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...]
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 … [Read more...]
Video: Giroud reaction when Alvaro Morata missed the first goal against Mol Vidi
Chelsea played against Hungarian side, Mol Vidi in the Uefa Europa League on Thursday evening. The Blues had a lot of chances to score more than one goal against Mol Vidi but Alvaro Morata lost most of the goal chances before he finally found the back of the net. There was one particular scene that would have been a goal for Chelsea but Alvaro Morata took the wrong kick. Many of the Blues felt sorry for the Spanish striker with many believing he doesn't have the confidence to score goals for Chelsea. When Alvaro Morata missed the chance, … [Read more...]
Europa League rival, Besiktas in talks with Chelsea for star
Like Chelsea, Turkish football club, Besiktas are participating in the Uefa Europa League this season and hope to strengthen their squad when the transfer window open in January. A new report has made it known that Turkish club, Besiktas are already in talks with Chelsea FC to sign their 32-year-old striker, Olivier Giroud. The report added that Giroud agents have agreed to the move that will see him leave Stamford Bridge in the January transfer window. Olivier Giroud signed a contract with Chelsea in January after he left Arsenal, he still … [Read more...]
Explicit reasons why Sarri is not worried about Morata and Giroud performance
Chelsea at the moment doesn't have a talented striker, with the duo of Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud struggling to perform their role of scoring goals for the Blues. Spain international, Alvaro Morata is in his 2nd campaign at Stamford Bridge but he has so far performed below expectation unlike when he was at Real Madrid. The 25-year-old striker has a single goal to his name this season and is fast losing his spot to former Arsenal point man and France international, Olivier Giroud. Although Giroud is yet to find the back of the net for … [Read more...]
Alvaro Morata or Olivier Giroud: Martin Keown tells Sarri who to start against Liverpool
Despite, the numerous talents at Stamford Bridge, Sarri Maurizio has two Strikers, Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud, who are not really spectacular. This has raised questions on whom to start at the forefront against Liverpool today. Chelsea may have defeated Liverpool right at Anfield in the Carabao Cup but today's match in the EPL will be a different ball game entirely. Jurgen Klopp will start most of his top players today as he battles Chelsea to remain at top of the table. This means Sarri Maurizio must be thoughtful and careful of … [Read more...]
Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba reaches out to Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud
Chelsea FC have been suffering in terms of quality strikers as the duo of Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud are nothing to write home about. In fact, it is the wingers, Eden Hazard, Pedro and Willian that have been given the Blues the needed goals so far this season. Chelsea new coach, Sarri had given Spain International, Alvaro Morata a chance to perform for the Blues this season. But so far Alvaro Morata is still struggling to find his feet with just a single goal to his name this season. On the other hand, former Arsenal star and world … [Read more...]
Arsenal legend! These two players are the reason Chelsea won’t win the EPL trophy this season
The Blues yesterday lost out winning three points from their match against Manuel Pellegrini led West Ham side at the London Stadium. West Ham held Chelsea to a goalless draw, Chelsea are now currently seated at the third spot on the English Premier League table. However, former Arsenal defender, Martin Keown, why doing an analysis of the match disclosed that Chelsea can't win the EPL trophy this season if they still continue to have these two players. According to Martin Keown, the Players are Chelsea strikers, Olivier Giroud (France) and … [Read more...]
Four players whose future are uncertain at Chelsea
The stay of football players at a particular club is based on the contract signed with the respective football clubs. While the Blues are worried about the future of Eden Hazard, who has so far refused to extend his stay at Stamford Bridge and could be out of the club any time soon. Chelsea have to worry about their defender Cesar Azpilicueta too as his contract will end very soon. Apart from this duo, there are some Chelsea players whose future at the club is uncertain but their contract will lapse at the end of this season. Below are 4 … [Read more...]
UCL: See the player to lead Chelsea to Greece and it is not Olivier Giroud
World Cup winner and Chelsea striker, Olivier Giroud had his first start for the Blues over the weekend in a match against Cardiff at Stamford Bridge. The match against the Bluebirds saw Chelsea top rated striker, Eden Hazard scoring a hat trick with two goal-assists from the France international. Giroud during the match showed how unselfish he can be and how sacrificial he can be for Chelsea. This recent act of his has earned him applause from many of the Blues fans. However, while many football fans might be thinking that Giroud has … [Read more...]
This is the player responsible for Eden Hazard performance
While many have been applauding Chelsea top rated player and Belgium International, Eden Hazard for his excellent performance for the Blues which was especially visible in the weekend match against Cardiff, some have been attributing the performance to another player. According to a statement by Jamie Redknapp, the former Liverpool midfielder disclosed that France international Olivier Giroud is responsible for Eden Hazard recent form. Jamie Redknapp went on to say that whenever Hazard passes the ball to Giroud, it is as if he is passing the … [Read more...]