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Sarri Demands Improvement From Hudson-Odoi

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has told young winger Callum Hudson-Odoi that he needs to improve despite his impressive cameo against Ukrainian club Dynamo Kiev in the first leg of their Europa League last 16th tie on Thursday night. In his post-match press conference after the Dynamo Kiev game, Italian tactician Sarri revealed that Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi is not ready to be a star. Callum Hudson-Odoi came off the bench to wrap up a convincing 3-0 win over the Ukrainians at Stamford Bridge. He was a 78th-minute substitute for … [Read more...]

Why Chelsea Target Was Left Out Of Argentina Squad Revealed

Argentina national team manager Lionel Scaloni has revealed why Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi was left out of his squad for the upcoming friendly games later this month. Mauro Icardi was one of the major absentees for the new squad named by Scaloni for the international friendly games against Venezuela and Morocco. He was conspicuously missing from the 31-man squad for the aforementioned games. Argentine manager Scaloni revealed that Icardi was left out of the squad due to his ongoing problems at Inter Milan. Liverpool Face Double … [Read more...]

Chelsea Winger Unproven At This Level – Ex-England Manager

Former England national team manager Glenn Hoddle has told young Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi that he’s unproven at the top level of football Glenn Hoddle talked about Hudson-Odoi while the former Tottenham Hotspur manager was doing his punditry job on BT Sports as he charged the player that he has to play more games before being considered as an elite player. The ex-Three Lions of England manager was reacting to his cameo appearance for Chelsea against Dynamo Kiev FC of Ukraine in the first leg of their Europa League last 16 … [Read more...]

Chelsea Player Eyed As Replacement For £50m Liverpool Target

German Bundesliga club RB Leipzig have identified Chelsea player Tammy Abraham as the man to replace wantaway striker Timo Werner. RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner might not be at the club next season following the intense transfer rumours linking him with a move away from the club. The £50m-rated German international player has been in superb form for RB Leipzig netting 14 goals in 25 games in all competitions for the Europa League campaigners this term. The 23-year-old has scored 11 goals and also provided two assists in 21 games for RB … [Read more...]

RB Leipzig In £20m Bid For Chelsea Loanee

German Bundesliga club RB Leipzig are eyeing a big money move for Chelsea loanee Tammy Abraham ahead of this summer’s transfer window. The interest of the German club in Tammy Abraham was revealed via a publication from popular English news outlet The Sun. It was revealed that RB Leipzig are ready to firm up their interest in the player with a £20m bid when the transfer window reopens in the summer. Tammy Abraham plays his club football for English Championship club Aston Villa having joined the Midlands club on a season-long loan at the … [Read more...]

Chelsea Target Labelled ‘Failure’ At Real Madrid

Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale has been branded a failure by French football legend Marcel Desailly following his poor form for the club in recent games. Marcel Desailly was part of the France squad that won the 1998 FIFA World Cup tournament on home soil by beating the then world champions Brazil 3-0 in their final clash. He talked about Gareth Bale and Real Madrid while he was on BeIN Sport. According to him, Real Madrid expected Gareth Bale to step up for the club in the wake of the exit of former talisman but the Welshman has been a … [Read more...]

I Never Lost The Chelsea Dressing Room

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has debunked widespread reportedly that he lost the Blues dressing room during the recent slump in form recorded by the club especially in the Premier League. Sarri dismissed those rumours during his pre-match thoughts ahead of the Blues’ first leg Europa League last 16 ties with Dynamo Kyiv. Ahead of the first leg last 16 games with the Ukrainians, the Italian tactician told reporters that he has always had the control of the dressing room. His influence on the team was questioned earlier this year after the … [Read more...]

Chelsea Target In Reconciliation Talks With Inter Milan

Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi has held reconciliation talks with the club with both parties keen to put an end to their feud. Argentine international Icardi and his agent (his wife) met with Inter CEO (Chief Executive Officer) Beppe Marotta on Wednesday to discuss his route back into the first team. Mauro Icardi has missed the last five games at Inter Milan in the wake of the decision to drop him as the Nerazzurri captain. The ex-Barcelona and Sampdoria player was taken off Inter Milan captaincy duties in February and was subsequently … [Read more...]

How Chelsea Recovered From Poor Form Revealed

Chelsea forward Pedro Rodriguez has narrated how the Blues recovered from their recent slump in form. The Spaniard talked about Chelsea and how they have been able to recover from their poor form in an interview with Sky Sports. According to him, Chelsea players decided that enough is enough before adding that they had a meeting to address the slump. Chelsea started the year with three successive defeats away from home in the Premier League including the 6-0 thrashing handed out to Blues' manager Maurizio Sarri and his players by league … [Read more...]

Chelsea Loanee Clueless Over AC Milan Future

AC Milan midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko has revealed that his long-term future at the Italian club is not certain despite recent reports which claimed that the Italians are willing to turn his loan deal into a permanent one. Frenchman Tiemoue Bakayoko is on a season-long loan at Italian Serie A giants AC Milan from Chelsea having joined them at the start of this campaign. The player told France Football that his future is a blur to him at the moment before revealing that his immediate target is to make sure that Champions League football returns … [Read more...]

Tottenham Encouraged To Make Sensational Move For Chelsea Target

North London giants Tottenham Hotspur have been told to make a move for former player Gareth Bale who’s having a torrid time in Spain. Real Madrid forward Bale has been linked with a return to the Premier League in the wake of his struggles with the European champions. Manchester United, former club Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea have all been mentioned as a possible transfer destination for the Welsh international star. Earlier reports claim that Chelsea could sign Gareth Bale as a replacement for wantaway Blues talisman Eden Hazard who’s … [Read more...]

Real Madrid Experience Made Me A Better Manager – Ex-Chelsea Boss

Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has confessed that his experience in the manager’s job at Real Madrid made him a better person and a better manager. The Portuguese tactician told media outlet Deportes Cuatro about his time at Real Madrid as continued to be linked to his former job. Real Madrid have been dumped out of three competitions in the space of six days and that has increased the spotlight on Los Merengues manager Santiago Solari with reports claiming that the former club player will be sacked between now and the end of the … [Read more...]

Real Madrid Eyeing Mbappe As Replacement For Chelsea Target

European champions Real Madrid are planning to replace unsettled forward Gareth Bale when the transfer window reopens in summer. This is according to reports emanating from the Spanish media. It was revealed that Real Madrid want to sell Gareth Bale who is said to be having a difficult time at the club. The Welsh international was booed at the weekend by his own fans after he was substituted during the league game with arch-rivals Barcelona. Real Madrid lost that Barcelona game 1-0 courtesy the first half goal from Croatian international … [Read more...]

Betting Preview: Chelsea vs Dynamo Kyiv: Home Win On The Cards

Premier League giants Chelsea would be hoping to continue their impressive form when they entertain Ukrainian side Dynamo Kyiv in the first leg of their last 16 ties in the UEFA Europa League. Chelsea are one of the favorites to win the competition alongside the likes of Arsenal, Napoli, Inter Milan, and Sevilla. The Blues have managed to overcome the poor away form in the Premier League as well as the Carabao Cup meltdown involving Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga and club manager Maurizio Sarri. Chelsea had lost three successive … [Read more...]

Chelsea Owner Demands Player Sale After Major Incident

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is said to be open to the idea of selling goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga after his Carabao Cup final meltdown. According to popular media outlet El Confidencial, the Chelsea owner has told his officials to find a buyer for Spanish international shot-stopper Kepa Arrizabalaga. Kepa became the most expensive player in the history of Chelsea last summer after the Blues activated the £71m release clause in his then contract at Spanish La Liga club Athletic Bilbao. The transfer made him the most expensive goalkeeper … [Read more...]

Ex-Chelsea Goalie Slammed For Criticising Bale

Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Jermaine Jenas has blasted Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois for launching an attack on teammate Gareth Bale. In an exclusive interview with Goal, footballer turned pundit Jenas revealed that Thibaut Courtois was out of order for criticising Welsh international Gareth Bale over his social status at the club. Former Chelsea shot-stopper had criticised Gareth Bale as he claimed that the Welshman prefers to play golf instead of attending team meetings. According to Courtois, Gareth Bale is not a … [Read more...]

Chelsea Are Ready For Top-Four War

Chelsea talisman Eden Hazard has revealed that the Blues are ready for the top-four war between now and the rest of the season. The Belgian international told Chelsea TV that they will try and get as many points as possible between now and the end of the season. Chelsea boosted their bid for the top four places on the Premier League table with two successive wins over London rivals Tottenham Hotspur and Fulham. The Blues got the better of Tottenham Hotspur via a 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge courtesy goals from Pedro Rodriguez and Kieran … [Read more...]

Chelsea Target Can Become A World Beater On One Condition

Borussia Dortmund manager Lucien Favre has told highly-rated forward Jadon Sancho that he can only realise his immense potentials if he improves his work rate. Lucien Favre sent the message of not being a finished product during his pre-match thoughts ahead of the Champions League last 16 second leg clash with Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur. Jadon Sancho has earned rave reviews from far and near for his impressive form for Borussia Dortmund who are on top of the German Bundesliga on goal difference from nearest challengers and defending … [Read more...]

Ex-Chelsea Manager Eyeing Return To Real Madrid

Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has revealed that he’s open to a return to a managerial role at European champions Real Madrid. Mourinho told BeIN Sports that he doesn’t have any problems returning to the dugout at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. The Portuguese tactician was the Real Madrid manager for three years between 2010 and 2013. He led Real Madrid to the 2011/12 Spanish La Liga triumph ahead of rivals Barcelona. Real Madrid could appoint a new manager in the summer due to the fact that current boss Santiago Solari has failed … [Read more...]

Victor Moses Delighted With Match-winning Exploits For Fenerbahce

Fenerbahce winger Victor Moses was delighted with his match-winning exploits for his Turkish Super Lig outfit at the weekend. Victor Moses scored in the final ten minutes to give Fenerbahce a priceless away win over Rizespor. The retired Super Eagles attacker scored from the spot in the 84th minute to give his side a 3-2 away win over Rizespor. Victor Moses has been in impressive form since joining Fenerbahce on loan from West London giants Chelsea. The former West Ham United and Liverpool player is expected to spend the next 18 months … [Read more...]

Sarri Wants Chelsea Form To Continue After West London Derby Win

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has called for the continuation of the Blues’ good form following their latest win in the Premier League. Sarri and his players made it two successive league victories after beating hosts Fulham 2-1 at the Craven Cottage in their West London Derby clash. Chelsea have achieved a remarkable turnaround in the wake of the 6-0 thrashing they received at the hands of Premier League champions Manchester City in February. They have now scored four goals and conceded just once in the two league games played after the … [Read more...]

Kepa Recall Was The Right Decision

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri believes that the decision to recall Kepa Arrizabalaga to the Blues starting XI was the right one. Italian tactician Sarri talked about the decision to recall Kepa in his post-match press conference on Sunday evening after he masterminded the Blues’ 2-1 win over Fulham in their West London Derby clash at the Craven Cottage. Spanish international shot-stopper Kepa Arrizabalaga was dropped from the Chelsea starting XI last week after his public meltdown in the Carabao Cup final clash with Premier League champions … [Read more...]

Hazard Reaches Milestone In Chelsea Win

Chelsea talisman Eden Hazard joined an elite club after he reached a milestone during the Blues’ win over struggling Premier League side Fulham. Chelsea saw off Fulham to record a second successive win in the league thereby boosting their bid for a top-four finish at the end of the season. Maurizio Sarri and Chelsea won 2-1 courtesy first-half goals from Gonzalo Higuain and Jorginho while the lone Fulham strike from Arsenal loanee Calum Chambers was sandwiched in between the Chelsea goals. Calum Chambers is on a season-long loan deal at … [Read more...]

Jorginho Answers Chelsea Critics With Superb Performance vs Fulham

Chelsea midfielder Jorginho has had a torrid time at the club since the turn of the year after he was targeted by the boo-boys for the Blues’ recent poor form. The Italian international has been heavily criticised by the Chelsea fans for his role in the ‘Sarriball’ style adopted by Blues manager Maurizio Sarri. Jorginho was able to answer those critics after his Man-of-the-Match display in the West London Derby clash with Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday evening. He scored what proved to be the winning goal as Chelsea recorded a 2-1 … [Read more...]

Ex-Chelsea Midfielder Ruled Out ‘For A While’

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne will be out for a while with a muscular problem in what’s a big injury blow for the Premier League champions. The former Chelsea player was substituted as a result of the injury during the Premier League clash with Bournemouth on Saturday. Kevin De Bruyne (KDB) suffered the injury in the second half of the Bournemouth game which Manchester City won by a lone goal. KDB was replaced by Riyad Mahrez who scored the winning goal for the Citizens to give his side a priceless away win at the Vitality … [Read more...]