Italian giants Juventus have been handed a big transfer blow in their quest to sign Chelsea defender Emerson Palmieri in this summer’s transfer window after the player shut down rumours of a move away from Stamford Bridge. The Brazilian-born Italian international left-back dismissed rumours of a Chelsea exit in his recent interview monitored by the Daily Star. According to him, he has a contract with Chelsea and that he’s happy to continue his football career with the West London giants. The player has been linked with a move back to Italy … [Read more...]
French Boss Confirms €50m Real Madrid Transfer For Chelsea Target
French national team manager Didier Deschamps has confirmed that Lyon defender Ferland Mendy will join Spanish giants Real Madrid this summer. The 2018 FIFA World Cup winning manager made this known during his latest press conference ahead of their Euro 2020 qualifier against hosts Andorra on Tuesday. Didier Deschamps and his French players would be hoping to bounce back from the shocking 2-0 loss to hosts Turkey at the weekend in what was a Euro 2020 qualifier. Ferland Mendy was a second half substitute during the game against Turkey on … [Read more...]
Atletico Madrid Eyeing Summer Move For 28-Year-Old Chelsea Defender
Spanish La Liga giants Atletico Madrid are eyeing a summer move for Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso according to the Daily Mirror via Football London. It was revealed that the Spaniards are confident that they can sign the 28-year-old left-back this summer. Marcos Alonso would be the direct replacement for Lucas Hernandez at the club. Lucas Hernandez is expected to join Bayern Munich this summer in a club-record deal and Atletico Madrid are in the market for a replacement for the utility defender. His stock has risen a great deal since he … [Read more...]
Deal On: Atletico Plotting Summer Move For Chelsea Left-back
Spanish La Liga giants Atletico Madrid are eyeing a move for Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso during this summer’s transfer window according to the widespread reports emanating from the media in Spain. Atletico Madrid have identified Spanish international left-back Alonso as the man for the job of a new left-sided defender. According to Spanish newspaper AS, Atletico Madrid want to sign Marcos Alonso as a replacement for both Lucas Hernandez and Filipe Luis at left-back. Atletico Madrid defenders Lucas Hernandez and Filipe Luis will leave the … [Read more...]
Europa League: Chelsea Survive Scare To Secure Semifinal Berth
Premier League giants Chelsea are through to the last four of this year’s Europa League after they survived a scare against Czech side Slavia Prague. The Blues had to overcome a second-half fightback in their Europa League quarterfinal second leg clash with the team from Czech Republic. Chelsea won the first leg 1-0 away from home courtesy an 86th-minute goal from Marcos Alonso and they wasted no time in adding to that advantage when Spanish international Pedro Rodriguez gave the hosts an early lead in the fifth minute. The West Londoners … [Read more...]
Sarri Lauds Fighting Spirit After Slim Win
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has praised the fighting spirit shown by his players during the tough Europa League win over Czech side Slavia Prague. Sarri has not always been afraid to call out his players this season especially after poor performances but he was quick to praise them after the win over the team from Czech Republic. In his post-match thoughts after the 1-0 win over hosts Slavia Prague, Maurizio Sarri praised the fighting spirit of his players during a difficult game against their Czech opponents. Kepa Is Still Number One … [Read more...]
Marcos Alonso Hands Europa League Favourites Slim Advantage
Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso proved to be the hero for the Blues on the long run after they secured a slim advantage over Czech side Slavia Prague in the first ninety minutes of their last eight tie in the Europa League. Blues manager Maurizio Sarri rested a lot of players for the Slavia Prague game including star player Eden Hazard who scored a brace in their last league game on Monday night. The Belgian was in superb form as he scored a brace either side of the halftime interval to give Europa League favourites Chelsea a 2-0 win over … [Read more...]
Training With Ronaldo, Kaka Was A Dream Come True – Chelsea Defender
Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso has narrated how Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo influenced his career at an early stage while he was at Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid. In an interview with the official website of Chelsea, Marcos Alonso talked about how it was a dream to train with the likes of Ronaldo and Kaka at Real Madrid. He also revealed that West Ham United manager Manuel Pellegrini was responsible for his debut at Real Madrid. Marcos Alonso showered high praise on both Ronaldo and Kaka on how they were able to influence his … [Read more...]
Chelsea Still Lack Cutting Edge – Sarri
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...]
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...]