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May202021 by JBNo Comments

Wayne Bridge sends message to Chelsea over Werner with Drogba comparison

Premier League

Former Chelsea player Wayne Bridge has urged Timo Werner to take inspiration from Didier Drogba after his mixed start to life at Stamford Bridge. Werner is currently Chelsea’s joint-top scorer in all competitions this season, tied with Tammy Abraham on 12 as he approaches the end of his first campaign at the London club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But the Germany international has been guilty of missing a number of big chances for Chelsea throughout the campaign. With Abraham’s future also in doubt, the blues are reportedly looking to sign a more reliable centre-forward this summer window, with Erling Haaland and Romelu Lukaku linked with moves to the club. Despite failing to get a goal, Werner impressed against Leicester on Tuesday with former Ch...

May112021 by JBNo Comments

Wayne Bridge names the two standout Chelsea players this season

Premier League

Former Chelsea player Wayne Bridge has named Mason Mount and Thiago Silva as the two standout players at the London club this campaign. Bridge said this ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League match against Arsenal on Wednesday at Stamford Bridge. The blues have been impressive since Thomas Tuchel took over from Frank Lampard last January. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea are currently in the third position on the Premier League table and they also have FA Cup and Champions League finals to play against Leicester and Man City, respectively this month. But Bridge has been very impressed with Tuchel since he became manager at Chelsea but praises Mount and Silva for their displays and overall impact throughout this campaign. “Mason Mount stands out massi...

May102021 by JBNo Comments

Wayne Bridge hits back at Ian Wright over criticism of ‘lazy’ Timo Werner

Premier League

Former Chelsea defender Wayne Bridge has rubbished claims that Timo Werner is ‘lazy’ after Ian Wright criticised the player after his performance against Manchester City. Although Chelsea came from behind to win at the Etihad on Saturday – potentially getting a huge psychological advantage going into the Champions League final – Werner endured another difficult game. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He was flagged offside three times in the match, spurning several chances in the process, and former Arsenal player Wright was not impressed. ‘You need to look at the runs he makes. He needs to get back onside. He doesn’t get onside,’ said Wright on Match of the Day. ‘He’s got so much space. For me that’s just lazy. It’s lazy work. He’s running straight offside...

May42019 by JBNo Comments

‘Only Messi or Ronaldo can replace Real Madrid target Hazard at Chelsea’

Premier League, La Liga, Seria A

Wayne Bridge doesn't believe Chelsea are capable of replacing Eden Hazard, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi the only two players who could match his impact for the club. Hazard is one of Madrid's main targets this summer and he has spoken about moving to Real Madrid to play under his idol, Zinedine Zidane. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It is reported the Blues are holding out for £100 million for the Belgium international, with the Belgian keen for the move to go ahead in the summer. Christian Pulisic will be arriving at Stamford Bridge from Borussia Dortmund in a £58m transfer but Bridge doesn't think that anyone, apart from Ronaldo and Messi, could replace Hazard. "If Chelsea lose Hazard, I don't know how they could replace him," Bridge to...