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...]
Betting Preview: Chelsea vs Tottenham: Draw Likely Outcome
Chelsea can bounce back from their event-filled Carabao Cup defeat at the hands of Manchester City when they face London rivals Tottenham Hotspur in their second meeting in the Premier League this season. The Carabao Cup defeat to the Citizens on Sunday was overshadowed by the conduct of Spanish goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga who refused to come off when Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri made the call for Willy Caballero to replace him in goal towards the end of extra time. Manchester City defeated Chelsea 4-3 on penalties with Kepa in … [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...]
Why Sarriball Is Meaningless
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has revealed that the name given to his style (Sarriball) is meaningless and that he doesn’t know what Sarriball is. Former Napoli boss Sarri further added that the need for results supersedes style before adding that the origin of Sarriball could be traced back to his native Italy. His playing style at Napoli and Chelsea has been labelled ‘Sarriball’. Maurizio Sarri talked about his playing style in his pre-match thoughts before the Carabao Cup final clash with Manchester City on Sunday. The reason why … [Read more...]
How Chelsea Can Avoid Carabao Cup Final Disaster
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has outlined how his side can avoid a disastrous outcome when they take on favourites and defending champions Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final. In his pre-match thoughts on Friday afternoon ahead of the game, Sarri confirmed that he plans to give his players mental freedom to help them navigate the stiff challenge from the Citizens. Maurizio Sarri and Chelsea had a disastrous encounter in their last meeting with Manchester City. The Blues were pummeled 6-0 at the Etihad Stadium in what was their second … [Read more...]
Sarri takes swipe at Arsenal, says his side are better
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has taken swipe at his London rivals Arsenal, stating that his side are a better team than the North London outfit but they are still more criticized. He made this claim after their 3-0 victory over Malmo in the Europa League tie on Thursday night as he prepares also for the clash against Man City in the EFL Cup final on Sunday. The Blues team under the Italian boss has been heavily criticized especially with the nature of defeats they suffered this season. 128-Goal Striker Would Bolster Chelsea Attack - Ex-Blues … [Read more...]
Truth revealed: Sarri could be sacked after 2-0 defeat to Arsenal
Chelsea lost to Arsenal by a two-goal margin on Saturday and that has automatically piled pressure on Maurizio Sarri over his position as Chelsea manager. The Italian joined the Blues barely six months ago but his place in the team is not secure after series of unwanted results. Sarri, who was understandably furious with his players after the defeat, could be shown the exit door earlier than expected, that was Gary Neville's opinion on the manager's position. According to the former Manchester United player, the Blues are not known to be … [Read more...]
Double your price and we would sell insists Lazio to Chelsea
Maurizio Sarri led Premier League giants Chelsea want to sign a new striker to boost their squad for the rest of the season and several names have been mentioned as a possible addition to the Blues team. To add to the long list, a new name had come to fore and he is Lazio star Ciro Immobile and Italian media outlet II Messaggero claim that it will take a special offer around €100m to secure the transfer of the 28-year-old Italian international striker. Jurgen Klopp led Premier League leaders Liverpool are also said to be interested in a move … [Read more...]
€38m-rated striker move to Chelsea suffers setback …
Premier League giants Chelsea have been heavily linked with a move for Juventus loanee Gonzalo Higuain. The Argentine international star is on a season-long loan deal at seven-time European champions AC Milan from Italian champions Juventus. Gonzalo Higuain became surplus to requirements at Juventus at the start of the season following the club-record signing of Portuguese tactician Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo swapped Real Madrid for Juventus in a deal worth an initial fee of around €100m and his transfer led to the exit of Gonzalo … [Read more...]
Prolific box-to-box midfielder refuses potential move to Chelsea
Italian international midfielder Nicolo Barella is reportedly ready to snub a potential transfer to Chelsea in the current transfer window. According to the publication from Football London, Barella is not sure that he would get much playing time under Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri at Stamford Bridge. Nicolo Barella is a 21-year-old midfielder that plays for Italian Serie A outfit Cagliari Calcio at the moment. He has been a key performer for Cagliari since he broke into the first team two seasons ago. Chelsea are said to be plotting a … [Read more...]
Chelsea vs Newcastle : Team news, injury list, suspension
Chelsea are without victory in three games but they will be hoping to change the unwanted record when they tackle the Magpies at home on Saturday. The Blues played an uninspiring goalless draw with Southampton a fortnight ago before Maurizio Sarri's men were narrowly beaten 1-0 by Tottenham in Carabao Cup during the week. They are three points ahead of Arsenal and six points above rejuvenated Manchester United, hence, Saturday's game is a very important clash they can't afford to perform below expectations. TEAM NEWS AND INJURY … [Read more...]
Done deal? Hugain set for Chelsea move !!
Chelsea set to seal Higuain’s deal... All is now set for the official unveiling of Gonzalo Higuain at Chelsea as there was a significant step in the transfer process with his agent having travelled to London on Thursday morning. The player is on the verge of cutting short his season-long loan from Juventus to AC Milan to move to England and his brother, Nicolas who also serves as his agent was in the English capital this Thursday and the purpose of the visit has not been divulged, however it is suspected he has come to sound out Chelsea’s … [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...]
Ampadu, Christensen to benefit from Cahill’s sale says Sarri
Former European champions Chelsea have said they are not in the market for a defender according to the head coach Maurizio Sarri who has dismissed the idea of buying a defender to replace club captain Gary Cahill. The defender is expected to leave the Blues in this winter transfer window after losing his place in the squad since the advent of the former Napoli boss at the team. Sarri has frequently paired Antonio Rudiger and David Luiz together at center-back since he took charge with 22-year-old Andreas Christensen having fallen down the … [Read more...]
We would sign Odoi says Bayern Boss ..
Bayern Munich boss Niko Kovac has insisted that he would go out of his way to get Callum Hudson-Odoi out of Chelsea and bring him to Germany whilst also promising that he will get more game time with the Bundesliga champions if he signs with the team. Odoi is in his final phase of contract at the Stamford Bridge and in 18 months he will unofficially be able to move on a free if he a new deal is not given at the Blues he might be on his way to Bayern where he is subject of a £30million offer. The West London club are my ready to let Hudson-Odoi … [Read more...]
Sarri table bid for £45m for Serie A midfielder
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri is on the verge of losing one of his midfielders Cesc Fabregas this month as reports claimed the player has reached an agreement with Monaco. Monaco manager Thierry Henry, who was Cesc's teammate in their days at the Emirates stadium, can't wait to reunite with the player as he hope to turn things around in the second half of the season. The Spaniard is reportedly on his way to the Ligue 1 struggling side and he could be unveiled as early as Monday. In this regard, Sarri has identified Cagliari midfielder … [Read more...]
More clubs battle for £30m rated Chelsea star player
Juventus and RB Leipzig keen on rivalling Bayern for Chelsea's youngster. After rejecting an offer worth £20million form by Bayern Munich for Chelsea youngster Callum Hudson Odoi, it seems some new clubs have put themselves in the running to sign the player who is seeking more playing time having only featured once for the London club in the Premier League this season. According to Sky Sports , they report that Serie A champions Juventus and RB Leipzig are also in the mix for the signature of the player. The Blues are expected to consider a … [Read more...]
“He’s not the best solution to my problem” says Maurizio Sarri as he pulls out of Higuain’s chase
Many transfer media have been reporting that Maurizio Sarri is in the race to sign Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain, who is on loan to AC Milan, in the ongoing transfer window. It is said that the Blues hope to upgrade their attack this January and Sarri is linked with the player whom he managed during his time with the Scuddeto Champions. However, there is unpleasant speculation for Chelsea fans as regards to Higuain's signature. Reports suggest that the West London club have cooled their interest in the former Real Madrid … [Read more...]
Premier League’s ‘giant killer’ want Chelsea youngster for £18m
Wolverhampton Wanderers — whom i call 'giant killers' because of their wonderful run of results against top-six clubs — are reportedly tracking Chelsea youngster Tammy Abraham due to his wonderful goalscoring feat for Aston Villa. The 21-year-old striker wasn't rated by Maurizio Sarri before the start of the season and he was loaned to championship side Aston Villa during the summer window. The England international is in rich form in front of goal and he is currently leading Villa's course for a return to the country's top flight league by … [Read more...]
Departure Imminent! Cesc Fabregas Bids Farewell To Chelsea fans
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas was seen waving his hands to the Blues faithfuls after their goalless draw with Southampton at Stamford Bridge last night. The former Barcelona star has found game-time so hard to get under Maurizio Sarri and he is now set to move on to another club later in the month. According to transfer media outlets last month, the Spanish international is on the radar of his former Arsenal teammate Thierry Henry who is Monaco's manager. The former Arsenal striker is reportedly looking to add more experience to his … [Read more...]
Sarri turns his attention to 20-year-old star after ending interest in Isco
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has reportedly cooled his interest in Real Madrid's playmaker Isco, that's according to the Sun. The British media outlet revealed that Sarri's decision to pull out of the Spaniard's signature was down to increase in salary demand by the Spanish international. It was said that both parties had already reached a £75m (£250,000 weekly wages) deal last month, but the player's representative surprisingly asked for increased weekly wages. As a result of that, the Blues couldn't continue with their desire to capture … [Read more...]
Maurizio Sarri out of £75m rated player chase, considers him too expensive.
Maurizio Sarri led Chelsea have pulled out of a £75m deal for Real Madrid midfielder Isco Alcaron according to reports emanating from the British media. According to The Sun, they report that the Blues are no longer in the running for the Spanish international midfielder after the player and his agent demanded more money in the form of sign-on fees thus taking the deal potentially towards the £100m mark. It was also furthered revealed that Isco Alcaron and his agent capitalized on the interest of French Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint Germain … [Read more...]
Finally, Chelsea refuse German champion’s bid for youngster
Former Champions league winners Chelsea have refused to assent to a bid of around £20m from German Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich for winger Callum Hudson-Odoi. The youngster is regarded as the top transfer target for the Bavarian giants in the January transfer window. German giants, Bayern Munich stepped up their interest in the young English winger with an opening bid of £12.5m which was rejected by the Blues. It was revealed by reputable English media outlet TalkSport that Chelsea are holding out for around £40m. Callum … [Read more...]
United on the verge of announcing former Chelsea boss as new manager
Emerging reports reveal that English Premier League outfit Manchester United could announce the signature of former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte at the end of the season. Antonio Conte is known to be jobless at the moment after parting ways with the West London club Chelsea at the end of last season and was replaced by another Italian boss Maurizio Sarri from Serie A side Napoli. Following the sack of Jose Mourinho as the manager in charge of the Old Trafford side, United are yet to secure a new permanent replacement for him but handed the … [Read more...]
Chelsea defender Emerges As Favourite Player To Join Arsenal
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill has emerged as the favourite player that could join London club Arsenal in the present transfer market. This is according to bookmakers SkyBet who claimed that the 33-year-old is 5/4 to join the Blues’ London rivals this month. Gary Cahill has been heavily linked with an exit from Chelsea after six years of meritorious service for the Stamford Bridge outfit. He has fallen behind in the pecking order of centre backs since former Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri became the Chelsea manager at the start of this … [Read more...]