Saul Niguez Archives ⋆ LSU

Feb32022 by JBNo Comments

Saul Niguez explains why Eden Hazard has flopped at Real Madrid

Chelsea loanee Saul Niguez has explained why Eden Hazard has flopped at La Liga giants Real Madrid. Hazard helped Chelsea win two Premier League titles, two UEFA Europa Leagues and the FA Cup during his seven-year spell at Stamford Bridge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Scoring 110 goals in 352 games for the Blues, Hazard established himself as a firm fans’ favourite at the club before completing a stunning transfer move to Real Madrid worth more than £100m. ‘You’re not at Mbappe’s level’ – Vincent Aboubakar slams Mohamed Salah Timo Werner leads line in worst Premier League XI of the campaign Tuchel tells Chelsea board to sign £43m Real Madrid player Much was expected of Hazard when he arrived in Spain in 2019 but he failed to hit the ground r...

Jan62022 by JBNo Comments

Tuchel rates Saul’s performance & names three ‘outstanding’ Chelsea players

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Thomas Tuchel says Saul Niguez has made a ‘huge step up’ after his good display in Wednesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg victory over Tottenham, also hailing two other ‘outstanding’ players. Chelsea went ahead after only five minutes against Spurs, with Kai Havertz darting in behind, and then doubled their lead after just 34 minutes when Japhet Tanganga headed a clearance against Ben Davies and into the net. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Blues had chances to add to their lead in the second half while Spurs were kept quiet at the other end of the pitch, though the game ultimately ended 2-0 ahead of next week’s second leg. Cristiano Ronaldo “ego” problem leaving Rangnick with fresh Man Utd headache Roman Abramovich’s stance on Tuchel punis...

Dec42021 by JBNo Comments

Tuchel considering new position for Saul Niguez at Chelsea

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Thomas Tuchel has revealed that he is open to the possibility of deploying Saul Niguez at left wing-back position for Chelsea. The Spain international has been unable to make an impact since completing his surprise loan move from Atletico Madrid in the latter stages of the summer transfer window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Saul has started just four matches for Chelsea this campaign and he was brought off at the break in the 2-1 win over Watford on Wednesday. Bruno Fernandes explains why he was ‘mad’ at Michael Carrick Michael Carrick explains decision to leave Man Utd after Arsenal win The Blues face the prospect of being without Ben Chilwell for the rest of the campaign as he may require knee ligament surgery, which means they are now heavi...

Dec22021 by JBNo Comments

Tuchel explains why he subbed off Saul Niguez during Chelsea’s victory over Watford

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Thomas Tuchel has explained why he subbed off Saul Niguez during Chelsea’s Premier League game against Watford and says the decision was for ‘tactical reasons’. Saul, who joined the Blues on loan from Atletico Madrid over the summer, was handed only his second Premier League start on Wednesday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But the Spain international struggled in the first half as Emmanuel Dennis cancelled out Mason Mount’s opening goal and was replaced by Thiago Silva at the break. Thiago Silva names Chelsea academy star as ‘the future of the club’ Cristiano Ronaldo aims dig at Lionel Messi over Ballon d’Or win WATCH: Arsenal’s Gabriel fights off thieves with baseball bats trying to steal £45k car Saul was also taken off at half-time on his...

Nov172021 by JBNo Comments

Tuchel ‘did not request’ Chelsea to sign Saul Niguez from Atletico Madrid

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Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel did not request the signing of Atletico Madrid player Saul Niguez, according to reports in Spain. The Spanish midfielder joined Chelsea in a surprise season-long loan from Atletico Madrid on the last day of the summer transfer window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, Saul has been unable to make an impact since moving to Stamford Bridge and has made just five appearances for the Champions League holders this campaign. Scholes reveals his three toughest Premier League opponents John Terry congratulates Man Utd star on England record & takes a pop at Roy Keane Loftus-cheek names Chelsea’s best player so far this season According to Cadena SER, Chelsea had not planned to sign Saul in the summer window and the ...

Nov92021 by JBNo Comments

Saul Niguez frustrated with lack of game time at Chelsea

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Saul Niguez is growing increasingly frustrated with his current lack of game time at Chelsea, according to reports. The Spain international joined Chelsea on the last day of the summer transfer window from Atletico Madrid on a season-long loan deal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Blues have the option to make the move permanent next summer but so far he has had little impact at Stamford Bridge. Erik ten Hag’s position on taking over at Man Utd revealed Man Utd take decision on sacking Solskjaer after Man City defeat Ferdinand compares Emile Smith Rowe to two former Arsenal players Saul was replaced at the break during a debut to forget against Aston Villa in September and has been given only two minutes of game time in the league with his ...

Oct272021 by JBNo Comments

Tuchel rates Saul Niguez’s dsiplay in Chelsea’s win over Southampton

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Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel believes Saul Niguez has taken a ‘huge step’ after his performance in Chelsea’s shootout victory over Southampton in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday. The Spain international has struggled to make an impact after arriving on loan from Atletico Madrid in the summer window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Saul has only played once in the Premier League and was substituted at half-time after a woeful debut display against Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge. Thomas Tuchel reveals three Chelsea players suffered injuries in training Cristiano Ronaldo becoming ‘irritated’ with Man Utd star after Liverpool defeat Man Utd board disagree over Pochettino & Antonio Conte He was handed third start for the Blues in their Carabao Cup t...

Sep202021 by JBNo Comments

Saul Niguez reveals talks with Tuchel & Petr Cech after tough Chelsea debut

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Saul Niguez has revealed that Thomas Tuchel reassured him after his disappointing Chelsea debut while Petr Cech also offered some words of advice. The Spanish midfielder arrived on loan from Atletico Madrid and was given a start against Aston Villa, though he was substituted after just 45 minutes having gifted the visitors several opportunities. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Saul played no part in either of Chelsea’s subsequent matches against Zenit and Tottenham, though could feature against Aston Villa again on Wednesday in the Carabao Cup. Pogba dragged away by Carrick as Man Utd star taunts West Ham supporters Pochettino reveals what Lionel Messi told him after furious reaction to PSG sub Tuchel explains decision to replace Mason Mount with ...

Sep172021 by JBNo Comments

Thomas Tuchel reveals how Saul Niguez has reacted to poor Chelsea debut

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Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel says Saul Niguez has knuckled down and is training with ‘intensity’ after his poor debut against Aston Villa. The 26-year-old made the move from Atletico Madrid to Chelsea on a season-long loan with an option to sign permanently, but endured a difficult time on his first start for the Blues. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Saul was susbstituted at the break for Jorginho as Chelsea went on to beat Villa 3-0, with Tuchel saying after the game the player made some ‘big mistakes’ during his 45-minute cameo. Ed Woodward rates Man Utd’s title chances after Ronaldo, Varane & Sancho signings Petr Cech fires Champions League warning to Chelsea & Tuchel Jorginho reveals what Italy teammates said about Lukaku before Chel...

Sep132021 by JBNo Comments

Azpilicueta reveals Saul Niguez’s reaction after his disappointing Chelsea debut

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Cesar Azpilicueta has praised Saul Niguez’s determination to improve after his poor display during his Chelsea debut against Aston Villa on Saturday. The Spamish midfielder joined Chelsea in a loan deal from Atletico Madrid and was handed his first start for the game at Stamford Bridge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But the 26-year-old struggled in his first match for Chelsea and was replaced by Jorginho at the break as Thomas Tuchel’s side went on to secure a 3-0 win. Lukaku singles out Timo Werner after Chelsea’s 3-0 win over Aston Villa Gary Neville says Chelsea will be ‘very difficult to stop’ this campaign Nicolas Pepe deletes Instagram post mocking Arsenal after beating Norwich Tuchel took responsibility for Saul’s poor performance and ...