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With the BBC reporting that Chelsea are in talks with Frank Lampard, we’ve considered how he could reshape our attack post-Eden Hazard. The departure of Eden Hazard to Real Madrid ensured that change was on the horizon for our attack as it was, but Lampard’s arrival will also have a significant effect. Hazard was our […]View the full article

It was reported today in the Evening Standard that several of Chelsea’s former academy players, including Mason Mount and Ruben Loftus-Cheek, were set to be offered extensions now that Frank Lampard is all but secure as our new manager. The logic is that the presence of the former midfielder as our new manager will persuade […]View the full article

What has been assumed has now been confirmed, as Derby County this afternoon Tweeted out the news that they have given Frank Lampard permission to speak to Chelsea about becoming their new manager. Derby County can confirm that they have granted permission for Chelsea to speak to Frank Lampard about the vacant managerial position at […]View the full article

The Daily Telegraph yesterday reported that the new Chelsea manager, at this stage likely to be Frank Lampard, will have several major jobs upon arriving at the squad. He won’t be able to bring any players in, which solves one problem at least, but he will still have to consider selling players. The fact we […]View the full article

Chelsea have reportedly offered Todd Kane a new deal, but Derby are in the mix. Here’s how we think is the best way to deal with this situation. According to the Times, forgotten right-back Todd Kane has been offered a new contract by Chelsea, but has rejected our proposal, with Derby County in the mix. […]View the full article

Chelsea reportedly have reservations over the inexperience of Frank Lampard’s backroom staff. Here’s why such concerns are unjustified. The Times claim that Chelsea are not entirely convinced Jody Morris and Chris Jones are adequately experienced for the roles they could be set to walk into. Both would presumably follow Lampard to Stamford Bridge, but there […]View the full article

With Petr Cech returning to Chelsea, and Frank Lampard expected to follow, change is on the horizon at Stamford Bridge. Here’s why. ESPN have reported that Lampard could officially be back at Chelsea by the end of next week, following in the footsteps of former teammate Cech. It will be welcome news to all of […]View the full article

Chelsea’s transfer ban could have a knock-on effect in terms of potential departures. Here’s five players who may have been offered a lifeline. Willian: Willian’s contract with Chelsea is due to expire next summer, so this would have been the perfect opportunity to cash-in on him while we still can. However, with the transfer ban in […]View the full article

With Eden Hazard calling time on his career as a Chelsea player, we have, for no good reason at all, decided who our best three remaining players are. 1.) N’Golo Kante There’ll be no arguments with this one. Following Hazard’s departure, Kante is our only remaining world-class player. He will presumably be returned to his […]View the full article

According to the Daily Star, Kurt Zouma has told friends that he would be open to leaving Chelsea and moving back to Everton. Here’s why that can’t happen. 1.) The definition of insanity The definition of insanity, or so they’ll tell you, is to continually repeat the same mistakes in hope of a different outcome. […]View the full article

With ESPN reporting that Frank Lampard could be confirmed as Chelsea manager this week, we’ve considered three players who could benefit the most. Callum Hudson-Odoi Unlike Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Callum Hudson-Odoi was never able to fully establish himself as a starting player under Maurizio Sarri. He threatened to do so, but an achilles injury derailed […]View the full article

Chelsea may face a serious creativity problem next season. We all know the impact that Eden Hazard had on this team. At times our best chances of scoring goals in the last few years have seemingly come from giving him the ball in dangerous areas and hoping that he can do something special. But he’s […]View the full article

It’s Frank Lampard’s birthday today – he’s 41 would you believe, and we thought we’d have a think about what he’d like to get. There are some people it’s very hard to buy gifts for, but we think we can work out a few things Super Frank would like. Despite having tons of money, a […]View the full article

Football Italia have quotes from Jorginho’s agent which makes it very clear he would consider leaving if Juventus follow up on their reported interest in the midfielder now they’ve appointed Maurizio Sarri. That seems a safe assumption. Having not really settled here, and with his main benefactor gone, the chance to upgrade to to Juve […]View the full article

Chelsea are without a manager right now, but one shouldn’t fear that that’s a situation that might go on for too long. They never would have let Maurizio Sarri go if they weren’t confident that they could tie up a deal for a replacement soon after, and even if it means paying Frank Lampard’s full […]View the full article

Kurt Zouma has looked like a good option to remain at Chelsea next season ever since he got back from Everton, but the recent injury news, as reported in the Telegraph today that indicates Rudiger could be out for the start of the season should seal that. Until now, there was perhaps an argument for […]View the full article

Five Chelsea players look set to feature heavily for England at this summer’s Euro U21 Championships, which kick off tonight. England take on France, with Jake Clarke-Salter captaining the side. Mason Mount should also start, with Fikayo Tomori and Jay Dasilva also odds on to play from the beginning. Tammy Abraham is expected to start […]View the full article

Chelsea’s transfer ban, which will prevent the club from registering any new players until next summer, has so far been discussed mainly in terms of how it will hurt the club by preventing them from upgrading their squad in the immediate future. But the damaging effects go way beyond just a lack of fresh blood […]View the full article

It looks certain now that Maurizio Sarri will be leaving Chelsea, with Frank Lampard set to replace him as manager. That is a decision that should go some way to uniting what has been an incredibly divided fanbase this season. If there’s any way to get everyone pulling in the same direction again, it’s appointing […]View the full article

Reports in the Metro today say that Maurizio Sarri is frustrated by Chelsea’s refusal to allow him to leave the club for Juventus. They even have quotes from his old president at Empoli, Fabrizio Corsi, claiming that the Italian coach was “pessimistic” and had been “grumbling”. It’s no surprise to see Chelsea are dragging their […]View the full article

If Frank Lampard takes over at Chelsea, which looks increasingly likely as time goes on, there will be a lot of questions about how he can transfer what he learned in just a season in the Championship to the top level. That’s mainly to do with tactics and training and so on, but there’s also […]View the full article

Now that the Eden Hazard deal is done, Chelsea are reportedly ready to begin talking to Real Madrid again, this time over the Mateo Kovacic deal. The Croatian has been on loan with us this season, and according to AS in Spain we are now looking to make that a full time deal. €35m is […]View the full article

At the time of writing, it seems very likely that Maurizio Sarri is about to depart Chelsea to take over the reins at Juventus, in his homeland of Italy. By the time you’re reading this, he may already be gone. If that’s the case, it’s going to feel like the strangest of managerial departures at […]View the full article

It’s being reported by Goal.com that Chelsea have already spoken with Frank Lampard about taking over as manager should Maurizio Sarri leave the club to join Juventus. The former Blues midfielder is the favourite to be our new boss for next season, and while there’s plenty of reasons it’s a risk, it’s also a chance […]View the full article

Chelsea are in a unique situation this summer with the transfer ban that looks to be in place. The Blues will have to make decisions about the future of their players based on whether or not it’s possible to find anything better, rather than whether they really want that player in the long term. It’s […]View the full article