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Joe Cole & Ferdinand give verdict on Chelsea’s decision to sign Nkunku

Joe Cole & Ferdinand give verdict on Chelsea’s decision to sign Nkunku

Premier League
Joe Cole and Rio Ferdinand have endorsed Chelsea’s pursuit of RB Leipzig star Christopher Nkunku. The Blues are close to agreeing a deal to sign the 24-year-old, although nothing has been signed and the player is yet to make the final decision on his future. atOptions = { 'key' : '677bec88d5359434973f045e310a9066', 'format' : 'iframe', 'height' : 250, 'width' : 300, 'params' : {} }; document.write(''); Nkunku enjoyed a breakthrough season in 2021-22, scoring 35 goals in all competitions. He has continued to impress this campaign, netting nine goals in 13 matches. The Frenchman’s form has caught the attention of some European clubs but Chelsea appear to have stolen a march on their rivals, with reports claiming Nkunku had signed a pre-contract agreement and eve...
Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana to be sidelined until November

Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana to be sidelined until November

Premier League
The knee injury sustained by Chelsea centre-back Wesley Fofana on Wednesday evening is reportedly not as severe as it was initially feared. During the first half of the 3-0 win against AC Milan, Fofana opened his account for the Blues by giving them the lead, coolly slotting into the far corner from close range after a goalmouth scramble. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, before the end of the opening period, the France international appeared to jar his knee in a tussle with Fode Ballo-Toure. The Frenchman attempted to continue after treatment on the pitch and sidelines before having to hobble off to be replaced by Trevoh Chalobah. After the clash, manager Graham Potter acknowledged that he had been left "concerned" by the injury, one which req...
Thiago Silva names Chelsea star who can be one of the best players in history

Thiago Silva names Chelsea star who can be one of the best players in history

Premier League, UEFA
Thiago Silva has said Chelsea team-mate Reece James can go down as one of the best players in history and gave his verdict on Graham Potter. James scored, made an assist and helped the club keep a clean sheet as Chelsea beat AC Milan 3-0 in the Champions League on Wednesday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Former England players Joe Cole and Rio Ferdinand were full of praise for James after Chelsea’s win and Silva also spoke glowingly about his team-mate. ‘He’s a very young athlete but looks like he’s been playing football for so many years,’ Silva told Hayters. ‘It’s easy to talk about him because he is someone I really like. ‘I hope he can continue with this winning mentality because he is a guy who works really hard and deserves all this succes...
Kaka rates Chelsea’s victory against AC Milan & slams former side

Kaka rates Chelsea’s victory against AC Milan & slams former side

UEFA, Premier League, Seria A
Kaka praised ‘very consistent’ Chelsea for their display in a 3-0 win against AC Milan at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night and concedes the Blues ‘deserved’ to beat his former side. Graham Potter picked up his first win in the UEFA Champions League thanks to goals from Wesley Fofana, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Reece James. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Milan are back in Europe’s elite competition for just the second time in eight years after their Serie A win last campaign. But the Italians have picked up only four points from their opening three group stage games this season and they underwhelmed in west London. Milan will need to beat Chelsea in the reverse fixture next week if they’re to stand the chance of reaching the last-16 and Kaka ...
‘I need to play regularly’ – Koulibaly sends message to Potter after AC Milan win

‘I need to play regularly’ – Koulibaly sends message to Potter after AC Milan win

Premier League
Kalidou Koulibaly says he is trying to find his rhythm since joining Chelsea but felt he grew into the Champions League win over AC Milan. The Serie A champions were beaten by Graham Potter’s side at Stamford Bridge, with Wesley Fofana, Aubameyang and Reece James all netting in a win that moves them up into second place in the group. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Koulibaly had not played under Potter prior to Milan’s visit, but a return to a back three formation saw him restored to Chelsea’s line-up for the first time in a month. The 31-year-old faced some huge criticism for his display in spite of the win – with Fabio Capello saying he ‘lacked personality’ – but Koulibaly feels he is improving and is still adapting to his new club. In an interview w...
Potter names “Chelsea legend” in his ranks after securing first European win

Potter names “Chelsea legend” in his ranks after securing first European win

UEFA, Premier League
Graham Potter has backed Reece James to become a “Chelsea legend” after a remarkable Champions League win over AC Milan. Chelsea defender James scored and provided an assist for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as Potter’s side blew Milan away at Stamford Bridge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But a new injury worry for Wesley Fofana took the gloss off Chelsea’s night as the defender left the stadium on crutches and will have a scan on Thursday amid fears of a major setback. Blues manager Potter said: “I think Reece is just a fantastic player. He’s a young player, so he’s developing all the time and he’ll get better and better as we go. I’ve really enjoyed working with him. “He’s got a lot to offer. He’s fantastic. He can play any game in the world. He’s jus...
Fabio Capello accuses Koulibaly of showing ‘no personality’ at Chelsea after AC Milan win

Fabio Capello accuses Koulibaly of showing ‘no personality’ at Chelsea after AC Milan win

Premier League
Fabio Capello has accused Kalidou Koulibaly of playing with ‘no personality’ after his move to Chelsea. The Senegal international moved to Chelsea in a €40 million (£33.8m) deal from Serie A giants Napoli in the summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Koulibaly was key to Napoli’s success during his eight seasons with the club, and helped Chelsea keep a clean sheet in their 3-0 win over AC Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday. But Capello believes the 31-year-old defender is yet to hit the same standard he reached at Napoli. ‘At Chelsea he has no personality,’ Capello told Sky Sports Italy. ‘When he has the ball at his feet he hesitates. He is not playing quickly, he does not do what he did at Napoli. ‘At Napoli he commanded, he came forward, ...
Joe Cole claims Sir Alex Ferguson would struggle to win trophies at Chelsea

Joe Cole claims Sir Alex Ferguson would struggle to win trophies at Chelsea

Premier League
Graham Potter must be given time to implement his ideas at Chelsea because even Sir Alex Ferguson would struggle to compete with Manchester City, That’s the view of Joe Cole. The Former Chelsea player believes it could be years before the London club are competing for the league title again. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Potter took over from Thomas Tuchel in September, with Chelsea opting to sack the German after a difficult start to the season. Despite the club’s £300m outlay in the summer, the team still requires surgery in certain areas and Todd Boehly is expected to hand Potter huge funds to invest in January and next summer. Potter earned his first win as Chelsea boss on Saturday through Conor Gallagher’s late winner against Crystal Palace. ...
N’Golo Kante lays out contract demands to Chelsea with PSG ready to pounce

N’Golo Kante lays out contract demands to Chelsea with PSG ready to pounce

Premier League
N’Golo Kante is ready to walk away from Chelsea on a free transfer if they fail to raise the length of the contract on offer to him at Stamford Bridge. The France international is out of contract at the end of the campaign and is free to sign a pre-contract agreement with foreign teams from January 1st. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 31-year-old has been blighted by injuries in the last three years, having just 66 league appearances in that time. Nevertheless, he remains one of the most effective players in world football and the West London club are keen to keep him. However, Chelsea want Kante to recognise his increasing injury problem when it comes to agreeing a new contract at the club. The Blues have offered Kante a two-year deal, whi...
Mikel John Obi says snubbing Man Utd for Chelsea was the ‘best decision of my life’

Mikel John Obi says snubbing Man Utd for Chelsea was the ‘best decision of my life’

Premier League
Mikel John Obi has described the decision join Chelsea instead of Manchester United as, ‘the best decision I have ever made in my life’. Last week the Chelsea and Nigeria legend announced his retirement from football having enjoyed a successful and trophy laden career at both club and international level. He is best known for his spell at Stamford Bridge, where he played 372 games for the Blues, winning two Premier League titles, three FA Cups, the UEFA Champions League, the Europa League and the League Cup.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But his career could have looked very different had he instead joined the Red devils, which very nearly happened. Rafael van der Vaart blasts ‘annoying’ Man Utd star Antony What Fernandes & Lisandro Mar...
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