Babylon Posted 6 January 2011 Posted 6 January 2011 Rumblings from Chelsea sources we might be in for him. Got no links, so take with a pinch of salt... just throwing it out there.
Bellend Sebastian Posted 6 January 2011 Posted 6 January 2011 He sounds brilliant. He could be a cat for all I know
Babylon Posted 6 January 2011 Author Posted 6 January 2011 He sounds brilliant. He could be a cat for all I know http://www.chelsea.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=519475 Chelsea - Profiling the Future - Fabio Borini Well, we've already discussed Kakuta in detail but to suggest that the youthful talent starts and ends with him would be a fallacy. Even to suggest that he was the most talented may be off the mark. The young man next in the spotlight has pace to burn, touches that exude class and calm and finishing ability matched by few of his age. He is FABIO BORINI Borini was signed by Chelsea from Bologna aged 16, with a reputation of being a natural goal scorer who could make perfect runs and finish from the tightest of angles. With competition from the Italian mega clubs Inter Milan, AC Milan and Juventus; credit must be given to Arnesen in pulling this one off. He never managed a first team appearance for Bologna but his statistics at junior level were amazing. He scored 53 times in 77 appearances between the age of 12 and 17 at academy and reserve level. Having been snapped up by Chelsea, he was introduced to the academy level at first but an injury prone first year saw him make little impact on the blues. He made only 3 starts with a goal to his name. This however did not stop him from firing the following year as the 2008/09 season proved to be the wowing year for the player. At youth level the Italian struck 11 goals in 10 games and earned immediate promotion to the reserve side. Here too he was amazing as he played against the likes of Stoke's Amdy Faye and United's Jonny Evans to still notch up 6 goals in 10+2 games. People were now taking notice. The arrival of Ancelotti saw the player rise further in prominence. When asked about the Italian Ancelotti said: "Borini is an 18-year-old from Bologna who is very, very, very interesting.' He was included in the Champions League squad and made his debut appearance in the Premier League, in the 89th minute in the 3-0 win over Spurs, though his involvement was minimal. He got a second chance to showcase his talents with 13 minutes in a win over Wolves. I will never forget the moment in the 91st minute when a defence splitting ball was captured amazingly by Borini who easily managed to round the keeper. Sadly the pass had been slightly over-hit so having beaten the keeper, Borini found the angle to be too tight and hit the side netting. A glimpse of his ability! His first start saw an impressive display against QPR and he followed up with short appearances in an FA Cup match and the game against Apoel. He is yet to score for the first team, though with barely 150 minutes under his belt that is hardly a concern. For the reserves this year he scored 4 times in 6 starts and 2 sub appearances. Borini's international career has been quite prolific with an amazing 11 in 23 appearances and is one of the youngest players in the U-21 side, now 19 but earning his debut aged 18. Christened the new Shevchenko by the press, Borini's place in the squad should give blues fans great optimism about the future, given how good the original Shevchenko became under the guidance of Carlo Ancelotti.
Babylon Posted 6 January 2011 Author Posted 6 January 2011 On what, Loan? No idea, just comes from a follower of Chelsea youth who says Sven and Leicester are players in his transfer now. I think he's a contract rebel and quite a bit of interest in him.
Jackirius Posted 6 January 2011 Posted 6 January 2011 Personal information Date of birth 29 March 1991 (age 19) Place of birth Bentivoglio, Italy Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Playing position Striker Club information Current club Chelsea Number 45 Youth career 2001–2007 Bologna 2007–2009 Chelsea Senior career* Years Team Apps† (Gls)† 2009– Chelsea 4 (0) National team‡ 2007–2008 Italy U-17 12 (6) 2008–2009 Italy U-18 4 (1) 2009–2010 Italy U-19 4 (2) 2009– Italy U-21 5 (0)
Jackirius Posted 6 January 2011 Posted 6 January 2011 Also captain of their reserves? Captain Fabio Borini netted an amazing five times to bring Chelsea Reserves back from 3-0 down on a cold afternoon in Birmingham, against West Bromwich Albion Reserves on 20 Oct 2010. Chelsea Reserves won the match 5-4. Bench in a CL match, On 1 September 2009, he was added to Carlo Ancelotti Champions League squad and he made the bench against Porto. He looked quite promising but i think got set back by... Borini underwent a hernia operation which put him out of action for quite some time.
Cheese Me Posted 6 January 2011 Posted 6 January 2011 Sounds very good from the description above. Always difficult with stats at youth level though as mostof those players will never go on to make it.
Finnegan Posted 6 January 2011 Posted 6 January 2011 We'd NEVER get lucky enough to get him permanently judging by that.
Zingari Posted 6 January 2011 Posted 6 January 2011 He sounds brilliant. He could be a cat for all I know that was Bonetti
Cat Burger Posted 6 January 2011 Posted 6 January 2011 I've seen him play in the Champs league at Stamford bridge VS a poor APOEL Nicosia side who got a draw. He was physically very slight, he'd need to be partnered by a player who requires a lot of attention from Centre backs so he can find room. He didn't seem like the type of player capable of creating anything on his own. Obviously that 20 mins doesn't tell the whole story, because any poacher who doesn't get on the score sheet is going to look shit.
Stueyt74 Posted 6 January 2011 Posted 6 January 2011 Watched him play in a pre-season friendly against Farnborough last season with what was pretty much a youth team. I wasn't particularly astounded by him, but who knows how he could have developed in the previous year.
mmarkie Posted 6 January 2011 Posted 6 January 2011 Also captain of their reserves? Captain Fabio Borini netted an amazing five times to bring Chelsea Reserves back from 3-0 down on a cold afternoon in Birmingham, against West Bromwich Albion Reserves on 20 Oct 2010. Chelsea Reserves won the match 5-4. Bench in a CL match, On 1 September 2009, he was added to Carlo Ancelotti Champions League squad and he made the bench against Porto. He looked quite promising but i think got set back by... Borini underwent a hernia operation which put him out of action for quite some time. I'm sure Sven was at that reserve game watching Ishmael Miller?
Babylon Posted 7 January 2011 Author Posted 7 January 2011 I'm sure Sven was at that reserve game watching Ishmael Miller? You are right I think, what a spot that is well done!!!
DJ Barry Hammond Posted 7 January 2011 Posted 7 January 2011 You are right I think, what a spot that is well done!!! On Loan or Pernament - or do you just know the medicals being done?
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