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Spurs Join Race To Sign £70m Chelsea Target

North London giants Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly joined the keenly contested race to sign highly-rated Fiorentina winger Federico Chiesa ahead of the start of the transfer window this summer. This is according to the publication from popular media outlet Goal. It was revealed that Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino is ready to splash cash on the Italian international in his quest to boost up his squad for major honours. Federico Chiesa has been in sensational form for Fiorentina this year including the scoring of a treble in the 7-1 … [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...]

Sarri Demands Improvement From Hudson-Odoi

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has told young winger Callum Hudson-Odoi that he needs to improve despite his impressive cameo against Ukrainian club Dynamo Kiev in the first leg of their Europa League last 16th tie on Thursday night. In his post-match press conference after the Dynamo Kiev game, Italian tactician Sarri revealed that Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi is not ready to be a star. Callum Hudson-Odoi came off the bench to wrap up a convincing 3-0 win over the Ukrainians at Stamford Bridge. He was a 78th-minute substitute for … [Read more...]

I Never Lost The Chelsea Dressing Room

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has debunked widespread reportedly that he lost the Blues dressing room during the recent slump in form recorded by the club especially in the Premier League. Sarri dismissed those rumours during his pre-match thoughts ahead of the Blues’ first leg Europa League last 16 ties with Dynamo Kyiv. Ahead of the first leg last 16 games with the Ukrainians, the Italian tactician told reporters that he has always had the control of the dressing room. His influence on the team was questioned earlier this year after the … [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...]

Sarri Undecided Over Kepa Recall

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri is keeping his cards close to his chest on dropped Blues goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga. Sarri told reporters that he has not decided whether to restore Kepa into the starting XI during his pre-match press conference on Friday ahead of Sunday’s West London Derby clash with Fulham. The Italian tactician made the big decision to drop Kepa Arrizabalaga from his starting XI for the Premier League clash with London rivals Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night after his Carabao Cup meltdown. Klopp … [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...]

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...]