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Chelsea racked up another hard-fought victory in pre-season, beating Reading 4-3, in a game personified by calamitous defending and equally ruthless finishing. Another sloppy start to proceedings seemed to indicate a difficult afternoon for Frank Lampard’s men, but after Josh Barrett had given Reading the lead with a superb lobbed effort, Chelsea responded with energy […]
After their impressive display against Barcelona in Japan, Chelsea head back to England to face Reading with a newfound confidence as they seek to round off their pre-season in style. Frank Lampard’s men are approaching the back end of their pre-season fixtures, having already played a double-header in both Japan and Ireland, and with more […]
Chelsea face their toughest test of pre-season on Tuesday when they take on Barcelona at the Saitama Stadium. Frank Lampard and his team have enjoyed a decidedly mixed start to their preparations for the new season, recently losing to Japanese outfit Kawasaki Frontale. Barcelona, on the other hand, will be short of match fitness, having […]
Chelsea are in advanced talks with Trevor Chalobah regarding a new contract, according to a report by the Football Insider. Chalobah enjoyed an impressive loan spell at Ipswich Town last season, despite their relegation, and the 20-year-old is now in line to secure a new long-term deal at Stamford Bridge before being sent out on […]
Kawasaki Frontale inflicted the first defeat of Frank Lampard’s tenure at Chelsea, as a late goal from Leandro Damiao sparked jubilant celebrations from the 61,000 capacity crowd inside the Todoroki Athletics Stadium. Chelsea’s attacking fluency was suffocated under the rampant evening heat, and donning their new away kit, the Blues lacked any of the individuality […]
Chelsea youngster Nicolas Tie has requested that he be sent out on loan next season, with France his preferred destination, according to claims from Foot Mercato, as cited by GFFN. Twitter: 18-year-old French goalkeeper Nicolas Tié has asked Chelsea to go on loan to France for 2019/20, a request that the… https://t.co/0ShEfcR1qy (@GFFN) The 18-year-old goalkeeper has […]
Bundesliga trio RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen have all expressed an interest in signing Chelsea midfielder Ethan Ampadu on loan next season, according to the Express, cited by the Daily Star. The Wales international has not been short of suitors since Frank Lampard announced he was looking at possible destinations for the youngster in […]
Chelsea kick off their whistle-stop tour of Japan with a friendly match against reigning J-League champions Kawasaki Frontale on Friday. Frank Lampard has trimmed down his squad in preparation for the sides upcoming pre-season fixtures, and naturally, more senior figures have come in to replace the less experienced players whom Chelsea feel would benefit from […]
Championship side Reading have reportedly entered the running to sign versatile Chelsea midfielder Ethan Ampadu this summer. Reliable journalist Courtney Friday shared the news on social media, claiming the Royals are keen on the teenager’s services ahead of the new season. Twitter: Understand #readingfc are keen on taking Ethan Ampadu from Chelsea on loan for […]
Chelsea round off their tour of Ireland with a game against St Patrick’s Athletic, who currently sit fourth in the Irish Premier Division. Wednesday’s far from inspiring draw with Bohemians presented new manager Frank Lampard with a host of issues, that he will have to iron out before the resumption of the new season in […]
An equaliser in the final minute of extra time denied Frank Lampard a first victory as Chelsea manager. Lampard named two completely different starting XI’s in each half and despite taking an early lead through Michy Batshuayi’s powerful strike, Chelsea’s lack of match fitness showed as they rarely stepped out of second gear. Few players […]
Chelsea embark on their first pre-season friendly under the hotly-anticipated stewardship of Frank Lampard, taking on Bohemians FC in Dublin. A 22-man squad made up mainly of returning loanees, and peripheral figures from Maurizio Sarri’s ill-fated reign initially travelled to Ireland in order to prepare for the new season and prove their worth to the […]
