Chelsea loaned star Nathan Ake has ruled out any possible return to Stamford Bridge in January, after rumours had it that the Blues are considering bringing back the 21-year old defender due to lack of play time in his loaned club Bournemouth. The versatile defender was sent out on a season long-loan move this summer to Bournemouth to gain more playing time, after he had previously been loaned to Watford last season where he flourished. Since the Holland international arrived Vitality Stadium this season, the highly rated centre back had found chances hard to come by, with him handed his first top flight start for the Cherries in Saturday's 1-0 win over Stoke in which he scored the winning goal. When asked about the rumors linking him back to his parent club … [Read more...]
End Of Fabregas reign at chelsea? Conte finally speak out on January move
With various rumours linking Chelsea midfield duo of Cesc Fabregas and Oscar de Santos away from Stamford Bridge in January, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has finally come out to clear the air regarding their future with the Blues. The Italian tactician has been so impressive with his team in recent time, leading them to six consecutive victories in the EPL matches, without conceding a goal. According to sportwitness, the Italian tactician gave a lengthy interview to Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, where he talked about possible reinforcement in January. When asked if he will be signing a defender in January, Conte has this to say: “La Rosa (an Italian term literally meaning ‘the rose’ but used to describe a squad) is complete.” Said Conte to … [Read more...]
Rumours: Messi coup? Man United and Adidas join forces
Manchester United and Adidas are working on a sensational move for Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi, according to reports. Marketing Deportivo says Jose Mourinho and United want the Argentine star as his contract - which runs until 2018 - remains in doubt. While there have been ramblings about the Argentine superstar attitude with the situation of "tax hunt" by the Spanish government amidst rumors of him stalling on renewing his contract. This has prompted Manchester United and Adidas on high alert as the sports apparel giants look to lure him away from the Nike kit Catalan club. "Messi's contract renewal has not commenced, they're not even negotiating and there's not even a firm offer on the table", Marketing Deportivo reported. There are still … [Read more...]
Mikel Out? Conte Targets Highly creative South American Defensive Midfielder
Chelsea and Manchester United are set to lock-horn for highly rated Brazilian midfielder Thiago Maia, according to Daily Star. The 19-year old star who is currently one of the hottest player in the Brazilian League was a key part of the Brazilian team that won the gold medal at this past Olympics games. Antonio Conte is reportedly seeking reinforcement in his midfield in January, with report claiming that midfield duo of John Obi Mikel and Cesc Fabregas could be shipped out of Stamford Bridge. The two midfielders have struggled for a starting stating Spot this season, while defensive midfielder Mikel is yet to make any single appearances for the Blues. Thiago Maia who is a product of Santos youth team will certainly find it easy to settle down at Chelsea … [Read more...]
The Renaissance Of Chelsea Star Player
Consecutive loan spells can be seen to be more of a curse than a blessing in most cases, with talented players stuck in loan limbo until they are finally sold to another team where their fate from then on is depended on several factors. One player who isn’t a stranger to such loan spells is Chelsea FC winger turned right-wing back Victor Moses, who was bought by Jose Mourinho from Wigan and after being unable to break into the team was sent on recurring loan spells both in and outside London, after consecutive loan spells at West Ham, Liverpool and Stoke his role under new coach Antonio Conte was still undefined going into the new season. There was barely any huge expectation of him going on to be one of the central figures responsible for the resurgence of a … [Read more...]
Tottenham Probable Line-up Vs Monaco
Tottenham starting eleven Vs Monaco. A resurgent Tottenham turned the tides and came back from losing 2-1 to winning 3-2 in 5 minutes, to keep the tempo going and maybe extend their non losing form in the premier league to outside the league, they would need to have the notch that same spirit at the ancestral Wembley stadium, a champions league home stadium that has not been as benevolent to Tottenham as White Hart Lane. Tottenham only have four poins from four group games,and failure to grab a three-point will see them eliminated if Beryern should win CSK Moscow. Spurs three key players Dembele, Harry Kane and Dele Alli will be fully accessed to see if would be fit to play. Pochettino as this to say "We must win but we need to see whether players have … [Read more...]
South Ameriacan Star Speaks On Chelsea Victory,says it’s too early to celebrate
With Chelsea new winning formation doing wonders and giving the Blues the desired results, Brazilian centre back David Luiz has come out to warn his fellow players not to get carried away, insisting there is still a long way to go before a champion can be declared. The 29-years old star returned to Chelsea from PSG for a second spell in the summer, for a fee at about £30m. His arrival on the dead-line day was a shock to Chelsea fans and pundits as most claimed Luiz was a panic buy by Antonio Cante, after failing to secure the services AC Milan defender Alessio Romagnoli and Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly. Speaking to Chelsea TV after yesterdays one nil victory over Middlesbrough, Luiz said: "It's important to finish at the top of the league. Of course we are … [Read more...]