Al-Hilal 0-1 Chelsea: Blues progress to FIFA Club World Cup final
As the eyes descended from the fans on the players in Abu Dhabi, the pressure was on both opponents but more so Chelsea. For Al Hilal, the opportunity to compete on the same pitch with Chelsea Football Club was not lost on the players with former players like Odion Ighalo and Matheus Perreira the former […]
Christensen eager to mark 10 years as Blue with CWC glory
Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen is marking ten years with the club. And the Dane says the ideal way to celebrate is to win the Club World Cup this week. “I would have been very, very happy,” he told chelseafc.com. “I came the year Chelsea had won the Champions League the first time around and that was the feeling, that the goal […]
Match Preview: Al-Hilal vs Chelsea
For Chelsea Football Club the expectations come with the badge but more than anything, the weight the players put on themselves holds even heavier. After a near scare against Plymouth Argyle, the boys in boys in blue are not taking any opponent for granted especially when the next opponents Al Hilal, are known giants in […]
Roman Abramovich backs Tuchel over Romelu Lukaku’s form
Roman Abramovich is backing Thomas Tuchel over Romelu Lukaku, according to Matt Law. Abramovich is yet to see consistent performances from Romelu Lukaku and the CWC is his chance to ease some pressure off him, and show why the Russian spent £100m on his signature. It’s unconfirmed if Roman will be in Abu Dhabi however […]
Mount wary of Palmeiras: We really want to win CWC
Chelsea ace Mason Mount says Palmeiras will be a massive challenge should they reach the Club World Cup final. Mount took in the Copa Libertadores final with Brazilian-born duo of Thiago Silva and Jorginho ahead of this week’s tournament. “I watched the game with Thiago and Jorgi as we were having food at the hotel,” revealed Mount. “Thiago had his iPad set […]
Koulibaly hails Chelsea keeper Mendy ‘best in the world’
Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly hailed Edouard Mendy as the best goalkeeper in the world after Senega’s Africa Cup of Nations final penalty shootout triumph. Chelsea goalkeeper Mendy was on top form on Sunday night to help Senegal beat Egypt in a tense penalty shootout, saving from Mohanad Lasheen to allow Sadio Mane to step up and win the title for his […]
Chelsea in new contract talks with Harvey Vale
Chelsea are in new contract talks with Harvey Vale. The attacker made his debut for the Blues earlier this season and is tipped for big things inside the club. The Guardian says the 18-year-old midfielder is in talks with the club over extending his deal, which runs out in June 2023. On Friday, manager Thomas Tuchel also revealed he personally […]
Reece James travels as Chelsea’s CWC squad is revealed
Reece James has travelled with Chelsea to the Club World Cup. That is despite being initially ruled out by manager Thomas Tuchel as James continues to recover from a hamstring injury. The England right-back has not featured for Chelsea since December 29. Ruben Loftus-Cheek has not travelled with the Blues as he is still battling a recent knock. “Having left the UK in […]
Antonio Rudiger seeking £225,000 P/W contract
Antonio Rudiger is seeking £225,000 to sign a new contract, per a new report from The Athletic’s Simon Johnson. Chelsea are hopeful that problems will be solved with all 3 of Azpi, Christensen and Rudiger but this new update comes as a bit of a shock as Rudiger was asking for £200,000 originally, and that […]
Match Report – Chelsea 2-1 Plymouth
Early Saturday afternoon Plymouth Argyle looked to be cruising to the unlikely upset to the European champions with an early header from Gillespie to give the men in blue quite the shock early in the first half. The League Two side, played with supreme confidence, showing and believing that they can go into West London […]