From being called out by his former occasions last season over the player's failure to take his chances when called upon, however this season the story has changed under new coach Maurizio Sarri. The potential of Ross Barkley is perhaps finally beginning to be transformed into something more substantive has in 391 minutes that he has played this season he already has three goals and three assists. And it is this that is likely to make him key to Chelsea mounting a sustained title challenge. Barkley is so valuable to the team though he has … [Read more...]
Sarri equals 24 years record …
Chelsea’s manager Maurizio Sarri has now equalled the Premier League record for the longest unbeaten run for a new Premier League manager. The Stamford Bridge side were 3-1 winners over Crystal Palace on Sunday evening, meaning that the former Napoli boss has not lost in any of his first eleven league matches in charge of the club. When the game was at 1-1, the Italian manager introduced Eden Hazard who became an instant hit in the match. Alvaro Morata starred with a brace and Pedro netted the third as Sarri’s side outgunned their … [Read more...]
Why I believe Sarri has brought something different to Chelsea …
Chelsea left back Marcos Alonso is relishing life at the blues this season and he is optimistic that the team can win the league this season. The Blues are unbeaten this season and Marcos Alonso has called on his team saying a lot of improvement still needs to be done in terms of all-round performances. Former Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri’s side file out for the teams first game of November later today when the Eagles are welcomed to the Stamford Bridge. After last weekend thrashing of Burnley, midweek narrow escape against Derby in the … [Read more...]
Morata is back with a bang ..
It was a Sunday to remember for a man who has failed to leave up to expectations all season until tonight and despite his performance, his coach still says he needs to improve. Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has admitted striker Alvaro Morata can be "fragile" and says he still needs to improve despite scoring twice in the 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace. Morata who was the main actor in Chelsea’s attack tonight has been a subject of ridicule all season long but his double on Sunday means he now has four EPL goals in his last four games. … [Read more...]
Hazard, Giroud ready to thrash Crystal palace ..
After spending the last three games on the bench, Eden Hazard might feature for Chelsea, when they play hosts to Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on Sunday evening. The Maurizio Sarri side will welcome Crystal Palace as they look forward to continuing their impressive unbeaten start to the 2018-19 season. The coach who has overseen ten successive unbeaten games thus far has the chance of equalling a Premier League record unbeaten run at the start of his tenure. There are doubts as to whether Eden Hazard can start against Crystal Palace. … [Read more...]
Today! Jose Mourinho Makes Big Premier League Title Claim About Chelsea
Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has made a big title claim about the Blues whom he has faced already in the new season. Mourinho and his Manchester United players were forced to a 2-2 draw by Chelsea in their Premier League clash last month courtesy a late goal from England international midfielder Ross Barkley. The former Everton playmaker came off the Chelsea to rescue a point for his team. Despite this, Jose Mourinho thinks that Chelsea are one of the biggest three challengers for the Premier League title. The Portuguese … [Read more...]
Hazard gets whopping new deal
Premier League giants Chelsea will reportedly offer star player Eden Hazard a new deal in the bid to secure his long-term future at the club. According to the report from the Daily Telegraph, Chelsea want to capitalise on the managerial uncertainty at Real Madrid by offering the Belgian international forward new terms at Stamford Bridge. Eden Hazard has repeatedly been linked with a transfer to the Champions League and has also spoken about his desire to seal a dream move to the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. Real Madrid are, however, in … [Read more...]
Sarri rules out January transfer
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has ruled out the possibility of signing players when the transfer window reopens in the New Year. Sarri revealed this while he was answering questions from reporters during his pre-match press conference on Friday ahead of this weekend’s Premier League match against London rivals Crystal Palace. The Italian tactician would be keen for the Blues to maintain their unbeaten start to the new Premier League season when they host Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. While speaking further about possible … [Read more...]
Sarri Has Identified An Area Of Improvement
New Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has pinpointed an area where the Blues have to improve in the quest to challenge for major honours. The 59-year-old talked about his team’s weakness while he was fielding questions from reporters during his presser on Friday ahead of the upcoming London Derby clash in the Premier League. According to him, his team must improve defensively to be able to compete for major honours and that his players’ ball recovery rate need to increase. The former Empoli and Napoli boss also explained that Chelsea have been … [Read more...]
Sarri hands Cahill Captaincy role
New Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has named his permanent captain ahead of the Blues’ Premier League clash with Crystal Palace. The Italian tactician confirmed defender Gary Cahill as club captain during his pre-match press conference for the London Derby meeting with the Eagles at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. The former Napoli boss also stated that Spanish international right-back Cesar Azpilicueta will always wear the captain’s armband if Gary Cahill is not on the pitch. The recently retired England international centre back performed the … [Read more...]
Chelsea Make Final Decision On Mateo Kovacic
Premier League giants Chelsea have reportedly reached a final decision on the status of midfielder Mateo Kovacic at the club. The 24-year-old is currently on a season-long deal from Champions League holders Real Madrid. According to a report from popular English news outlet Daily Star, Chelsea have made a decision on the Croatian international star. Mateo Kovacic joined the Blues in the summer on a temporary deal from the European champions after his World Cup exertions. He was part of the Croatian team that surprised the entire … [Read more...]
Sarri Shuts Down Star Player’s Exit Rumours
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has dismissed transfer rumours linking midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek with a move away from the club when the transfer window reopens in the New Year. The Italian tactician shut down those transfer rumours during his pre-match press conference on Friday afternoon ahead of the London Derby clash with Crystal Palace. Premier League title contenders Chelsea will host the Eagles at Stamford Bridge in a Matchday 11 clash. England international star Ruben Loftus-Cheek spent last season on loan at the aforementioned … [Read more...]
Chelsea star could return to his former club in January
Retired Super Eagles winger Victor Moses could return to Crystal Palace when the transfer window reopens in January according to various reports in the media. The 27-year-old has been on the fringes of the Chelsea team in the new campaign thus prompting rumours about a move away from the club during the January transfer window. Victor Moses has rarely featured for Chelsea since manager Maurizio Sarri was named the Blues manager in the summer. The former West Ham United and Liverpool star has played just 26 minutes of Premier League football … [Read more...]
Real Madrid in cold war with Chelsea over €40,000-a-week star
Real Madrid and Chelsea will slug it out for the signature of AC Milan in form playmaker Suso as Maurizio Sarri is interested in bringing him to the Stamford Bridge in January. Suso, who had a spell in the Premier League at Liverpool from 2010 as a youth player before he subsequently left the Reds for Milan in 2015, is the cynosure of all eyes at the moment in Italy and is now the centre of transfer interest from two of Europe’s Elite clubs. According to reports, Chelsea boss Sarri has ‘taken the first steps’ towards a deal but new reports … [Read more...]
You are not in my plans says Sarri ..
Moses may end up on loan at Old Trafford with Manchester United in the January transfer window. Former Super Eagle star, Victor Moses is not a happy man at the moment as he may just return to his familiar loan spell away from Stamford Bridge in the January transfer window. Victor Moses is considered surplus to requirement at Chelsea under Italian Manager, Mauricio Sarri, who has admitted that the 2013 African Nation Cup Winner will have a place in his squad. The coach insists that the Nigerian will not fit into the scheme of things the way he … [Read more...]
Wilson to replace Morata ?
Ex-Chelsea Player Recommends Striker For Sarri Former Chelsea defender Jason Cundy has recommended a Premier League striker to Blues manager Maurizio Sarri as he tries to find a lasting solution to the striking department in his team. Cundy spoke about the strikers’ situation at Chelsea in an interview with popular media outlet Talksport. According to him, Sarri and Chelsea should sign Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson when the transfer window reopens in the New Year. The 26-year-old has been in sensational form for his South Coast club … [Read more...]
How Madrid might tempt Hazard
Chelsea fans are worried over the long-term future of star forward Eden Hazard at the club following the news that Real Madrid are strongly interested in making Roberto Martinez their next permanent manager. European champions Real Madrid are in search for a permanent manager after Spanish tactician Julen Lopetegui was sacked after a poor start to the season. His fate was sealed on Sunday when his Real Madrid side were beaten 5-1 by arch rivals Barcelona in their El Clasico clash at the Nou Camp. Uruguayan international striker Luis Suarez … [Read more...]
Chelsea Handed Tricky Premier League Test In Carabao Cup
Chelsea will face a tricky Premier League clash with South Coast club Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup quarterfinals. The Blues found out about their last eight opponents when the draw was held on Wednesday night. The former winners had earlier booked their spot in the quarterfinals with a slim 3-2 home victory over second-tier side Derby County managed by club legend Frank Lampard. The former England midfielder is Chelsea’s record goalscorer with 211 goals in all competitions. Chelsea took a 5th-minute lead courtesy an own goal from Derby … [Read more...]
Chelsea loses out on ‘attack minded’ defender
Newcastle United defender Jamaal Lascelles has signed a new contract at the club to all but end transfer rumours linking him with a move away from the club ahead of the upcoming transfer window in the New Year. The 24-year-old has repeatedly been linked with a move to London with clubs like Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur but he has now ended those rumours by putting pen to paper on a six-year contract at struggling Newcastle United. His new deal will see him increase his weekly wages to around £70,000. Lascelles has been an important member … [Read more...]
Chelsea coach gives positive update on Eden Hazard
Chelsea FC have been without their top-rated striker and Belgium international, Eden Hazard in their last three matches. Eden Hazard, 27, sustained a back injury during the weekend game against Man Utd in the EPL. Since then he has gone ahead to miss the games against BATE Borisov in the UEL, against Burnley in the EPL and recently against Derby County in the Carabao League. Well, during his absence, the Blues have managed to remain undefeated thanks to efforts from the midfield players, who have been the ones scoring the goals for Chelsea … [Read more...]
I deserve another chance at Stamford Bridge says £156,000-a-week player …
World Cup winner with Spain and out of Favour Chelsea man Cesc Fabregas believes he deserves another chance to prove himself at the Stamford Bridge. Fabregas who has featured more on the bench this season is begging for a second chance to prove himself at the club insisting he still has a lot up his sleeve to offer the club if given the opportunity. The player who started life in England under the then Arsene Wenger led Arsenal, a team he eventually captained is an overachiever in football after he has won every major silverware there is in … [Read more...]
Is this the time for Ruben Loftus-Cheek to be a regular player for Chelsea?
Chelsea midfielder and England international, Ruben Loftus-Cheek will turn 23 years old in January. Different speculations have risen about him, they include; will he remain at Chelsea without getting a start in the EPL? Will the Blues deem it fit to give him a chance in the EPL? Well, considering Ruben Loftus-Cheek's form, it is now certain he is hungry and ready for regular games in the EPL and to say the truth he deserves it. Young players like him are already soaring high in domestic leagues for football clubs where they get first team … [Read more...]
Two Chelsea players who should have been impressive against Derby County
Derby County could have defeated Chelsea FC right at Stamford Bridge during the Carabao Cup but the Rams players on two occasions scored home goals thus giving Chelsea a chance. The Blues midfielder, Cesc Fabregas went ahead to scored the third goal giving Chelsea an edge. However, Chelsea's assistant coach, Gianfranco Zola in a post-match statement has made it known that the game calls for a lot of improvement in the Blues side. Coach Zola affirmed it was a hard win for Chelsea. According to the Blues legend, he stated that 'it was more … [Read more...]
Could these be the reasons behind Andrea Christensen’s poor performance against Derby County?
Chelsea FC managed to defeat Derby County last night with three goals to two in the Carabao League. However, it was very glaring last night that coach Maurizio Sarri needs to work on his defense because they were not spectacular. But we are worried about Andrea Christensen - This is because as at last season under former coach Antonio Conte, Christensen was among the top stars in the Blues defense, where he played among the back three. The defender was strong, assertive and decisive but the same can't be said of his current form at … [Read more...]
Chelsea players’ ratings vs Derby County
Chelsea played host to coach Frank Lampard led Derby County side last night in the fourth round of the Carabao League. The game showed a lot of weakness in the Blues defense - which is likely to be the next area coach Maurizio Sarri will have to look into. Chelsea won the game with three goals to two but it was a hard win for the Blues as most of the players were not spectacular and really look confused in the first half. Below is Chelsea players' ratings against Derby; Caballero 6: he put a lot of pressure on the Blues defense but made … [Read more...]
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