Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard has returned to training ahead of their clash against Crystal Palace on Saturday. The Belgian attacker was side-lined from the Blues trip to Stadium of Light last Wednesday after suffering a knock in training but has now returned to action and is in contention to face Palace at Selhurst Park. When asked on the absence of Hazard from their victory over Sunderland, Antonio Conte told Sky Sports: ‘I don’t think so. For this game he couldn’t play. ‘There are no easy games, for this reason we must pay attention.’ Reports in the Metro claim, the Blues forward was spotted running at the Cobham training facility with indications he will be part of the squad that play Palace on Saturday. In related news, reports in the … [Read more...]
Chelsea Hijacks Liverpool Move For Franck Kessie
Chelsea are set to sign Atlanta midfielder Franck Kessie ahead of Liverpool, according to reports in Italy. The 19-year-old midfielder looks to be on his way to Stamford Bridge following reports in the Corriere dello Sport that the player's agent, Georges Atangana met with Chelsea officials this week to thrash details of a potential move to London in January. Liverpool are said to be interested in signing the midfielder but it appears the Blues are ready to nick the midfielder in the next transfer window. The Ivorian star has been an integral part of Atalanta squad this season, as they sit sixth in the Serie A, scoring five goals in 11 appearances this season. However, Kessie is set to feature for Ivory Coast at the Africa Cup of Nations next month and … [Read more...]
Courtois Sends Message To Fans Over His Future At Chelsea
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has issued a heart apology for his the comments he made about his future during the summer. The Belgian had earlier talked up on his chances of returning to Spain which caused suggestion that he could move away from Stamford Bridge when his current contract expires in 2018. Courtois signed for Chelsea in 2011 from Genk but was sent out on loan to Atletico Madrid where he spent three successful years and returned to Stamford Bridge in the 2014/15 season under Jose Mourinho, helping the Blues to a glorious Premier League title but clearly became frustrated as they lost their steam in the 2015/16 season which led to the sack of the Portuguese boss. In the summer, the Belgium international said he might be considering his … [Read more...]
Blues Player Michy BatshuayiTo Snub January Move
Belgian star Michy Batshuayi is set to remain and fight for his place at Chelsea according to reliable reports. Batshuayi arrived Stamford Bridge from Ligue 1 side, Marseille during the last summer transfer window but has not nailed a spot in the starting eleven due to the brilliant form of Diego Costa. Costa is currently the top scorer in the Premier League and has continue keep the Belgian striker on the bench, sparking speculations that he might leave for loan in January. Reports in Goal.com claim that Batshuayi is being touted by a host of English clubs and also from clubs from Italy and France. However, it has emerged that the 23-year-old is prepared to remain at Chelsea and fight for his place. Though, Antonio Conte has been naming the same starting … [Read more...]
Arsenal Legend Reveals Selling Oscar Could Weaken Chelsea Squad
Arsenal legend Martin Keown has warned Antonio Conte that the departure of Oscar will damage his Chelsea squad. The Brazilian midfielder is on his way out of Chelsea after seeing his chances reduced to a bench role under Antonio Conte. The 25-year-old is set to join former boss, Andre Villas-Boas at Chinese club, Shanghai SIPG. Confirming his departure, Oscar said: "It's 90 per cent certain, it just depends on a few bureaucratic details." But Keown holds a different view about the transfer, claiming Conte will be left with a weaker squad if the Brazilian leaves mid-season. He told Daily Mail: "I think his departure would weaken Chelsea's cause — and you question the ambition of the player, "Even though he is not playing at the moment, the 25-year-old … [Read more...]
Ahead Of January Transfer, Chelsea Target Tottenham Defender Eric Dier
English Premier League (EPL) league leaders Chelsea are monitoring the situation of fellow London side Tottenham's defensive player Eric Dier, who is reportedly frustrated at his lack of playing time this season on the colours of the team. Eric Dier, who can play anywhere across the backline in addition to the defensive midfield position, made his transfer to White Hart Lane from Portuguese Super League side Sporting Lisbon during the summer of 2014 and went on to do great things for Mauricio Pochettino's team as he helped them to almost win the league title before they eventually lost to champions Leicester City. In his time at Tottenham he made his debut for the Three Lions of England and went on to feature at this summer's European Championships however he … [Read more...]
Spurs Boss Opens Up On Dier’s Rumoured Move To Chelsea
Tottenham hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino has ruled out possibility of Eric Dier joining Chelsea. Reports in the Times had earlier claimed that the Blues are attempting to sign the 23-year-old who has seen his role at the White Hart Lane reduced to the bench. But Pochettino told Sky sports: “Absolutely no. Eric Dier is our player,” “He extended his contract and improved his salary after the Euros. There is no doubt that his future is here at Tottenham.” Dier has recently deployed to centre-back to stand in for the injured Toby Aiderwerld while the duo of Victor Wanyama and Moussa Dembele has continued to play in the middle for the North London club which has sparked suggestions that the Englishman is worried that his place in the Three Lions … [Read more...]
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