Some weeks ago, it was England international Joe Cole who hanged his boot after being a professional player for 20 years. Another former Chelsea player --indeed a greater player -- has put an end to his 20-year successful football career and he's no other person but Didier Drogba. The player announced last night via all his Social media accounts that he is no longer fit enough to continue his professional career. Drogba needs no introduction to any football fan, his skills, shots, dribbles, and achievements are too famous for anyone to ignore … [Read more...]

It's obvious, Sarri has had a great effect on Chelsea since he came to Stamford Bridge. The team have worn a new look which makes them more like a team battling for the Premier League title. However, Sarri's positive effects have cast doubts on the future of some players who were largely effective during Conte's tenure at Stamford Bridge. Most of these players were Chelsea's backbone in Conte's title-winning campaign but they have found it too difficult to impress their new manager. Having failed to command a starting place under Maurizio … [Read more...]

Chelsea could be slammed with a two-year transfer ban by FIFA as a result of their inability to comply with the body's transfer rules and regulations. FIFA are reportedly carrying out investigations as regards to the allegations and once they found any irregularities in the Blues transaction policy, they won't hesitate to impose a two-year transfer ban on the team. Should FIFA eventually ban the West London club, Maurizio Sarri will be unable to add new players to his team in four consecutive transfer periods. Though the ban will affect … [Read more...]

Chelsea's hot chase for USA international Christian Pulisic has increasingly taken a huge column of space in the dailies in recent weeks. Last week, we relayed that the Blues had nailed the deal to sign the 20-year-old Borussia Dortmund star, as claimed by a report in the Daily Mail. It is understood Chelsea are willing to sanction a whopping 70 million pounds bid for the Dortmund striker, who has been dripping with so much awesomeness this term for the Bundesliga football powerhouse. Chelsea were raring to conclude the deal on his … [Read more...]

England were 2-1 victors over Croatia in their crucial UEFA Nations League encounter on Sunday. Croatia midfielder Mateo Kovacic was missing in action as a result of a leg muscle injury which reports claim could last for at least a week. According to BBC journalist Ian Dennis, the midfielder picked up the injury while preparing for the Three Lions game but failed to recover before last night's clash. He further revealed via his Twitter verified account that the 15-cap Chelsea player is likely to miss some important Premier fixtures when … [Read more...]

France international striker Olivier Giroud has revealed his desire to remain with the Blues for more seasons despite numerous reports linking him with a winter move to either Fulham or Wolves. Giroud, 32, has seen his place taken by in-form Alvaro Morata but he is determined to compete with the Spaniard for a place in the team's first XI. According to him while speaking to reporters after France's 2-0 defeat to the Netherlands on Thursday, the former Arsenal goal poacher admits he is used to competing with teammates for a place, therefore, he … [Read more...]

Chelsea ace Cesc Fabregas could be on his way out of Stamford Bridge in January after failing to get into Sarri's list of favourite players. The Spaniard was a bit-part player under Conte throughout last season as the Italian ended the 2017-18 season with FA Cup trophy. Under Sarri, things have gone from bad to worse for the former Barcelona man and he's tipped to be moving out of the team as soon as the winter market begins. To further complicate situations, reports are suggesting that Sarri is closer to signing Barca's midfielder Denis … [Read more...]