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AFCON: Arsenal, Chelsea celebrate Super Eagles win against Libya

About three European clubs expressed their delight in seeing the Super Eagles thrash Libya by 4-0 in the 2019 African Nations Cup Qualifiers on Saturday. Former Watford striker Odion Ighalo had extended his goalscoring form in the Chinese League to the national team with his sweet performance as he saw the back of the net three times, making it the first hattrick of his career. The game was a delight to clubs including Arsenal, Chelsea and Bordeaux who all monitored the game that was played at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo and they took … [Read more...]

UEFA Nations League: Southgate makes case for clubs, players

The UEFA Nations League has been ongoing since the commencement of the international break and it has not been an easy one for players who have got just a little time to rest. England national team coach Gareth Southgate is one of those who will hit out on the Premier League for rushing to begin the league without giving necessary conditions to players who were at the Russia 2018 World Cup. Southgate who spoke ahead of his side’s Nations League game against Spain noted that clubs are placed in an impossible situation where they have to field … [Read more...]

Jorginho stunner – Cristiano Biraghi’s late goal saves wasteful Italy sends Poland to relegation

The Uefa Nations League between Italy and Poland took place last night with the Italian national squad been quite wasteful in terms of scoring goals despite their top performance. Italy had two strikes in the first half that hit the bar, one of the strikes was from Chelsea midfielder, Jorginho, who played the ball from the box area. However, Italy managed to have their first win since the commencement of the Uefa Nations League and also their first win since Roberto Mancini became the coach of the National team in May. Cristiano Biraghi … [Read more...]

UEFA Nations League: How Spain Plan England’s Fall

England will be travelling to Spain today (Monday) with the majority of their Premier League players for the return leg of the UEFA Nations League. Luis Enrique will hope to keep his pride by not losing at home hence, he is expected to field his strongest team against their English visitors. Familiar to English Team, David de Gea favours a start ahead of new Chelsea recruit Kepa Arrizabalaga in the goal post. Also, Chelsea duo, Marcos Alonso and Cesar Azpilicueta should get the nod in the full-back positions. The latter will take the place … [Read more...]

Italy vs Poland – check out Jorginho’s close strike

The Uefa Nations League is on and some of the matches have been quite interesting especially as we get to see some English Premier League players in action for their home countries. One of the players from the EPL spotted in action is Chelsea midfielder and Italy international, Jorginho. Jorginho puts up some performances during the game against Poland. The few minutes at the beginning of the match saw Italy showing some bright prospect of putting up a great performance. Italy first attack saw Jorginho received the ball on the edge of … [Read more...]

Confirmed! Ruben Loftus-Cheek finally bows to pressure ready to leave Chelsea

Chelsea midfielder and England international, Ruben Loftus-Cheek has finally bowed to pressure and will leave Chelsea on loan in the January transfer window. The report was made public by the Daily Mail, which confirmed that the midfielder is now ready to accede to a loan move away from Chelsea. Loftus-Cheek has reportedly grown frustrated from the limited playing chances he has gotten so far this season with Chelsea coach, Maurizio Sarri not seeing him as a credible player to be in the Blues first eleven. The England international had a … [Read more...]

Maurizio Sarri to make this player his number one transfer priority

Chelsea new coach, Maurizio Sarri is already making a list of players he is likely to sign in the January transfer window. According to a recent report from The Express, the Italian tactician is planning to make Poland International and Genoa striker, Krzysztof Piatek is number one player to sign come January. Sarri wants to sign Piatek as another option to the Blues attack since the duo of Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud have refused to perform in the current campaign. Krzysztof Piatek, 23, came into the limelight following his … [Read more...]

Coach Gennaro Gattuso blasts Chelsea star, says he must improve

Chelsea loaned out midfielder, Tiemoue Bakayoko is having a difficult time in the Italian Seria A. AC Milan coach, Gennaro Gattuso in a recent statement has blasted the Blues midfielder who took his underwhelming performance with him to Italy. Gattuso in a statement disclosed the 24-year-old midfielder has to improve in terms of finding the ball. The AC Milan coach said the midfielder 'has to learn how to get the ball.' He went on to disclose that Bakayoko lacks the confidence to play, Gattuso hinted that he would prefer a much … [Read more...]

England vs Spain: the three lions predicted line up, 2 players suspended

Coach Gareth Southgate will be leading the English national team to a fierce battle against Spain in the Uefa Nations League tomorrow. England will hope to have their first win by defeating a tougher Spanish side tomorrow having wasted the opportunities to defeat Croatia earlier. Gareth Southgate has made some changes in the Three Lions squad, one of which is their football formation. Back in the summer World Cup, coach Gareth Southgate made use of three center backs, he is however now using the 4 - 3 - 3 football formation. Southgate … [Read more...]

Eden Hazard not among the 3 players that helped Chelsea to a strong start

The Blues manager, Maurizio Sarri in a recent statement has listed the three players that helped Chelsea to a strong start on his arrival to Stamford Bridge. Sarri's coming to England was delayed by Napoli over issues of his release clause. Many football fans had believed his late arrival at Chelsea will affect him especially on how to implement his attacking style of football in the club. Sarri disclosed he had also been doubtful of a fine start but he met a working machinery which made his style of game easier to implement. According … [Read more...]

Liverpool swoop in to beat Man United and Chelsea to £110,000-a-week player deal

Liverpool are keen on signing Arsenal top midfielder, Aaron Ramsey because of 'his late runs and box-to-box abilities' which fit in perfectly well in Jurgen Klopp's style of play. However, the Reds are faced with stiff competitions from fellow EPL clubs; Chelsea and Man Utd while Italian clubs AC Milan and Juventus are also monitoring the situation. Aaron Ramsey is expected to leave Emirate Stadium in June 2019 when his contract with the Gunners will end. The Welshman had hoped to stay put at the Emirates but the two sides failed to arrive … [Read more...]

Coach Maurizio Sarri reveals Eden Hazard’s weakness

Amidst growing speculations that Chelsea forward, Eden Hazard could be gone by the end of this campaign, Chelsea manager, Maurizio Sarri has taken out time to reveal Eden Hazard's weakness. According to the Italian, the Belgium international doesn't know the importance of scoring goals and creating goal assists. Maurizio Sarri in previous post matches statements had urged the Belgian striker to set his goal targets for the current campaign at 40, which will surpass any of his past records if it becomes a reality. Hazard, 27, is well known … [Read more...]

Sarri tempted to use this star as Chelsea’s center forward

Coach Maurizio Sarri has disclosed he is tempted to use Belgian international, Eden Hazard as the Blues centre-forward. Eden Hazard, 27, has been at top form this season scoring 7 goals in 8 Premier League matches, he also won the EPL best player for the month of September. However, the talented star has been linked with moves to Spain but he has reassured Chelsea he will not leave in January, although coach Sarri has insisted that the star will remain at Stamford Bridge even after his contract lapse in 2020. Eden Hazard has scored more … [Read more...]

Andriy Shevchenko sends important message to Alvaro Morata

Former Chelsea player and one time Ballon d'Or winner, Andriy Shevchenko, has reached out to Chelsea striker, Alvaro Morata. The legendary goal scorer, who also had a poor moment at Chelsea advised the struggling Morata to be more clinical in terms of scoring goals. Alvaro Morata has found himself struggling to score goals for Chelsea since his arrival from Real Madrid. This season has seen the Blues striker score just two goals ( against Arsenal in the EPL and against Mol Vidi in the UEL) which is too low for a player of his … [Read more...]

Mourinho seeks help from Chelsea pal to lure big target to United

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is desperate to have Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic Savic at the Old Trafford. Mourinho is a big fan of the player and he is ready to break the club’s transfer record to sign him having received the backing of the club. The United boss demonstrated his strong desire to have the player by travelling to East Europe to watch Savic play for Serbia against Montenegro. The UEFA Nations League ended 2 - 0 in favour of Serbia. Savic would have been a Red Devil by now should his asking price had not … [Read more...]

Why I want to work under Mourinho again, another Chelsea star explains

Chelsea star player Eden Hazard is now enjoying life at the Stamford Bridge with his fine form having scored 8 goals this season in all competitions as well as a number of assists. The Belgium player has been said to have found his best under new Manager Maurizio Sarri who joined the club in the summer. Before now, the Belgium international once had a difficult and frustrating career at Stamford Bridge some years ago under another coach than Jose Mourinho. Mourinho is known for his defensive mentality and that was a strange one to Hazard … [Read more...]

Atletico Madrid join AC Milan in the race to sign Chelsea midfielder

The Mirror reported that small La Liga contenders, Atletico Madrid are set to sign Chelsea midfielder and Spain international, Cesc Fabregas in the January transfer window. This comes after the midfielder, who just returned from an injury, had disclosed he would like to train under coach Maurizio Sarri and wished the Italian had taken over as Chelsea coach earlier. But his decision may be about to change with Atletico Madrid ready to bring him back to the Spanish La Liga - having once played at Nou Camp. Cesc Fabregas's contract is expected … [Read more...]

Chelsea star wins Premier league player of the month

England foremost domestic league, the English Premier League have released the best player and the best coach in the tournament for the month of September. The winner for the best player is Chelsea star and Belgium international, Eden Hazard, which doesn't come as a surprise because the forward had a great performance last month. Going by his record in September, Eden Hazard scored five goals in four outings which included a hat-trick against Cardiff City. This, however, comes amidst his likely move to the Spanish club, Real Madrid at the … [Read more...]

Eden Hazard tips Luka Modric to win the Ballon d’Or this year

Chelsea forward and Belgium international, Eden Hazard in a recent statement have made it known that Real Madrid midfielder and Croatia international, Luka Modric deserves to win the prestigious footballer award, the Ballon d'Or for this year. The 27 years old star believes Modric deserves to win the award because of his performance for Croatia during the 2019 world cup in Russia and also his performance at the Spanish club, Real Madrid in the Uefa Champions League. He also added that Modric has an edge of winning the award over all other … [Read more...]

Video: Check out Jorginho’s ball driving Chelsea forward in attack against Southampton

Chelsea maintained their unbeaten stats after they defeated Southampton last weekend at the St. Mary's Stadium. The game ended with three goals to nothing in favour of the Blues which saw them move to the second spot on the EPL table. However, the Blues 26 years old midfielder, Jorginho once again put up some great performance during the match. Ever since the Italian came to England alongside his former Napoli coach, Maurizio Sarri, the role of defending the Blues midfield have been shifted to him. While N'golo Kante has been given an … [Read more...]

Eden Hazard finally reveals why and when he will leave Chelsea

Finally, the shocking news of Eden Hazard leaving Stamford Bridge for Santiago Bernabeu is becoming a reality. Although Chelsea and the Blues fans will not be happy with this latest development, the reality which they must now face and accept is that the Belgium international will be leaving soon. Eden Hazard, who is currently on international duty for his home country, Belgium, has confirmed his next move to Real Madrid. According to the star player, he wants to leave Chelsea in other to win the Ballon d'Or at Real Madrid. Hazard … [Read more...]

Chelsea fans applaud player who is close to landing a contract extension deal

Chelsea left-back and Spain international, Marcos Alonso, in a statement during the week made it known that he is already in talks with Chelsea over a new contract deal. Marcos Alonso had said he was 'in talks with Chelsea to sign a new contract.' According to him, the deal will be finalized at the end of this month after which it will be made public. Another report hinted that the Spaniard's current contract is expected to end in 2021 but his performance has convinced the Blues to open talks for a new negotiation. Chelsea will be making … [Read more...]

‘You need to leave Stamford Bridge’ – Former England coach advises Chelsea star

Former England coach, Sam Allardyce in a recent statement advises Chelsea midfielder, Ruben Loftus-Cheek to leave the club over limited playing chances. Sam Allardyce via his statement is angry that the 22-year-old England international is not getting enough playing time in the Blues senior squad. He disclosed that Loftus-Cheek had the chances to play last season when he was on loan at Crystal Palace, which earned him a spot in the England national squad. However, this season has been very different for him, following his refusal to leave … [Read more...]

Stuart Pearce advises Sarri on what to do to keep Eden Hazard

The debate surrounding Eden Hazard likely move to the Spanish club, Real Madrid lingers on and has continued to raise concerns whether he will remain at Chelsea or make the move. Eden Hazard current contract will end in the 2019/2019 football campaign, thus whatever will happen must be decided quickly. After the Belgium star disclosed his interest to play at the Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid have started making underground moves to see that they secure him this time around. The Los Blancos are having a tough season following the departure … [Read more...]

Chelsea vs Man United – Jose Mourinho doubtful of these key players

Man Utd will find it hard to defeat Chelsea in their 9th EPL match of the season, having managed to escape defeat from Newcastle. The Red Devils have every reason to be worried ahead of their next trip to Stamford Bridge, this is because they will be without two key players. According to the reports from Old Trafford, Nemanja Matic and Luke Shaw will not be available for the trip to Chelsea. Nemanja Matic, 30, pulled out of the Serbian national squad and there are doubts if he will be available for the match against Chelsea. According to … [Read more...]