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Aug102019 by JBNo Comments

Frank Lampard reveals the truth about David Luiz’s exit

Premier League

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says Brazilian defender David Luiz did not go on strike in order to force through a Deadline Day transfer move to Arsenal. Arsenal completed the signing of Luiz on a two-year deal for a fee of £8million after indicating he wanted to leave. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The centre-back trained away from the rest of the team on Wednesday and some reports suggested he had gone on strike in order to secure a transfer, but Lampard denies that was the case. "There certainly weren't any strikes, so I'll make that clear straight away," the Chelsea boss said. "We had some conversations over the last week, honest conversations because I know David well and I think the conclusion of that was that he moved on. (adsbyg...

Aug102019 by JBNo Comments

Callum Hudson-Odoi back in full Chelsea training after Achilles woe

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Callum Hudson-Odoi has proudly announced his return to full training after injury - delighting Chelsea supporters and manager Frank Lampard. The 18-year-old winger, who has yet to agree a new contract, tweeted a happy snap of himself taking a break and added: "I’m backkkkkk??" (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Excited fans claimed the Bayern Munich target would soon be part of new head coach Lampard's youthful revolution at the club. One fan tweeted: "YESSSS!! ? Back for 5 more years as well! ???" and another posted: "STAR MAN, LETS GOOOOOO ???" Some Blues' followers suggested Chelsea should now target fellow Three Lions' wideman Jadon Sancho, in January if their transfer ban is lifted. One such message was: "Comeback asap bro ? We need you . An...

Aug72019 by JBNo Comments

Arsenal set to seal double signing of David Luiz and Kieran Tierney

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Chelsea central defender David Luiz is set to join Arsenal before the summer transfer window deadline, According to Sky Sports News. The Brazilian is expected to complete his move to the Emirates on the morning of Transfer Deadline Day. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 32-year-old Chelsea centre-back trained away from the rest of Frank Lampard's team on Wednesday. Arsenal manager Unai Emery told Sky Sports News he wants to sign a centre-back before Thursday's deadline and it is believed David Luiz is on his shortlist, although there has been no formal bid for him yet. "If we can on the last day, we will try to sign another centre-back, but one who has the capacity to help us," said Emery. "We have a lot of defensive players. Maybe, it is diffe...

Aug32019 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea ready to sell Bakayoko and Drinkwater after being left at home for trip to Germany

Premier League

Chelsea are ready now to listen to offers for Tiemoue Bakayoko and Danny Drinkwater after Frank Lampard snubbed the midfielders for the second match this week. Bakayoko and Drinkwater were left out of the Blues' squad for the final pre-season friendly game against Borussia Monchengladbach. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The duo also failed to make Chelsea’s squad for Wednesday’s win over Red Bull Salzburg. Last week, Chelsea boss Frank Lampard claimed he had not shut the door on any players’ future at the club after his return to the club last month. But the Telegraph claim Lampard sees Bakayoko and Drinkwater as surplus to requirements and will not intervene if the club sell the midfielders before the summer window closes. Chelsea spent £40milli...

Aug22019 by JBNo Comments

N’Golo Kante reveals future plans amid Chelsea exit talk

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Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante has said that he won’t let transfer speculation distract him, while conceding that he enjoyed being deployed in a more advanced role last campaign. Kante is under contract with the blues until 2023, but is still sometimes linked with a move away, with PSG, Real Madrid and even Premier League rivals Manchester United suggested as possible destinations. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, the 28-year-old Frenchman has revealed that he is only focusing on Chelsea. “There are quite a lot of things that are said,” he told Yahoo Sports FR. “At the end of the day, I know in principle what is reliable and what is not. “I know what discussions are being had around me via my agent. It does not distract me certainly beca...

Aug12019 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho reveals Chelsea’s big problem as he tells Lampard to put faith in Zouma & Abraham

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Jose Mourinho hopes new Chelsea manager Frank Lampard looks to the club's current young players and says their only problem has been losing Eden Hazard to Real Madrid. With a transfer ban imposed, Lampard will have a unique situation to work with at the club; something Jose Mourinho says could work in the blues advantage. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In an interview with Sky Sports News, the former Chelsea manager says he is reserving judgement on Lampard's managerial ability until the results come in, and gave an insight into his character as a player. With Christian Pulisic finally arriving, Mateo Kovacic making his loan move permanent and the likes of Tammy Abraham and Kurt Zouma returning from loans, Chelsea do still have options for the new ...

Jul312019 by JBNo Comments

Rudiger hands Chelsea huge injury boost ahead of United season opener

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Chelsea central defender Antonio Rudiger looks to be on the comeback trail after undergoing knee surgery at the end of last campaign. The Germany international was forced from the field during Chelsea's 1-1 Premier League draw with Manchester United in April, missing the final five matches of the season, including the Europa League final win over Arsenal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The injury on his left knee meniscus required the player to go under the knife to get the issue rectified, and Rudiger has since been undergoing rehabilitation in order to get fit as soon as is possible. It is however, unknown if he will be back in time for the season opener against Manchester United. According to the Telegraph, Chelsea are not willing to rush the 26...

Jul242019 by JBNo Comments

Abraham confirms he will wear the ‘cursed’ Chelsea No.9 shirt ahead of the new season

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Tammy Abraham appears ready to take a big role at Chelsea this campaign, as the striker revealed that manager Frank Lampard has asked him to take the No. 9 Jersey. Abraham scored in Chelsea’s 2-1 win over Barcelona in a pre-season friendly game on Tuesday, as he continues to build a case that he should be involved with the club in 2019-20. The 21-year-old has spent the past three campaigns out on loan, playing for Bristol City, Swansea City and Aston Villa, with his 25 league goals last campaign helping the Villans secure promotion back to the Premier League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); With Chelsea currently under a transfer ban, they are unable to make any new signing, leaving them with just Abraham, Olivier Giroud and Michy Batshuayi as the only...

Jul232019 by JB1 Comment

Lampard hits back at Willian over Eden Hazard squad number claim

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Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has hit back at Willian’s claim that he has already been offered Eden Hazard’s No.10 squad number. Hazard’s transfer to Real Madrid means Chelsea will have a new No.10 for the first time in four years with the Belgian having vacated the shirt previously warn by Juan Mata and Joe Cole. Speaking to Brazilian TV show Desimpedidos, Willian said: ‘I was offered the number 10 jersey ahead of next season and I will take it.’ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Willian has worn the No.22 shirt throughout his Chelsea career but Lampard denied the claim of the 30-year-old and confirmed he is yet to make up his mind on it. ‘There’s no confirmation on that decision,’ he said after Chelea’s 2-1 win over Barcelona in Japan. ‘It will be ta...

Jul232019 by JBNo Comments

Callum Hudson-Odoi agrees 5-year deal to stay at Chelsea

Premier League, Transfer Info

English star Callum Hudson-Odoi has handed Frank Lampard a major boost by indicating he is ready to sign a new five-year deal. The 18-year-old winger is set to earn £100,000-a-week by staying at Stamford Bridge and he is now only waiting for Chelsea to sign the deal off. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Securing Hudson-Odoi to a new contract was a major priority for manager Frank Lampard after Chelsea agreed new deals with Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Mason Mount. It means that in a summer window in which they are banned from signing players and sold Eden Hazard to Real Madrid, Chelsea have secured the futures of their brightest young stars. Hudson-Odoi's future had looked very much uncertain with his current contract due to expire at the end of next campai...