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Oct192020 by JBNo Comments

Lampard blocked an enquiry from Everton for Kurt Zouma

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Chelsea manager reportedly Frank Lampard stepped in to reject an approach from Everton for Kurt Zouma in the summer transfer window. Despite the arrival of Thiago Silva on a free transfer, Zouma has been a mainstay in Chelsea's defence this campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The France international has started four of Chelsea’s five Premier League matches, and has scored two goals in the process. And according to The Athletic, an enquiry from Everton on Kurt Zouma was blocked by the blues manager Lampard. They are also beleived to have asked about Antonio Rudiger, but were put off by Chelsea’s demands. The German defender has not yet featured yet this campaign, and was close to sealing a transfer away from the club in the summer window. Chel...

Oct142020 by JBNo Comments

Chilwell & Kurt Zouma pay tribute to Chelsea signing

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Chelsea defenders Ben Chilwell and Kurt Zouma have both paid tribute to the club's summer signing Thiago Silva and claim their new team-mate has ‘everything’. Silva signed a one-year deal at Stamford Bridge in August after leaving PSG following their Champions League final defeat at the hands of Bayern Munich last campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Silva had a difficult start to his Premier League career at the club, making a mistake in a 3-3 draw with West Brom, but was more assuring as the blues thrashed Crystal Palace 4-0. Chilwell and Zouma are both delighted to be sharing a dressing room with Brazil star Silva and believe he is a superb role model for the players. Ben Chilwell, who moved to Chelsea from Leicester City over the summer, sai...

Sep162020 by JBNo Comments

Kurt Zouma fires title warning to Liverpool ahead of PL clash

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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...

Jul72020 by JBNo Comments

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

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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...

Jun42020 by JB1 Comment

Mourinho tells Tottenham he wants Chelsea star Kurt Zouma

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Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly keen on a reunion with Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma, as he looks to improve his backline. Zouma has played 22 games in the Premier League under Frank Lampard this campaign, featuring a further 10 times in other competitions, but his future at the club remains unclear. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mourinho signed the defender during his second spell as Chelsea boss and is a huge admirer of his talents. And he wants to link up with the France international again this summer, according to RMC Sport. The 25-year-old is among the names Jose Mourinho has handed to the Tottenham board. the Portuguese manager is set to lose Vertonghen this summer window, with the defender’s contract set to expire at the end of June....

Feb142020 by JBNo Comments

Kurt Zouma: Mourinho told me I was rubbish at Chelsea

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Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma has opened up about the time Jose Mourinho called him "rubbish" after a poor performance a few years ago at the club. Mourinho signed a 19-year-old Zouma to Stamford Bridge from Saint-Etienne in 2014 and was no stranger to the former United boss confrontational ways. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Still finding his feet at senior level, the young defender concedes he was shocked when Jose Mourinho took him aside one particular day and didn't hold back his criticism of the Frenchman. “I cannot remember which match we were playing, we were losing 3-1, away from home,” Zouma told RMC Sport. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “The following day, he [Mourinho] catches up with me, he takes me to ...