Coach Maurizio Sarri has disclosed he is tempted to use Belgian international, Eden Hazard as the Blues centre-forward. Eden Hazard, 27, has been at top form this season scoring 7 goals in 8 Premier League matches, he also won the EPL best player for the month of September. However, the talented star has been linked with moves to Spain but he has reassured Chelsea he will not leave in January, although coach Sarri has insisted that the star will remain at Stamford Bridge even after his contract lapse in 2020. Eden Hazard has scored more goals than Pedro, Willian, Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud combine, which may have made Sarri start pondering on whether to change the Belgium star's role and make him a centre-forward. Sarri disclosed in a statement that … [Read more...]
These five matches will determine if Chelsea season will be a success
Coach Maurizio Sarri took over the reign of Chelsea in the summer transfer window. The last two months, August and September have seen the Blues improve and made some outstanding records for themselves. However, October is filled with some interesting matches for the Blues and if they can achieve success in it as they have done previously then this season will be a success for them. The international holiday break is on which means Chelsea FC will not play any match this week. But Chelsea will host Man Utd at Stamford Bridge immediately after the break is over. The next weekend, they will move to play Burnley and then they will host Crystal Palace. These EPL games will be sandwiched with games in the Europa League and Carabao League. The Blues … [Read more...]
Ross Barkley promises to train harder and improve more
Chelsea midfielder and England international, Ross Barkley was the man of the match in yesterday game against Southampton at St Mary's stadium. The player had moved from being a subject of mockery and jokes to a key player in the Blues squad. The 24-year-old Ross Barkley joined Chelsea from Everton at the sum of £15 million and since joining he has been left on the bench. However, his moment of glory came yesterday when the coach Maurizio Sarri decided to give the England International his first starting game ahead of Matteo Kovacic. This was perhaps a dangerous choice from Sarri but it did pay up big time during the match. Ross Barkley created the first goal assist that was scored by Eden Hazard before he went ahead to score his first ever goal for … [Read more...]
One question Maurizio Sarri must answer before Chelsea play Southampton tomorrow
Chelsea will travel to Southampton this weekend to play their eight-match in the EPL. Unlike the game against Liverpool, last weekend which was majorly based on tactics and ball possessions, the game against Southampton will be a different altogether. This is because Southampton are known for their physical style of play which will bring about the question on the player to start at the forefront. At the moment Chelsea have two strikers, Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud both of whom are underperformers. Alvaro Morata, this season has been able to score two goals against Arsenal and Mol Vidi. The Spain International likes to play where there is space but Southampton wouldn't give them that luxury on Sunday. Olivier Giroud, on the other hand, is yet to … [Read more...]
One thing Maurizio Sarri has changed that Willian doesn’t like
New coach, Maurizio Sarri joined Chelsea in the summer transfer window and since his arrival at Stamford Bridge, a lot of changes have been made. The Blues have undergone tremendous change under Maurizio Sarri and so far it has paid off on the pitch of play. This season has seen Chelsea win 5 matches and 2 draws in the EPL, they are also topping their group in the Uefa Europa League. Irrespective of Sarri's opinion about the Blues not been a contender for the EPL trophy this season, the Blues are boldly seated at the third spot on the table with two points away from Liverpool and Man City. Many of the Blues players like David Luiz, Eden Hazard amongst others have applauded their new coach especially on the changes he has made in the club. Sarri has … [Read more...]
Why Chelsea are without a permanent captain so far
Since the arrival of Chelsea new boss, Sarri Maurizio from the Italian club, Napoli, in the summer transfer window, the Blues are yet to have a permanent player. Sarri Maurizio will be spending his sixth week playing in the English Premier League without a permanent captain yet at Chelsea. The new coach had rotated the captaincy among the Blues player. Thursday match in the Uefa Europa League was no exception as we saw Brazil star, Willian been made the Blues captain until Cesar Azpilicueta came on board to take the armband from him. This is however unlike Chelsea who are used to having a permanent captain. Under former coach, Antonio Conte, Chelsea centre-back defender, Gary Cahill was handed the captain band. However, Coach Sarri seems not to have … [Read more...]
Davide Zappacosta gives condition for Chelsea stay
Chelsea full-back Davide Zappacosta has said he will only remain at the Stamford Bridge if he is a regular player. Zappacosta, 26, who moved to Chelsea from Torino in 2017 noted the importance of featuring for the Italian side to his career, which according to him will only be achievable when he gets more playing time. The Italian who is not a regular at Stamford Bridge has gotten just 12 matches in the league last season with no game yet under new manager, Maurizio Sarri. He, however, hinted to have received offers from clubs with Inter Milan making efforts to sign him in the summer but noted that the arrival of Sarri played a part in his decision to remain at Stamford Bridge. you may also like? Picture: Chelsea midfielder's wife dubbed ' … [Read more...]