Chelsea winger Willian is closing in on a new deal that will end speculation about his future with the newly crowned Europa League winners. This is according to the report from The Sun which claimed that the 30-year-old will sign a new two-year deal to take him till the end of the 2021/22 season. The Brazilian international winger has one year left on his present deal with the Blues and Chelsea will go back on their 30+ policy to hand him more than a one-year deal. The West Londoners did the same for his Chelsea teammate David Luiz. His compatriot would have been a free agent this summer if the centre back had not signed a two-year deal earlier this summer. Friday Transfer Round-up: Juventus Eye Swap Deal For Chelsea Loanee, PSG Appoint New Sporting … [Read more...]
Team Of The Week: Chelsea Duo Make List Of Players
Two Chelsea players have been named on the Team of the Week for the latest set of matches in the Premier League. The penultimate set of games in the English top flight this season took place at the weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) with the final game between title chasers Manchester City and Leicester City scheduled for the Etihad Stadium on Monday night. The Chelsea duo of Eden Hazard and David Luiz made the team of the week list compiled by popular media portal Goal. Hazard and David Luiz were in superb form for Chelsea whom they helped to secure Champions League football for next season with a comprehensive 3-0 win over Watford at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon. These two Arsenal stars in shock exit list The result was enough to send … [Read more...]
Deal On: Chelsea Defender In Talks Over Contract Extension
Chelsea defender David Luiz is in talks with the club over the signing of a new deal that will see him stay at the club beyond this summer. The news of his contract talks was confirmed by Blues boss Maurizio Sarri during his post-match press conference after the Europa League clash with Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday night. According to him, David Luiz has been in contract talks with the Chelsea hierarchy this week. Brazilian international David Luiz might leave Chelsea this summer with his contract expected to expire when the current season runs out. David Luiz is in his second spell at Chelsea having returned to the club in the summer of 2016. Chelsea vs Conte Tribunal Kicks Off The Brazilian centre back signed a three-year contract when he … [Read more...]
David Luiz Focused On Results Over Contract Extension
Chelsea defender David Luiz is happy for the club to focus on results rather than his contract extension as he revealed that he’s enjoying one of his best seasons at the club. David Luiz spoke about his contract situation at Chelsea in an interview monitored by popular media portal Goal. According to him, West London giants Chelsea should focus on getting results as they compete for honours on three fronts after the Carabao Cup trophy eluded them on Sunday. The Blues were beaten 4-3 on penalties by holders Manchester City after both sides played out a goalless draw at the end of ninety minutes and extra time. Carabao Cup Final: Man City Star Expects Tough Chelsea Challenge This is a vastly improved Chelsea outing in comparison to their last meeting … [Read more...]
Chelsea Defender Eyed By Real Madrid In Free Transfer Move
European champions Real Madrid are eyeing a free transfer move for Chelsea defender David Luiz according to reports coming out of the media in Spain. Real Madrid have been linked with big money moves for the likes of Neymar (Paris Saint Germain), Christian Eriksen (Tottenham Hotspur) and Eden Hazard (Chelsea) and the Spaniards will also try to cut costs by targeting free transfer players like David Luiz. El Gol Digital claim that the Los Merengues are potentially eyeing four free transfer moves this summer. David Luiz, Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal), Juan Manuel Mata (Manchester United) and Adrien Rabiot (Paris Saint Germain). Deal Close! Chelsea set to agree summer move for midfield maestro Real Madrid have suffered defensively this term due to the … [Read more...]
Hazard and Kante to return — Sarri’s probable line-up against Bournemouth
Chelsea are looking to extend their winning run to three games when they tackle Bournemouth at the Vitality stadium on Wednesday. After their shock 2-0 defeat to Arsenal, the Blues have gone on to record two straight wins — against Tottenham and Sheffield Wednesday in the Carabao cup and FA Cup respectively — and are currently preparing for Bournemouth's challenge. Considering the recent form of both clubs, the game looks like a walkover for the Blues but Premier League is full of surprises so Sarri's men must work hard to earn three points. Chelsea probable line-up Having rested most of his regular starters in yesterday's game, Sarri is expected to name a strong starting XI against Bournemouth ahead of the midweek fixture. Let's take a look at those who … [Read more...]
Done dea : Chelsea seal short-term deal
Chelsea centre-back David Luiz has signed a new short-term contract with the Blues, that's according to Goal. The well-known media outlet confirmed that the Brazilian defender, who is enjoying a new lease of life under Maurizio Sarri, has committed his future to the West London outfits as he signed a one-year contract extension. The player's existing contract will end at the end of the season but the Blues have ignored their usual norms by offering him a new deal. After an unproductive spell during Conte's last season as Chelsea manager, the Brazilian was tipped by reporters to leave Stamford Bridge prior to the beginning of this season. Why Sarri dumps Conte's unpopular training methods at Stamford Bridge However, the Blues terminated Conte's … [Read more...]
Sarri urged to sign more strikers in January
Maurizio Sarri has been urged to sign at least two strikers at the current January transaction period if he wants to finish the season among the top-four clubs. This is what David Luiz felt after they were thrashed by Arsenal on Saturday. The Blues conceded two goals at Emirates stadium and they couldn't reduce the deficit throughout the game. Sarri said in his post-match conference that his men had a losing mentality during the encounter which was responsible for their inability to find the back of the net. On the contrary, the center-back believes the players have the right mentality before and during the encounter, but they were made to pay for their uncreative form at the attacking department of the pitch. The Brazilian charges the Italian boss to … [Read more...]
Chelsea Defender Sets Sights On Summer Exit
Chelsea defender David Luiz has set his sights on an exit from the club at the end of the season according to the report emanating from the British media. According to the Daily Express, the Brazilian international defender wants to leave the Blues in the summer following their failure to offer him more than a one-year contract. He has six months left on his present deal with the West Londoners which runs out in June. Chelsea are willing to offer him a one-year extension which is in line with their transfer policy. Liverpool set to sign star player whose price tag is reduced to €40m The Blues don’t offer players over the age of 30 more than a one-year contract and David Luiz falls in that age bracket. The 31-year-old centre back wants more than a … [Read more...]
How Unconvincing Chelsea pipped in-form Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park
Chelsea have closed the gap been them and Tottenham to just two points after their unconvincing 1-0 victory against Crystal Palace at the Selhurst Park earlier today. The Blues started and ended the game in a less-fashionable manner as they were very sluggish in turning defence into attack. However, they have to thank N’Golo Kante for scoring the only goal that separated the two teams at the end of the clash. BEFORE THE GAME Prior to tonight's clash, the Blues sat uncomfortably in the fourth position with just two points between them and Arsenal who were in the fifth position. They were defeated by Leicester City before they managed a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Watford on boxing day. As for Crystal Palace, they defeated Manchester City before a … [Read more...]
Arsenal Favourites To Sign Experienced Chelsea Defender
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill could leave the club in the January transfer window following his lack of game time with the West Londoners. Recently retired England international centre back Cahill has struggled to feature consistently for Chelsea since new manager Maurizio Sarri replaced fellow Italian Antonio Conte in the summer. Former Napoli and Empoli boss Sarri has opted for the centre back partnership of Antonio Rudiger and David Luiz for Premier League games this season and Cahill has been restricted to 21 minutes only since the start of this campaign. London rivals Arsenal could offer him the opportunity to escape from his Chelsea nightmare under Sarri. Arsenal considering big offer for star player in January The Daily Express claim that the … [Read more...]
Players that have made City, Liverpool and Chelsea defense hard to penetrate
Man City, Liverpool, and Chelsea are the top three teams on the EPL table, one unique similarity about the three football clubs is that they have played ten matches in the EPL so far but still remain undefeated. Most football clubs that have played against these three clubs have come to realize that it quite hard to bypass their defense line. This is actually the truth, Man Utd so far have conceded just three goals in 10 matches, Liverpool have conceded four while Chelsea have conceded seven. For this reasons, we decided to compile a list of key players that have made the defense of these football clubs hard to penetrate. 1. Virgil Van Dijk: He is the world most expensive defender, Liverpool signed from Southampton in January for the sun of £75 … [Read more...]
‘Man Utd only came to do this’ – David Luiz
Despite Chelsea getting an equalizer against Man Utd at the last few minutes to the end of the game, the Blues center back defender, David Luiz has taken time out to slam his former coach Jose Mourinho. According to David Luiz, Chelsea were the only one that played in the first half, which is quite obvious as Man Utd only had one shot on target. But the second half was different, especially after Anthony Martial's first goal which boosted the Red Devils confidence, they changed their tactics and came out more than the way they did in the first half. Mourinho identifies what will help him out of ‘bad feelings’ David Luiz hinted that had Chelsea scored the second goal before Man Utd's first equalizer, the Red Devils would have played a defensive game all … [Read more...]
Four players that could be Chelsea’s next captain
Since the arrival of new coach Sarri Maurizio, he is yet to name a captain for his squad. The Italian has been postponing the issue every week, disclosing that he still wanted to talk things out with his staff. Apart from this, Sarri Maurizio revealed he still wants to watch the team performance before he can name his captain. It looks as if Sarri has more pressing issues to look into than selecting a captain but sooner or later he will have to appoint one. Below is a list of four players that could end up as Chelsea's captain. 1. Gary Cahill: he is the Blues current captain from last season but has not taken up the role this season in the EPL with Sarri yet to give him enough playing chances - However, Sarri in a statement disclosed he doesn't want … [Read more...]
Chelsea set to offer star player a new contract deal
Chelsea defender and Brazil international, David Luiz will remain at the club after this current campaign. A new report from Stamford Bridge has made it know that the Blues are about to table a contract extension to David Luiz. The center back defender has been Chelsea new coach favorite since his arrival at the club in the summer transfer window. Maurizio Sarri in an earlier statement made it known that Luiz is one of the players he likes a lot because he is direct and blunt. The new contract deal is a victory in disguise for the 31-year-old defender. This is because the Brazil star lost his spot to Gary Cahill under former coach, Antonio Conte and was on the edge of leaving Stamford Bridge before the timely arrival of Sarri Maurizio. The report … [Read more...]
Sarri reveals why he likes David Luiz
The same trait that sent Chelsea centre-back defender, David Luiz on exile under Antonio Conte is what Sarri Maurizio likes about him. Yesterday, Chelsea defender and Brazil star, David Luiz showered praises on new Blues coach, Sarri Maurizio, disclosing that the Italian makes the Blues players happy to play football. David Luiz added that Sarri has boosted the player's confidence which is why they are performing well. Coach Sarri Maurizio has replicated the likeness to the Brazil defender. The Italian disclosed that he likes David Luiz because he is direct especially when he has something to say. Sarri hinted that Luiz speaks directly to him on any issue bothering him. Perhaps this is where the dissimilarity between Sarri and Conte over David Luiz … [Read more...]
David Luiz confirms how Sarri makes the team happy to play football
Since the arrival of Maurizio Sarri at Stamford Bridge, David Luiz has been full of praise for the Italian. It seems Chelsea center back defender and Brazil international, David Luiz is a big fan of the Blues new coach, Sarri Maurizio. David Luiz in a recent statement disclosed that Sarri Maurizio makes the Blues squad happy to play football. According to the defender, Sarri gives the team confidence and always tell them to enjoy football. Despite the fact that Sarri gives room for the players to have fun, David Luiz confirmed that the new coach is hard working. He disclosed that prior to any match Maurizio Sarri will give the team the full details and how he wants them to play. It, however, seems Chelsea is not the first club to love Sarri, players … [Read more...]
David Luiz reveals why Chelsea couldn’t find the back of the net against West Ham
Chelsea have dropped a point this season for the first time all thanks to West Ham. The Hammers had held Chelsea down with a powerful defensive line as it looks as if all West Ham players turn to defenders yesterday. However, Chelsea was lucky enough to escape a total defeat especially when West Ham player Andriy Yarmolenko made a mistake in what would have been a goal for the Hammers. Brazil international and Chelsea center back, David Luiz in a post-match statement revealed why the game ended goalless for the Blues. David Luiz disclosed that the Blues played a very slow ball against West Ham, claiming they were not as fantastic as they didn't create a lot of spaces. Luiz affirmed that the Blues could have score goals if they were at their highest … [Read more...]
Four players whose future are uncertain at Chelsea
The stay of football players at a particular club is based on the contract signed with the respective football clubs. While the Blues are worried about the future of Eden Hazard, who has so far refused to extend his stay at Stamford Bridge and could be out of the club any time soon. Chelsea have to worry about their defender Cesar Azpilicueta too as his contract will end very soon. Apart from this duo, there are some Chelsea players whose future at the club is uncertain but their contract will lapse at the end of this season. Below are 4 players at Chelsea with an uncertain future in the club. 1. Cesc Fabregas - The Spain international and Chelsea midfielder has been held down by injury he sustained during the preseason tour. Although, Fabregas is … [Read more...]
Star player confirms he would have left Chelsea if Antonio Conte had remain coach, read why he stayed
David Luiz confirms he would have left Chelsea if Antonio Conte had remain coach, see why he stayed It seems ex Chelsea coach, Antonio Conte didn't only have issues with the club board but also with the players especially senior players. Most of the players have indicated that, had the Italian remain as the Blues coach they would have left. Some of the senior players who would have moved away from Stamford Bridge include, Willian, Alvaro Morata, Eden Hazard and Kante. But recently Brazil international and Chelsea defender, David Luiz confirmed he would have left also had Conte remain at Chelsea. David Luiz stressed that he was not happy with Antonio Conte style of play who prefers to use 3 defenders at the back. Check out the list of players to … [Read more...]
Wenger To Surprise ALL Arsenal Fans By Signing This Superstar
There have been some claims recently that Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger would sign a new defender next year, and surprisingly, the North Londoners are linked with Chelsea star player David Luiz. A few hours ago, there were certain reports that Arsene Wenger's side are set to make an offer worth £25 Million for the player's signature. And more recently, the Express are reporting that Arsenal are planning to make a move worth £30 Million to get the Brazilian's signature - which means we shouldn't be surprised seeing Luiz in an Arsenal shirt next year! The former Paris Saint Germain central back was impressive for the blues in their title-winning campaign last season under new Italian boss Antonio Conte. He however keeps struggling for good form this season and … [Read more...]
Hero Order Club To Sell Brazilian Star Player To Manchester United
Former Chelsea man Ray Wilkins feels the Stamford Bridge club should push David Luiz to Man United as soon as a chance present itself. Luiz came back to West London from Paris Saint Germain in the summer of 2016 in a deal worth £32m after leaving Stamford Bridge in 2014 for £50m. The Brazilian played a big role helping manager Antonio Conte win the premier league title in his first season at Chelsea and in England. But it appears David has not yet convinced Chelsea's former assistant manager Ray Wilkins, who believes the samba defender should be allowed to move to Manchester United During the player's first period at Stamford Bridge, he was often criticised for his almost-regular mistakes, although it can't be disputed he is quite talented. This term, … [Read more...]