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Tammy Abraham: Tuchel at Chelsea a career low point

Roma striker Tammy Abraham admits he struggled with the management of Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea last season. Despite the team’s Champions League success under Tuchel, the German’s appointment was a turning point in Abraham’s career with his boyhood club – whom he left last summer for Roma. “I was the (joint) highest scorer in the FA Cup (with four goals) and to be […]

Match Preview: Manchester United vs Chelsea

Chelsea travel to Old Trafford on Thursday aiming to claim their first win at the ‘Theatre of Dreams’ since 2013. Juan Mata scored the winner last time the Blues triumphed here; he now finds himself as an outside character for tomorrow’s opposition, who are in calamitous form at the moment after just three wins in ten.  Thomas Tuchel’s side […]

Everything You Need to Know: Thomas Tuchel’s Presser ahead Man Utd

Tuchel confirms he’s staying: “From pre-season next season we will give our very best and I will be fully involved with all my heart and my knowledge.” Reece James and Rudiger could give Tuchel green light : “Kova will be out, Ben Chilwell will be out and Callum will be out. Toni Rudiger was in […]

Chelsea interested in Villarreal defender Pau Torres

Chelsea are interested in Villarreal defender Pau Torres. The Telegraph says with news Blues defender Antonio Rudiger is set to join Real Madrid this summer, it seems certain the Spain star would have to fill the void left by the versatile German in the Blues backline. Torres would be the stand-out option as Rudiger’s successor, but add they are likely to face competition for his […]

Agent confirms Jorginho ‘100 per cent’ staying at Chelsea amid Juventus links

Jorginho’s agent has confirmed the Italy international will ‘100 per cent’ remain at Chelsea next season. Juventus continue to be linked with the 30-year-old midfielder. But his agent, Joao Santos, insists the move is not an option given the uncertainty surrounding Chelsea’s ownership status. He told Calciomercato: “Negotiation with Juve? Given this situation and that Chelsea are without a buyer, he 100% (Jorginho) remains […]

Chelsea demand new ’10-year guarantee’ from remaining three bidders

Chelsea’s three remaining bidders are facing a new demand they must guarantee. The 19-year tenure of Roman Abramovich at Stamford Bridge is coming to an end with the club to be sold in a deal worth around £2.5billion. A preferred bidder for the Blues is set to be announced by Raine Group, the merchant bank […]

Thomas Tuchel is a fan of Josko Gvardiol – Sky Germany

Chelsea are set to seek a replacement for the outgoing Antonio Rudiger and Josko Gvardiol is on Thomas Tuchel’s wish list according to Sky Germany. Meanwhile, in a new report from Matt Law it is stated that Romelu Lukaku is set to hold talks over his Chelsea future with sources regarding the situation as a […]

Toni Rudiger ‘agrees’ Real Madrid contract

Chelsea defender Toni Rudiger has accepted a contract offer from Real Madrid, it has been revealed. The star’s contract expires at Stamford Bridge in June and he has rejected numerous offers to stay. After victory over West Ham, Blues boss Thomas Tuchel revealed the pair had a “private talk” where it was decided his future would be away from […]

Player Ratings: Chelsea 1 – 0 West Ham United

Chelsea grabbed a vital late goal to further solidify their place in the top four. Christian Pulisic’s late winner from a fantastic Marcos Alonso cross, saved face for Jorginho, who moments earlier looked to have cost Chelsea the three points with a shocking penalty effort that looked more like a pass. Player Ratings: Edouard Mendy […]

Match Preview: Chelsea vs West Ham United

Chelsea welcome London rivals West Ham to Stamford Bridge in a bid to address their alarming form in recent home matches.  The Blues have lost three straight games at Stamford Bridge, conceding 11 goals, and are in danger of being dragged into a top-four race if their performances do not improve. The Hammers will undoubtedly […]