The Blues recorded their first back-to-back victory in recent weeks as they defeated Crystal Palace on Sunday, thanks to N’Golo Kante's wonderful goal. They will be hoping to make it three straight wins when they tackle Southampton at Stamford Bridge. The Blues are comfortably sitting in the fourth position with a five-point gap ahead of their closest rivals Arsenal in the race for a place in next year's Champions League competition. Sarri could be forced to feature Alvaro Morata from the start due to the current injury crises facing his … [Read more...]
How Unconvincing Chelsea pipped in-form Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park
Chelsea have closed the gap been them and Tottenham to just two points after their unconvincing 1-0 victory against Crystal Palace at the Selhurst Park earlier today. The Blues started and ended the game in a less-fashionable manner as they were very sluggish in turning defence into attack. However, they have to thank N’Golo Kante for scoring the only goal that separated the two teams at the end of the clash. BEFORE THE GAME Prior to tonight's clash, the Blues sat uncomfortably in the fourth position with just two points between them and … [Read more...]
Agent reveals price for Arsenal, Chelsea target
English Premier League London rivals Chelsea and Arsenal have been told the price for French Ligue 1 Lyon star Tanguy Ndombele by his agent Duro Ivanisevic. The North and West London teams have been in pursuit of the star player for weeks and with the transfer window set to reopen again in coming days, they have been told that Tanguy Ndombele will cost £72 million. Lyon according to reports have claimed that they will not listen to anyone who is not willing to meet with the asking price for the player as they are also not keen on having him … [Read more...]
How these summer signings have performed in their respective clubs —2
Jorginho (Napoli - Chelsea) The player was closer to joining Manchester City after reports claimed that he has agreed on personal terms with the Etihad outfits. Many British media even went a step further by reporting that Pep Guardiola met with Jorginho and he was optimistic about the player's signature. With some days left to Jorginho's medical at the Etihad stadium, Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri moved swiftly to block the deal from pushing through. Considering the relationship that existed between the two parties during their time at … [Read more...]
Chelsea Midfielder Makes Transfer Decision Amidst Man United Interest
French international midfielder N’Golo Kante has made a decision on the reported interest from Manchester United by indicating readiness to sign a new contract with his club. The 27-year-old has grown to become a key player for Chelsea since he joined the club from Leicester City in the summer of 2016 for a reported transfer fee of around £30m. He had surprisingly played a big role for the Foxes in their Premier League title triumph before moving to Stamford Bridge. United, Arsenal stars left out of France squad Kante won the league … [Read more...]
How Chelsea midfield have cleared all doubts
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 … [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 … [Read more...]
France vs Germany – Video of Kante in action, challenges Timo Werner
Earlier this week, France played against Germany in the Uefa Nations League with the game ending on two goals to one in favour of the current world cup champions and another defeat for Germany. Although Chelsea 'diminutive' midfielder, N'golo Kante didn't really put up much performance in the match, there was one moment that caught our attention which showed Kante in action. The Blues diminutive midfielder won Germany's striker, Timo Werner, in a 50/50 shoulder challenge. This proves that despite Kante's height and weight, the France … [Read more...]
Fabregas on his way to Spain, report
Emerging report says Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas would be joining Spanish outlet Atletico Madrid when leaves the Stamford Bridge. Fabregas' future with the Blues remains uncertain with the numerous options they have got in the middle. The former Arsenal star has seen less playing time this term and that has been a concern for him. With Atletico showing serious interest in the Chelsea star, it could be an easy decision for him to make. There is no indication that a move away from the club would be stopped by the Stamford Bridge side … [Read more...]
Chelsea fans believe these two reasons will make Kante and Hazard sign a new contract
The Blues are keen on keeping Belgium international, Eden Hazard and World cup winner, N'golo Kante at the club. Going by the terms of contracts of the two players, their current deal with Chelsea will end very soon and the management has been doing everything possible to make them sign a contract extension. However, the duo of Kante and Hazard have held back in terms of signing a new contract but the Blues fans believe the two stars will sign a contract extension soon. Chelsea fans believe they will not have to struggle to make the two … [Read more...]
It is not Eden Hazard or Kante, Chelsea player made the list of top 10 ranking
A football body that gathers data to make football analysis, CIES football Observatory recently released a list of top players in various football leagues across Europe. However, it wouldn't be a surprise to see that a Chelsea player made the list, the shocking aspect is that it is not a regular Chelsea player that will know. It was not France international, N'golo Kante and neither was it Belguim star, Eden Hazard. The Chelsea player on the list of ranking is the Blues center back defender, Antonio … [Read more...]