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Apr32018 by JBNo Comments

Max Allegri set to replace Conte at Chelsea

Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri is set to replace current Chelsea boss Antonio Conte at the Bridge. Chelsea have been underwhelming this season in the defence of their Premier League crown, and after losing to Tottenham on Sunday it is now unlikely for them to make the top-four. According to the Sun, a lack of Champions League football has not put Allegri off as he wants to take charge at Chelsea. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Allegri revealed that he is already thinking about life after Juventus and wants to leave Italy, and he told the Telegraph that: ‘Certainly I will go abroad. In Italy, finished.’ The Sun even reports that Allegri is ready to step in once Conte is sacked. Allegri replaced Conte at Juventus four years ago while Conte ...

Mar262018 by JBNo Comments

Cesc Fabregas confirms he wants to return to Arsenal

Premier League

Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas admitted he will will like to return to Arsenal in the future, after taking part in a Q&A on Twitter. The Spain international left Arsenal after eight years to return to his boyhood team Barcelona and Wenger rejected the opportunity to sign him when he left Camp Nou in 2014. Instead he joined Chelsea where he has now won two Premier League titles. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, he has now opened the door to a possible return to the Emirates, but in a different role this time. When asked on Twitter whether he would like to return to Arsenal as a coach in the future, he said: ‘Of course.’ The 30-year-old still has some years left to play, but it would certainly be captivating to see him as part of the gunne...

Mar232018 by JBNo Comments

Andreas Christensen sent home from international duty after injury blow

Premier League

Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen has left the Danish national team and is back in Stamford Bridge after a fresh injury problems. The 21-year-old has established himself as a regular in the first-team under Antonio Conte this season, he was surprisingly absent from the Denmark team that beat Panama on Thursday. When asked about Christensen’s absence after the 1-0 victory, Denmark manager Age Hareide said he has a knock and has returned to Chelsea to undergo treatment. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘Andreas Christensen has been sent home to London,’ Hareide said. ‘We do not want to take any risks with him. ‘We have called up Peter Ankersen and Lasse Nielsen, so we are adequately covered in defence.' Asked further on the nature of the 21-year-...

Mar162018 by JBNo Comments

Marcos Alonso questions Chelsea transfer policy

Premier League, La Liga, UEFA

Marcos Alonso has questioned Chelsea’s lack of signings after their exit from the Champions League. The Blues were defeated 4-1 by Barcelona on aggregate with Lionel Messi scoring three goals all together on both legs. Speaking after the game, Alonso pointed out the club's lack of squad depth. It's a complaint that has been said several times by Antonio Conte throughout this campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Alonso said: ‘It’s difficult as there are so many games this year and we have not got the deepest squad, maybe, and we have had new players this year. ‘We can only look forward and start fighting for fourth spot in the Champions League and try to win the FA Cup.’ Chelsea are currently fifth on the table and they look to qualify for Ch...

Mar122018 by JBNo Comments

Drogba to retire at the end of the season

Premier League, Ligue 1

Former Chelsea star Didier Drogba will bring to end his playing career at the end of his upcoming campaign with Phoenix Rising. The former Ivory Coast international clocked 40 years on Sunday and also 20 years after he made his professional debut at Le Mans, Drogba told Telefoot he will hang his boots at the end of the campaign. "It's really a pleasure for me to play," he said. "I started late at the top level. I really enjoy playing. I like my role of owner-player a lot. I'm surrounded by a lot of youngsters, and I like passing my know-how on to them. But this season is the last. I'm 40, it's time now." (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Drogba's son, Isaac, joined Guingamp's youth academy in February, but his father still hopes to return to another of hi...

Mar112018 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea must be prepared to suffer against Barcelona, says Conte

Premier League, La Liga

Antonio Conte has told his attacking players to be prepared to suffer at the hands of Barcelona at the Camp Nou on Wednesday. Chelsea must score against Barcelona to progress to the quarter-finals after 1-1 first leg draw in London. Eden Hazard was used as a false nine in that match but complained about the position after their disappointing 1-0 loss against Manchester City. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "It's important to understand that we must be prepared to suffer, if we play with Hazard as No. 9 or if we play with Giroud or Morata as No. 9 and Hazard as No. 10,'' Conte told Chelsea TV. Conte said he would consult his players over the tactics and wants a repeat of the performance at Stamford Bridge, but without a Barca goal this time. "We ...

Mar102018 by JBNo Comments

Conte hits back at Hazard’s criticism of his tactics

Premier League

Antonio Conte hinted his players may regret criticism of his tactics by claiming he was 'killed' for blasting his Juventus coach during his playing days. Conte has faced heavy criticism from fans and pundits over the past week for the way he set up the team against Manchester City in their 1-0 defeat at the Etihad. Following that loss, Eden Hazard was unhappy with his role and said he could have played for 'three hours' and not touched the ball. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 'I did this when I was a player,' Conte said. 'We played a game, a massive game against Parma when they were first and we were second. We won 3-1. After the game, there was an international break. During the break I did an interview. 'The journalists asked me if I was happy wi...

Mar92018 by JBNo Comments

Barca confirm Iniesta might miss Chelsea clash

La Liga, Premier League, UEFA

Ernesto Valverde has suggested an hamstring injury could rule Andres Iniesta out of the second leg Champions League match with Chelsea. Iniesta had to be substituted in their 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid in the first half with a hamstring injury. The Barca captain is expected to be out of Barca's game against Malaga on Sunday and Valverde is unsure whether he will be available to face Chelsea in their last-16 tie. "He is training separately at the moment," Valverde said. "Obviously we do not want to rush things, it's too early to say if he will be available for next week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "We have similar players, although he is unique. We have similar profile players, Denis (Suarez) and (Philippe) Coutinho, Andre Gomes as well. "...

Mar92018 by JBNo Comments

Conte to remain at Chelsea on one condition

Premier League

Antonio Conte could stay at Chelsea till next season even if he misses out on a top-four finish this season. Two league defeats in a row have dropped the Chelsea to fifth on the table which means they are now five points behind Tottenham. But Roman Abramovich is ready to keep him if only if he stops complaining about transfers. Conte has often laments over not having enough say in transfers, he also talked about having no money to compete with Manchester City and his consistent negative attitude in public has become unbearable for the board. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Stamford Bridge insider said: “Roman is not so trigger happy these days when it comes to firing managers. “Champions League football is important but not a deal breaker. “...

Mar52018 by JBNo Comments

Gary Neville responds to Conte’s ‘stupid’ comments

Premier League

Gary Neville has responded to Antonio Conte calling him and Jamie Redknapp ‘stupid’ for their criticism after Chelsea’s 1-0 loss to Manchester City. Chelsea lost a fourth league game in their last five games after the loss against City and Neville ripped into Conte’s players for their horrible performance. The Manchester United legend labelled their display as an ’embarrassment’ and Conte hit back by defending his tactics against City. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘I’m not so stupid to play open against Manchester City and lose 3-0 or 4-0,’ the Italian said. ‘If I remember well, three days ago, Arsenal played twice against City and then you criticised Arsene Wenger because they conceded three goals in only 30 minutes. ‘The pundit has to use th...