Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri is adamant that his side still lack the required ruthlessness in front of goal despite the fact that they thrashed Dynamo Kyiv FC of Ukraine 8-0 on aggregate in their last 16 tie. While speaking ahead of the Blues’ Premier League clash with hosts Everton, Italian tactician Sarri pointed out that his players have to improve their efficiency in front of goals. Sarri had earlier faulted his attackers in the aftermath of the 1-1 draw at home to newly promoted Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers in their … [Read more...]
Chelsea Player Not Ready For Backup Role
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has sent a message to club manager Maurizio Sarri after his superb performance in the Europa League on Thursday night. The Frenchman was the star of the game for Chelsea after he scored a hattrick to lead the Blues to a 5-0 away win over Dynamo Kyiv FC of Ukraine. On his performance against the Ukrainians, Olivier Giroud pointed out to reporters that he’s not ready to accept a backup role and that he needs to play more. Giroud had an assist for Chelsea in their 3-0 win at home to Dynamo Kyiv FC of Ukraine in … [Read more...]
Giroud Nominated For Europa League Award
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has been named on the four-man list of nominees for the Europa League Player of the Week. The French World Cup winner was in superb form for the Blues as he netted three goals to lead Chelsea to a convincing 5-0 victory over Dynamo Kyiv FC of Ukraine. Giroud was the standout player in the Europa League last 16 second leg tie. Chelsea recorded an emphatic 8-0 win on aggregate with the result from the second leg. The West London giants had won the first leg 3-0 at Stamford Bridge last week Thursday. … [Read more...]
Giroud Treble Confirms Europa League Quarterfinal Spot
Ex-Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud was the star of the show after he scored a hattrick for Chelsea in their thumping 5-0 away win over Dynamo Kyiv FC of Ukraine in the Europa League. The result confirmed the Blues’ spot in the quarterfinals following their 8-0 aggregate victory over the Ukrainians. Chelsea had one foot in the last eight of the competition after winning the first leg 3-0 at home courtesy goals from Pedro Rodriguez, Willian and Callum Hudson-Odoi. The West Londoners didn’t rest on their impressive performance from the first … [Read more...]
Betting Preview: Dynamo Kiev vs Chelsea: Away Win On The Cards
Premier League giants Chelsea are in a fantastic position in the Europa League ahead of their last 16 second half clash with Ukrainian club Dynamo Kiev on Thursday. West London giants Chelsea are one step closer to the quarterfinals after they won the first leg 3-0 courtesy goals from Pedro Rodriguez, Willian and Callum Hudson-Odoi. The Blues showed why they are considered one of the favourites to win the Europa League in their first leg meeting with their Ukrainian opponents. Chelsea could have scored at least six goals against the … [Read more...]
Club Legend Wants Chelsea Stay For Hudson-Odoi
Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has urged young winger Callum Hudson-Odoi to stay at Stamford Bridge amidst the intense transfer rumors linking him with a move away from the club this summer. Frank Lampard told TalkSport that Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi should stay at the club to realize his huge potentials. The Chelsea legend has been earning rave reviews in the media after leading Derby County to contention for the playoffs in the fight for Premier League football next season. Lampard was named the Derby County manager last … [Read more...]
Bayern To Renew £35m Interest In Chelsea Winger THIS Summer
Five-time European champions Bayern Munich will renew their interest in talented Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi in the summer according to reports emanating from the British media. The Daily Mail revealed that the Bavarian giants will return with a £35m bid for the England junior international when the transfer window reopens in the summer. Chelsea would be hoping to fend off the interest of the Germans in Callum Hudson-Odoi just like they did in the winter transfer window. The Blues were said to have rejected at least five separate bids … [Read more...]
Bayern Supremo Confirms Summer Pursuit Of 18-Year-Old Chelsea Winger
Bayern Munich chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has revealed that the club will continue the pursuit of Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi in the summer. Ex-German international Karl-Heinz Rummenigge is the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) at German champions Bayern Munich. He talked about the club’s pursuit of England junior international Callum Hudson-Odoi in his latest interview monitored by popular media channel ESPN. The Bayern CEO further revealed that they are certain about the immense qualities possessed by the Chelsea Academy player and that … [Read more...]
Chelsea fans, Maurizio Sarri and Zola unanimously ask for one thing and that’s….
Chelsea fans were thrilled with Callum Hudson-Odoi's display against Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday as the youngster was all over the pitch throughout the encounter. All his passes were purposeful, his runs with the ball is a show of his quality, while his ability to make untiring runs to the back to help the defenders speak volume of his determination to help the Blues achieve great heights. The highlight of his display in yesterday's FA Cup tie with the Championship side was the way he scored his only goal of the game. He masterfully … [Read more...]
Liverpool Join Race For Talented Winger Hudson-Odoi
Five-time European champions Liverpool are the latest entrant into the list of clubs that are interested in a transfer for talented Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi. Sport Bild claim that the Reds have joined the race the England junior international. Callum Hudson-Odoi is firmly focused on leaving Chelsea having found first team opportunities hard to come by under Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri since the start of the season. The 18-year-old had a very good preseason and many fans were expecting him to figure heavily in the colours of the West … [Read more...]
Hudson-Odoi keen on Bayern switch despite Sarri’s disapproval
The winter window remains a week to its end and clubs are beginning to fast-track moves for their transfer targets so as to beat the time. To this effect, Chelsea teenager Callum Hudson-Odoi is reportedly willing to force his move to Bayern Munich. The 18-year-old has been less vocal about his decision to leave Stamford Bridge in past weeks, but the winger is presently unhappy with the manner he's being treated by the club. The Mirror revealed that the England youngster is doing everything possible to make his move to the Bundesliga giants … [Read more...]