Chelsea are yet to give a player the burden of their cursed no9 shirt for the coming season. We take a look at the players who have flopped while wearing the iconic number for the blues. Tony Cascarino Looking into the past Tony Cascarino was Chelsea’s first no.9 of the Premier League era and he really set this curse on its way. Serving only two seasons at the club Cascarino bagged a sad total of 6 goals in both combined and the closest he came to a trophy was runner up of the 1993/94 FA Cup. Mateja Kezman Moving ten years on from Cascarino’s departure Mateja Kezman joined for the 2004/05 season and although this was a successful season for Jose Mourinho’s blues, Kezman didn’t have the same fate. Arriving from PSV for £6.75m Kezman managed to only score four goals in 25 games which f...
We’re taking a look at the ten most expensive Old Trafford arrivals in history, ranging from some of the Premier League’s biggest flops, to key components in Manchester United’s rich history of success. 10: Rio Ferdinand – £41.4m from Leeds United (2002) Rio Ferdinand became Britain’s most expensive player at just 23-years-old, making the switch from Elland Road to play under Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United. In his Old Trafford career, Ferdinand won six Premier League titles, one Champions League, three League Cups, four Community Shields and one Club World Cup making him one of the most decorated defenders in football. Ferdinand has since become a successful pundit on BT Sport and is still widely known as a huge Manchester United fan, regularly cheering on the Red Devils on TV and ...
Chelsea paid a club-record fee of £97 million to sign Romelu Lukaku from Inter Milan at the start of the season but things have not gone according to plan for the Belgian international. Lukaku has struggled to hold down a regular starting berth at Stamford Bridge and he has missed key opportunities in the big games for the Blues so far. Best Football Betting Offers Betting Sites Highlights Register The striker has also been linked with the return to Italy at the end of the season and he publicly admitted his desire to join Inter Milan in the future earlier this season. Former Chelsea star Joe Cole has now warned the player that he has six weeks to save his career at Stamford Bridge. He said to ITV: “Lukaku has six weeks to save his Chelsea career. “You look at Werner and he doesn’t give up...
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Chelsea will look to put the disappointment of Sunday’s result against Manchester City behind them and get back to winning ways when they face in-form Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League tonight. Thomas Tuchel’s side has struggled in the league of late and need a result to keep some breathing distance between themselves and the chasing pack for the UEFA Champions League places. Brighton, on the other hand, have been a surprise package in the league this season and find themselves in 9th place. A big Chelsea scalp this evening could see Graham Potter’s team enter the conversation for the Europa League spots. Brighton vs Chelsea live stream If you’re looking to follow the Brighton vs Chelsea Premier League match, then Livescorebet has you covered. If you are new to the betting s...
PSG are looking to make a move for Romelu Lukaku, with Kylian Mbappe set to leave the club in June PSG to make move for Chelsea striker Where will Kylian Mbappé play next season? The latest information has left some hope for Paris Saint-Germain, with the possibility of seeing the French international extend his contract. But the possibility is still a departure for Madrid. On the side of the Spanish capital, they’re certain that the Bondynois native will wear the merengue tunic at the start of La Liga 2022/2023 next August. While waiting to learn a little more, the league leaders must prepare the future as best as possible. Several names are already starting to come out as replacements, such as Ousmane Dembélé, who will leave Barcelona at the end of the season. And PSG’s gazes have gone fu...
Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku was recently dropped for the game against Liverpool after his controversial comments regarding his move to the London club. The Belgian international revealed that he had no plans to return to Stamford Bridge and he also hinted that he is keen on a return to Inter Milan in the near future. The player has now made a definitive decision regarding his future in the Premier League and he has informed manager Thomas Tuchel that he has no plans to leave the Blues. The report from the Times will come as a massive boost for the Blues and their fans. However, it remains to be seen whether the player is willing to commit himself to the cause and perform at a high level every week. The last thing Chelsea need is a top-class striker like Lukaku sulking around the ca...
Hakim Ziyech is seeking a move away from Chelsea this January transfer window, according to reports. It is said that the Blues are also willing to let the Morocco international leave Stamford Bridge. The 28-year-old joined the Londoners in 2020 from Ajax in a deal worth around €40 million. His stint at the Johan Cruyff Arena was highly impressive, where he even reached the semi-finals of the Champions League in 2019. However, the attacking midfielder failed to make the same impact after he moved to the Premier League last year. He contributed only four assists and six goals in 39 total appearances for the Pensioners last season, with the Moroccan also missing plenty of games due to injuries. Now the 2021-22 campaign isn’t going very well either for the 2...
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Chelsea claimed a dominating 7-0 victory over Daniel Farke’s Norwich City at Stamford Bridge this Saturday. Thomas Tuchel’s side were missing key players Romelu Lukaku, Christian Pulisic and Timo Werner in the home encounter. However, they still managed an emphatic victory over the Canaries to maintain their top position in the league table. The standout performer for the Blues was Mason Mount who bagged his first Premier League hat-trick. The 22-year-old was still looking for his first goal this season when he entered this contest at Stamford Bridge. However, the England international broke his goal duck with a fierce drive within the first eight minutes of the match. He added two more late goals to complete his hat-trick and secure an emphatic victory ...
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Inter Milan are reportedly prepared to make a move for Marcos Alonso who is currently on the books of Chelsea. The Spaniard has been linked with the Serie A side in the last summer transfer window, with reports claiming the Blues wanted to make him part of a deal to sign Romelu Lukaku. The Italian outfit turned down that offer but they are still said to be interested in securing the services of the 30-year-old. According to TuttoMercatoWeb, Inter are ‘ready to attack’ to sign the experienced left-back. The Spain international’s current contract at Stamford Bridge is set to expire in the summer of 2023. Alonso joined Chelsea in the summer of 2016 from Fiorentina in a deal worth around £24 million. Since his arrival at Stamford Bridge, he has clocked up 17...