New York City FC midfielder Andrea Pirlo confirmed recently that he will retire from playing football at the end of the MLS season in December. The former Italy international has enjoyed an illustrious career, and spent a large section of his glory days at Juventus working under Chelsea manager Antonio Conte. He also represented his […]
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard has been named on the 30-man shortlist for this year’s Ballon d’Or. Twitter: BREAKING: Chelsea forward Eden Hazard nominated for 2017 Ballon d’Or #ssn https://t.co/yDwnWaTSqp (@SkySportsNews) The Belgian international has enjoyed a hugely successful year with the Blues, and has impressed on the international stage with his country as well. Hazard has […]
Chelsea have been dealt a big blow ahead of their clash against Crystal Palace next weekend. According to ITV, the Blues could be without star duo Alvaro Morata and N’Golo Kante, who are both currently struggling with respective hamstring injuries. Morata suffered what has been described as a grade two hamstring tear in Chelsea’s defeat to […]
Andrea Pirlo has heaped the praise on Chelsea manager Antonio Conte. The New York City FC midfielder confirmed that he will be hanging up his playing boots at the end of the MLS season in December, and has been discussing his career with the media. Pirlo, who worked under Conte during the pair’s spell in […]
Chelsea were linked with a move for Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk throughout the course of the summer. The Saints man favoured a switch to Liverpool ultimately, but failed to secure a move away from the south coast despite handing in an official transfer request in August. He has since been reintegrated into Saints’ first-team, […]
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has admitted that his side face a mammoth task if they are to retain the Premier League title. The Blues boss, as quoted by Goal, has admitted that it will be a difficult ask of them to win back-to-back Premier League titles, but is not yet losing faith despite his side […]
Chelsea are one of several Premier League clubs keeping an eye on Middlesbrough youngster Dael Fry, according to the Daily Mail. The young defender has been catching the eye of top flight clubs following an impressive start to the season with Boro. Fry has already made nine appearances for the Championship outfit, and is showing immense potential. The […]
Chelsea could be without Alvaro Morata for over a month as he looks to have suffered a grade two hamstring injury. It’s been claimed by the Spanish Football Federation, as covered by the Telegraph, that the powerful forward has undergone an MRI scan, and has discovered the extent of his injury. Morata limped off in the […]
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas has insisted that the reason for his side’s defeat to Manchester City was because Pep Guardiola’s side had an extra day of rest, the Daily Mail reports. The Blues slumped to their second home defeat of the season as Kevin De Bruyne’s side sent City home with a crucial three points. […]
Chelsea have been handed a boost with regards to Alvaro Morata’s injury scare. The Spain international hobbled off in the first half of the Blues’ disappointing 1-0 defeat at home to Manchester City on Saturday evening, and appeared to have been suffering with a hamstring problem. However, according to the Daily Mail, the injury does […]
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has insisted that he is happy for Andreas Christensen to fill the void left by David Luiz against Manchester City. The young defender is set to step in for Luiz, who will serve another game of his suspension. He was sent off for a reckless lunge on Sead Kolasinac in Chelsea’s […]
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte appears to have a particularly strong relationship with Alvaro Morata. The Italian boss has waxed lyrical about the Spanish international since his move to Stamford Bridge, and it appears as though the feeling is mutual. Morata, as quoted by Sky Sports, has claimed that the fundamental reason that he joined the […]