The Spanish full-back has returned to favour with Thomas Tuchel at the helm, allowing early-season struggles to be pushed to the back of his mind Marcos Alonso admits to having endured a “frustrating” time at Chelsea under Frank Lampard, with the Spanish defender missing out on a place in 16 successive Premier League matchday squads... Continue Reading →
Tuchel explains ‘unfair’ decision to keep Pulisic on Chelsea bench
The American attacker has struggled to push his way into the line-up since Frank Lampard's departure Thomas Tuchel says that Christian Pulisic has been "unlucky" not to start for Chelsea as the Blues boss has full trust in his former Borussia Dortmund player. Chelsea have dominated since Tuchel took over for Frank Lampard in January, with... Continue Reading →
Mane didn’t go down for penalty against Chelsea due to Golden Boot rivalry with Salah, claims ex-Liverpool forward Owen
The Senegal forward was challenged by Antonio Rudiger in the area but stayed on his feet rather than trying to win a spot-kick Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen believes Sadio Mane didn’t go down for a penalty in Liverpool’s defeat to Chelsea on Thursday because he didn’t want Mohamed Salah to score from the spot.... Continue Reading →
Solskjaer points finger at Chelsea official website after seeing VAR deny Man Utd penalty
The manager was not happy to see past VAR decisions in his side's favour dredged up in a Blues pre-match briefing Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer suggested that an article published on Chelsea's official website in the build-up to Sunday's game could have influenced a key penalty decision that went against the Red Devils. ... Continue Reading →
‘If I scored maybe the old manager would be at Chelsea’ – Werner admits feeling ‘guilty’ over Lampard sacking
The German striker concedes that his failure to deliver the goods in the final third played a part in the club legend's dismissal earlier this year Timo Werner has admitted feeling "guilty" over the sacking of Frank Lampard, who he believes would still be at Chelsea if he had delivered the goals. Lampard was relieved... Continue Reading →
Werner vows ‘goals will come’ after ending 1,000-minute drought at Chelsea
The Germany international forward was back on target against Newcastle and claims to still be feeling confident in his game Timo Werner has vowed “the goals will come” for him at Chelsea after ending a 1,000-minute drought in the final third. The Germany international was back on target in a Premier League meeting with Newcastle,... Continue Reading →
Bayern Munich beat Liverpool and Chelsea to signing of Upamecano
The France international has snubbed interest from the Premier League to join the Bavarian giants Bayern Munich have agreed a deal to sign defender Dayot Upamecano from RB Leipzig, sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic has confirmed. The European champions will pay a €42.5 million (£37m/$51m) release clause to land the France international, who will sign a five-year deal.... Continue Reading →
Thiago Silva reveals ‘nice surprise’ from Lampard after signing for Chelsea
The Brazil defender moved to Stamford Bridge shortly before his 36th birthday but he says he had no doubts about making the switch Thiago Silva says a “nice surprise” from Frank Lampard immediately assured him he made the right choice when joining Chelsea over the summer. The Brazil defender moved to the Premier League shortly... Continue Reading →
‘As a striker, you want to score’ – Werner admits personal disappointment despite strong performance in Chelsea win
The former RB Leipzig attacker has not found the net since November, and he has admitted that it is starting to become frustrating Chelsea striker Timo Werner has admitted that his goal drought is starting to get to him – despite fashioning two goals as the Blues overcame Sheffield United away from home. Thomas Tuchel’s... Continue Reading →
