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“It’s a game” – Lampard confirms that this out-of-favour Chelsea star will start tonight

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Chelsea star Kepa Arrizabalaga opens up on competition, lack of game time and shoot-out heroics in Blue.

Lampard confirms Kepa will start for Chelsea against Krasnodar Speaking in the pre-match conference (h/t football.london) before the game this week, Frank Lampard confirmed that Kepa Arrizabalaga will start against Krasnodar. He also spoke about the relationship between the Spaniard and Edouard Mendy. Chelsea signed 28-year-old French goalkeeper Edouard Mendy from Stade Rennais in September … Read more

Reputed pundit praises Lampard for securing a draw vs Spurs as Mourinho tames Arsenal

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Gary Neville has hailed Frank Lampard (L) for his tactics in the 0-0 draw against Tottenham Hotspur. (GETTY Images)

Gary Neville believes Lampard deserves credit for getting a draw vs Tottenham Speaking during Sky Sports’ coverage (h/t football.london) of the North London Derby on Sunday, Gary Neville lauded Frank Lampard for securing a goalless draw against Tottenham Hotspur last week. Tottenham Hotspur put two past Arsenal on Sunday to win the much-awaited derby and … Read more

Double blow for Chelsea as two stars are confirmed to have injured their hamstring

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Journalist Santi Aouna reveals Al-Nassr have approached Chelsea star Hakim Ziyech.

Frank Lampard confirms hamstring injury for both Hakim Ziyech and Callum Hudson-Odoi According to Football.london, Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has provided a negative injury update on Hakim Ziyech and Callum Hudson-Odoi. The Blues take on Russian side Krasnodar in their final Champions League group stage fixture at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday. Having already guaranteed top … Read more

Rival Premier League manager gives verdict on Chelsea’s title challenge

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Jurgen Klopp names Chelsea favourites in Premier League title race According to the Express, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has named Chelsea the favourites to win this season’s Premier League title. The Blues are well in the hunt after a sustained run of positive results in recent weeks. A new-found defensive solidity combined with attacking nous … Read more

PL side interested in signing this out-of-favour Chelsea star in hot form

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Olivier Giroud is set for a move to AC Milan and is having a medical.

Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud could move to West Ham United in January An interview from Alex Crook of TalkSPORT (h/t Daily Star) revealed that West Ham United could be interested in signing Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud in the January transfer window. Giroud recently netted 4 goals against Sevilla in Chelsea’s win 4-0 win in Seville, … Read more

Chelsea loanee outlines ‘ultimate dream’ to make it big at Stamford Bridge

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Ike Ugbo's Chelsea contract expires next year

Ike Ugbo keen on forcing his way into Chelsea first-team setup Speaking to Sport/Foot magazine (h/t Mirror), Chelsea youngster Ike Ugbo, who is currently on loan at Cercle Brugge, has claimed that he wants to force his way into the Blues’ first-team. The 22-year-old striker has been with the Chelsea academy since 2007 and has … Read more

Chelsea star reveals he was pushed by fellow countryman to join the Blues in the summer

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Ilkay Gundogan says that he is sure Kai Havertz and Ilkay Gundogan will come good for Chelsea. (GETTY Images)

Kai Havertz reveals Timo Werner pestered him to join Chelsea Speaking in an interview with Chelsea’s YouTube channel (h/t Metro), new signing Kai Havertz revealed that Timo Werner texted him ‘everyday’ in a bid to convince him to join Frank Lampard’s Chelsea. Chelsea signed Timo Werner from RB Leipzig in July 2020 after the Blues … Read more

“More than normal” – Lampard lifts the lid on his relationship with Bielsa after spy gate issue

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Frank Lampard says his relationship with Marcelo Bielsa is "normal". (GETTY Images)

Frank Lampard says relationship with Bielsa is “normal” Speaking in the pre-match press conference (h/t The Guardian) before Chelsea play Leeds United in the Premier League, Frank Lampard denied any long-standing rivalry with Marcelo Bielsa. The talks of a ‘rivalry’ stem from 2019 when a Leeds staff member was caught spying on the training session … Read more

“Immaculate mentality” – Arsenal legend heaps the praise on Chelsea star after UCL heroics

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Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has praised Olivier Giroud after his heroics against Sevilla in the 4-0 win. (GETTY Images)

Arsene Wenger praises Olivier Giroud after 4-goal show in Sevilla rout Talking to CBS Sport (h/t Metro), legendary manager Arsene Wenger hailed his former Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud after he starred in a 4-0 win for Chelsea against Sevilla last week. Wenger brought Giroud to the Premier League from Montpellier when he signed him for … Read more

Rival Watch: Leeds to be without four first-team stars against Chelsea on Saturday

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Leeds United will have 4 senior players out when they travel to face Chelsea this weekend. (GETTY Images)

Marcelo Bielsa to be without 4 players due to injury troubles Speaking in his press conference (h/t football.london) before the match against Chelsea on Saturday, Marcelo Bielsa revealed that Leeds United will travel to Stamford Bridge without four first-team players due to injury. Chelsea prepare to face Leeds United in the Premier League in the … Read more