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Oct112018 by JBNo Comments

Eden Hazard: I want Spain transfer to win Ballon d’Or

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard says he is the best player in the world right now but must move to Spain to win the Ballon d'Or. The Belgium international said during the World Cup that "it might be time to discover something different", with the 27-year-old severally linked with a transfer to Real Madrid. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Hazard has less than two years on his current Chelsea contract and said earlier this week that he was in a dilemma about whether to sign a new deal at Stamford Bridge or pursue a transfer to the Bernabeu. The last ten winners of the Ballon d'Or have been from Spain, and when asked whether he needed to move there to be the best in the world, he said: "That's why I want to go - maybe." However, when quizzed on whether he w...

Oct102018 by JBNo Comments

Andreas Christensen: I may need to leave Chelsea

Premier League, Transfer Info

Andreas Christensen has warned he may choose to exit Chelsea if Maurizio Sarri does not offer him more game time at the club. The 22-year-old made 40 appearances for the Blues last campaign under previous manager Antonio Conte, establishing himself as a key member of the Italian's back-three. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Christensen also enjoyed consistent starts during the previous two years, when he spent time on loan at Borussia Monchengladbach. However, he is yet to play in the Premier League under Sarri - playing just three matches aàin total - and admits he may push for a move from Stamford Bridge. He said: "It has been a hard season. To be honest, it has been very difficult. I had a good season last year and I played a good World Cup. "I...

Oct92018 by JBNo Comments

Eden Hazard admits he could leave Chelsea for Real Madrid

Premier League, La Liga, Transfer Info

Eden Hazard says that he is finding it a 'hard decision' over whether to sign a new Chelsea contract and has reiterated that moving to Real Madrid is something he dreams about. Chelsea are keen to secure Hazard on a new deal after a summer of interest from Madrid, but the Belgian has so far been unwilling to renew a contract which has less than two years left. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 27-year-old has been key to Chelsea’s impressive form this campaign, with Maurizio Sarri’s side second in the Premier League on goal difference after eight matches going into the international break. Hazard is the Premier League's top scorer with seven goals after another goal in Sunday’s 3-0 win over Southampton and he concedes that his next decision could def...

Oct92018 by JBNo Comments

Rudiger withdraws from Germany squad with groin injury

Uncategorized, Premier League

Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger has been forced to pull off from Germany’s squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches because of a groin injury. The 25-year-old required treatment after Chelsea’s routine win over Southampton on Sunday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Rudiger will now miss Germany’s Nations League matches with Holland and France, although he says he will be able to train during the break. ‘I won’t be available for Germany for the upcoming matches due to a groin problem,’ he tweeted. ‘I will do some individual training sessions during the int. break and I’m confident to be back soon. ‘Best of luck to my German teammates for the next two games.’ Chelsea fans will hope Rudiger is fit in time to face struggling Manchester U...

Oct62018 by JBNo Comments

Eden Hazard open to Chelsea exit

Premier League, La Liga, Transfer Info

Belgium international Eden Hazard concedes to feeling “good” at Chelsea at present, but says “in two months it can be different”. The 27-year-old has been in sensational form for the Blues over the opening weeks of the 2018-19 season. A series of spectacular displays have delivered seven goals in all competitions, with the 27-year-old leading the likes of Harry Kane and Sergio Aguero in the race for the Premier League Golden Boot. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He admits that things could not have gone much better after a summer which saw him star at the World Cup and be linked with a big-money transfer to Santiago Bernabeu. Hazard told SPORTbible: "At the moment I'm good but in two months it can be different. I just keep practicing on the pitch, ...

Oct62018 by JBNo Comments

Gattuso admits Chelsea on-loan midfielder Bakayoko needs help

Premier League, Seria A

AC Milan manager Gennaro Gattuso admits on-loan Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko is ‘struggling’ at the club. Chelsea signed Bakayoko from Monaco for £40 million last season but the 24-year-old failed to live up to expectation in his first campaign at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri allowed Bakayoko to join AC Milan on loan but the France international has also struggled to impress at San Siro. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And Gattuso admits Bakayoko is struggling to adapt with his role in the midfield. ‘Bakayoko needs to be helped, as he is struggling,’ said Gattuso. ‘The tactics haven’t been drilled into his head yet and evidently it’s my fault, we need to do more work with him in training. ‘He has been here for two months ...

Oct12018 by JBNo Comments

Antonio Rudiger aims subtle dig at three Chelsea teammates

Premier League

Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger fears the club are becoming overly reliant on Eden Hazard ’s incredible goalscoring form. The Belgium international has been on form since Maurizio Sarri’s appointment and has scored eight goals in nine appearances for club and country this campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Hazard was on target again in Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge, but the 27-year-old’s form in front of goal has been offset by concerns over the performances of Olivier Giroud and Alvaro Morata. The former Arsenal forward has been hailed by Hazard as the perfect foil, but he has yet to find the net this season, while Morata hasn’t scored since the second game of the season. Rudiger said: ‘We need to learn to kill mat...

Oct12018 by JBNo Comments

Sarri: David Luiz was ‘confused’ under Conte

Premier League, Seria A

Maurizio Sarri concedes he has been pleasantly surprised by the ability of David Luiz and says the defender was "confused" by his lack of game time under former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte. Luiz had been an important figure in Chelsea's title-winning campaign in Conte's first year as head coach, but played only four games in the first half of 2018 as a result of injury and a rumoured falling-out with the boss. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, the Brazil international has featured in all seven Premier League matches in this campaign for Chelsea, who remain unbeaten and third in the table. "Two seasons ago, he was a protagonist," said Sarri. "Then six months ago, he was not playing, so he was a little confused. "He's direct. If he has to say ...

Sep282018 by JBNo Comments

Eden Hazard Chelsea exit more likely – Fabregas

Premier League, Transfer Info

Cesc Fabregas has said that he believes Chelsea could struggle to keep Eden Hazard next summer window unless they agree a on a new contract. According to reports, Chelsea are prepared to make Hazard the highest-paid player in the club's history if he agrees to sign a new long-term deal, having been linked with a move to Real Madrid last summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "It was an easy decision [not to sell], especially now, because at this stage how much can Eden cost? Not many teams in the world can buy Eden Hazard," Fabregas told the Evening Standard. "He still had two years left on his contract. "Next year if he has one year left, that's a different story. You don't have as much power as a club. Eden is one of the best players in the world. ...

Sep272018 by JBNo Comments

Jose Mourinho considering shock transfer move for Gary Cahill

Premier League, Transfer Info

Chelsea defender Gary Cahill has emerged as a possible target for Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho, according to reports. Mourinho hoped to sign at least one central defender in the summer window but pursuits of Harry Maguire, Toby Alderweireld and Diego Godin all failed to materialise. The Red Devils manager criticised Manchester United’s transfer dealings and a difficult start to the campaign has shown his belief that defensive reinforcements are needed. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); With Maguire signing a new long-term contract with Leicester City, and Alderweireld reestablishing himself in the team under Pochettino, Mourinho may have to look elsewhere. And The Sun reports the Portuguese boss will monitor the situation of Cahill over the ...