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Feb202018 by JBNo Comments

Conte admits Chelsea will suffer against Barcelona

Antonio Conte admits his players are preparing to suffer against Barcelona and also described Lionel Messi as the world's best player. Chelsea host Barcelona at Stamford Bridge in the first leg of their Champions League match on Tuesday evening. Barcelona are among the favourites to win the competition with Conte saying his players must find a way to succeed without dominating the match. However, Messi has failed to score in eight games against Chelsea but Conte expects the Argentine to cause his side problems at the Bridge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When asked how Chelsea can stop Messi, Conte said: ‘This is a good question. we are talking about the best player in the world, Messi has the capacity to solve the situation, to create a chance wh...

Feb182018 by JBNo Comments

Eden Hazard responds to Real Madrid transfer links

Premier League, La Liga, Transfer Info

Chelsea star Eden Hazard insists he is happy at the club but did not rule out the possibility of leaving in the future. The Belgium international responded to recent reports linking him with Chelsea exit, saying he will make the decision over if and when he will leave. Hazard has also being linked with a big money transfer to Paris Saint-Germain but Real remains a likely destination. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When asked about a potential exit he told Telefoot: "In football anything can happen. But in football nothing can happen too. "Every year they talk about Real or PSG. And when I want to change clubs, I will. But at the moment I’m good where I am. "I still have two year left on my contract. I feel very good over here. "The fans love...

Feb172018 by JBNo Comments

Giroud explains the difference between Wenger and ‘special’ Conte

Premier League

Olivier Giroud has explained the major difference between Antonio Conte and his former boss Wenger. The France international scored 105 goals during his six years at Arsenal before securing a £18m move to Chelsea in January. Giroud failed to find the net in his first two games for Chelsea before finally scoring a goal in their 4-0 victory over Hull City. When quizzed about the difference between Conte and Wenger on the touchline, Giroud told BT Sport: ‘Yeah, from the first game when I was behind bench I was watching the game with big attention. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘But the coach just a few metres from me – it was special. You can feel he’s still a player in his head. You can tell he wants to help us on the pitch and he can’t just sit on...

Feb152018 by JBNo Comments

Conte given Man Utd shirt signed by Jose Mourinho

Premier League

Chelsea coach Antonio Conte had a pre-match news conference interrupted by an Italian prankster when he was presented with a Manchester United shirt with his own name on the back and signed by rival Jose Mourinho. The bizarre stunt was the work of presenters Alessandro Onnis and Stefano Corti from Italian satirical programme Le Iene. Both presenters conned Jose Mourinho last month who had been involved in a row with Conte - into signing a replica shirt with Conte's name and the number one on the back. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); On Thursday, while Conte was addressing the media ahead of their clash with Hull City, Corti used this opportunity to show off his handiwork. The prankster approached Conte's desk and played a video message on a tablet, w...

Feb122018 by JBNo Comments

Morata hits back at fans and declares himself fit

Premier League

Alvaro Morata has fired back at Chelsea fans who criticised him for dancing with his wife despite back being out of action with a back injury. Alice Campello posted a video on Instagram on which showed Morata carrying her during a dance. The club record signing was criticised by fans for the video as he has missed Chelsea's last four games with a back injury. Morata has now confirmed he is available for the blues clash with West Brom on Monday evening. ‘It’s (an) old video,’ Morata posted on Instagram. ‘I’m not injured, I’m OK for the game tomorrow. A lot of critics now, but no problem for me!’ However last week, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte could not give a return date for the Spaniard's injury. The Spain international also angered fans when he suggested he would welc...