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The Premier League’s all-time record goalscorer Alan Shearer has praised Alvaro Morata after his big money move from Real Madrid, the Daily Star reports. With all the pressure the Spaniard has had to face as talks around Diego Costa’s future were still ongoing. Whilst also taking on the responsibility of being Chelsea’s number nine. Despite […]View the full article
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Cesar Azpilicueta has been a major part of Chelsea’s recent success since joining the club in 2012. The man we love to call ‘Dave’ was signed for just £6.5M. An absolute bargain in today’s crazy transfer market. He may not score as many goals as Sergio Ramos or have the presence of Mats Hummels but […]View the full article
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Chelsea winger Eden Hazard has told fans that they must be patient for him to get back to his devastating form, the Standard reports. The 26-year-old suffered a three-month absence from playing football after sustaining an ankle injury in the summer. The Belgian effectively missed the first month of the season, with his only start […]View the full article
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Chelsea are still reportedly interested in signing Borussia Dortmund’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as the striker stalls a new contract, calciomercato.com reports. The Blues as well as Aubameyang’s former club AC Milan were linked with a move for the 28-year-old in the summer, notably by the Mirror, but Chelsea instead moved for Alvaro Morata. But despite signing […]View the full article
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Chelsea are on the verge of missing out on Tottenham Hotspur left wing back Danny Rose after a report by StarSport says he prefers a move to Manchester United. As per the StarSport, Rose is on Chelsea’s list of potential options to provide competition for Marcos Alonso at left-wing-back. It is unclear whether Chelsea pursued […]View the full article
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By the time Chelsea face Liverpool in six weeks, the Red’s may have been sweating on getting Sadio Mane fit for the game after his recent injury. Mane, as reported by the Evening Standard, is out of action until the next six weeks, by which time Chelsea face Jurgen Klopp’s side. Their Premier League clash […]View the full article
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Has John Obi Mikel just dropped a major hint that he would like to return to Chelsea one day? Mikel only left Stamford Bridge in the January transfer window, but he firmly etched his name into the club’s hall of fame before departing. The Nigerian made 374 appearances in a Chelsea shirt, scoring just six […]View the full article
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Former Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri has revealed that he does not think Antonio Conte will leave Stamford Bridge next summer, reports Gianluca Di Marzio. Ranieri managed Chelsea between 2000 and 2004. His stint in SW6 could have been longer had Roman Abramovich not arrived with his vast financial resources, keen to build an all-star squad […]View the full article
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Nike’s design for Chelsea’s home kit in the 2018/19 campaign will have one key difference, according to Footy Headlines. The manufacturer’s first task when designing a Chelsea kit was to make one fit for the champions to wear – and they did fantastically. Although the 2017/18 design is simple, it’s gorgeous, and looks even better […]View the full article
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Former Chelsea midfielder Ramires could be set for a sensational move back to Europe, according to the Daily Mail. Whether or not you rated him as a footballer, it was impossible to hate Ramires. The Brazilian, who possesses none of the technical ability you associate with an archetypal Brazilian player, always gave 110% for his […]View the full article
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Chelsea have issued a stark warning to youngster Charly Musonda following the Belgian’s Instagram rant on Monday night, according to the Mirror. Musonda appeared to make a blatant, and quite frankly naive dig at Antonio Conte on his Instagram page. He complained about how the hard work he was putting in was not providing any […]View the full article
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Former Chelsea defender Graeme Le Saux has claimed that Southampton centre-back Virgil Van Dijk would have a fight on his hands to force his way into Antonio Conte’s starting eleven, report the Daily Star. If anyone is qualified to share their opinion on this particular subject matter, it’s Le Saux. The ex-England international made 188 […]View the full article
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Chelsea forward Alvaro Morata will miss the club’s Premier League game against Crystal Palace – but could be set for a return in the clash with AS Roma. The former Real Madrid and Juventus striker has been out of action since Chelsea’s defeat to Manchester City on September 30, having been withdrawn with a hamstring […]View the full article
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Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard has admitted he wants more football action, following his long spell on the sidelines due to injury, after being named in the 30-man shortlist for the 2017 Ballon d’Or. The attacker has started only three first team games for Chelsea this season, making four substitute appearances across the Premier League and […]View the full article
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N’Golo Kante could be on his way to Paris Saint-Germain after reports by Le Parisien saying the midfielder is high priority for the French giants. Kante, who won the PFA Player of the Year and FWA Player of the Year awards, has been in impressive form since his arrival in England three summers ago. He […]View the full article
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It was announced yesterday on France Football’s Twitter account that N’Golo Kante had been included in the 30-man shortlist for the 2017 Ballon D’Or. Nominee for the 2017 Ballon d’Or France Football (list of 30) : N’Golo Kanté #ballondor pic.twitter.com/Fschm92LFo — France Football (@francefootball) 9 October 2017 After his influence for Chelsea in their 2016/17 […]View the full article
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Eden Hazard could face the biggest decision of his career in the summer transfer window, claims Belgian journalist Kristof Terreur, as reported by the Daily Star. Hazard’s world-class ability is no big secret, he is widely considered one of the best players on the planet. His nomination for the France Football Ballon D’Or, alongside fellow […]View the full article
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Has Charly Musonda taken to Instagram to fire a sly dig at Chelsea manager Antonio Conte? Musonda has been training as part of the squad since January, but had to wait until the Blues’ EFL Cup clash with Nottingham Forest to make his debut for the club. He took full advantage of the opportunity, finding […]View the full article
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Marcos Alonso has provided some insight in what goes on behind the scenes in the Chelsea dressing room, report the Express. We all know what goes on on the field of play. Whether you’re one of the 40,000 in attendance at Stamford Bridge or the millions watching at home, we don’t miss a thing. However, […]View the full article
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Goal have provided an update on the condition of Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante. Kante limped off during France’s clash with Bulgaria during the international break. With the former Leicester City man proving to be an essential piece of Antonio Conte’s puzzle since his arrival at Stamford Bridge in the summer of 2016, the Chelsea faithful […]View the full article
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Reports suggest that Chelsea pair N’Golo Kante and Alvaro Morata may be available for matchday 3 of the Champions League. N’Golo Kante will be heading back to the club as the medical team assesses his condition after injuring his hamstring, Sky Sports report. Kante came off in the first half against Bulgaria on international duty […]View the full article
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Former Chelsea assistant manager Ray Wilkins insists that Andrea Pirlo would be a great fit at the Blues, as Sky Sports reports. The Italian midfielder, who is unsure about his post-retirement plans when he hangs up his boots in December, hasn’t ruled out working with his former Juventus manager Antonio Conte. Wilkins who also worked […]View the full article
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Chelsea legend Didier Drogba spoke about the night the Blues won the Champions League against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena in 2012, as the Ivorian spoke to the club’s official website. Drogba made a massive contribution in a match that was packed full of drama and emotion scoring an 88th minute equaliser, giving away […]View the full article
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Former Chelsea midfielder Raul Meireles has caught the eye of several Premier League clubs including Leicester City and West Brom, according to The Sun. The 34-year-old is currently a free agent after his time at Fenerbache ended last season, with The Sun reporting that Swansea and Watford are also interested in signing the 34-year-old midfielder. […]View the full article
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Chelsea legend Claude Makelele believes that Tammy Abraham must work like Didier Drogba and Samuel Eto’o if he wants to reach their level, reports the Evening Standard. Abraham currently on loan at Swansea, has been working under assistant manager Makelele since the start of the season and has shown glimpses of promise, scoring three goals […]View the full article