Chelsea have returned to the Champions League following their win over Watford in their penultimate league game of the season. The Blues are back among the big boys of European football after the 3-0 home victory over FA Cup finalists Watford on Sunday afternoon. Chelsea were frustrated throughout the first half before three second-half goals secured victory. Young England international midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek scored the opening goal for the hosts just after the halftime interval off a cross from star player Eden Hazard before the … [Read more...]
Deal On: Chelsea To Open Contract Talks With 22-Year-Old Midfielder
Chelsea have concluded plans to open contract talks with midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek. This is according to a publication from The Sun as the Blues tried to avoid a similar situation like that of young winger Callum Hudson-Odoi. Recently capped England international Hudson-Odoi has one year left on his current contract with Chelsea and the West Londoners might need to decide whether to cash in on him or let him run down his contract in the event that the Blues Academy player doesn’t sign a new deal. Balanced Tie: Chelsea Secure Away Draw … [Read more...]
I Changed My Game For Sarri – Chelsea Midfielder Confesses
Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek has narrated how he had to change his game to meet the demands of Blues manager Maurizio Sarri this season. Former Napoli and Empoli manager Sarri was named the new Chelsea boss last summer and he introduced a new style ‘Sarriball' to the club which was different to what was obtainable under the previous managerial era of Antonio Conte. Ruben Loftus-Cheek struggled for minutes under Maurizio Sarri earlier this season especially in the Premier League but things have changed drastically for the England … [Read more...]
Betting Preview: Chelsea vs Brighton: Home Team Favourites
West London giants Chelsea were largely unconvincing in their last league game at the weekend. The Blues came from a goal down to beat Welsh side Cardiff City 2-1 away from home in their Premier League meeting on Sunday with the help of the officials. Cardiff City had an early lead in the second half through Victor Camarasa before Cesar Azpilicueta scored the equaliser in the 84th minute from an offside position. Cardiff City were understandably furious with the officials and that decision proved to be costly for the hosts who went on to … [Read more...]
Chelsea Narrow Gap In Top-four Race With Controversial Win
West London giants Chelsea have closed the gap on the Premier League top four in the race for Champions League football next season following their controversial win over Welsh side Cardiff City. Chelsea needed to win the game to boost their top-four hopes especially after the victory recorded by rivals Manchester United on Saturday evening. The Blues dominated possession in a goalless first half as they were restricted to few opportunities by the hosts. The game sprang to life at the start of the second half when Cardiff City took the lead … [Read more...]
Kane Backs Chelsea Winger To Shine For England
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane is adamant that young Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi will shine for the Three Lions of England despite his lack of experience at Premier League level. Callum Hudson-Odoi was promoted from the England U21 setup to the senior team on Monday by manager Gareth Southgate ahead of the Three Lions’ upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers against Czech Republic and Montenegro. In a news conference on Monday, Harry Kane revealed his confidence in the ability of Callum Hudson-Odoi as he pointed out that he has shown his … [Read more...]
Chelsea Midfielder Pulls Out Of England Squad
Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek has pulled out of the England squad ahead of the upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers with the Czech Republic and Montenegro. Loftus-Cheek will miss out of the Three Lions’ games after he suffered a knock in Chelsea’s 2-0 loss to Everton in their Premier League clash at Goodison Park on Sunday evening. The Chelsea midfielder came on as a second-half substitute in the defeat to the Toffees. England have been hit with three withdrawals ahead of the aforementioned games. Apart from Ruben Loftus-Cheek, the … [Read more...]
No goals, no spark, no confidence : It’s time for Maurizio Sarri to drop this player
Brazilian winger Willian has been experiencing a drop in form in recent weeks but Maurizio Sarri still has so much trust in his ability. Despite many calls on Sarri to drop the player from his starting lineup, the Italian started Willian in Chelsea's 1-0 defeat to Leicester City on Saturday. He was far from his best and he didn't have any meaningful impact on the team's display throughout the time he spent on the pitch. He was deployed at the right wing of the attack by Maurizio Sarri but he hardly made any cross into the Foxes 18-yard box … [Read more...]
English Midfielder Won’t Leave Chelsea In January
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has confirmed that midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek won’t leave the club during the upcoming transfer window thus putting an end to widespread rumours over his future at the club. Sarri, 59, was asked about the England international midfielder during his pre-match press conference for the home game against Leicester City in the Premier League and he responded by saying that Loftus-Cheek is an important player for his team. The 22-year-old has been linked with a loan transfer to several clubs following his lack of … [Read more...]
Is this the time for Ruben Loftus-Cheek to be a regular player for Chelsea?
Chelsea midfielder and England international, Ruben Loftus-Cheek will turn 23 years old in January. Different speculations have risen about him, they include; will he remain at Chelsea without getting a start in the EPL? Will the Blues deem it fit to give him a chance in the EPL? Well, considering Ruben Loftus-Cheek's form, it is now certain he is hungry and ready for regular games in the EPL and to say the truth he deserves it. Young players like him are already soaring high in domestic leagues for football clubs where they get first team … [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...]