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Jul102020 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea star Billy Gilmour ruled out for four months after knee surgery

Premier League

Chelsea star Billy Gilmour is expected to miss up to four months after undergoing a knee surgery on Friday, the blues manager Frank Lampard has confirmed. The youngster suffered the knee injury in a 19th-minute clash with Luka Milivojevic during Chelsea's 3-2 victory against Crystal Palace on Tuesday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Gilmour, who has enjoyed an outstanding breakthrough season at Chelsea playing 11 first-team games, he continued the match at Selhurst Park until he was taken off for Jorginho in the 80th minute. "Billy had an operation on his knee [Friday] morning, we estimate he will be out for between three and four months unfortunately," Frank Lampard said. "I am obviously very disappointed as we all are here and Billy is himself. I spo...

Jul82020 by JBNo Comments

Brentford star Said Benrahma ‘congratulated’ on transfer move to Chelsea

Premier League

Brentford star Said Benrahma is already being congratulated on a summer transfer move to Chelsea by one of his very close friends. The 24-year-old has been in a spectacular form this campaign in the Championship with 15 goals and nine assists for the Championship side. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Said Benrahma was still on top form once again on Tuesday as he played an important role in Brentford’s 2-1 victory over Charlton Athletic. He has already been heavily linked with a transfer to the Stamford Bridge this summer, with reports claiming that Chelsea have held direct discussions with the midfielder. And rumours about a possible move for Benrahma to Chelsea has now been fuelled by his friend, Fahd Moufi, who appeared to drop a huge hint on ...

Jul82020 by JBNo Comments

Kai Havertz pushes for Leverkusen exit as Chelsea look to agree a fee

Transfer Info, Bundesliga, Premier League

Kai Havertz will tell Bayer Leverkusen he wants to leave the club this summer with Chelsea not willing to pay the player’s £89.8m asking price, according to reports. The 21-year-old midfielder has attracted huge interest from several teams around Europe after his outstanding performances in Germany. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea and Liverpool are both reported to be interested in the youngster but the Reds are to willing to meet Bayer Leverkusen’s high valuation. According to Bild, Chelsea are now in the lead in race to sign Kai Havertz as they are the only team who are currently in a position to meet his asking price. However, the blues are looking to fund the transfer move by paying in instalments with €70m (£62.9m) up front plus another €3...

Jul82020 by JBNo Comments

Neville says Frank Lampard has already decided to sell Jorginho

Premier League

Manchester United legend Gary Neville believes Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has already decided to sell Jorginho this summer window. The Italian midfielder, who former Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri signed for £50million in the summer of 2018, has not played for the club since the Premier League returned last month. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); With N’Golo Kante ruled out of Chelsea’s game against Crystal Palace on Tuesday with an injury, Jorginho was expected to start the game and given an opportunity to impress and revive his career with the blues. But Frank Lampard instead chose to start Billy Gilmour over the midfielder, with Neville believing it was evidence that the Chelsea coach is ready to sell Jorginho. But the 28-year-old did make a brief ca...

Jul72020 by JBNo Comments

John Terry hails Kurt Zouma after his last-ditch tackle saves Chelsea

Premier League

Chelsea legend John Terry has heaped praise on Kurt Zouma after his last-ditch tackle secured all three points for the Blues in a 3-2 win against Crystal Palace. The west London side took a two-goal lead against Palace on Tuesday with goals from Olivier Giroud and Christian Pulisic, though Zaha’s thunderous goal pulled one back for the hosts. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tammy Abraham then restored the two-goal lead, but it was soon wiped out seconds later by Benteke and Palace pushed very hard to find a late equaliser. Crystal Palace hit the post in the stoppage-time and Benteke was then through on goal in the final seconds of the game, only for Zouma to make an outstanding tackle at the last second out of nowhere. Frank Lampard was full of prais...

Jul72020 by JBNo Comments

Tammy Abraham demands £130k-a-week deal to stay at Chelsea

Premier League

Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham has reportedly told the blues he wants a new contract worth £130,000-per-week to extend his stay at the club. The England international has demanded that he is paid the same as fellow Chelsea teammate Callum Hudson-Odoi. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Hudson-Odoi was given a huge new deal to fend off interest from, and is three years Abraham’s junior and has started only seven games in the Premier League this campaign compared to 24 starts for Abraham. Abraham has just two years left on his current £50,000-a-week contract. And he has been reluctant to commit his future to Chelsea, waiting to see their movements in the transfer market before signing a new deal. The Times claim he will only sign a contract if it at least me...

Jul62020 by JBNo Comments

N’Golo Kante ruled out of Crystal Palace vs Chelsea game

Premier League

Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante has been ruled out of Chelsea's match against Crystal Palace on Tuesday after he suffered a hamstring injury during the 3-0 victory over Watford. Chelsea won comfortably against the Hornets at the Bridge on Saturday, but suffered a huge blow when Kante was forced off the field with just 12 minutes left in the game. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The France international underwent a scan on Sunday, and Chelsea boss Frank Lampard concedes he could be without Kante for their games against Palace and Sheffield United. "Kante won't be in the squad - low-level hamstring injury. We're hoping for a week or so [recovery time]," said Lampard ahead of the match against Palace. Lampard refused to confirm whether Kante's absence a...

Jul52020 by JBNo Comments

Christian Pulisic responds to Eden Hazard comparisons after Watford victory

Premier League

Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic has had his say on recent comparisons between him and former Blues star Eden Hazard, saying: “I’m just trying to be my own player.” Hazard is regarded as one of the finest players ever in the club’s history, helping them to win six major titles, including two Premier League trophies, during his stay at Chelsea. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Belgium international was sold to Spanish giants Real Madrid just last summer, with Pulisic signed from Borussia Dortmund to help fill the void left by Hazard. However, Pulisic has experienced an injury-hit start to life at Stamford Bridge, but has been in outstanding form since the Premier League football’s resumption and even won a penalty during Saturday 3-0 victory over Watf...

Jul52020 by JBNo Comments

Lampard gives N’Golo Kante injury update & responds to Jorginho absence

Premier League

N'Golo Kante is a huge doubt for Chelsea's match against Crystal Palace on Tuesday night after suffering a hamstring injury in their 3-0 victory over Watford. Chelsea won the game comfortably with goals from Olivier Giroud, Willian and Ross Barkley at the Bridge but their victory was marred by an injury to Kante, who had to be taken off with 12 minutes still left to play. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "N'golo has got a small hamstring (injury) which we'll have to scan tomorrow (Sunday) and see how bad it is," said Chelsea manager Lampard. "We hope it's small, that's what I've been told so far. After the scan we'll know but I'm guessing it'll be a problem for Palace on Tuesday." Chelsea's game against Crystal Palace is their first of three Premier L...

Jul42020 by JBNo Comments

Lampard admits Chelsea need a Van Dijk figure to solve set-piece issues

Premier League

Frank Lampard says Chelsea may need to sign a Virgil van Dijk figure in the transfer market to solve their problems with set-pieces. Chelsea have conceded the highest number of goals from corners in the League this campaign, though they have a higher average height than six other clubs in the league. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Having signed Timo Werner and Ajax's Hakim Ziyech, the blues are in the transfer market for defenders, and Ben Chilwell has emerged as a key target for Lampard's side, but they could also sign a centre-back. Chelsea have been targeted in the Premier League thi campaign for their inability to defend set-pieces and Lampard says that he thinks the problem is with the players. "We spoke after the game," Lampard told reporters...