Tuchel hoping Granovskaia and Cech stay
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel admits he hopes Marina Granovskaia and Petr Cech stay after Roman Abramovich sells up. There is great uncertainty over the long-term future of director Granovskaia and former Chelsea goalkeeper Cech, who now works as technical and performance advisor. “This will not be my choice,” he admitted. “This is a part of it (the uncertainty around the club). “I […]
Tuchel on Barcelona talk for Christensen: We are not happy about it
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel insists they have no news about Andreas Christensen committing to Barcelona. Tuchel insists he’d like the Dane to sign a new deal and stay with the Blues. He said of his Bosman prospect today: “We hear the rumours with Andreas and it’s been like this for many months. “He has not signed yet so we can’t communicate […]
Chelsea keeping close eye on Mahrez contract situation at Man City
Chelsea along side PSG are keeping a close eye on Man City winger Mahrez. The Algerian winger, who has been in exceptional goal scoring form with City this term, is out of contract in 2023 and the race to sign the winger is heating up ahead of the summer transfer window. There are no indications he […]
Agbonlahor: Why Reece James ahead of Alexander-Arnold
Former Aston Villa captain Gabby Agbonlahor rates Chelsea fullback Reece James ahead of Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold. James grabbed a goal and an assist during yesterday’s 4-0 romp over Burnley, marking his first start of 2022. Agbonlahor told talkSPORT: “I’d choose Reece James, only because he’s better defensively. “If you say Trent Alexander-Arnold is a ten out of ten on the ball, Reece James is a nine out of ten so […]
De Visser: Roman Abramovich has a BIG HEART
Chelsea transfers advisor and Dutch scouting master mind Piet de Visser to jumped to the defence of Roman Abramovich. The Russian billonaire is in the process of selling Chelsea due to pressure from the British government. De Visser told AD: “It’s not about money for Roman, he has money. That is an essential difference. In reality, he is a […]
Tuchel highlights Thiago Silva & Reece James influence after Burnley Win
Thomas Tuchel hailed the performance of Thiago Silva for victory at Burnley. Tuchel admits they needed the veteran’s calming influence on the day. He said, “He’s so professional. The dressing rooms are not so big here, which is not a problem, but when you’re in there so close with the team you can see his focus and how professional […]
Tactical Takeaways: Burnley vs Chelsea
A 1st half tactical back and forth between Burnley and Chelsea. How Reece James’ goal changed the game. How Chelsea could have improved their 1st half display. A 1st half tactical back and forth between Burnley and Chelsea. On Saturday, it was a matchup between Burnley’s 4-4-2 and Chelsea’s 3-4-2-1. Despite having a double-pivot on […]
Barcelona closing in on Christensen
Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen has passed a “secret” Barcelona medical, it has been revealed. The Dane is off contract at Chelsea this summer and has been in talks with Barca about a Bosman move. Okdiario’s chief pundit Eduardo Inda, speaking on El Chiringuito, has revealed Christensen is closing on a move to the Nou Camp. He said: “They tell me that this Monday a Chelsea footballer […]
EXCLUSIVE: Roman Abramovich to receive bids for Chelsea by the end of this week
The news we was all dreading, a sale of Chelsea football club by Roman Abramovich will not seem to go away, with now 3 parties circulating with bids expected by the end of this week. Abramovich, is also selling his property in London alongside another flat, according to parliament this Tuesday. Offers are being officially […]
Tactical Takeaways: Chelsea vs Liverpool
Chelsea’s defensive set up vs Liverpool. Chelsea’s plan to catch Liverpool on the counter. How Liverpool penetrated Chelsea’s low-block. Chelsea’s defensive set up vs Liverpool Sunday’s EFL final was a clash between Liverpool’s 4-3-3 and Chelsea’s 3-4-2-1. From the get-go, Chelsea matched Liverpool’s midfield 3v3, using a 3-5-2 as such (A). Here, Liverpool was lured […]