According to reports, Chelsea rejected the transfer of Real Madrid star and speculated Arsenal transfer target James Rodriguez last summer. Chelsea ended up raiding Real Madrid to sign Spain striker Alvaro Morata, but did not want the World Cup star in a proposed double swap move that would’ve seen Belgium international forward Eden Hazard and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois move to Santiago Bernabeu, as per the Daily Mail. It makes a lot of sense that the Blues did not want to let the duo leave the club, especially as James Rodriguez has been … [Read more...]
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Antonio Conte not impressed with Chelsea board amid disturbing transfer rumour
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has urged his side to do what they can to keep key pair Thibaut Courtois and Eden Hazard down to new deals amid fears over the duo’s future at the Bridge. Don Balon in a report recently linked the Belgian with a possible move to Real Madrid once again, with the latest report being that they could offer Wales international Gareth Bale to Premier League Champions Chelsea as part of the transfer deal. Another report by Don Balon stated that Real Madrid could turn their focus towards signing Belgium international … [Read more...]
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte speaks on David Luiz transfer speculations
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has declined to put a timeline on Brazil international David Luiz’s return to the squad as he insists the defender is out with an injury. This is despite a video from the Blues’ YouTube channel showing Luiz seemingly involved in training in what seems to be a recent training session. As per a report by the Daily Express, Premier League giant Manchester United are keen on David Luiz as he no longer seems to be part of Antonio Conte’s plans after missing some games recently. The former Paris Saint-German center-half … [Read more...]
Alvaro Morata under severe threat already as Antonio Conte identifies three winter transfer targets
According to reports, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is keen on his side signing a new forward, a top class midfielder and a solid left-back as top priorities for the January transfer window. The tactician already signed striker Alvaro Morata during the last summer, but wants a good challenger to the Spain international forward than the unreliable and inconsistent Belgian Michy Batshuayi. The Blues lost an influential player in Spaniard Diego Costa and, for all his top quality in the forward line, Alvaro Morata is a different style of a … [Read more...]
Antonio Conte want to sign five players including £94.2 million Brazilian pair
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is willing to spend massive during in the New Year and has shortlisted Brazilian pair Lucas Moura and Alex Sandro, including a number of former transfer targets the West London club missed out last summer transfer window. As reported by the Daily Mail, the English Premier League champions have their ‘eagle’ eyes on a couple of players with Antonio Conte having told club chief’s that they risk losing the title to big-spending league leaders Manchester City. Top of Conte, 48, shopping wishlist could be winger Alex … [Read more...]
Antonio Conte adopts this strange transfer strategy ahead of January window
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has sent a crystal clear message to the Chelsea board over the need to reinforce in January after rivals Manchester City’s brilliant run. The Italian has praised Manchester City boss for the way they’ve supported Pep Guardiola ’s team in the last transfer market, with the Citizen’s looking like awaiting Premier League Champions. The Blues won the Premier League title last term but are now eleven points adrift leaders Manchester City after weekends results, and Antonio Conte has dropped an important hint that his team … [Read more...]
Revealed! Reasons behind Antonio Conte’s decision to drop Chelsea’s creative king for Liverpool clash
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte played down the effect of his tactical decision to leave Cesc Fabregas on the bench in favour of summer signing Danny Drinkwater for the Blues clash on Saturday with Liverpool FC. The Italian tactician decided to start summer signing Danny Drinkwater from the beginning along with French duo of Tiemoue Bakayoko and N’Golo Kante in middle for Chelsea at Anfield, despite Cesc Fabregas having been in impressive form recently. Antonio Conte then decided to introduce Cesc Fabregas on late on in the match and the Spain … [Read more...]
Jurgen Klopp aim dig at Antonio Conte and Chelsea
The big English Premier League match of the weekend between Chelsea and Liverpool at Anfield ended in a 1-1 draw. It was a pulsating match between two very strong sides with little quarter given after both sides had been involved in tough UEFA Champions League away trips. Egyptian Mohamed Salah scored the opener from a defensive error by France international midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko on 65th moment played. Chelsea’s equalizing goal came via what looked like a cross from Brazilian winger Willian, with five minutes left in the … [Read more...]
Antonio Conte hails Thibaut Courtois
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has hailed goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois as one of the best safe hands in the world, as he plays down widespread talks about the player’s contract negotiation. According to the Independent, the Italian tactician was coy when asked about the Belgium international’s future at Stamford Bridge club, claiming that questions from reporters about a new contract should be directed to the management of the club and not him. The Chelsea head coach was full of praise for the former Atletico Madrid goalkeeper, which serves as a … [Read more...]
Chelsea XI vs Liverpool: Andreas Christensen to start as Conte plan for Liverpool winger
For the first time this Premier League season it feels that Antonio Conte and Chelsea have stability in the squad and that will prove important against an attacking Liverpool this evening at Anfield Stadium. Chelsea manager Antonio Conte named the same starting line up for the first time this campaign in back-to-back victories over Premier League rivals Manchester United and West Bromwich Albion matches and the two successive clean sheets mean the Italian is unlikely to make changes when the West London club take on Merseyside giant … [Read more...]
3-4-1-2 Formation: Chelsea Likely To Thrash Liverpool If Conte Field This Starting XI
Chelsea won Qarabag 4-0 on Wednesday to secure a spot in the knockout stages of the Champions League, and their next attention is now towards the premier league game at Liverpool this weekend. This season so far in the premier league, the Merseyside club have only conceded just one goal at home, and Chelsea will need to work hard to emerge victorious as they need to earn all three points from the game to keep their title hopes alive. And as far as Chelsea team news is concerned, we are obviously expecting a handful of changes from what we saw … [Read more...]
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