Opponent Watch: Leeds United boss Bielsa issues injury update ahead of Chelsea clash

Leeds United midfielder, Kalvin Phillips, in action. Copyright: Simon Davies PSI-11818-0101

Kalvin Phillips injury update ahead of Leeds United vs Chelsea According to Leeds Live (h/t Football.london), Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa has confirmed that Kalvin Phillips could be fit to face Chelsea. What sets apart Phillips is how good he is at offence and defence in equal measure. One only needs to see his displays … Read more

Rival boss expresses support for Lampard following Chelsea sacking

Frank Lampard and Marcelo Bielsa were involved in the spu-gate scandal

Marcelo Bielsa backs Frank Lampard following Chelsea sacking According to the Daily Mail, Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa has claimed that Chelsea sacking Frank Lampard could set a disturbing trend in English football. The Blues legend was dismissed last Tuesday after just over a season in charge. He has since been replaced by German coach … Read more

Marcelo Bielsa the latest to join the race for 22-year-old Chelsea starlet

Fikayo Tomori in action for Chelsea. (GETTY Images)

Leeds United have entered the race to sign Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori A report by Football Insider (h/t Mirror) mentions that Leeds United are interested in signing Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori in January. The Blues are on the right path under Frank Lampard as the January transfer window approaches. With a busy summer transfer window, … Read more

“More than normal” – Lampard lifts the lid on his relationship with Bielsa after spy gate issue

Frank Lampard says his relationship with Marcelo Bielsa is "normal". (GETTY Images)

Frank Lampard says relationship with Bielsa is “normal” Speaking in the pre-match press conference (h/t The Guardian) before Chelsea play Leeds United in the Premier League, Frank Lampard denied any long-standing rivalry with Marcelo Bielsa. The talks of a ‘rivalry’ stem from 2019 when a Leeds staff member was caught spying on the training session … Read more

Rival Watch: Leeds to be without four first-team stars against Chelsea on Saturday

Leeds United will have 4 senior players out when they travel to face Chelsea this weekend. (GETTY Images)

Marcelo Bielsa to be without 4 players due to injury troubles Speaking in his press conference (h/t football.london) before the match against Chelsea on Saturday, Marcelo Bielsa revealed that Leeds United will travel to Stamford Bridge without four first-team players due to injury. Chelsea prepare to face Leeds United in the Premier League in the … Read more

New PL manager keen to reunite with out-of-favour £100k-a-week Chelsea star

Marcelo Bielsa keen to reunite with Michy Batshuayi at Leeds United According to Het Laatste Nieuws (h/t The Express), Premier League newcomers Leeds United are readying a bid for out of favour Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi. The 26-year-old Belgian has been at Chelsea since 2016. He has, however, failed to make an impact and finds … Read more