Chelsea fans on Twitter discuss Matic’s future
Many Chelsea fans on Twitter have been discussing the future of Nemanja Matic after he was left out of the starting line-up for the 3-0 win at Crystal Palace.
John Mikel Obi played in the holding role instead and earned praise from manager Guus Hiddink, who declared that the Nigerian could be one of the “key figures in getting the balance back”.
That has thrown the spotlight on Matic, whose role in the team alongside the likes of Mikel, Cesc Fabregas and Ramires has been questioned by some Blues supporters.
Matic can’t hold as well as Mikel, can’t control/dictate and create like Cesc, can’t provide legs/energy like Ramires. Looking grim.
— Jordan (@ChelseaEnigma) January 3, 2016
We looked far less stable, even at three goals up, when Matic came on today. What happened to him? 😔
— Mike (@Mikeey97) January 3, 2016
Need to consider Matic’s place in the club. We looked great when he wasn’t on and didn’t look as good when he was #CFCLive #CFC
— James Manton (@JMantonPPNI) January 3, 2016
That’s it for Matic. Took 2 games, but Guus has already decided he’s not starter.
— CL (@_BallPlayingCB) January 3, 2016
For me, Matic has fallen to 4th in the pecking order in that pivot role, needs to improve massively
— Fibiok (@fibiok) January 3, 2016
Mikel. Win ball. Find Fabregas, Oscar or Willian. Matic. Win ball. Aimless run into opposition defence. Lose possession / wayward shot.
— GeminiView CFC™ (@PrincKofoworola) January 4, 2016
Guus Hiddink- “Mikel is the ideal player in my option to bring balance to the team.” end of the road for matic? i think so
— Lord Mikel (@Eddie_Njogu) January 4, 2016
Just wish Matic would take notice of the sheer simplicity Mikel displayed in his performance today and actually let Cesc do the playmaking.
— Redouane (@RedouanLouche) January 3, 2016
Nemanja Matic is useless. He should leave Chelsea in this window. Mikel is solid, matured and play with his head.
— Rodney Ngetich (@NgetichRodney) January 4, 2016
05/01/2016 @ 1:20 pm
Matic is a fantastic since last year, but he usually made many mistakes
05/01/2016 @ 5:54 am
u Guys just criticise players bcoz of there deep in form….matic, hazard are the best players in there position in elp last season….I know he will come good bcoz he’s for sure beta than mikel, wot happen to dem also affect d rest in d team…just encourage dem to get beta rather than criticising them…. up blues.
04/01/2016 @ 11:30 pm
Mikel is a brilliant player bt so is Matic.. Mikel is da better player now because he has a point to prove and he is hungry bt it does not make Matic a useless player. He is just of form and all sports players go through a slump in their careers. Well done to Obi, he deserves his chance and as Matic, I hope he regains his form, we still need him…
04/01/2016 @ 9:55 pm
Mikel yoyo is just d man for the blues
04/01/2016 @ 3:20 pm
Believe me matic is nt wat Chelsea want he play with just one leg, lack control with d ball and make too many mistakes I think shd be sold or stay out for now.
04/01/2016 @ 1:39 pm
matic should get lost. i cant count how many lost balls or mistakes made by matic that has led to goals conceeded or penalties. he is helsea’s biggest flop of the season.