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Feb242021 by JBNo Comments

Tuchel admits to Giroud mistake after Chelsea beat Atletico Madrid

Premier League

Thomas Tuchel concedes he made a mistake over Olivier Giroud after Chelsea’s 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday. The Frenchman scored an outstanding overhead kick in the second half to secure a 1-0 win against Diego Simeone’s side in Bucharest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Giroud started the Champions League tie after he was left on the bench in the 1-1 draw against Southampton on Saturday. And Tuchel has conceded that he was unhappy with his decision to not bring on the striker in that game. Asked if he made the decision to rest Giroud for the Atletico clash, Tuchel replied: ‘No, it was not. ‘We thought long about putting him in and you are absolutely right, it was a decision clearly a possibility that Oli started a...

Feb242021 by JBNo Comments

Ferdinand slams Timo Werner after Chelsea win over Atletico Madrid

Premier League

Rio Ferdinand has criticised Timo Werner’s display in Chelsea’s win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League while Joe Cole compared the striker to ‘a young Theo Walcott’. Chelsea secured a very important win over the La Liga leaders on Tuesday, winning 1-0 in the first leg of their round of 16 game thanks to a wonderful bicycle kick from Olivier Giroud. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Werner had a tough night, wasting several good chances to give Chelsea a bigger margin of victory, and Ferdinand was unimpressed with his performance. ‘It’s just frustrating watching him because you’ve seen clips of him and you’ve seen what he can do,’ said the former Manchester United defender on BT Sport. ‘I feel like [his first-half miss] is not an easy chance but...

Feb232021 by JBNo Comments

Matic sends message to Hudson-Odoi over substitution controversy

Premier League

Nemanja Matic has reached out to Callum Hudson-Odoi and urged him to ‘be positive and keep going forward’ after being subbed on and subbed off in Chelsea’s draw with Southampton. Hudson-Odoi had started all but one of Tuchel’s opening five matches at the club in the Premier League before Chelsea game against Southampton and will have been disappointed as he was only made the bench at St Mary’s. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And while Hudson-Odoi was given the opportunity to impress after coming off the bench after the break, he lasted only 31 minutes before he was then replaced by Hakim Ziyech. An angry Tuchel blasted Hudson-Odoi’s energy levels and attitude after the match but has since brushed off the incident and the 20-year-old even started against ...

Feb232021 by JBNo Comments

Mino Raiola reveals four Premier League teams could sign Erling Haaland

Transfer Info, Bundesliga, Premier League

Erling Haaland’s agent Mino Raiola claims there are four Premier League teams who could sign the Dortmund star and says ‘everybody is looking’ at the player. Haaland has netted 17 goals in 17 Bundesliga games this campaign – as well as eight goals in only five Champions League appearances – and is on the wish list of a number of European giants. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Manchester United tried to sign Haaland before his move to Dortmund, while Chelsea and Man City have emerged as rivals, and Raiola expects teams in the Premier League to be at the centre of the tug of war for his signature. ‘The problem that I feel you have in England, especially in England, whenever I tell my opinion – just an opinion that I have – everybody in England goes berserk...

Feb232021 by JBNo Comments

Arsene Wenger makes top four prediction after assessment of Thomas Tuchel

Premier League

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes Chelsea will fall "a fraction short of top four" this campaign, despite Thomas Tuchel going unbeaten in his first six Premier League matches in charge. The London club have won four and drawn two since appointing Tuchel as the successor to Frank Lampard and they currently sit fifth in the league table, two points off the top four. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, speaking after Chelsea's draw with Southampton, Wenger said: "I would say it's a fair result with one team happier than the other one. "Southampton certainly the happier after stopping their losing slump. "What's a bit worrying for Chelsea is they were not at their best, which happens in this league, but you don't feel a huge potential in th...

Feb232021 by JBNo Comments

“I like the way he plays” – Joao Felix singles out Chelsea star for praise

La Liga, Premier League

Atletico Madrid forward Felix has admitted he admires Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount ahead of their Champions League clash on Tuesday. Felix will hope to have the edge when the two teams clash in their first leg. The Portuguese star first heard about Mount several years ago and has followed him closely. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Felix told the Daily Mail: "I like the way he [Mount] plays, the way he likes to drag the ball, the way he touches the ball. "I played with Chris Willock in Benfica three or four years ago and he told me that Chelsea has a guy that he sees who is similar to me and he told me it was Mason Mount. "A few years later he appeared in Chelsea and I like the way he plays." Felix will be one of the main threats to Chelsea in the h...

Feb232021 by JBNo Comments

Azpilicueta aims dig at Lampard, insists everything is better since his exit

Premier League

Cesar Azpilicueta has compounded Frank Lampard's misery by lauding the arrival of Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea, saying 'everything has improved' under the German coach. Lampard was sacked in January after a poor run of results and failure to turn things around. Thomas Tuchel was brought in soon after and he has revived the club and their hopes of Champions League football for next campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Speaking ahead of the clash Champions League game against Atletico Madrid, Azpilicueta had some words regarding the current situation at Stamford Bridge and on Lampard’s exit. 'Six weeks ago we weren’t at our best. Now with Tuchel, everything has improved. The team has better feelings. Although the Premier has nothing to do with it, reaching...

Feb222021 by JBNo Comments

Boris Johnson confirms 10,000 fans will be allowed inside stadiums from May 17

Premier League

Football supporters are set to return to stadiums in May, with up to 10,000 fans possibly allowed in for the final round of this campaign’s Premier League games. The plan was revealed on Monday as part of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s ‘road map’ to ease the lockdown restrictions to limit the spread of Covid-19, which was announced in the House of Commons. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Football stadiums - and other sporting venues - are currently unable to welcome supporters due to restrictions because of the pandemic. The plan now is for fans to head back to stadiums from May 17, provided certain measures are put in place in terms of combating the virus. Indoor events will now be capped at 50% capacity or 1,000, whichever is lower, and for outdoor...

Feb222021 by JBNo Comments

Henderson threatens to leave Man Utd amid interest from Chelsea & Tottenham

Premier League

Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson has told Ole Gunnar Solskjaer he will seek to leave this summer if he is not made the first choice ahead of De Gea next season. The England international returned to the theatre of dreams last summer after a good two-year loan spell with Sheffield but David De Gea has retained his place as first choice keeper. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Henderson has mainly been used in the FA Cup and in the Europa League but he is not satisfied and believes he is worthy of more chances in the Premier League. The shot-stopper has impressed when given the opportunity this campaign and the Manchester Evening News claim Henderson has made his unhapiness known to Solskjaer. It’s claimed Henderson has told the Norwegian coach...

Feb222021 by JBNo Comments

Thomas Tuchel reveals talks with Hudson-Odoi after questioning his attitude

Premier League

Thomas Tuchel has held talks with Callum Hudson-Odoi after his decision to substitute the player on and off in Chelsea’s 1-1 draw against Southampton. The highly-rated England star was asked to provide inspiration when introduced in place of Tammy Abraham at the break. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He was taken off just half-an-hour later, with Tuchel questioning the player’s attitude when explaining the controversial decision. The Chelsea manager now claims he has spoken with Hudson-Odoi, telling the club's official website: “It is not a big thing at all for me. I have spoken to Callum, and I’ve spoken to the whole group. Sometimes, these things happen in football and it was just my decision. “Maybe I was being harsh on him because he was on my side...