus discuss away...
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