Alan Shearer expects Chelsea to see off Atletico Madrid in the Champions League As reported by the Daily Star, English football legend Alan Shearer has backed Chelsea to make it to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League. The Blues were handed a tough draw when we drew Spanish giants Atletico Madrid in the round … Read more
Chelsea stars Olivier Giroud and N’Golo Kante open up on their special relationship Speaking to the club’s official site, Chelsea stars Olivier Giroud and N’Golo Kante have opened up on the special relationship they share. Both players have been comrades in arms at both club and national levels. They were part of the French side … Read more
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard expects the Premier League title to be decided by a lower point tally than in recent seasons According to The Independent, Chelsea manager Frank Lampard expects the Premier League title to be wrapped up for a lower point tally than seen in recent years. The English top-flight has seen the likes … Read more
Frank Lampard admits that Chelsea must find ways to counter teams that sit back and defend Speaking in the pre-match press conference before the game against Wolves (h/t Sky Sports), Frank Lampard admitted that Chelsea need to find solutions to opposition teams that set up defensively against them. The English manager referred in particular to … Read more
Chelsea face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League Round of 16 Talking in the pre-match conference on Monday (h/t Metro), Frank Lampard said that Atletico Madrid are the toughest possible team that Chelsea could have drawn in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. Chelsea qualified for the Champions League knockout stages after winning Group … Read more
Frank Lampard provides a timely injury boost as Christian Pulisic is fit for selection Speaking in the pre-match press conference (h/t Metro), Frank Lampard provided a positive injury update on Christian Pulisic before Chelsea travel to take on Wolverhampton Wanderers this week. Earlier this season, Pulisic was sidelined for a month with a hamstring injury. … Read more
Thiago Silva invited to join Fluminense by his former teammate As reported by Globo Esporte (h/t football.london), Marcao revealed in a press conference that he is keen to bring in Thiago Silva to Fluminense. Marcao is the newly appointed manager of top-flight Brazilian club Fluminense, taking over from Odair Hellman. Thiago Silva is a product … Read more
Antonio Conte tried to sign N’golo Kante from Chelsea in the summer A report by TeamTalk, which cites an interview given by Italian journalist Maurizio Pistocchi to Passione Inter (h/t football.london) states that Antonio Conte has been left frustrated at not being able to sign N’Golo Kante. The Inter Milan manager wanted to bring the … Read more
Lampard claims Carlo Ancelotti is one of the biggest influences on his managerial career Talking in the pre-match interview of the game against Everton (h/t Sky Sports), Chelsea manager Frank Lampard praised Carlo Ancelotti and revealed that the Italian has been one of the biggest influences in his short managerial career. Chelsea travel to Goodison … Read more
Lampard praises Faustino Anjorin after his European debut for Chelsea Speaking in the post-match interview (h/t Football.london) after their Champions League fixture on Tuesday, Frank Lampard hailed youngster Faustino Anjorin after he made his European debut for Chelsea. Chelsea started a comparatively weaker side against FC Krasnodar in the UEFA Champions League dead-rubber on Tuesday. … Read more