With just a month and few days to the opening of January transfer window, rumours concerning player transfers have intensified and latest of such rumour is the of linking Chelsea defensive midfielder John Obi Mikel to Manchester United. According to report from the Sun, Chelsea former boss Jose Mourinho is ready to have a reunion with his former player at Old Trafford. Mourinho team has been on poor form this season and the Portuguese boss is facing an up-hill task of turn things around. Mikel has failed to make a single appearance for the Blues this season. It is reported that the Nigerian international is not in good term with Antonio Conte, after he allegedly turn down Conte’s request to feature for the Blues during pre-season for the Olympic game with … [Read more...]
Branislav Ivanović Could Leave Chelsea In January
Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic could be on his way out of Chelsea after fallen down the pecking order in Antonio Conte starting eleven. According to report from Daily Mail, Serie A giants Juventus are weighing up January move for the Serbian international. The Italian side are in need of defender after injury suffered by Leonardo Bonucci and Dani Alves. Although Juventus have both promising star Daniele Rugani and Medhi Benatia as defenders, it is however believed the imminent departure of the later for the Africa Cup of Nation will create a vacuum at the defense line. Since Chelsea switch to a 3-4-3 formation, Ivanovic has failed to get a starting place with conte preferring Nigerian international Victor Moses as his right-wing back. The Serbian … [Read more...]
Coutinho sidelined untill 2017, Fans will not like this
Coutinho was stretched off in Liverpools Premier League clash with Sunderland and having undergone a scan on Monday, Jürgen Klopp confirmed that the player will be out till new year. Talking to BBC Jürgen Klopp said: "Phil needs five and a few weeks until we have him back. We will see. He's not in tonight and for the next few games. Coutinho is one of Liverpool's best player this season and has been directly involved in ten goals so far -five goals and five assists- but will now miss out a couple of matches including one against Everton on December 19 and if Klopp is right then he will also miss out on December 31st clash with Manchester City. The Liverpool boss made eight changes to side as they face Leeds United in the EFL cup quater-final clash. Speaking … [Read more...]
Deal Agreed: Steve Holland To Leave Chelsea In Summer
As January transfer window looms closer, various reports linking players and managers to clubs have all started, and latest of such report is that linking Chelsea assistant manager Steve Holland to England managerial job. According to reports, Holland has agreed a deal with English FA to become part of Gareth Southgate managerial team in his new role as England manager. Daily Mail claimed that the England interim manager wants Holland to be his assistant when he is confirmed as England manager next week. Both tactician have formed a good partnership having worked with the England under-21 team since 2013 Report had it that the Blues were initially reluctant to let their Star man leave following his key relationship with the Blues squad. A deal has … [Read more...]
Giroud, Iwobi & Ramsey Starts: Arsenal vs Southampton Probable Line-up
Olivier Giroud, Alex Iwobi and Aaron Ramsey to Starts: Arsenal vs Southampton Predicted Line-up Arsenal will play host to Southampton during the mid-week at Emirate Stadium in the EFL Cup quarter-final clash. Having won their last EPL game against AFC Bournemouth by 3-1, nothing but a win will be expected from Arsene Wenger's men, if they are to remain in the competition. Key changes are expected from the team that defeated Bournemouth over the weekend. While Spanish duos Santi Cazorla and Right-back Hector Bellerin still struggling for fitness we however expect young Nigerian star Alex Iwobi to start after missing last game. Key players like Ozil, Alexes Sanchez, Petr Cech and Laurent Koscielny will be likely to take a rest while goalie David Ospina … [Read more...]
Victor Moses To Sign New Deal In January – Conte Despirate To Seal Deal
Following various rumours linking resurgent Victor Moses to La Liga giants Barcelona, the Blues are set to offer the star a lucrative deal that will see him remain at Stamford Bridge. According to report from Sky Sport, Chelsea are making plans to offer the former Wigan man a new contract and will hold talk with the player in the new year. The Nigerian international has been on scintillating form for the Blues in recent weeks. He scored the winning goal in the London derby between his team and Tottenham Hotspurs over the weekend. Although the star signed a new contract worth £45,000 a week last year, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is however willing to increase his weekly wages, in order to fend off interest from Barcelona. Speaking after the Blues’ victory … [Read more...]
Player Revealed Secrete Behind Chelsea’s Victory Over Spurs, Conte Is Certainly a Genius
The Blues had a tough game over the weekend when they took on London rival Tottenham Hotspur. Although they won the game by 2-1 at full-time, they were however held at 1-1 before the break (continue reading). Chelsea goal scorer Pedro who netted the equalizer before the break, has revealed what Italian tactician Antonio Conte told them before the commencement of the second half. ‘He told us to press high and concentrate between the lines,’ Pedro said to Chelsea’s official site. ‘He told us to mark more aggressively and that was the most important thing. It was a good game for us and the supporters.’ The Spaniard has been having a good game since he replaced Brazilian attacking midfielder Willian in the starting eleven. His outstanding performances have left … [Read more...]