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Mar22021 by JBNo Comments

Merson explains why Haaland will be unwilling to join Chelsea

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Paul Merson claims Erling Haaland and other top-class strikers will be unwilling to sign for Chelsea because of their struggles in front of goal under Thomas Tuchel. Dortmund striker Haaland has been linked with a transfer move to Stamford Bridge ahead of this summer window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 20-year-old has already established himself as one of the most clinical goalscorers in Europe, netting 43 goals in 44 matches for Dortmund. Arsenal legend Merson believes Chelsea will need to improve in front of goal if they are going to attract a player like Haaland to the club. ‘I think next season Thomas Tuchel will be saying to the board, to Roman Abramovich, I need a top-drawer centre-forward,’ he told Sky Sports. ‘You will not win the ...

Mar22021 by JBNo Comments

Ferdinand names Chelsea’s ‘best player’ & identifies Werner’s best position

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Rio Ferdinand has been impressed with Thomas Tuchel’s start at Chelsea but believes ‘unlocking’ Timo Werner, Kai Havertz and Hakim Ziyech will be a huge task and one which could have an impact of how long he stays in the job. The former PSG boss remains unbeaten since taking over from Frank Lampard in January, winning six and drawing three of his opening nine games at the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Manchester City are the only side with a better goals against column (16) than Chelsea (25) in the Premier League this campaign. But, Ferdinand warned that there were major improvements to be made in other areas at the club. Ferdinand told the FIVE YouTube channel: ‘The defensive record since he’s come in has really shot up. ‘He changed personnel ...

Mar12021 by JBNo Comments

Tuchel provides Hudson-Odoi injury update after Chelsea’s draw with Man Utd

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Thomas Tuchel has confirmed Callum Hudson-Odoi sustained a minor injury in Chelsea’s draw with Manchester United but revealed the substitution was partly a ‘tactical choice’. Hudson-Odoi has been a regular in Chelsea’s starting line-up since Tuchel took over the reins from Frank Lampard last month and he continued his run in the team at right wing-back in Sunday’s goalless draw at Stamford Bridge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Reece James came on to replace Hudson-Odoi at the break and the England star was pictured with strapping around his left thigh as he watched the game from the sidelines. Asked why Hudson-Odoi was substituted at halftime, Tuchel told reporters: ‘[He was] a little bit injured. ‘The reason [he was replaced] was a tactical reason a...

Feb282021 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea vs Man Utd: Referee admits Hudson-Odoi’s handball was penalty

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Manchester United defender Luke Shaw has revealed that referee Stuart Attwell conceded that Callum Hudson-Odoi’s handball was a penalty. Shaw reacted in a furious manner after Attwell decided not to award a spot-kick during their goalless draw with Chelsea on Sunday evening. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Chelsea star touched the ball with his hand in the penalty area while fighting with United's Mason Greenwood for possession during the first half of the clash. But, after consulting with VAR, Attwell ruled that the contact was not grounds for a penalty, to the surprise of the Red devils. Shaw has now claimed Harry Maguire was told it should have been given. “If it’s not going to be a penalty, l don’t think they needed to stop the game,” he said t...

Feb282021 by JBNo Comments

Harry Maguire rates Thomas Tuchel’s start at Chelsea

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Manchester United captain Harry Maguire says he has been impressed with the start Thomas Tuchel has made at Chelsea. The former Paris Saint-Germain and Dortmund manager has made an instant impact at the club since replacing Frank Lampard. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Under their new coach, Chelsea have re-established their top four credentials and could be set to reach the Champions League quarter finals after an impressive midweek 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid. Prior to United’s goalless draw with Chelsea, Maguire said: ‘Obviously, Chelsea’s going to be a tough game but we went there last year and won and we will be looking to do that again. ‘They are keeping their position very nicely and build up really well and not conceding many goals, so it is ...

Feb282021 by JBNo Comments

‘He lacked understanding’ – Willian opens up on problems with Antonio Conte at Chelsea

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Willian has admitted Antonio Conte’s man-management style caused friction between both of them at Chelsea. Conte won the Premier League title in his first campaign at Chelsea and followed it up with success in the FA Cup in his second season. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But several senior players at the club clashed with Conte towards the end of his tenure, while the Italian manager also fell out with the club’s board. Willian deleted Conte from a team celebration photo after Chelsea’s FA Cup victory in 2018. And the Brazil international believes the Inter Milan boss ‘lacked understanding’ with his players. ‘Look, I think he’s a great coach. A great coach, he has some ideas, he works a lot tactically, the defensive part as well,’ Willian told UOL...

Feb272021 by JBNo Comments

Willian reveals he ‘really wanted to stay’ at Chelsea

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Willian has conceded he ‘really wanted to stay’ at Chelsea but after failing to agree a deal with the London side he decided to move to Arsenal. The Brazil international moved to the Emirates on a free transfer this summer window and has failed to find the form that made him a popular figure at Chelsea. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The attacker has failed to score for his new team, although he provided an assist off the bench in Arsenal’s fightback against Benfica in the UEFA Europa League. Willian admitted he would not have moved to Arsenal at all, had he and the blues been able to reach an agreement to extend his stay at Stamford Bridge. ‘It was difficult to make that decision, it wasn’t easy,’ he told UOL. ‘Because, as you said, the rivalry betwe...

Feb272021 by JBNo Comments

Roman Abramovich approves Chelsea bid to sign Erling Haaland

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Roman Abramovich has approved Chelsea’s push to sign Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund this summer window, according to reports in Germany. The Norwegian has quickly established himself as one of the best young strikers in Europe and has attracted interest from several teams across the continent. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Haaland has scored 43 goals in 43 matches since joining Dortmund but the Bundesliga side run the risk of losing the player at the end of the campaign if they miss out on the Champions League. Manchester United were close to signing Haaland before he moved to Dortmund from RB Salzburg. And it’s understood that they have maintained their interest in the 20-year-old, who has played under Solskjaer at Molde. But according to Bil...

Feb262021 by JBNo Comments

Edouard Mendy discusses Tuchel’s impact & ‘fight’ with Kepa

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Edouard Mendy says Thomas Tuchel has brought a sense of ‘confidence’ back to the dressing room with his ‘expressive’ approach since taking over from Frank Lampard. Mendy may have feared for his place as Kepa was chosen to start in successive matches against Barnsley and Newcastle. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But the Senegal international has started every game since and even appears to be enjoying life under his new manager. ‘The coach gives confidence to all the players. We know what he wants so when we are on the pitch we have to show why he has chosen us,’ Mendy said. ‘It’s very positive for all the players because he gives us a lot of confidence and we need to improve and to play great football when we are on the pitch. ‘He is very expressiv...

Feb242021 by JBNo Comments

Giroud reveals he was ‘annoyed’ with Mason Mount before his goal vs Atletico

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Olivier Giroud said he would have been annoyed with Mason Mount if his goal was disallowed in Chelsea’s Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. The Frenchman scored an outstanding goal to secure a 1-0 victory for the London side in Bucharest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In the build-up to the goal, Marcos Alonso’s cross was met by Mount, who failed to control the ball but a clearance from Mario Hermoso presented an opportunity to Giroud, who scored with a sublime effort past Jan Oblak. Giroud says he was ready to rebuke Mount for his attempt to control the ball when it would have been better to have let the cross from the left flank run into the striker’s path. ‘I was a bit lucky, the defender didn’t really go for it, I was a bit ...