Chelsea shot-stopper Kepa Arrizabalaga has expressed his delight after he played a big part in the penalty shootout win over German club Eintracht Frankfurt. After his penalty heroics, the Spanish international goalkeeper told BT Sports reporters about his delight at the outcome of the result against the Germans. The new development is a personal redemption for Kepa Arrizabalaga who refused to be substituted during the Carabao Cup final against Premier League champions Manchester City. Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri wanted to bring on … [Read more...]
Real Madrid Opt For Kepa Over De Gea
Spanish giants Real Madrid have opted for Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga ahead of Manchester United shot stopper David De Dea according to reports emanating from the British media. According to the specific publication from TeamTalk, Real Madrid have made Kepa their top transfer priority in the goalkeeping department ahead of De Gea. It was revealed that signing Spanish goalkeeper Kepa would be cheaper than signing his compatriot De Gea who’s a long-term transfer target of Real Madrid. Kepa Arrizabalaga is the most expensive … [Read more...]
Chelsea Fans Taunt Courtois After Costly Mistake vs. Russia
Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has been subjected to fierce attacks from Chelsea fans after his mistake against Russia in their Euro 2020 qualifier on Thursday night. His mistake was one of the highlights of the game as Belgium saw off Russia via a 3-1 win. Chelsea fans have turned on Courtois after his controversial exit from the club last summer. With one year left on his then Chelsea contract, Thibaut Courtois forced his exit from the club as he sealed a £35m deal to Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid at the start of the … [Read more...]
No Big Spending For Liverpool This Summer
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed that the club won’t spend big on transfers this summer. In his latest interview, Klopp told reporters that Liverpool do not have to spend a lot of money on players. According to him, the Reds’ focus is to bring players together and develop them. Liverpool splashed the sum of £140m on the duo of Alisson Becker and Virgil Van Dijk last year. Dutch international centre back Van Dijk became the most expensive defender in world football after Liverpool paid Southampton a whopping sum of £75m to … [Read more...]
How Kepa Situation Was A Catalyst For Positive Results Revealed
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri believes that the Kepa situation was a positive situation for the Blues who have seen an upturn in form in the aftermath of the incident during the Carabao Cup final. Spanish international shot stopper Kepa Arrizabalaga shocked the footballing world after he refused to come off towards the end of extra time during the Carabao Cup final clash with Manchester City while substitute goalkeeper Willy Caballero was on the sidelines. Kepa went on to complete the game as the Blues we beaten 4-3 on penalties by Manchester … [Read more...]
How Chelsea Recovered From Poor Form Revealed
Chelsea forward Pedro Rodriguez has narrated how the Blues recovered from their recent slump in form. The Spaniard talked about Chelsea and how they have been able to recover from their poor form in an interview with Sky Sports. According to him, Chelsea players decided that enough is enough before adding that they had a meeting to address the slump. Chelsea started the year with three successive defeats away from home in the Premier League including the 6-0 thrashing handed out to Blues' manager Maurizio Sarri and his players by league … [Read more...]
Betting Preview: Chelsea vs Dynamo Kyiv: Home Win On The Cards
Premier League giants Chelsea would be hoping to continue their impressive form when they entertain Ukrainian side Dynamo Kyiv in the first leg of their last 16 ties in the UEFA Europa League. Chelsea are one of the favorites to win the competition alongside the likes of Arsenal, Napoli, Inter Milan, and Sevilla. The Blues have managed to overcome the poor away form in the Premier League as well as the Carabao Cup meltdown involving Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga and club manager Maurizio Sarri. Chelsea had lost three successive … [Read more...]
Chelsea Owner Demands Player Sale After Major Incident
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is said to be open to the idea of selling goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga after his Carabao Cup final meltdown. According to popular media outlet El Confidencial, the Chelsea owner has told his officials to find a buyer for Spanish international shot-stopper Kepa Arrizabalaga. Kepa became the most expensive player in the history of Chelsea last summer after the Blues activated the £71m release clause in his then contract at Spanish La Liga club Athletic Bilbao. The transfer made him the most expensive goalkeeper … [Read more...]
Kepa Is Still Number One At Chelsea
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has no doubt that Kepa Arrizabalaga is still the number one goalkeeper at the club despite the fact that he was dropped for the London Derby win over Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night. Kepa Arrizabalaga rocked the footballing world during the Carabao Cup final at the weekend after he refused to be substituted. The Spanish international shot stopper was fined a week’s salary by the club before Maurizio Sarri dropped him for the Spurs game. In his post-match thoughts after the game, Italian … [Read more...]
Kepa Arrizabalaga Fined For Carabao Cup Meltdown
Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has been fined for his part in the meltdown that overshadowed their Carabao Cup final clash with holders Manchester City on Sunday. Spanish international Kepa has been fined a week’s wages after he refused to be substituted in the extra time of the aforementioned game. Kepa went down with an injury during extra time and that prompted Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri into making a substitution for him only for the goalkeeper to refuse to come off for penalty specialist Willy Caballero. Italian tactician … [Read more...]
Kepa Row Was A Misunderstanding – Sarri
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has disclosed that the row between him and Blues Kepa Arrizabalaga was a misunderstanding and that the Spanish international goalkeeper was right. Sarri was speaking during his post-match press conference after the Carabao Cup final loss to Premier League champions Manchester City. The Italian tactician was furious after the shot stopper failed to come off for Willy Caballero during the extra time of the Carabao Cup clash. Sarri said that he thought Kepa was suffering from cramp and that he wanted to remove … [Read more...]
Liverpool Star Reveals Why He Snubbed Chelsea Move
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has revealed the reason behind his decision to reject a transfer to Chelsea last summer. The Brazilian international shot stopper opted to move to Liverpool ahead of Chelsea during last summer’s transfer window. The Reds paid a then world record transfer fee for a goalkeeper to secure his transfer from Italian Serie A giants AS Roma. Liverpool paid £67m to sign him though the transfer was eclipsed by the £71m that rivals Chelsea paid Spanish La Liga club Athletic Bilbao to sign Kepa Arrizabalaga. The … [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 … [Read more...]
How these summer signings have performed in their respective clubs —2
Jorginho (Napoli - Chelsea) The player was closer to joining Manchester City after reports claimed that he has agreed on personal terms with the Etihad outfits. Many British media even went a step further by reporting that Pep Guardiola met with Jorginho and he was optimistic about the player's signature. With some days left to Jorginho's medical at the Etihad stadium, Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri moved swiftly to block the deal from pushing through. Considering the relationship that existed between the two parties during their time at … [Read more...]
Burnley vs Chelsea: three things Chelsea should worry about
Chelsea put up a great performance against Burnley at Turf Moor in the English Premier League. The absence of Eden Hazard didn't affect the Blues squad in terms of goals as they went ahead to net four goals thanks to efforts from Alvaro Morata, Ross Barkley, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Willian. Despite their brilliant performance, there were still some weaknesses in the Blues squad which calls for a quick amendment. Below are some of the flaw Chelsea have to be worried about: 1. Pedro's injury: the Spaniard injury is becoming regular and it … [Read more...]
Hayes takes a sly shot at Thibaut Courtois
Former Chelsea goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois forced his move away from Stamford Bridge in the summer transfer window by refusing to resume for training The Blues were left with no option than to agree to his demand and see to it that he moved to his desired club, Real Madrid. Chelsea, few minutes to the close of the summer transfer window made moves for Atletico Bilbao goalkeeper, Kepa Arrizabalaga and so far, the goalkeeper has been great. Coach Maurizio Sarri arrived at Chelsea at a time when the Blues had sacked his countryman, Antonio … [Read more...]
Chelsea vs Man Utd: Rudiger and Barkley shines, Chelsea player ratings
The biggest match this weekend between Chelsea and Man Utd came to an end with a draw (2 - 2.) Many had tipped Chelsea to grab all three points but Coach Jose Mourinho and Man Utd today proved they still have some great performances up their sleeves. As expected Jose Mourinho man marked Eden Hazard using Ashley Young, who did some great job by frustrating the Belgium striker. Chelsea had two goals thanks to the efforts from Antonio Rudiger and Ross Barkley. Below are the ratings of Chelsea Players against Man United 1. Kepa Arrizabalaga … [Read more...]
Chelsea vs Man Utd: how the Blues can line up without Antonio Rudiger
Chelsea FC will host Man Utd at Stamford Bridge on Saturday as the EPL returns. The Blues currently have 20 points and are seated at the second spot on the EPL table having defeated Southampton at the St. Mary's stadium prior to the international holiday break. Chelsea will play against the Red Devils that have been seriously struggling to perform this season. The Blues are expected to defeat Man Utd on Saturday but the Red Devils can be unpredictable especially after their unexpected victory over Newcastle United before the international … [Read more...]
UEFA Nations League: How Spain Plan England’s Fall
England will be travelling to Spain today (Monday) with the majority of their Premier League players for the return leg of the UEFA Nations League. Luis Enrique will hope to keep his pride by not losing at home hence, he is expected to field his strongest team against their English visitors. Familiar to English Team, David de Gea favours a start ahead of new Chelsea recruit Kepa Arrizabalaga in the goal post. Also, Chelsea duo, Marcos Alonso and Cesar Azpilicueta should get the nod in the full-back positions. The latter will take the place … [Read more...]
Video: Kepa best moment against Southampton
Chelsea FC goalkeeper, Kepa Arrizabalaga has continued to prove why he is the most expensive goalkeeper in the world. One of his best moment was spotted on screen during the weekend game between Chelsea and Southampton at St. Mary's stadium. The goal stopper was up to the challenge in the 78th minute during an encounter with Southampton player, Nathan Redmond, the latter fired a long-range effort to the bar. Redmond played the ball from 30 yards with the ball swerving all over the place but Kepa got a hand on it to deflect it away. Kepa … [Read more...]