In the early games of the 2018/19 football season, different doubts came up about the Blues squad. Some of the doubts include; will Chelsea be able to perform without Eden Hazard? Can the midfielders score goals? Can Maurizio Sarri rely on the Blues striker for more goals? The doubts went on and on. But in the Blues last two games in the Uefa Europa League match against BATE Borisov and in the EPL match against Burnley, the midfield players have made some points that have cleared all doubt. In the last two matches, Chelsea current highest goalscorer, Eden Hazard was not available for the match but to the surprise of many, the Blues picked up the three points with high numbers of goals. Video: See how Andy Robertson came with the assist that gave Sadio … [Read more...]
£75,000-a-week star reluctant to talk about future at Chelsea
Real Madrid loanee midfielder and Croatia international, Matteo Kovacic moved to Stamford Bridge in the summer transfer window as part of the deal that saw Belgium international, Thibaut Courtois move to Real Madrid. Ever since his arrival at Stamford Bridge, Matteo Kovacic has formed a part of the Blues key players at the midfield. And he is one of the players new manager, Maurizio Sarri loves to start alongside N'golo Kante and Jorginho at the midfield. Since Kovacic's arrival at Chelsea, he has earned enough playing chances at Stamford Bridge, which he rarely got at Real Madrid. So far, the Croatia international has made ten appearances for the Blues, with eight of it coming from the English Premier League. 'I knew this is my season' - Chelsea … [Read more...]
£75,000-a-week player sends warning to Ruben Loftus-Cheek
Chelsea midfielder and England international, Ruben Loftus-Cheek is the new standard for the Blues midfielders having scored three goals in his first match for the Blues against BATE Borisov. It is now obvious that Coach Maurizio Sarri will want his midfielders to start scoring goals in other to help Eden Hazard, who has been out of action lately owing to a back injury he sustained against Man Utd last weekend. Chelsea midfielder, Mateo Kovacic in a recent statement applauded Ruben Loftus-Cheek for his effort for the Blues against BATE Borisov but he affirmed that the England international despite scoring will still have to fight to get a chance in the Blues first squad. Why Ozil might not captain Arsenal Some reports from Stamford Bridges have made it … [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 (6): the Blues goalkeeper was stable in the first half as Man Utd didn't constitute a threat. He also made a great save to deny Juan Mata a goal but there was nothing he could do about Anthony Martial's goal as Chelsea … [Read more...]
EPL: Jurgen Klopp says he needs no reminder about Eden Hazard, compares Matteo Kovacic to a Formula 1 car
Coach Jurgen Klopp in his pre-match conference disclosed that he is not new to Eden Hazard and he is definitely not the only Blues player to watch out for. Klopp will be leading his boys to Stamford Bridge tomorrow to battle against Chelsea in the EPL 7th game. Liverpool hope to maintain their top spot on the EPL table but playing a team as strong as Chelsea is making it all difficult and hard to achieve. Various football pundits have been fingering Belgian striker, Eden Hazard as the brain behind Chelsea performance. This comes after he came from the bench to help Chelsea equalized by paving the way for the first goal which was scored by Emerson before he went on to add a second one. However, Jurgen Klopp in his statement disclosed that he needs no … [Read more...]
Mateo Kovacic names another Chelsea star as one of the best three players in the world
Real Madrid loanee player, Matteo Kovacic, was missing in action for the Blues yesterday when they play against Greek football club, PAOK. Although, the game ended in a win for the Blues the absence of the midfielder was felt on the pitch of play. Kovacic was unable to fly with Chelsea squad to Greece after he sustained an injury in the EPL match against Cardiff. However, the spectacular midfielder in a recent statement spoke about the Blues recent 4 - 1 win over Cardiff at Stamford Bridge. Kovacic went on to describe Belgium international and Chelsea striker, Eden Hazard as one of the top three in the world. He added that before coming to England, he never knew Hazard is good but having played alongside him week in week out, he can say that the … [Read more...]
Five Chelsea players that need to rest
The Blues are the current toppers on the English Premier League table. Chelsea have maintained a 100 per cent win having been able to secure 15 points from their five matches. They look forward to making it a sixth as they faced West Ham this weekend. Sarri, since his arrival at Chelsea, have continually used some players consistently while some remain glued to the Bench. The Italian has given a plan of wanting to rotate his players depending on the match at hand. We believe Sarri should create a special list of players that will play in the EPL and UEL. Below is a list of Chelsea players that need rest. 1 Eden Hazard - The Chelsea points man and Belgium international has been consistent for the Blues this season. Hazard had featured in all … [Read more...]