Former Chelsea player Ruud Gullit has warned the blues that they will have to improve their game as soon as possible ahead of their UEFA Champions League clash with La Liga giants Barcelona later in the month. Struggling Champions The reigning Premier League Champions have been in poor shape recently and they slumped to their fourth loss in five English Premier League matches on Sunday when they were defeated 1-0 by League leaders Manchester City at The Etihad Stadium. Chelsea’s poor shape in the League has caused them to fall out of the top four on the Log, with the side now fifth and five points adrift at fourth-placed Tottenham with nine matches remaining to play. The West London side will take on the Catalan giant in the return leg of their last 16 UEFA … [Read more...]
Ex Liverpool star tells club hierarchy Chelsea star wants La Liga move
According to reports, Brazil international and Ex Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho has told his club that Chelsea centre-half David Luiz wants a summer move to Barcelona. Brazil teammate wants Barcelona move Don Balon, as cited by the Daily Express, is claiming that the Catalan club signing has told the La Liga runaway leaders that his National teammate is open to a switch to the Spanish club. The same reports state that David Luiz is so keen on a move to the club that the former PSG defender is willing to take a wage cut to join Barca. READ ALSO: Premier League legend explains difference between England star at Arsenal and Liverpool According to the Spanish media outlet, Barcelona could reignite their interest in Luiz in the summer after the Spanish side … [Read more...]
Lionel Messi worried, Man Utd preparing swoop for €60million-rated talent
One area in the pitch FC Barcelona can’t afford to see weakened is the backline. However, Argentine sensation Lionel Messi has allegedly learned of some worrying news. Regular starter Samuel Umtiti signed for the Catalan club back in 2016 and has since established himself as an important figure at the back. With Spain international Gerard Pique playing alongside him, they’ve let in only 11 goals in 24 League matches so far this campaign, giving the club the second best defensive record behind just Atletico Madrid in the La Liga. Need to keep duo It’s important manager Ernesto Valverde keep Umititi and Pique at the club, considering the club’s lack of quality behind the duo, with winter transfer signing Yerry Mina lacking La Liga experience and Belgian Thomas … [Read more...]
Former Arsenal star predicts Chelsea v Barcelona UCL clash
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas is backing his club to put in a strong display when they play host to La Liga giants Barcelona in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League last 16 encounter on Tuesday. Chelsea welcome Barcelona Chelsea are preparing to take on the Catalan club at Stamford Bridge in the first leg of their clash as they attempt to take a step towards making it to the quarter-finals of the continental competition. Cesc Fabregas will be hoping to be included in the starting lineup for the game against his former side as the Blues try and take a good lead in the 16 clash in west London. Moral boosting FA Cup win The west London outfit head into the match fresh from having sealed their place in the next round - quarter-finals of the Emirates FA … [Read more...]
Aubameyang convinces Arsenal to raid Ousmane Dembele
Undoubtedly, Ousmane Dembele has endured a tough debut season with FC Barcelona, but North London outfit Arsenal could allegedly now emerge as an escape route for the forward. Tough start at Camp Nou The 20-year-old attacker signed for the Catalan side in a huge money transfer last summer transfer window from Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund, with BBC Sport stating that it could cost the Gunners about £135.5m in total. However, the youngster hasn’t been able to make an immediate impact at the club, as he has been limited to only nine matches so far this term due to injuries. It will be tough enough for the forward at the club considering the level of competition with Argentine international Lionel Messi, striker Luis Suarez and Brazil international Philippe … [Read more...]
Ousmane Dembele regrets joining Barcelona and desperately want summer move
According to reports, Barcelona star Ousmane Dembele is keen on a move away from his current club and regrets joining the La Liga giants amid speculations linking him with a move to Arsenal. Benzema in the know Diario Gol suggests Dembele’s fellow France international Karim Benzema has learned of the forward’s intent to leave the Catalan club after struggling to settle in at Camp Nou. The Spanish publication suggests the ex Dortmund forward does not get on with a couple of big names at the club, including superstar colleague Lionel Messi. Aubameyang tip-off This news comes as Don Balon also suggest the Gunners are interested in Dembele after an information from his old team-mate at Dortmund Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who moved to Arsenal this winter. That … [Read more...]
Willian keen on joining Barcelona or Real Madrid – Not Hazard
Chelsea star Willian has dropped a hint that he’s interested in a move to either FC Barcelona or Real Madrid after mentioning them as every footballers ‘dream’ clubs. Consistent performer The Brazilian has done well for Chelsea since he signed for them in 2013, and is a hard-working attacker, experienced professional they could surely do without losing to a bigger side. Goal actually suggested the Catalan club were keen on Willian before landing Philippe Coutinho from Premier League side Liverpool this winter, but it remains to be known if there’d still be any chance of the winger moving to FC Barcelona. Real Madrid keen on Brazilian Real Madrid could be a worry for the blues, with the Champions League holders in urgent need of reinforcement up front after … [Read more...]