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Four reasons why Todd Boehly must hand Frank Lampard new Chelsea role

Four reasons why Todd Boehly must hand Frank Lampard new Chelsea role

Premier League
Chelsea legend Frank Lampard returned to Stamford Bridge as caretaker head coach until the end of the campaign - but things have not gone well for him so far. The 44-year-old has become the first Chelsea manager to lose their first four games with Lampard having thrown away his chances of becoming the permanent coach ahead of next season. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea have held discussions with Luis Enrique and Julian Nagelsmann regarding the managerial position at the club, with the latter emerging as 'favourite' ahead of the former Barcelona and Spain manager. Nagelsmann was sacked by Bayern Munich just last month, with Thomas Tuchel replacing him at the Allianz Arena. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ...
Commentator calls Upamecano ‘UpaMaguire’ in Bayern’s draw vs Man City

Commentator calls Upamecano ‘UpaMaguire’ in Bayern’s draw vs Man City

UEFA, Bundesliga, Premier League
Dayot Upamecano was called ‘UpaMaguire’ by beIN Sports’ commentator in Bayern Munich’s Champions League 1-1 draw with Manchester City on Wednesday. The Frenchman had a game to forget as he was fortunate to avoid getting sent off in the first half for his foul on Erling Haaland before play was brought back for an offside. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bayern had chances to pull a goal back after their 3-0 defeat in the first leg at the Allianz Arena but their hopes were finally ended in the 57th minute when Haaland capitalised on Upamecano’s fall inside the box and finished beyond Yann Sommer. Chelsea stars ‘taken aback’ by Todd Boehly’s decision with Mudryk Ancelotti admits Real Madrid struggled to deal with Chelsea star Sane & Mane in ...
Chelsea stars ‘taken aback’ by Todd Boehly’s decision with Mudryk

Chelsea stars ‘taken aback’ by Todd Boehly’s decision with Mudryk

Premier League
Chelsea players were ‘taken aback’ by Todd Boehly’s decision to introduce Mykhailo Mudryk and his entourage inside the dressing room before a Premier League match this campaign, according to reports. The Blues beat Arsenal to sign Mudryk in an £88.5m deal from Shakhtar Donetsk in the January transfer window.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Ukrainian winger was officially unveiled at Stamford Bridge during the half-time break in Chelsea’s game against Crystal Palace on January 15. Ancelotti admits Real Madrid struggled to deal with Chelsea star Thiago Silva criticises Chelsea owners after Champions League elimination Drogba launches attack on Todd Boehly over transfer approach But according to MailOnline, some of Chelsea’s players and s...
West Ham’s Antonio claims Arsenal insider has revealed concerns about Man City

West Ham’s Antonio claims Arsenal insider has revealed concerns about Man City

Premier League
West Ham forward Michail Antonio says an Arsenal insider has told him that Mikel Arteta’s stars are starting to become concerned by Manchester City’s form in the league title race. Arsenal are four points clear of Ma City at the top of the Premier League but Pep Guardiola’s team have an outstanding game and have won their last six league matches in a row. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Gunners, meanwhile, threw away a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Liverpool earlier this month and did the same on Sunday as they wasted an early advantage to be held by West Ham. And Antonio says Arsenal’s players are now starting to be aware of Man City’s impressive run of results. atOptions = { 'key' : '677bec88d5359434973f045e310a9066', 'format' : '...
Courtois takes swipe at Chelsea fans & speaks on kissing Real Madrid badge

Courtois takes swipe at Chelsea fans & speaks on kissing Real Madrid badge

La Liga, Premier League
Thibaut Courtois has hit back at Chelsea fans who booed him during Tuesday’s Champions League quarter-final clash and defended his decision to kiss the Real Madrid badge. The Belgian spent seven years at Stamford Bridge – though was loaned to Atletico Madrid for the first three years – before returning to the Spain with Real in somewhat acrimonious circumstances, running down his contract and leaving for a low fee. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Courtois was given a hostile reception on his return to the club, with supporters booing him throughout the 2-0 win (4-0 on aggregate) and chanting ‘traitor’ as he took his place between the sticks. The 30-year-old responded by producing a couple of excellent saves – wildly celebrating one stop to deny Cuc...
Mudryk post speaks volumes with Lampard mocked for strange Chelsea move

Mudryk post speaks volumes with Lampard mocked for strange Chelsea move

Premier League
Mykhaylo Mudryk has caused a stir online after sharing a post praising Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi after he was played out of position in Chelsea's 2-0 defeat against Real Madrid on Tuesday. The Ukrainian star started the key Champions League tie on the bench with the Blues needing to overhaul a two goal deficit against the La Liga giants to advance to the semi-finals of the competition.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A brace from Rodrygo was enough to send Chelsea home, with Mudryk playing at left-back for the last 20 minutes of the game after replacing Marc Cucurella. Ancelotti admits Real Madrid struggled to deal with Chelsea star Thiago Silva criticises Chelsea owners after Champions League elimination Drogba launches attack on Todd B...
Erik ten Hag to sell four Man Utd players to make way for new signing

Erik ten Hag to sell four Man Utd players to make way for new signing

Premier League
Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag has sanctioned the sale of four first-team stars this summer after the club held discussions to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Jeremie Frimpong. The 22-year-old right-back is a major priority for Ten Hag, who wants to add more attacking quality to his defence.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Frimpong, who is a product of Manchester City’s academy, joined Leverkusen from Celtic two years ago and he has established himself as one of the best attacking full-backs in Europe. Ten Hag spent £220million last summer window and he’s keen to sign a top-level centre forward this summer. But the Red Devils are walking a Financial Fair Play tightrope and the club must sell off some assets if Ten Hag is to sign the player...
Ancelotti admits Real Madrid struggled to deal with Chelsea star

Ancelotti admits Real Madrid struggled to deal with Chelsea star

La Liga, Premier League, UEFA
Carlo Ancelotti concedes Real Madrid struggled to deal with N’Golo Kante during their 2-0 victory over Chelsea in the Champions League at Stamford Bridge. Madrid were favourites to reach the semi final after their win at the Santiago Bernabeu last week but Chelsea started well in the return leg and should have taken the lead as Kante and Cucurella missed two good chances.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The La Liga giants stepped up a gear in the second half and Rodrygo silence the Stamford Bridge crowd with his goal in the 58th minute. The Brazilian star then rounded off an excellent Madrid move with ten minutes remaining to secure his team's 2-0 win. But Ancelotti says Madrid needed mid-game tactical changes in order to stop Chelsea’s push to fi...
Frank Lampard’s response to Didier Drogba’s brutal swipe at Chelsea

Frank Lampard’s response to Didier Drogba’s brutal swipe at Chelsea

Premier League, UEFA
Frank Lampard was in no mood to discuss Didier Drogba’s swipe that he no longer recognises Chelsea under the ownership of Todd Boehly. Chelsea were eliminated out of the Champions League by Real Madrid on Tuesday, with the club suffering a 4-0 defeat on aggregate in the quarter-final.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It was the latest blow in an already disappointing campaign for the club which has seen Lampard return as manager on an interim basis until the end of the season. Lampard has now lost each of his first four games in charge since taking over from Graham Potter, including 2-0 losses to Madrid with the Spanish champions. It is the first time since 1993 that Chelsea have lost four consecutive games. Lampard is Chelsea’s third manager of ...
Cristiano Ronaldo makes obscene gesture to fans chanting Messi’s name

Cristiano Ronaldo makes obscene gesture to fans chanting Messi’s name

Premier League
Cristiano Ronaldo appeared to make an obscene gesture towards Al-Hilal fans after they chanted Lionel Messi’s name at the former Manchester United forward. Ronaldo had a game to forget on Tuesday as Al-Nassr suffered a 2-0 defeat to Al-Hilal, which has left the club three points off top spot in the Saudi Pro League, while Al-Ittihad also have an outstanding game.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As he made his way off the pitch, Ronaldo was greeted by jeers and chants of, ‘Messi, Messi’ from the Al-Hilal supporters. Drogba launches attack on Todd Boehly over transfer approach Bayern stars make Sadio Mane feelings clear after shock at Sane incident Ronaldo names three Man Utd legends in his best XI of teammates But instead of ignoring the hu...
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