Di Mateo hails integral Matic
Former Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo hailed Nemanja Matic as a crucial part of the Blues side after his Champions League winner on Tuesday. “He’s been very impressive,” said Di Matteo, who managed Chelsea to Champions League glory in 2012. “There might have been a few doubts about his signing, with him coming back to […]
Shawky Gharib happy with Salah’s performance
Egypt’s coach Shawky Gharib is happy with Salah’s performance in the Champions League against Sporting Lisbon. Mohamed Salah was introduced during the last five minutes of the match and his effort to score was halted by the Sporting Lisbon’s Goalkeeper Rui Patricio. “I am very happy with Salah’s performance against Sporting,” Gharib told Al-Ahram Sports […]
Player-ratings: Sporting Lisbon v Chelsea FC (Offense)
• Diego Costa: 8.5/10 The Spaniard started his first match of the UCL campaign. He was terrific to the Sporting Lisbon defenders but all the chances he created were denied by the Goalkeeper. Used Sub: Willian: 7.5/10 The powerhouse was introduced in the second half and he showed good pacing. Mohammad Salah: 7.0/10 The Egyptian […]
Player-ratings: Sporting Lisbon v Chelsea FC (Midfield)
• Nemanja Matic: 8.5/10 He was the only goal scorer in the match. He stopped the some attacks from developing and made some bang-up passes in the midfield and also found the back of the net with a beautiful header. • Cesc Fabregas: 7.0/10 Cesc was not at his best on Tuesday night probably because […]
Player-ratings: Sporting Lisbon v Chelsea Fc (Midfield)
• Nemanja Matic: 8.5/10 He was the only goal scorer in the match. He stopped the some attacks from developing and made some bang-up passes in the midfield and also found the back of the net with a beautiful header. • Cesc Fabregas: 7.0/10 Cesc was not at his best on Tuesday night probably because […]
Player-ratings: Sporting Lisbon v Chelsea FC (Defense)
Chelsea first win of the Champions League campaign came when they faced Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday night in a breath taking encounter. A first half goal from Nemanja Matic who was a former rival to Sporting Lisbon was enough for Chelsea to overcome the home side. These are my player-ratings for the match! • Thibaut […]