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Despite various reports linking Brazil and Chelsea attacking midfielder Oscar away from Stamford Bridge in January, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has come out to restate that the Brazilian star is going nowhere and that he is part of his plans for the season campaign. According to Daily Star, Italian side Inter Milan are interested in the services of Oscar. The 25-years old star has failed to find a starting spot in Antonio Conte’s preferred 3-4-3 formation in Chelsea’s last five EPL games. Speaking in a press briefing ahead Chelsea tomorrow game … [Read more...]

The resurgent Blues will be lining up a strong side as they take a short trip to Riverside stadium to take on in-form Middlesbrough this Sunday in an EPL challenge. Antonio Conte will be hoping his key player in Eden Hazard gets full fitness before the match. Few changes will also be expected from Conte in the starting line-up. Goal poacher Diego Costa will be expected to start from the bench after sustaining a minor groin issue with his national side, during the international break. With Chelsea taking on strong side Tottenham Hotspur next … [Read more...]

Despite various reports linking Serbian and Chelsea central defender Branislav Ivanovic away from Stamford Bridge in January, the powerful defender has come out to insists he still has a place in Chelsea’s new starting eleven spot. The 32-year old star who has been a regular in the Blues’ squad for several seasons now, has suddenly fallen down the pecking order in Chelsea’s new boss Antonio Conte’s 3-4-3 formation. The once dreaded defender has suddenly becomes a shadow of himself, with every winger running at him at the back of … [Read more...]

Various reports making the rounds claims that Chelsea are making plans to bring in French and Inter Milan versatile midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia to Stamford Bridge in January. This follows after a poor run in form of creative midfielder Cesc Fabregas and defensive midfielder John Obi Mikel. The two midfielders have failed to replicate last two season’s forms which saw them winning the EPL title and as such, they have both fallen down the pecking order in Antonio Conte’s starting eleven. Mikel is yet to make any appearances for the Blues … [Read more...]

Chelsea and England international midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek could be on his way out of Stamford Bridge in January, after failing to force his way into Antonio Conte’s starting squad. According to report from Matt Law of The Telegraph, West Ham United are interested in securing the highly rated midfielder on a six months loan. The 20-years old star has failed to establish himself in Chelsea team and playing regularly has become a big issue for the player. The player could be moving to West Ham with the hope of proving his doubters wrong … [Read more...]

Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic could be on his way out of Chelsea in January, after failing to force his way into Antonio Conte’s starting eleven positions. The Serbian has been a great addition to the Club and his highly regarded by both the owner Roman Abramovich and the club fans. Latest report from Daily Mail claims that Spanish giants Barcelona are weighing up move for the highly experience defender as they look set to replace under-performing star Aleix Vidal. Although it is thought that Barcelona boss Luis Enrique first choice … [Read more...]

If rumors making the round are anything to go by, then South American attacking midfielder Oscar could be heading the exit door to Stamford Bridge in January. Latest report in English media claims that Italian side Inter Milan are interested in the service of Oscar, who has failed to find a starting spot in Antonio Conte’s preferred 3-4-3 formation. The sensational midfielder moved to Chelsea in 2012 at the age of 21, after a successful outing with his country’s Olympic team in London. The midfield maestro was highly regarded by former boss … [Read more...]

The international break is over and football clubs are set to return this weekend. Chelsea will take a short trip to Riverside Stadium to take on new premier league arrival Middlesbrough right in front of their home fans. The Blues are currently sitting in the second position with 25 points in the Premier League table, with just a point behind league leader Liverpool. The Boro were in fine form before the international break, taking home a point at the Etihad Stadium. Notwithstanding, we expect the in-form Blues to take home the maximum … [Read more...]

Nigeria Captain and Chelsea midfielder says he is in search of a new club in other to play regularly. According to punchng, the 29-year-old claimed he is no longer happy at Chelsea and a possible January transfer is possible. The Nigerian playmaker said, Chelsea Italian manager Antonio Conte supported him featuring in the Olympics and there is mutual respect between them. In a previous report, Mikel completely disagreed with the Nigeria technical adviser Gernot Rohr, who claimed Mikel was punished because he featured at the … [Read more...]