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‘I’m ready’: Chelsea star sends message to Thomas Tuchel ahead of Arsenal clash
Chelsea’s record signing Romelu Lukaku has said that he is ready to make his second debut when they face Arsenal on the road on Sunday. The Belgium international rejoined the Blues from Inter Milan for £97.5 million earlier this month, but he has been absent for recent games due to quarantine. He has been involved in full training with his teammates this week, and he could at least make the matchday squad for the London derby against the Gunners. Speaking in a special press conference, Lukaku said that he is delighted to have joined the European champions, and he has the hunger to keep winning trophies at the club. He said: “I’m really happy to be here, and it’s a good feeling to be joining the European champions. The guys are hungry for more, and they want to keep winning.” “In train...
Chelsea sanction loan deal for £90,000-a-week star, buy clause included – report
Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi is set to join Besiktas on loan with the option to buy at the end of the campaign, Goal.com’s Nizaar Kinsella claims. The Belgian spent the previous campaign on loan at Crystal Palace but struggled for playing time with just over 800 minutes on the field. Since his return, he has been touted to leave the Blues on a permanent deal, but it is now reported that he will join Besiktas on a season-long loan. The deal will include an option to buy between £5-11 million. Batshuayi will sign a one-year extension before leaving as his £90,000-per-week contract expires next summer. Sportslens view: Batshuayi has been with the Blues for the past five years, but he has been a fringe player with just 77 appearances across all competitions. He has spent part of that t...
West Ham United still keen on signing Champions League winner, club want £25m – report
West Ham United continue to maintain an interest in signing Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma, The Guardian’s Jacob Steinberg claims. The Hammers have been searching for a new centre-back throughout the summer, and they have not come close to signing anyone. Fiorentina’s Nikola Milenkovic was earlier touted as their main target, but it now appears that they have been priced out of a move. Zouma has been another centre-back that has been frequently linked, and it appears that the Hammers are still exploring a deal for him. They are still far off from an agreement due to the £25 million price tag. Zouma’s wage demands are also beyond their expectations. The Blues are looking to ship out Zouma permanently to free up space and funds to purchase Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde. Sportslens view:...
‘Fantastic’, So good’: Some Chelsea fans praise ‘Incredible’ player after Crystal Palace rout
A section of Chelsea fans on Twitter were delighted for Trevoh Chalobah after he made a sensational Premier League debut against Crystal Palace on Saturday. The 22-year-old was out on loan for the past three years, but he has now established himself under Thomas Tuchel after making a big impression in pre-season. He was handed his debut against Villarreal in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday, and he was the stand-out performer with a defensive masterclass in Belfast. There were no surprises when he made his Premier League bow for the Blues yesterday, and it was another resounding display from the club’s graduate. Chalobah has impressed with his ability to link up with his teammates higher up the field, given he can also play in the defensive midfield position. He capped yesterday’s performan...
‘Amazing’: Thomas Tuchel delighted for one Chelsea star after victory over Crystal Palace
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel was delighted for Trevoh Chalobah after his excellent Premier League debut against Crystal Palace on Saturday. The young graduate excelled for the Blues in pre-season, and he was handed a surprise debut in the UEFA Super Cup against Villarreal in midweek. Chalobah showed no signs of nervousness on his competitive debut for the club, winning five duels, five clearances, five interceptions and two tackles. He was also faultless with his distribution. Hence, there were no surprises over his Premier League debut, and he put another assured display. The 22-year-old will remember his debut for a long while after scoring the club’s final goal in the 3-0 win with a stunning shot from outside the box. Speaking after the game, Tuchel was delighted for the young central ...
Chelsea star a doubt, key West Ham player should start on Sunday
The first round of fixtures in the Premier League features some exciting matches across the EPL table. We’ll update this story with reports, results, highlights and the latest Premier League standings throughout the games. The action got underway on Friday evening, with Brentford recording a deserved 2-0 home victory over Arsenal – Sergi Canos and Christian Norgaard got the goals. There are seven games on Saturday, starting with the lunchtime clash between Manchester United and Leeds United at Old Trafford. 📋 Here’s @lucyjward_ and @DFletcherSport to bring us the Man Utd and Leeds line up for today’s clash! Jadon Sancho starts from the bench. 📺 BT Sport 1 HD & Ultimate pic.twitter.com/m3KcqE0kYB — Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) August 14, 2021 Chelsea versus Cr...
Excuses won’t wash – Chelsea manager is under the cosh after huge outlay
Chelsea head into the new Premier League season with the weight of expectations hanging over them. Winning the Champions League re-established the Blues as genuine big hitters in European football. Thomas Tuchel’s appointment as manager in January transformed the club’s fortunes, with the German quickly highlighting Frank Lampard’s deficiencies. However, the German now has to prove that he can consistently deliver success. SL View Tuchel quickly unravelled the mess left behind by Lampard to guide Chelsea to an unlikely Champions League success. However, winning the Premier League will require the Blues to be consistent over a 38-game season and that is a different challenge. Shelling out nearly £100 million to bring Romelu Lukaku back to Chelsea demonstrates that the club wants to win the ...
Thomas Tuchel confirms double Chelsea injury blow plus Romelu Lukaku update
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that the club will be without three players for tomorrow’s Premier League opener against Crystal Palace. Hakim Ziyech dislocated his shoulder during the UEFA Super Cup over Villarreal, and he is now expected to remain on the sidelines for a period of time. In a press conference, Tuchel confirmed that the Moroccan does not require surgery but will be treated conservatively to make his comeback. Alongside Ziyech, it appears that N’Golo Kante could miss the season opener after picking up an injury. He was substituted shortly after the hour mark on Wednesday. Tuchel said: “Hakim is out for sure. It will be treated conservatively – we don’t need surgery which is good news. “There is an issue with N’Golo Kante from the [Super Cup] final we need to sort...
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Player may have played final game for Chelsea after manager snub [Opinion]
Tiemoué Bakayoko faces an uncertain future at Chelsea after falling down the pecking order and being ignored by Thomas Tuchel. The Sun recently revealed Chelsea are willing to cash in on the 26-year-old amid interest from Lyon, so the writing appears to be on the wall. Bakayoko has spent the last three years of his Chelsea career out on loan and was overlooked by Tuchel in Wednesday’s Super Cup win, so it’s hard to see him staying at Stamford Bridge. The Blues are likely to take a big hit on his sale as Bakayoko’s stock has fallen considerably since he arrived. The French international joined from AS Monaco for £40 million in 2017 and has made 43 appearances in all competitions. After underperforming in his debut season, Bakayoko was loaned out to AC Milan (August 2018 – June 2019), Monaco...
Turkish giants enter talks to sign Chelsea star who was previously bought for €39m – report
Turkish giants Besiktas have entered negotiations with Chelsea to sign striker Michy Batshuayi, French publication Footmercato claims. Batshuayi has been with the Blues since 2016, but he has been restricted to just 77 appearances for the club across all competitions. He has spent the past two-and-a-half seasons away on loan, and it now appears that he could be heading for a permanent move elsewhere. Besiktas have opened talks with the Blues. Batshuayi is keen to join a club where he can play regularly and secure a World Cup spot with Belgium. Sportslens view: Batshuayi had a productive loan spell with Crystal Palace during the back end of the 2019/2020 season, registering five goals from 11 league outings. He returned to the Eagles on loan last term but was surprisingly ignored by manager...
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Another midfielder could leave Chelsea this summer [Opinion]
Tiemoué Bakayoko could be on his way out of Chelsea before the summer transfer window shuts as he’s surplus to requirements and has interest from Lyon, but the 26-year-old isn’t the only Blues midfielder with an uncertain future. Ross Barkley finds himself in a similar situation as the French international as he’s returned to Chelsea following a loan spell away and doesn’t appear to be in Thomas Tuchel’s plans. Whether Chelsea can find a suitor for the 27-year-old remains to be seen, as he’s struggled with inconsistency for years. Barkley joined Chelsea on a five-year deal from Everton in January 2018 and has made 86 appearances in all competitions, scoring 11 goals with 11 assists. The England international struggled for consistency at Chelsea and no longer commands a starting place....
Scout Report: How Lukaku can unlock Premier League title for Chelsea
This transfer window keeps getting crazier and crazier. Just days after Manchester City smashed the British transfer record to sign Jack Grealish, Chelsea have come very close to matching it as they have signed Romelu Lukaku for roughly £97.4 million. He has put pen to paper on a -year contract reportedly worth over £10m plus bonuses per year. Welcome home, @RomeluLukaku9. 💙#LukWhosBack pic.twitter.com/P43CAIVqfU — Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 12, 2021 The 28-year-old forward spent his childhood days in various clubs based in Antwerp, his birthplace, before moving to Anderlecht’s youth academy. He made his league debut at the age of just 16, after signing his first professional contract 13 days before his birthday. In two full seasons in the Belgian top-flight, Lukaku t...
