Chelsea and Ballack

[Bakedgoods]

As most followers of football will know, it's looking like he'll be coming to Stamford Bridge this summer. He'll be playing pretty much alongside Lampard, together as a 'dream pair' in the words of Mourinho.

I'm trying to work out which players will possibly be released though, if any? The introduction of Ballack will leave even more first-team capable midfielders open for selection. Even though the Gaffa does make a lot of substitutions I can't see all of the players welcoming a seat on the bench. I mean, look at the below list of players that will be available for the midfield.

Roben
Duff
Makalele
Lampard
Ballack
Essien
Maniche
Geremi
SWP
Cole

What's everyone else think about all this? Will the players function well together? (If you've only got Chelsea bashing comments leave it out for a change)

 

[Bakedgoods]

I can imagine a number of teams being interested in robben/SWP. It'd be sad to see Duff leave, I think he's a great player.

As a fan though, it's going to be quite interesting to see what happens. Practically all of the players in that midfield are worthy of playing for a 'top' club.

 

[Bakedgoods]

Carvalho is terrible?

 

[Bakedgoods]

None of them will be sold with the exception of drogba. What's the point, they’d get peanuts for them and they don't need the money. They'll probably be loaned out with a clause saying they can't play against Chelsea. I can't see why they’re buying midfielder ether, they desperately need a striker.

Drogba and SWP are two of the players who will NOT be leaving.