Chelsea forward Tammy Abraham proved many of his doubters wrong after two excellent goals in the 3-2 win over Norwich yesterday afternoon. The 21-year-old swept home the opener after just three minutes following a cross from Cesar Azpilicueta. He then sealed victory in the second half after an excellent run and finish from outside of …
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard wants a front three that can rival Liverpool’s in terms of goal output. The Blues have come under fire this season for a lack of cutting edge. Asked about the issue in his pre-match press conference yesterday, Lampard said he is keen for the team to begin scoring more goals from …
Michy Batshuayi is determined to stay and fight for his place at Chelsea, according to the Evening Standard. The Belgian international staked his claim for a place by scoring a brace in the Under 23s 3-0 win over Liverpool on Monday night. Manager Frank Lampard is in search of goals following the lack of cutting …
Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek will return to first-team training in the next six weeks, according to the Sun. The midfielder has been out with an Achilles injury since May. It was expected that the 23-year-old would be back fit at the turn of the year, but it looks as though he could be back earlier …
There are no two ways about it, Chelsea could potentially be in trouble over the next few years. With Roman Abramovich seemingly losing interest in the club, a transfer ban currently in place and a novice manager in charge, there could be some upheaval over the next couple of seasons. The transfer ban is the …
Getting tickets for football matches at Stamford Bridge has become an increasingly difficult task in recent years. The Blues have become a European powerhouse over the last 15 years, and attract fans from all over the world. There is certainly a misconception attached to the club that going to games is near impossible due to …
Frank Lampard will be desperate to get his first win under his belt as Chelsea manager this weekend. After a bright start against Leicester on Sunday, the Foxes’ comeback in the second half showed there is a lot more to do to get the Blues up to scratch. Saturday’s opponents Norwich are a dangerous team …
Chelsea right-back Davide Zappacosta has arrived in Italy ahead of his loan move to Roma. The 27-year-old has undergone a medical before finalising his switch to the Serie A side: Speaking ahead of the loan deal, the fullback admitted that he has been missing his homeland, and is keen to get back playing following a …
Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger played the full 90 minutes as the club’s under 23s won 3-0 against Liverpool on Monday night. The German is in contention to face Norwich at the weekend. The Blues’ medical staff will look to ensure he doesn’t suffer any adverse effects from his first full match since the back end …
Control is a key element of how teams like Manchester City manage to consistently win trophies and titles. For manager Pep Guardiola, possession is crucial to controlling the game. Without it, you lose the ability to decide the outcome of the match. Last year, Maurizio Sarri had a similar philosophy to Guardiola. In the Italian’s …
Ex-Arsenal striker Ian Wright believes Chelsea manager Frank Lampard must do away with zonal marking from corners following Leicester‘s goal against the Blues yesterday. Wilfried Ndidi scored the equaliser for the Foxes, after heading in from a James Maddison corner. Speaking about the issue after the game as a TV pundit, Wright believes they may …
Chelsea winger Willian did not have the best of games against Leicester yesterday. The Brazilian came on for Christian Pulisic after 71 minutes but his display was strewn with poor crosses and errant passes. The 31-year-old, who was given the number 10 shirt following the departure of Eden Hazard, was heavily criticised by fans on …
TV pundit Paul Merson is unconvinced that Tammy Abraham will be able to replicate his goalscoring form in the Championship with Chelsea in the Premier League. The 21-year-old scored 26 goals in all competitions on loan at Aston Villa last season but Merson expects that he won’t be given the number of his chances he …
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard will be aiming for his first win of the season on Sunday as the Blues face Leicester City at Stamford Bridge. Lampard has had a difficult start to life as Chelsea manager, losing his opening Premier League bout 4-0 to Manchester United, and losing out on the Super League via penalties …
Chelsea have themselves a ‘dangerous’ player in the shape of Christian Pulisic, says former Blues striker Tony Cascarino. The United States international has had an impressive couple of appearances since he signed for Chelsea, and many are tipping him to be a successful Eden Hazard replacement. Pulisic completed his move Chelsea in January but joined …
Following Chelsea’s 4-0 defeat to Manchester United last weekend, there was clearly a lot of concern among fans over whether manager Frank Lampard was up to the job. Those fears were eased midweek when the Blues took Liverpool all the way to a penalty shootout in the UEFA Super Cup. Although Tammy Abraham’s missed penalty …
Former Chelsea striker Tony Cascarino believes Christian Pulisic has the potential to replace Eden Hazard after watching him in the European Super Cup final against Liverpool. The American international was given his first competitive start for the Blues by manager Frank Lampard last night, starting on the left flank. He was a constant menace for …
Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante put in an astounding display against Liverpool in the European Super Cup last night. Despite losing on penalties, the Frenchman was the game’s standout performer. Before the match, manager Frank Lampard had questioned whether the 27-year-old would be fit for the game, but he was clearly ready to play, performing to …