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Aug132021 by JBNo Comments

David Luiz hits back at Jamie Carragher criticism with Liverpool dig

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David Luiz has fired back at criticism from Jamie Carragher by reminding the former Liverpool player that he ‘never won the Premier League’. Luz has spent the last five years of his career in the Premier League, helping Chelsea win three titles – including the Premier League in 2017 – before joining Arsenal two years ago. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It was during his spell at Arsenal that Luiz attracted huge criticism, with Carragher labelling him a ‘liability’ during the 2020-21 season. But Luiz has hit back at the criticism and defended himself by pointing to his Premier League title victory with Chelsea. Despite enjoying a good career at Anfield and lifting the Champions League in 2005, Carragher never won the Premier League. ‘It is funny, so...

Aug132021 by JBNo Comments

Romelu Lukaku reveals why he has returned to Chelsea

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Romelu Lukaku says he is ‘happy and blessed’ to return to Chelsea and hopes the experience he has picked up will help the club achieve more success. Lukaku arrives back at Stamford Bridge from Inter in a club-record deal worth £97.5m and the Belgian striker has signed a five-year contract in west London. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 28-year-old will add quality to the Chelsea attack which already boasting the likes of Timo Werner, Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic, who will all be hungry for more silverware after their Champions League win last season. Romelu Lukaku’s Chelsea squad number ‘leaked’ after securing return Roy Keane & Carragher blast ‘stupid’ Arsenal chief Edu over signing ‘Chelsea rejects’ Ferdinand reacts to Hakim Ziyech’...

Aug132021 by JBNo Comments

Romelu Lukaku’s Chelsea squad number ‘leaked’ after securing return

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Romelu Lukaku is set to reprise his old number for Chelsea after completing his return to Stamford Bridge. The London club unveiled Lukaku on Thursday after agreeing a club-record fee to re-sign the Belgian striker from Inter. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Belgium international fired Inter Milan to the Serie A title last campaign and returns to the Premier League after two years on from his Manchester United exit. Lukaku wore the No. 9 jersey for the Italian club and United, while he donned No. 10 for previous team Everton. But neither of those numbers are currently available at Chelsea, with Tammy Abraham occupying No. 9 and Pulisic No. 10. Lukaku is now set to wear No. 18 for Chelsea - the same number he was given when he joined the club fro...

Aug122021 by JBNo Comments

Roy Keane & Gary Neville fear Man Utd are missing one key signing

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Roy Keane and Gary Neville fear Manchester United are still missing a defensive midfielder despite spending big to improve the team this summer. United have finally signed Jadon Sancho from Dortmund in a £72m deal and have also agreed a move for Raphael Varane. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Speaking on Sky Sports’ The Overlap fan debate, Keane said: ‘I still have my doubts with United. The couple of signings they’ve made are fantastic, there’s no doubting the quality they’ve got in, but I’m worried definitely about the middle of the park and I’m still not convinced about the right-back. ‘But I think the signings have been good and I still feel United will pull something out of the bag over the next few weeks. I still think they need someone in the mi...

Aug122021 by JBNo Comments

Roy Keane & Carragher blast ‘stupid’ Arsenal chief Edu over signing ‘Chelsea rejects’

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Roy Keane and Jamie Carragher have both blasted Arsenal technical director Edu, branding the club’s recruitment pattern ‘stupid’ and questioning the signings of Willian and David Luiz. Edu is in his third summer window at the club but, after spending up to £275m since being appointed in 2019, Arsenal’s squad is still not capable of challenging for the top four, let alone the title. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Carragher feels Edu’s approach lacks coherence and is critical of the big-money contracts offered to some players past their prime, clashing with an Arsenal supporter who tried to defend their recent signings. Roy Keane & Gary Neville fear Man Utd are missing one key signing Ferdinand reacts to Hakim Ziyech’s injury blow in Chelsea’s Sup...

Aug122021 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer opens up on more transfer ‘surprises’ & rates Man Utd title chances

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United could still make more signings should any ‘surprises’ become available, while he feels his team can achieve something special this campaign. United have enjoyed an excellent summer, securing a £72m deal for Jadon Sancho, while they have also agreed a deal with Real Madrid for Raphael Varane which is set to be officially confirmed. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Despite a busy window already, the Red devils are still believed to be keen on signing a new right-back and midfielder, and Solskjaer says their business might not be done yet. Ferdinand reacts to Hakim Ziyech’s injury blow in Chelsea’s Super Cup win Tuchel explains half-time clash with Emery after Chelsea win over Villarreal De Gea sends warning...

Aug122021 by JBNo Comments

Ferdinand reacts to Hakim Ziyech’s injury blow in Chelsea’s Super Cup win

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Rio Ferdinand bemoaned Hakim Ziyech’s shoulder injury in Chelsea’s Super Cup victory over Villarreal and urged the player ‘do his rehab and protect himself’ to ensure a strong return to the team. Ziyech opened the scoring in Belfast but his night was brought to an end as he was forced off in the 43rd minute before Kepa Arrizabalaga inspired the club to a penalty shootout victory. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Moroccan midfielder appeared to be caught by Juan Foyth’s arm before landing awkwardly and was in discomfort as he was administered oxygen on the pitch by the medical staff. Solskjaer opens up on more transfer ‘surprises’ & rates Man Utd title chances Tuchel explains half-time clash with Emery after Chelsea win over Villarreal Tuche...

Aug122021 by JBNo Comments

Tuchel explains half-time clash with Emery after Chelsea win over Villarreal

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Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel said he had ‘no problem’ with Unai Emery after his team's Uefa Super Cup win but slammed a member of Villarreal’s coaching staff for his reaction to Antonio Rudiger’s first-half challenge. TV cameras caught the two coaches exchanging words in a heated argument as they headed down the tunnel at the break in Belfast, while the Blues held a one-goal advantage through Hakim Ziyech’s opener. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Rudiger was shown a yellow card for his challenge on Villarreal’s Yeremi Pino and Tuchel soon joined his fellow countryman in the book after remonstrating with the referee for what he saw as a harsh decision. Tuchel reveals why he replaced Mendy with Kepa for Chelsea’s Super Cup shootout vs Villareal Tuchel gi...

Aug122021 by JBNo Comments

Tuchel gives Hakim Ziyech injury update after Super Cup victory over Villarreal

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Hakim Ziyech looks set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after Thomas Tuchel said that the player had sustained a ‘serious’ shoulder injury in the Uefa Super Cup win over Villarreal. Ziyech had shone across Chelsea’s pre-season matches and opened the scoring with a close-range finish in the 27th minute on Wednesday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But he was forced off after a collision with Juan Foyth at the end of the first half and Christian Pulisic replaced the Moroccan before Chelsea prevailed on penalties. ‘If you take a player out during the first half, it’s serious,’ Tuchel told BT Sport when he was asked to reveal the severity of Ziyech’s injury. ‘It’s unfortunate because he was a very decisive player for us in the last few games.’ Tuche...

Aug122021 by JBNo Comments

Tuchel reveals why he replaced Mendy with Kepa for Chelsea’s Super Cup shootout vs Villareal

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Thomas Tuchel has revealed his decision to introduce Kepa Arrizabalaga for Chelsea’s Super Cup penalty shootout against Villarreal was pre-planned, with the Spaniard superior at saving spot-kicks. Kepa started on the bench but came on for Edouard Mendy in the dying moments of extra time before inspiring the club to victory. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Gerard Moreno had cancelled out Hakim Ziyech’s opener to take the game beyond normal time before Wednesday's match was decided through a contest from 12 yards. Tuchel gives Hakim Ziyech injury update after Super Cup victory over Villarreal De Gea sends warning to Henderson over battle to be Man Utd’s no.1 Roberto Martinez makes Lukaku prediction ahead of Chelsea transfer The shootout got off t...