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Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has a stronger squad to select from now than he had at his disposal after the last FIFA international break. The Italian tactician had lost French tactician N’Golo Kante and Super Eagles star Victor Moses and had England midfielder Danny Drinkwater still nursing his niggling leg problem. Spain international striker Alvaro Morata had sustained his hamstring problem just a week before that. Now Antonio Conte has his squad much closer to complete fitness as they head to Azerbaijan to play Qarabag. The Italian … [Read more...]

Top football pundit Jamie Redknapp says that Premier League Champions Chelsea do not need to regret their decision to sell the likes of Egyptian Mohamed Salah and Belgian Romelu Lukaku. As per his article on his Daily Mail column, Jamie Redknapp questions whether or not Chelsea boss Antonio Conte would trade the partnership of Belgian Eden Hazard and Spaniard Alvaro Morata in exchange for Liverpool winger Salah and Manchester United striker Lukaku. Chelsea’s former transfer transaction was once again the talk of the town at the weekend as the … [Read more...]

Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata is already making a historical impact at the club he joined only in the summer. The 24-year-old Spaniard netted one and assisted another in the first stanza of the Premier League game against West Bromwich Albion, meaning the summer signing has contributed 12 goals in 11 matches. The Spain international striker could be on the path to becoming a club icon at Stamford Bridge if he maintains this early season run of form. The Chelsea record transfer signing's brilliant start to the campaign has removed any doubt … [Read more...]

Chelsea forward Michy Batshuayi and Superstar playmaker Eden Hazard both looked to be in good spirits at training yesterday having returned from international duty. Both players had both on international assignment with Belgium during the past days but will now firmly turn their attention back to English Premier League duties ahead of the upcoming hectic festive run of games in the English top flight league. The Blues are currently getting set for their important English Premier League match against West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns today … [Read more...]

Chelsea attacker Willian has said that the strength of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City so far this campaign presents a huge obstacle in the Blues’ bid to defend their English Premier League title. Discussing Manchester City’s remarkable English Premier League run-in form, the Brazilian disclosed via the Evening Standard that City are making the title defence hard but believes they can still fight until the end. The Brazil international winger, who is one of the several Chelsea players battling for a starting shirt in manager Antonio Conte’s … [Read more...]

Chelsea billionaire owner Roman Abramovich has reportedly put a call through to Carlo Ancelotti to discuss the possibility of having him back at Stamford Bridge as the Russian tries to beat the stiff competition for the in-demand coach, as per a report by Sport Witness. Italian Carlo Ancelotti is currently without a job after being shown the exit door by German champions Bayern Munich and Roman Abramovich is interested in bringing back the man who he sacked six years ago. Premier League Champions Chelsea have not started the current League … [Read more...]

Chelsea summer signing Tiemoue Bakayoko has been ensuring that he’ll be looking good and sharp as he gets set for the return of the English Premier League with his side this weekend. The France international midfielder has been settling down pretty well at Stamford Bridge after joining Chelsea from French Ligue 1 side AS Monaco last summer transfer window. The midfielder earned praise for his display for the Blues in the 1-0 win over Premier League side Manchester United prior to the international break as his team showed their League title … [Read more...]