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Lampard reveals Kepa will be dropped after Chelsea’s 2-0 defeat to Liverpool

Lampard reveals Kepa will be dropped after Chelsea’s 2-0 defeat to Liverpool

Premier League
Frank Lampard concedes Kepa Arrizabalaga made a ‘clear mistake’ in Chelsea’s defeat against Liverpool and has revealed that Caballero will be in goal for the Carabao Cup game against Barnley next week. Kepa is now under more pressure after his mistake in the second half allowed Sadio Mane to double Liverpool’s lead on Sunday evening. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Spain international also made a mistake which led to a goal during Chelsea’s first Premier League game of the season against Brighton. ‘With the Kepa situation it’s a clear mistake, it’s cost us because at that point we go on to have a penalty which we maybe scored,’ Lampard said after Chelsea’s defeat to Liverpool. ‘These fine margins change games at this level. We have to keep workin...
Furious Klopp slams Liverpool players for celebrating red card vs Chelsea

Furious Klopp slams Liverpool players for celebrating red card vs Chelsea

Premier League
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp responded furiously to his Liverpool players after they applauded Andreas Christensen’s red card during their 2-0 win over Chelsea. Christensen was sent off shortly before half time after he hauled down Sadio Mane, who was through on goal after an excellent pass from Jordan Henderson. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Referee Paul Tierney had initially given a yellow card for the foul by the Chelsea defender before he reversed his decision after he looked at the pitch-side VAR monitor. As Christensen left the pitch, Liverpool’s substitutes were applauding the decision. But an angry Klopp turned to his players in the stands and said: ‘Are you crazy? We never, ever do that, okay?’ Chelsea were able to get to half-time with...
Lampard confirms Pulisic & three Chelsea summer signings will miss Liverpool clash

Lampard confirms Pulisic & three Chelsea summer signings will miss Liverpool clash

Premier League
Frank Lampard has ruled Christian Pulisic out of Chelsea’s game with Liverpool on Sunday while three more new signings will also miss the clash. The American winger was in good form at the end of last campaign, scoring and assisting in a thrilling encounter at Anfield after the league restart, but he picked up a hamstring injury against Arsenal in the FA Cup final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lampard had been very optimistic about Pulisic’s recovery back to the team but he had a setback before the trip to face Brighton on Monday and is still struggling. Ben Chilwell and Hakim Ziyech are still recovering from their own injury issues, while Thiago Silva is lacking match fitness, though Timo Werner is fit to start. ‘Chilwell is not ready for the game,...
Kai Havertz tells Lampard his favourite position at Chelsea

Kai Havertz tells Lampard his favourite position at Chelsea

Premier League
Kai Havertz says he is happy to play anywhere as long as he is selected by Frank Lampard after joining Chelsea, but concedes he has a favourite position. The Germany star's versatility represented one of the major reasons Lampard wanted to sign the former Bayer Leverkusen midfielder who represents the headline purchase of a big-spending summer window for the blues. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Havertz started Monday’s season opener at Brighton and although Chelsea began with a convincing 3-1 win, the 21-year-old gave a poor performance and conceded afterwards he was left exhausted after his first taste of Premier League action. Lampard deployed Havertz on the right flank against Brighton with Mason Mount occupying a central role and Ruben Loftus-Chee...
Ferdinand reveals what Lampard told him about ‘ridiculous’ Ziyech

Ferdinand reveals what Lampard told him about ‘ridiculous’ Ziyech

Premier League
Former England skipper Rio Ferdinand says Lampard has been impressed with Hakim Ziyech since his arrival at the club and says the Moroccan’s passing is ‘ridiculous’. The former Ajax winger moved to Stamford Bridge in July, though the deal was already agreed early in 2019. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 27-year-old is yet to make his Chelsea debut after missing out on the 3-1 victory against Brighton due to injury but Lampard hopes to have him fit for the game against Liverpool on Sunday. With so many new signings at the Bridge, Ziyech’s arrival has gone under the radar but Ferdinand has revealed how happy Lampard has been with him. ‘You know what I spoke to Frank the other day about Ziyech and he said: ‘His passing is ridiculous.’ Ferdinand told...
Ferdinand takes major dig at Man Utd board with Chelsea transfer comparison

Ferdinand takes major dig at Man Utd board with Chelsea transfer comparison

Premier League
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand believes Chelsea’s spending this summer reflects poorly on his former team and that fans are right to feel ‘frustrated’ with a lack of transfer activity. The Red Devils have made only one signing so far this season with the £40m signing of Donny van de Beek from Ajax. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Meanwhile, Chelsea have spent over £230m on six players by signing players like Chilwell, Thiago Silva, Werner, Hakim Ziyech and Kai Havertz. United have spent the majority of the summer working on a deal to bring Jadon Sancho to Old Trafford but they look set to begin the campaign with just one new signing and Ferdinand says Chelsea have made a mockery of his former club’s tactics. ‘Frank has made signing players li...
Timo Werner explains Liverpool snub ahead of Premier League clash

Timo Werner explains Liverpool snub ahead of Premier League clash

Premier League
Chelsea forward Timo Werner has confirmed he held discussions with Liverpool but was more attracted to the project at the Bridge, where he will take on Klopp's side on Sunday. The German star appeared destined to join the Reds from RB Leipzig at one point this year, but they baulked at his price tag and that allowed Chelsea to move and seal a £47.5m deal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Werner will play against Liverpool this weekend and says he has no regrets about not joining the Premier League champions, despite feeling he would have suited the team. Asked about his decision not to sign for Liverpool, and whether he had any extra motivation to score on Sunday, Timo Werner said: ‘I think, yeah, when I decided to leave Leipzig I talked to different clubs...
Chelsea disagree with Lampard over Declan Rice transfer

Chelsea disagree with Lampard over Declan Rice transfer

Premier League
West Ham star Declan Rice looks unlikely to join Chelsea this summer with Frank Lampard’s appreciation of the England player not shared by everyone at the club. Chelsea have already had a busy summer, signing players like Timo Werner, Kai Havertz and Ben Chilwell, while they are also close to completing a deal for Rennes keeper Edouard Mendy. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, the Chelsea boss still wants to make one more signing before the transfer window shuts and has identified Declan Rice as the final piece of his puzzle at the club. Lampard believes Rice can be reverted back into a central defender and marshal the club's back-line that conceded 54 times last campaign – as many as 15th placed Brighton in the Premier League. However, accordi...
Kurt Zouma fires title warning to Liverpool ahead of PL clash

Kurt Zouma fires title warning to Liverpool ahead of PL clash

Premier League
Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma has fired a warning to Liverpool that they are ready to “hurt” them in this season’s Premier League race. Zouma is convinced Chelsea can challenge for the League title and believes Timo Werner can help their front line become as prolific as Liverpool trio Salah, Firmino and Sadio Mane. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea will play against reigning champions Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Sunday and Frank Lampard’s side are determined to send a message of intent. Zouma said: “They have a great front three, but we also have our weapons. We can hurt them. It will be a great game to watch. “Last season Liverpool completely dominated the season, they had a great run of wins. They hardly lost. But this is another year, everyb...
Bayern make approach to sign Chelsea star Callum Hudson-Odoi

Bayern make approach to sign Chelsea star Callum Hudson-Odoi

Transfer Info, Bundesliga, Premier League
Bayern Munich have reignited their interest in signing Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi, according to reports in Germany. In January 2019, the Bundesliga Champions submitted multiple offers to sign the 19-year-old from Chelsea, including a bid of £35 million. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Chelsea rejected Bayern’s advances and instead Hudson-Odoi signed a new five-year deal at Stamford Bridge in September. Bayern are keen to improve their attacking options after the exit of Ivan Perisic this summer and according to Sky Germany, the German side have contacted Hudson-Odoi’s representatives once again to discuss a possible move. The report claims that Bayern are interested in a loan deal which includes an option to sign permanently, however they ar...
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