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Feb32021 by JBNo Comments

Antonio Rudiger speaks out on training bust-up with Cesar Azpilicueta

Premier League

Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger insists he hasn't had any clash with Cesar Azpilicueta despite reports of a rift between both players. The Garmany international has been heavily speculated to have been a troublemaker in the Chelsea squad after the sacking of Frank Lampard. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, Rudiger has now denied all reports suggesting he played a part in Lampard's sack. And there was speculation claiming Rudiger had many run-ins with Azpilicueta on the training ground, but the Chelsea player has denied having any problems with his teammate. "There has never been any problem with Azpi," Rudiger told the Athletic. "He’s my captain and I’m very thankful that he and also Tammy reacted that quickly after they’d heard the rumours on soci...

Aug22020 by JBNo Comments

Pulisic & Azpilicueta to miss Bayern game after Cup final injuries

Premier League

Christian Pulisic and Cesar Azpilicueta have been ruled out of Chelsea's Champions League second-leg game with Bayern Munich after they both picked up hamstring injuries in the FA Cup final against Arsenal. Azpilicueta and Pulisic went off during the 2-1 defeat to Arsenal, while Pedro could not finish the match when he injured his shoulder late on. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea face Bayern on August 8 trailing 3-0 from the first leg of their last-16 tie, and will be without captain Azpilicueta, who hobbled off before half-time, shortly after giving away a penalty which saw Aubameyang equalise. Pedro - in his final domestic match for Chelsea before he moves to Serie A club Roma - appeared to dislocate his shoulder in the closing stages of the f...

Jun182020 by JBNo Comments

Azpilicueta speaks out on Chelsea’s decision to sign Werner

Premier League

Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta has praised their decision to complete the signing of Timo Werner from RB Leipzig. On Thursday, Chelsea officially completed their £53 million move for the German forward, who will now join Stamford Bridge in the upcoming transfer window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Werner has been in spectacular form for RB Leipzig this campaign with 32 goals in 43 matches. The Germany international also attracted strong interest from Liverpool and had even held discussions with Jurgen Klopp over a possible move to Anfield. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Chelsea eventually won the race and Azpilicueta believes Frank Lampard’s side have signed an ‘amazing’ attacking option. ‘He’s an amazing attac...

Jan262019 by JBNo Comments

REVEALED: Sarri in ‘heated exchange’ with Azpilicueta in team meeting after loss to Arsenal

Premier League

Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri was involved in a 'heated exchange' with Cesar Azpilicueta in a fiery team meeting after last week's defeat to Arsenal. The Blues were beaten 2-0 on January 19 and it is claimed the duo had some choice words when the players and staff met for a team meeting. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to The Times the Chelsea captain spoke out against Sarri's brutal criticism of the team in his post-match press conference. The former Napoli boss was very unhappy with his side after their abject defeat against their London rivals at the Emirates. The Blues succumbed to goals from Alexandre Lacazette and Laurent Koscielny as Arsenal enjoyed just their second win in 14 meetings with Chelsea. Sarri's side are just thr...

Jan222019 by JBNo Comments

Sarri tells Chelsea board to sign £45m Azpilicueta replacement

Premier League, Transfer Info

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has reportedly told the board to sign Elseid Hysaj once Gonzalo Higuain arrives at the club. Chelsea are looking to wrap up a temporary transfer for Higuain, by midday on Wednesday so he will be eligible to face Tottenham in the Carabao Cup on Thursday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Higuain struggled in the first half of the campaign on loan at AC Milan from Juventus but Sarri is confident he can get the best out of the 31-year-old. According to the Daily Mirror, Sarri now his eye on another player he managed during his time at Napoli, 24-year-old right-back Hysaj. The Italian manager is ready to axe Chelsea fan favourite Cesar Azpilicueta from his starting lineup and sees Hysaj as a perfect replacement. Sarri sla...