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Tuchel singles out Chelsea star for special praise after Everton win

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Thomas Tuchel was pleased with the contribution of Kai Havertz in Chelsea’s 2-0 victory over Everton on Monday. Tuchel extended his unbeaten run since arriving at Stamford Bridge to 11 matches and Havertz put in one of his best performances at the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The German star was heavily involved in the game. His flick from a Marcos Alonso cross deflected off Everton’s Ben Godfrey and straight into the back of the net to open the scoring. In the second half of the game he saw a goal ruled out after he was adjudged to have handballed it in the buildup but he still won a penalty after being felled by Jordan Pickford. Jorginho stepped up to score the penalty to secure three points for the Blues, who tightened their grip on a top-f...

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Reece James speaks on lack of playing time under Thomas Tuchel

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Reece James says he has no issue with Thomas Tuchel’s rotation policy, despite losing his place in the team as an automatic starter in defence. The England defender was one of the main beneficiaries of Frank Lampard’s appointment with the club legend making good on his promise to place his faith in a number of Chelsea’s academy graduates. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); James nailed down the right-back spot under Lampard having usurped Cesar Azpilicueta, but Tuchel’s arrival at the club and the implementation of a five-man defence has seen him relegated to the substitutes’ bench on a regular basis. James has had to make do with a place on the bench in three of the last five games in all competitions but he insists he has no complaints with results having ...

Mar62021 by JBNo Comments

‘I really like him’ – Oscar singles out Mason Mount for praise

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Former Chelsea player Oscar has heaped praise on Mason Mount and conceded he sees elements of himself in the England international. The London side's academy graduate Mount enjoyed a breakthrough campaign under Frank Lampard in the 2019/20 season and has continued to produce consistent performances this term. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Chelsea midfielder scored a vital winner against struggling Premier League champions Liverpool on Thursday to fire Chelsea into fourth place in the table. And Oscar, who played for the blues for four-and-a-half years before signing for Chinese Super League side Shanghai SIPG in 2017, was full of praise for Mount. ‘I like him,’ Oscar told talkSPORT of Mount. ‘Sometimes he doesn’t play like me but sometimes, I w...

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Ashley Cole names Chelsea’s best player this season after Liverpool win

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Ashley Cole is a huge admirer of Mason Mount and believes the England midfielder has become Chelsea’s ‘best player’. Mount was the match winner on Thursday as his sublime strike was enough to beat Liverpool and help Thomas Tuchel’s side climb into the Premier League top-four. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It was another high-energy and quality display from the 22-year-old, who has won over new manager Tuchel having previously earned the trust of the former coach Frank Lampard. Cole, the former Chelsea and Arsenal defender, now believes the England international is the ‘first name on the team sheet’ and believes he is a contender to be their captain next campaign. ‘I’ve been with him at Derby, I’ve watched him at Chelsea,’ Cole told Sky Sports after t...

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Carragher praises ‘brave’ Tuchel for his decision against Liverpool

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Jamie Carragher praised Thomas Tuchel for sticking to his brave game-plan after Chelsea’s 1-0 win over Liverpool and said his decision to start Timo Werner in place of Olivier Giroud paid dividends at Anfield. Chelsea secured the win thanks to Mason Mount’s sublime finish in the 42nd minute and the result ensured Tuchel’s unbeaten record since replacing Lampard remained intact ten matches into his reign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Werner proved to be a threat all night and he looked to have opened the scoring in the first half only to have his goal disallowed for offside. On Chelsea’s impressive performance, Carragher told Sky Sports: ‘They looked a real top outfit, they really did. It was almost like a European team coming to Anfield. ‘I’ve playe...

Mar42021 by JBNo Comments

N’Golo Kante predicts the result for Liverpool vs Chelsea

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Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante has predicted Thomas Tuchel’s team to get a good result against Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool when both side clash in the Premier League on Thursday. Kante believes the blues can beat Liverpool at Anfield, adding that the game is very important for the London club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea head to the game after a 0-0 draw with Manchester United last Sunday, while the Reds defeated Sheffield United 2-0. Kante has now issued a rallying cry ahead of Thursday night’s clash, and insists that Chelsea are aiming for the three points against Liverpool. “It is an important game for us, we are very close in the league. We go there for a win,” Kante told Sky Sports News. “We know that it is not going to be easy, but w...

Mar42021 by JBNo Comments

Tuchel reveals conversations with Klopp & Guardiola before moving to Chelsea

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Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has revealed that he spoke to Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola about the Premier League – though did not get their advice before moving to the London club. The German coach replaced Lampard in January and has enjoyed a good run of form since taking over, yet to taste any defeat, though he faces a huge task on Thursday with an away trip to face Liverpool at Anfield. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tuchel knows Klopp well, having managed at two of his former teams Mainz and Dortmund, though he says he did not need any advice from his peers when it came to choosing to join the blues. Asked if he spoke to Klopp before choosing Chelsea and what he might expect, Tuchel said: ‘No, it was pretty clear what I expected from the Premier L...

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Haaland rules out Chelsea transfer as Dortmund star leans towards Man City, Man Utd

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Erling Haaland has reportedly ruled Chelsea out as his next destination, but a move to either Manchester United or Manchester City could be on the cards. Haaland is a player in huge demand due to his outstanding goalscoring form over the last couple of years. Since joining Dortmund in January 2020, he has scored 43 goals in 45 matches. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The player is seen by many as a possible future Ballon d’Or winner, Haaland is expected to continue his rise. And that means he is unlikely to stay at Dortmund forever. He currently has a release clause that will be active in 2022, allowing teams to sign him for a price that could be lower than his value. There is a possibility that Haaland could leave Dortmund before then. There is a huge...

Mar32021 by JBNo Comments

Diogo Jota, Alisson & Fabinho back in Liverpool training ahead of Chelsea clash

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Alisson Becker, Diogo Jota and Fabinho have all returned to training ahead of Liverpool’s Premier League game with Chelsea on Thursday. The Brazilian goalkeeper was absent for Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Sheffield United on Sunday after the death of his father, Jose Becker, last week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Jota, meanwhile, has been out of football action since he suffered a knee injury during the Champions League clash against Midtjylland on December 9. The Portuguese attacker has now recovered from his knee problem but missed the win over Sheffield at the weekend due to illness. Fabinho had trained with Liverpool last week having been out of the team through injury since the 4-1 defeat to Manchester City in February. At the weekend, Jurg...

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Jonas Hofmann drops hint over Chelsea transfer move

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Borussia Monchengladbach star Jonas Hofmann has suggested that Chelsea have made an approach over a possible transfer move this summer. The 28-year-old winger played under Thomas Tuchel at Dortmund and reports in Germany have claimed that the Chelsea boss is keen to bring the player to Stamford Bridge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Hofmann has been outstanding for Borussia Monchengladbach this campaign with seven goals and 11 assists in 25 matches. And the Germany international has suggested that the blues have been monitoring his progress. When asked about Chelsea’s interest, Hofmann told Ruhr Nachrichten: ‘I think it’s clear that other clubs will notice you if you perform well. Therefore, it is possible that one or the other have already asked.’ ...