Various reports in the English media linking French star Kurt Zouma away from Stamford Bridge in January, the player has come out to state that he is happy with boss Antonio Conte’s decision to leave him out of first team according to Daily Star. The 22-year old centre-back was a key player in the Blues team last season, before he suffered a knee injury which ruled him out for over six months. Although the highly rated defender has returned to training, he is yet to feature for the Blues senior team. He has been playing with the Blues under-23 team. Speaking concerning his current position in the Blues squad, Zouma said: "I am very pleased to play another 90 minutes. I need to play, keep going and to work because I was out for a long time," said … [Read more...]
Roport: Club Boss Rules Out Belgium Star in Chelsea vs TottenhamGame, Due To Injury
In what will sound as good news to Chelsea fans, Belgian tough tackling centre back Toby Alderweireld has been rules out of this weekend clash between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur. According to report from Evening Standard, Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has already ruled out the 27-years old star, after he was once again unavailable for yesterday's 2-1 loss to Monaco in the prestigious UEFA Champions’ League group game. The former Atletico Madrid centre-back suffered a knee injury back in October in a 1-1 draw against West Brom. The star has now missed a total of seven games for the Spurs including yesterday defeat to French side. Chelsea have been on fine form of late, having won their last six matches in a row without conceding a goal. They are … [Read more...]
Report: Versatile Brazilian Star On His Way To Stamford Bridge In January
Chelsea on loan star Rebert Kenedy is set to make a return to Stamford Bridge in the winter transfer window after failing to impress at Watford This report is according to Daily Star which claims that Watford manager Walter Mazzarri is not impressed with the player’s performance and his attitude. It is also said that Mazzarri wants to get rid of Kenedy in order to free up a loan space in his squad. The young Brazilian was sent out on a season long-loan by Chelsea new manager Antonio Conte in the summer to gain more play time. Since his arrival to Vitality stadium, the 20-year old star has only made one substitute appearance. Kenedy a top talent who is capable of playing as a winger or as a left back joined Chelsea in 2015 summer from Brazilian club … [Read more...]
Why Tottenham crash out of Europe
Bayer Leverkusen having drawn with CSKA Moscow, Tottenham needed a draw to have any hope of qualifying for the knock-out but a draw was more than they could manage as they were beaten by Monaco 2goals to one. A couple of defensive errors and bad play saw Tottenham crash out of the UEFA Champions league on Tuesdays night following the qualification of English Champions Leicester City in same competition. Prior to the game Monaco had lost just once at Stade Louis II in as many as 23 games but notwithstanding, Tottenham started the game in a positive note. As early as the sixth minute, Son Heung-min could only direct his shot wide when put on the clear by a pass from Delle Ali. Lloris came to the rescue five minutes later; Eric Dier had kicked Faninho on the … [Read more...]
Powerful Box-to-Box Midfielder To Sign For Chelsea? – Conte Eager to have him on his team
Chelsea are currently analysizing the situation of AS Roman midfielder Radja Nainggolan after the player had a bust-up with his coach boss Luciano Spalletti after being substituted in Sunday’s clash at Atalanta. The powerful box-to-box midfielder was substituted in the 86 minutes before Roma conceded a last-minute penalty to suffer a 2-1 defeat. The Belgian has been a major target for the Blues for about two seasons now. Report had it that Chelsea’s new boss Antonio Conte had two different bids for the star rejected last summer. With Chelsea midfield duo of Cesc Fabregas and Jonh Obi Mikel likely to exit Stamford Bridge in the winter transfer, Nainggolan will certainly be a good replacement for the midfielders. Although the 28-years old Belgian star had … [Read more...]
Tottenham die-hard player not happy after defeat
Tottenham crashed out of the Champions league following a defeat at Stade Louis as they were beaten 2:1 by Monaco. It was a sad night for Spurs and Harry Kane who also got his name on the scoresheet was clearly unhappy as he spoke to press after the game: “We got ourselves back in the game at 1-1 and it was schoolboy to concede straight after that. “We had to try to grind out a win because we were not great tonight - the second goal took the stuffing out of us. I just don’t think on the day we were good enough. “I’m gutted, we wanted to go far but it is something we will have to deal with. “We will look back and say it was the home games where we should’ve been better instead of losing two of them. “Yes, we played at Wembley this year but it has to be … [Read more...]
£120,000-a-week player could be heading to Saint Mary’s on loan in January?
Reports coming out of Anfield are suggesting that Liverpool coach is seriously considering sending England striker Daniel Sturridge on loan to Southampton. The striker who has endured an injury riddled season is now back in action but is expected to face a very stiff game time competition. According to PLTV News the coach sees Sturridge as central to his plans but admits it would be really tough for the left footed striker to break into the starting eleven. The squad risks losing its balance if he resorts to tweaking the line up with Liverpool in second on the table and a serious contestant for the league. Claude Puel is seen to be an admirer of the English striker and the recent transfer dealing between both clubs which has seen the likes of Dejan … [Read more...]