Barcelona have drawn up a list of 15 defenders they are keeping tabs on, and the list includes Chelsea star David Luiz, according to Mundo Deportivo (h/t Mirror). The report claims the Catalan giants are facing a defensive crisis as Samuel Umtiti and Thomas Vermaelen are out injured. Another Premier League defender on their list is … Read more
Chelsea face Crystal Palace after their incredible 3-2 win over Derby in the Carabao Cup. The Blues fielded a much-changed side against the Championship team, and all goals came in a crazy first half. Maurizio Sarri should revert to his first-choice XI as they face a sprightly Palace side that drew against Arsenal in their … Read more
Chelsea were impressive in their 4-0 win over Burnley, even if they were without Eden Hazard. Alvaro Morata opened the scoring in the 22nd minute as we headed into the break with a one-goal lead. Ross Barkley and Willian scored in the second half before Ruben Loftus-Cheek added the fourth in the 92nd minute. The … Read more
Chelsea travel to Burnley after their 3-1 triumph over Bate Borisov in the Europa League. Maurizio Sarri fielded a changed line-up in midweek but should look to play his strongest side against the Clarets. The only injury concern we might have is Eden Hazard. The Belgian picked up a slight injury in our 2-2 draw … Read more
West Ham are interested in a winter deal for Chelsea defender Gary Cahill, according to the Mirror. The Englishman hasn’t started a Premier League game for the Blues this season and will be out of contract in the summer. The report adds that Cahill is open to joining teams that will provide him with first-team … Read more
Andreas Christensen is frustrated with his lack of playing time at Chelsea. The Danish star hasn’t featured in the Premier League this season, but has started in the Europa League and Carabao Cup. Maurizio Sarri has preferred a central defensive pairing of David Luiz and Antonio Rudiger in the league. The Dane made 23 Premier … Read more
Chelsea ran out comfortable winners against Southampton and went to the top of the Premier League table, ahead of Liverpool’s clash against Manchester City. Goals from Eden Hazard, Ross Barkley and Alvaro Morata ensured we remained unbeaten in all competitions. Southampton did have a couple of chances and put us under some pressure in the … Read more
Chelsea are still unbeaten in all competitions and face Southampton in their next game. The Blues beat Vidi in the Europa League in midweek but Premier League duty beckons on Sunday. Maurizio Sarri rotated his squad for the midweek clash but should play most of the first-teamers on Sunday. Chelsea lie a couple of points … Read more
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has claimed that defender David Luiz was left “confused” by his lack of playing time under Antonio Conte. (Sky Sports) The former Chelsea manager was replaced by Sarri this summer and as a by-product of that move, Luiz has played all the Premier League games so far. The Brazilian was an … Read more
Chelsea must be buoyed by the performance at Anfield as we beat Liverpool in the Carabao Cup. The Blues made nine changes to their team to face a second-string Liverpool side. However, the fact that we inflicted their first defeat of the season should come as great news for Maurizio Sarri and the players. We trail … Read more