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Oct262022 by JBNo Comments

Joe Cole fires warning to Graham Potter that Chelsea challenges will come in 2023

Premier League

Joe Cole has sent a warning to Chelsea manager Graham Potter that ‘the challenges will come in the new year’ for the London club. Potter has enjoyed a good start at Stamford Bridge since he arrived from Brighton in September to replace Thomas Tuchel and is yet to lose any game. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Across his first nine games in charge, Potter has led Chelsea to six wins and three draws across fixtures in both the Premier League and UEFA Champions League. After Tuesday’s 2-1 victory at Red Bull Salzburg, Chelsea have five more matches before the campaign is put on hold for the World Cup later this year. Cole, though, believes that things will get harder for Chelsea following their clash with Bournemouth on December 27 when we enter 2023...

Oct72022 by JBNo Comments

Joe Cole & Ferdinand give verdict on Chelsea’s decision to sign Nkunku

Premier League

Joe Cole and Rio Ferdinand have endorsed Chelsea’s pursuit of RB Leipzig star Christopher Nkunku. The Blues are close to agreeing a deal to sign the 24-year-old, although nothing has been signed and the player is yet to make the final decision on his future. atOptions = { 'key' : '677bec88d5359434973f045e310a9066', 'format' : 'iframe', 'height' : 250, 'width' : 300, 'params' : {} }; document.write(''); Nkunku enjoyed a breakthrough season in 2021-22, scoring 35 goals in all competitions. He has continued to impress this campaign, netting nine goals in 13 matches. The Frenchman’s form has caught the attention of some European clubs but Chelsea appear to have stolen a march on their rivals, with reports claiming Nkunku had signed a pre-contract agreement and eve...

Oct52022 by JBNo Comments

Joe Cole claims Sir Alex Ferguson would struggle to win trophies at Chelsea

Premier League

Graham Potter must be given time to implement his ideas at Chelsea because even Sir Alex Ferguson would struggle to compete with Manchester City, That’s the view of Joe Cole. The Former Chelsea player believes it could be years before the London club are competing for the league title again. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Potter took over from Thomas Tuchel in September, with Chelsea opting to sack the German after a difficult start to the season. Despite the club’s £300m outlay in the summer, the team still requires surgery in certain areas and Todd Boehly is expected to hand Potter huge funds to invest in January and next summer. Potter earned his first win as Chelsea boss on Saturday through Conor Gallagher’s late winner against Crystal Palace. ...

Dec22021 by JBNo Comments

Joe Cole names Chelsea’s most important player under Tuchel

Premier League

Joe Cole believes N’Golo Kante is Chelsea’s most important player but even if he’s injured the London club can cope without him. The Blues take on Watford this evening looking to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League and Tuchel made six changes to the starting lineup that drew with Manchester United last time out. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Christensen, Christian Pulisic, Saul Niguez, Mason Mount, Cesar Azpilicueta and Kai Havertz all started the game while Jorginho, Timo Werner and Thiago Silva are among those dropped to the bench. Tuchel explains why he subbed off Saul Niguez during Chelsea’s victory over Watford Tuchel issues Christensen with Chelsea contract ultimatum Lionel Messi’s classy message to Mo Salah after he was ‘ro...

Sep152021 by JBNo Comments

Joe Cole makes Romelu Lukaku prediction after Chelsea beat Zenit

Premier League

Joe Cole has backed Romelu Lukaku to be the top goalscorer in the Champions League after he opened his account during Chelsea’s win over Zenit St Petersburg. The Blues began their Champions League defence with a 1-0 victory over Zenit at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea were far from at their best but Lukaku secured the win when he headed home Azpilicueta’s cross on 69 minutes. Lukaku has looked sharp in Chelsea’s opening three league games – scoring three goals – and netted his first Champions League goal for the Blues. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cole has been impressed by Lukaku’s impact at the club and backed him to lead the Champions League goalscoring charts this campaign...

May272021 by JBNo Comments

Man City v Chelsea: Joe Cole & Hargreaves makes Champions League final predictions

UEFA, Premier League

Joe Cole has backed Chelsea to overcome Manchester City in the Champions League final this weekend, with Timo Werner scoring in extra time to get Thomas Tuchel’s side over the line. City, the newly-crowned Premier League champions, head into the final as favourites but the blues will no doubt be encouraged by their record against Guardiola’s side under Tuchel. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Since Frank Lampard was sacked in January, Tuchel steered Chelsea to victory over City in their FA Cup semi-final meeting before coming away from the Etihad with a 2-1 victory in the Premier League. However, Chelsea’s recent drop in form will be a huge concern for their German coach given they have lost three of their last four games ahead of their trip to Porto’s Est...

Apr72021 by JBNo Comments

Joe Cole & Ferdinand lavish praise on ‘top’ Chelsea player after Porto defeat

Premier League

Joe Cole and Rio Ferdinand hailed ‘top player’ Mason Mount after his lovely goal in Chelsea’s Champions League win over Porto. Mount continued his good form for club and country in Sevilla on Wednesday, scoring the opening goal of the game as Chelsea beat Porto 2-0 in the first leg. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mount received the ball from Jorginho, before turning brilliantly past a defender and netting his 11th goal of the campaign. It appeared as though Mount’s strike would be the only goal of the clash but Ben Chilwell took advantage of a defensive mistake to round Porto keeper Agustin Marchesin and double Chelsea’s lead. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea will now take a 2-0 lead into the second leg, as they bi...

Apr12021 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea hero Joe Cole predicts the outcome of Arsenal’s clash with Liverpool

Premier League

Former Chelsea player Joe Cole has backed Liverpool to get a victory over Arsenal at the Emirates this weekend and then ‘go on a little run’ in their remaining games of the campaign. The Premier League champions have endured a poor title defence and are currently in seventh position – 25 points behind leaders Manchester City – after just four wins in the league since the turn of the year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Asked for his prediction ahead of Liverpool’s clash with the gunners, Cole told JOE: ‘Liverpool. I’ve watched Arsenal over the last few weeks and I just think they’re so bitty. ‘Liverpool, with those Champions League quarter-finals and semi-finals, they’ve got a route to the final now and I think it will engage the players’ minds becau...

Mar272021 by JBNo Comments

Joe Cole reveals he regrets leaving Chelsea for Liverpool

Premier League

Joe Cole has revealed that he regrets joining Liverpool on a free transfer when his contract with Chelsea expired and should have taken ‘any money’ to stay at the club. After winning three Premier League titles, two FA Cups and a League Cup, Cole left Chelsea in 2010 as a free agent not long after suffering a long-term knee injury. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Having felt he could not sign for West Ham and Chelsea’s bitter rivals Tottenham, Cole was only left with Liverpool but felt he had made a mistake in moving to Anfield. Asked if he could go back in time would he sign for Liverpool, Cole told the Premier League: ‘At the risk of upsetting Liverpool fans any more than they’re upset with me already, I probably wouldn’t. ‘But not for any fault o...

Feb212021 by JBNo Comments

Joe Cole explains why Chelsea duo are ‘still a few weeks away’ from finding lethal touch

Premier League

Former Chelsea player Joe Cole believes some forward options at the club are still a ‘work in progress’ under new manager Thomas Tuchel. Chelsea were held to a 1-1 draw against Southampton on Saturday with Mason Mount’s penalty rescuing a much needed point after they fell behind to Takumi Minamino’s first-half goal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tuchel's side struggled for creatively against Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side with the coach bringing on Callum Hudson-Odoi at half-time – hauling the winger off 31 minutes later and replacing him with Hakim Ziyech. Tammy Abraham was also replaced at half-time with Timo Werner failing to get a goal after his strike against Newcastle last time out with Cole saying there is still work to be done to get the club's attack ...