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 […]
MATCH REPORT: SPORTING LISBON VS CHELSEA FC
Match Summary: A first half header from former Benfica man Nemanja Matic was enough for Chelsea to beat Sporting Lisbon. Lot of chances came from both sides but they were not able to find the back of the net. First Half: • An early chance came for Chelsea to take over as Diego Costa races […]
What We Learned: Chelsea vs Sporting Lisbon
Our 2nd match in the UCL group stage ended as an way 1-0 win but to be fair, many Chelsea fans would agree that the score line is a mere understatement. What We Learned: 1) Not killing the game-Concern? 2) Attack was flawless 3) Schurrle still World Cup struck? 4) Costa really injured? Not killing […]
POST-MATCH REACTIONS: SPORTING LISBON VS CHELSEA FC
José Mourinho post match Conference: Jose: ‘It’s not a knockout where goals are fundamental, it’s points, and these are three points.’ Jose: ‘I think the game was hard but correct. The ref controlled it so everything was okay.’ Jose: Sporting showed tonight they are at ease with the level of the Champions League and will […]
Can Man United Up Their Game For Chelsea?
Just a few weeks after their 1-1 draw with Manchester United’s arch rivals Manchester City, Chelsea are now tasked with taking on the Red Devils on 26th October. It was a controversial match up back in early September, particularly for one world class player, Frank Lampard. The 36-year-old is currently on loan to Manchester City before […]
Chelsea’s Potential January Targets
It has been a stellar start to the season for Chelsea. The Blues justly sit atop of their Premier League pile with 16 points from six games. Manager, Jose Mourinho, has done a wonderful job in the transfer market in the summer just gone. He addressed the striking shortage at the club brilliantly. Diego Costa […]