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Ian Wright offers Lampard advice over the role of Kai Havertz at Chelsea

Ian Wright offers Lampard advice over the role of Kai Havertz at Chelsea

Premier League
Arsenal legend Ian Wright has told Frank Lampard to ‘put more emphasis’ on Kai Havertz in order for the midfielder to make things happen at the club. Havertz has shown flashes of brilliance in his first four matches for Chelsea, netting a hat-trick in the 6-0 Carabao Cup victory over Barnsley and providing an assist for Hudson-Odoi’s goal in the 3-3 draw with West Brom. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The German star has been played in a number of positions; on the wing, as false nine and No.10, with the latter his self-proclaimed favoured position. Wright says the 21-year-old needs to be in the middle of all the action that happens to impact the play. ‘I want him to put more emphasis on Havertz and give him more of the ball,’ Wright said on the Kelly ...
Ben Chilwell reveals what Ashley Cole told him after Chelsea move

Ben Chilwell reveals what Ashley Cole told him after Chelsea move

Premier League
Chelsea summer signing Ben Chilwell has revealed the advice he received from former blues defender Ashley Cole after his move to Stamford Bridge. Chelsea completed the signing of Chilwell from Premier League rivals Leicester City in August. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 23-year-old made his Chelsea debut in last week’s 6-0 EFL Cup victory over Barnsley, and also played in their recent defeat to Tottenham. Chilwell wants to follow in the footsteps of England legend Cole, who won the Premier League, Champions League and Europa League during his time at Chelsea. Cole has spoken with Chilwell since he completed his move to Chelsea and has advised him on how to become a fans’ favourite at the club. Chilwell said: ‘He [Cole] said, “work hard’. It ...
Chelsea offer two players to West Ham in exchange for Declan Rice

Chelsea offer two players to West Ham in exchange for Declan Rice

Premier League, Transfer Info
Chelsea have offered two players to West Ham in a bid to sign Declan Rice before the summer transfer window closes. Frank Lampard is believed to be a huge admirer of Rice, 21, and wants Chelsea to bring him to the club before the summer window closes next week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea have already spent more than £200m this summer on players like Timo Werner, Kai Havertz, Ben Chilwell and Edouard Mendy but Lampard wants the blues to complete one more deal. But, West Ham are reluctant to allow Rice leave, he has developed into one of their most consistent players over the past four years, and they value the player at around £75m. Frank Lampard explains touchline row with Mourinho Furious Lampard gave Marcos Alonso public dressing do...
Furious Lampard gave Marcos Alonso public dressing down in front of Chelsea squad

Furious Lampard gave Marcos Alonso public dressing down in front of Chelsea squad

Premier League
Frank Lampard was reportedly furious with Marcos Alonso during Chelsea's 3-3 draw with West Brom due to the defender leaving the stadium after he was substituted. Chelsea were shocked by newly-promoted Albion on Saturday and went 3-0 down before half-time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, Lampard made two changes at the break, taking off Marcos Alonso and Mateo Kovacic and replacing the duo with Azpilicueta and Hudson-Odoi. But while Kovacic reappeared to take his place on the bench in the second-half Alonso was not seen again, and The Athletic claim he watched the rest of the match on the team bus. Chelsea fought back to get a point in the end, but Lampard was not impressed with Alonso's conduct, especially given the rules with regards to the co...
Thiago Silva speaks out on error after Premier League debut against West Brom

Thiago Silva speaks out on error after Premier League debut against West Brom

Premier League
Thiago Silva has taken responsibility for his error against West Brom and promised Chelsea supporters he – and the team – will bounce back from the game. The blues salvaged a point in a 3-3 draw at the Hawthorns after a first half filled with mistakes, with West Brom scoring three goals up inside the first half hour. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Silva was handed his Premier League debut for the match, and even given the captaincy, though he endured a difficult game and was at fault for the Baggies’ second goal on Saturday. The Brazilian defender was the deepest took a heavy touch which Callum Robinson jumped on, with the striker slotting past Willy Caballero. Silva, who was playing in the Champions League final just last month, was quick to admit ...
Chelsea to sign Declan Rice for £40m after West Brom draw

Chelsea to sign Declan Rice for £40m after West Brom draw

Premier League, Transfer Info
Chelsea believe they can sign West Ham midfielder Declan Rice for a bargain fee and are readying an opening £40m offer as they look to solve their defensive issues, according to reports. Chelsea salvaged a draw against West Brom having conceded three first-half goals, though Lampard was unhappy with the draw against a newly promoted side who had shipped eight goals in their previous two games. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Frank Lampard has been concerned about his defensive options for sometime now and had seen Rice as a possible solution. While the Chelsea manager would like to convert him back into a central defender – where he played throughout the youth ranks, both with the blues and West Ham – he also feels his team is missing a holding midfield...
Timo Werner ‘unhappy’ with Chelsea display after 3-3 draw with West Brom

Timo Werner ‘unhappy’ with Chelsea display after 3-3 draw with West Brom

Premier League
Timo Werner says he’s ‘absolutely unhappy’ with Chelsea’s performance aftetvtheir 3-3 draw with West Brom on Saturday evening. The blues were 3-0 down after just 27 minutes against Slaven Bilic’s side and looked set to suffer a second consecutive defeat in the Premier League this campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Chelsea battled back after the half-time and goals from Mason Mount and Callum Hudson-Odoi handed Lampard's side a lifeline before Abraham got an equaliser in injury time. Werner is still searching for his first League goal since signing for Chelsea in the summer window and the German forward says he has mixed emotions after the draw against West Brom. In a post to Chelsea supporters on Instagram, Timo Werner wrote: ‘We never give ...
Frank Lampard singles out two Chelsea players after West Brom draw

Frank Lampard singles out two Chelsea players after West Brom draw

Premier League
Frank Lampard heaped praises on half-time substitutes Callum Hudson-Odoi and Cesar Azpilicueta for their impacts as Chelsea fought back from being 3-0 down against West Brom. After a poor first half where Marcos Alonso and Thiago Silva errors gifted goals for Robinson and Kyle Bartley, Lampard threw on Azpilicueta and Hudson-Odoi for Alonso and Kovacic. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And Both players had hands in goals as Chelsea staged a remarkable fightback. Azpilicueta laid the ball off to Mount who scored from distance, before Hudson-Odoi worked his way through the defence to get a second back. In the third minute of added time, Tammy Abraham then levelled things up to earn Chelsea a point when they were close to a defeat. While Lampard was unha...
Lampard explains why Edouard Mendy won’t play against West Brom

Lampard explains why Edouard Mendy won’t play against West Brom

Premier League
Frank Lampard has confirmed Edouard Mendy will have to wait to make his Chelsea debut because the goalkeeper has barely trained ahead of their clash with West Brom. Mendy completed a move from Rennes to Chelsea this week after the two teams agreed a £22m fee for the 28-year-old Senegal international. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Kepa has fallen short of expectations after his record £71m move back in 2018 and the Spain international did himself no favours last week when he was partly at fault for both of Sadio Mane’s goals in Chelsea’s 2-0 loss against Liverpool. But, Kepa could be in line to continue his run in the team this weekend, with Mendy yet to even take part in serious training after flying into the UK on Thursday. Willy Caballero, who to...
Arsenal to make shock move for Chelsea star Jorginho

Arsenal to make shock move for Chelsea star Jorginho

Premier League
Arsenal are interested in signing Jorginho from League rivals Chelsea, while Atletico Madrid are confident of getting a loan deal done for Lucas Torreira. Jorginho is one of a number of midfielders Arsenal are keen on, with Thomas Partey and Lyon's Houssem Aouar also on the club's radar. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was assistant to Pep Guardiola when Manchester City were close to signing Jorginho from Italian side Napoli in 2018. However, the midfielder appears to be part of Frank Lampard's plans at Stamford Bridge, and has captained the blues in both of their Premier League matches so far this campaign. While the gunners continue to search for a new midfielder, it looks as though they will be without Torreira this se...
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