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Sep72018 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri reveals he found out his sack by Napoli after seeing it on TV

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has confirmed that he found out he had been sacked by Napoli only by watching the news on television. The Italian boss took over at Stamford Bridge this summer following a remarkable spell with the Serie A team. He secured Napoli's highest ever points return last campaign, only to see his side lose out on the league title to all-conquering Juventus . (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sarri asked for some time to consider his future but Napoli already signed Carlo Ancelotti as his replacement. Then, after a protracted legal issue, the coach was eventually released from the final two years of his contract, freeing him up to move to Chelsea. 'It's true, I found out that I wasn't the Napoli coach anymore by seeing it on te...

Sep62018 by JBNo Comments

Why Jorginho joined Chelsea despite agreeing Man City move

Premier League, Transfer Info

Chelsea midfielder Jorginho agreed terms on a move to City before moving to Stamford Bridge, but Napoli failed to agree a fee with the English champions, the player's agent has confirmed. The Italy international signed for the Blues for £52m after leaving Serie A, following Maurizio Sarri to the club who left Napoli to replace Antonio Conte as head coach this summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 26-year-old has made a blistering start to life in the Premier League, featuring in all four of Chelsea's opening games at the start of the 2018-19 season. Jorginho has slotted into the starting XI with ease and impressed with his slick technical ability and astute positional sense as Sarri's men have won all of their matches so far. However, as report...

Sep22018 by JBNo Comments

Eden Hazard aims dig at Mourinho and Conte over style of play

Premier League

Eden Hazard says he is enjoying the football played by new Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri far more than when the club were managed by Antonio Conte and Jose Mourinho. Sarri took over in the summer, bringing his attacking, possession football to Stamford Bridge, and the club have had four straight victories to sit second in the League table behind Liverpool on goal difference. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Hazard scored again against Bournemouth on Saturday, and is enjoying the freer-flowing football a orchestrated by Sarri compared to his predecessors. Asked if he is enjoyed Chelsea’s new style, Hazard told the club’s official website: ‘Of course, I like to have the ball. Not in my own half, but in the last 30 metres. ‘I like this type of game,...

Aug272018 by JBNo Comments

Jorginho sets incredible Chelsea record against Newcastle

Premier League

Summer signing Jorginho set a new Chelsea record for passes in a single Premier League match as the Blues edged their way past Newcastle on Sunday. Maurizio Sarri’s side took the lead from the penalty spot through Eden Hazard but were quickly pegged back by Joselu, though DeAndre Yedlin own goal late on was enough to secure all three points for the visitors. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); That makes it three wins out of three for Chelsea under their new head coach, and his eye-catching style is already starting to take seed. Sarri took Jorginho with him from Napoli in a £52million deal and the Italy international has quickly become important to his side’s midfield control. Jorginho completed 86 passes out of a possible 92 in the first half (93.5%), ...

Aug272018 by JBNo Comments

Lopetegui explains Courtois’ bench treatment

La Liga, Premier League

Real Madrid manager Julen Lopetegui said he will decide his goalkeeping situation on a game-by-game basis after new signing Thibaut Courtois was made to wait for his debut. Courtois swapped Chelsea for European champions Madrid in a £35 million move but the Belgium international was on the bench for Sunday's 4-1 La Liga victory over Girona with Lopetegui opting to retain Keylor Navas. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lopetegui also preferred Navas to Courtois in Madrid's La Liga opener against Getafe, after the 26-year-old watched from the stands as his new team lost to Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup. Discussing Courtois' absence in favour of Navas, Lopetegui said: "It's not a situation that's easy to understand but it's simple enough to explain. ...

Aug232018 by JBNo Comments

Tottenham made £25m bid for Tammy Abraham on transfer deadline day

Premier League, Transfer Info

Tottenham reportedly made a move to sign Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham in the closing hours of the summer transfer window. Abraham impressed on loan at Swansea last campaign, scoring eight goals in all competitions, and the England international's performances caught the attention of Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Spurs did not sign a single player ahead of the 2018/19 season but this was not for want of trying, with their manager on the hunt for attacking players to support Harry Kane. According to Goal, the north London club lodged a £25million offer for Abraham on deadline day – but the offer was immediately rejected by Chelsea. It’s claimed Abraham wanted to join Tottenham once their interest became known. How...

Aug162018 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea opted against Nabil Fekir transfer despite talks

Premier League, Ligue 1

Chelsea held talks with Lyon over a possible move for Nabil Fekir but Goal reports they opted against signing the France international over the summer after keeping hold of players in the same position. Fekir, who earlier in the transfer window saw a move to Liverpool crumble, was linked with a number of clubs during pre-season after an impressive 2017-18 season in Ligue 1. The Lyon skipper scored 23 goals and created eight assists in 40 appearances across all competitions last campaign, and Chelsea did attempt to negotiate with the player's club regarding a move in the window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Fekir missed Lyon's International Champions Cup match at Stamford Bridge on August 7 as officials from both clubs met, but Chelsea decided instead...

Aug132018 by JBNo Comments

Willian: No chance I would have stayed at Chelsea under Conte

Premier League

Willian says that there is "no chance" he would have stayed at Chelsea under Antonio Conte, but he is happy he stuck around to play for new manager Maurizio Sarri. Barcelona made offers to secure Willian from Chelsea over the summer, although they were put off as the club demanded more than £60 million for the Brazil international, who has also interested Mourinho. The 30-year-old was a key player towards the end of Conte's reign at the club, but he didn't see eye-to-eye with his former manager and even placed trophy emoji's over him as he posted his FA Cup celebration pictures on social media. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, thoughts of leaving Chelsea are no longer on his agenda. "Would I be here if Conte stayed? No chance. No," he said. "I'...

Aug102018 by JBNo Comments

Bernard reveals why he rejected Chelsea for Everton

Transfer Info, Premier League

Brazilian winger Bernard has revealed the important role Everton boss Marco Silva played in convincing him to move to Goodison Park despite the offers from Chelsea, West Ham and AC Milan. The 25-year-old had been a free agent since leaving Shakhtar Donestk at the end of last campaign and had several offers, particularly from the Premier League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea had looked into adding Bernard to their squad, and even offered him a contract, but the Brazilian was swayed by the chance of more regular football under Silva at Everton. ‘I chose Everton because of all the things I’d heard about Marco Silva and because Everton is a club with a lot of tradition,’ Bernard told the club’s official website. ‘They are historically among the...

Aug62018 by JBNo Comments

Leon Bailey reveals ‘concrete interest’ from Chelsea and Liverpool

Transfer Info, Bundesliga, Premier League

Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey has confirmed that Liverpool and Chelsea are interested in signing him. The 20-year-old is rated as one of the brightest youngsters in Europe following his impressive breakthrough campaign in the Bundesliga. Several top clubs have been linked with a move for the Jamaican-born winger, who is valued at £70 million. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Manchester City have expressed an interest in signing Leon Bailey, while Bayern Munich also submitted a £53m bid to Leverkusen in May. But the player has revealed that he is aware of the interest from Chelsea and Liverpool. ‘There’s concrete interest,’ Bailey said in an interview with Kicker. ‘What I can say is that my full focus is on developing myself as a young play...