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Jorginho relishes midfield partnership with dynamic Kovacic
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Jorginho’s presence in the Chelsea line-up under Tuchel has been constant, with him missing only one match across the eight under the German’s guidance. He has been a sure-stay in the holding central midfield role alongside the talented and dynamic Mateo Kovacic. With N’Golo Kante sitting out most of the matches under Tuchel due to […] View the full article -
Bruno Fernandes has had a revolutionizing impact on the current Manchester United squad since his arrival from Sporting for €55.00m earlier last season. Fernandes’ presence in the final-third has proven to be deadly against most of the teams he’s played against and Tuchel is well aware of the threat the Portuguese possess. Ahead of the […] View the full article
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Chelsea hosts Manchester United this Sunday afternoon, as the Blues are looking to close the gap between them and the visitors to just 3 points. After a huge victory against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday night, can the Blues continue this momentum against a resurgent United side? Perhaps some rotation to the […] View the full article
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Chelsea host Manchester United today at Stamford Bridge as they look to extend their unbeaten run under Thomas Tuchel. With a top-four challenge appearing difficult in the latter stages of Frank Lampard’s tenure, Chelsea have picked up 14 points from the last 18 available to rise into fifth position in the table since Tuchel was […] View the full article
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Ahead of the crucial top-of-the-table Manchester United clash, Chelsea boss Tuchel has provided an important update regarding the fitness of veteran Thiago Silva. The 36-year-old has sat out all of Chelsea games in recent weeks since picking up a muscle injury against Tottenham earlier in February. Speaking in his pre-match press conference to Chelsea TV, […] View the full article
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Kai Havertz’s Chelsea career has taken a hit, having sat out with a knock in recent weeks missing important games against Southampton and Tottenham. But with Manchester United on the horizon, Havertz has recovered fully and is back in contention for a starting spot. Chelsea boss Tuchel has fully backed Havertz to make an impact […] View the full article
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Chelsea play Manchester United this Sunday afternoon at Stamford Bridge in what is a must win game for the blues in their quest for a top-four finish. Ahead of the game we’ve prepared a quiz, can you name the eight players that have played for both clubs in the Premier League era? View the full article
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If Makelele revolutionized the defensive midfield position and led Chelsea to an unprecedented 95-point 2004/05 top-flight winning season, ten years down the lane Kante redefined the role in an era where Leicester City’s 5000/1 odds to win the 2015/16 Premier League raised eyebrows like no other event in recent memory. Although he lasted just one […] View the full article
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David Alaba’s move away from Bavaria has been one of the most heated topics of discussion in the last couple of days. The versatile defender’s instrumental presence in the Bayern Munich squad saw them win a treble last season, completing a much-revered sextuple this season. However, with his contract set to expire at the end […] View the full article
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We have just heard the reports from The Athletic that fixtures could be moved back this season so we can see fans back inside the stadiums. They say that talks are under way that will see the Premier League’s 37th round moved back in order for fans to come watch inside the stadiums again as […] View the full article
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Timo Werner’s night against Atletico Madrid was definitely not his best in the Chelsea shirt. The German forward put in an underwhelming display as Chelsea struggled to find the back of the net until Olivier Giroud popped up with a masterful bicycle kick to give Chelsea an away goal advantage going into the second leg […] View the full article
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Mason Mount put in another class act with an impressive showing from the midfield against a stern but wasteful Atletico side who had zero shots on target. Although it was a spectacular Olivier Giroud goal that stole the victory, Mount was arguably Chelsea’s best player on the pitch. He attempted five dribbles throughout the match […] View the full article
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As Olivier Giroud made the most of a defensive error and lodged in an acrobatic masterpiece, Chelsea edged Atletico Madrid by a single goal in what was a tight affair in Romania. Although Tuchel was impressed with his side’s resilient showing, he warned them of complacency – more so for the second leg which sees […] View the full article
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Chelsea has had some world-class strikers throughout their history, propelling the club to domestic and continental glory in the Premier League fixtures. But, Chelsea’s top goal scorer of all time is a central midfielder: Frank Lampard, a club legend who did not last long as Chelsea manager. And despite the recent influx of money in […] View the full article
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Tammy Abraham is a great striker, and yes if they end up selling him it is always a risk and something they could learn to regret. However, IF they are going all out to try and bring in a world class striker this summer such as Erling Haaland or Romelu Lukaku, then they might be […] View the full article
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Chelsea travelled to Bucharest on Tuesday night to take on Atletico Madrid in a massive Champions League clash that saw them come away with a vital 1-0 win. With it being Thomas Tuchel’s first Champions League game as Chelsea’s manager, it was crucial to try and get something to take home something from a tricky […] View the full article
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Olivier Giroud’s knack for brilliant goals knows no bounds. The Chelsea striker added one more to list of flawless goals with an amazing overhead bicycle kick that put Chelsea one goal ahead of the Spanish giants Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League 1st leg encounter. The French striker made the most of a rare […] View the full article
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Chelsea will be without their midfield engine for the return leg against Atletico Madrid. Mason Mount misses the UEFA Champions League 2nd leg Round of 16 clash at Stamford Bridge due to an accumulation of yellow cards as he picked one up inside only the 1st minute at the start of the first leg in […] View the full article
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Time is finally up, the day is finally here. Chelsea and Atletico Madrid lock horns in one of the most anticipated knockout fixtures this UEFA Champions League season. The Blues are high on morale, albeit putting in an underwhelming performance over the weekend in the 1-1 draw against Southampton – extending their unbeaten run to […] View the full article
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Thomas Tuchel is well aware of the threat Atletico Madrid’s main striker Luis Suarez possesses. The Uruguayan has been in immaculate form for the Rojiblancos since making a shock transfer from Barcelona at the end of last season. He has long been an admirer of the marksman’s relentless ability to lead the frontline. Tuchel spoke […] View the full article
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Eden Hazard’s Real Madrid career has experienced a tremendous downfall since his arrival in the Spanish capital for a hefty transfer fee of €115m. So far, he has appeared 35 times for Los Blancos, scoring four goals and assisting seven throughout his stay to date. Ex-teammate Filipe Luis featured alongside the talented Belgian attacker during […] View the full article
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Chelsea takes on Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League round of 16. The first leg will be played in the National Arena in Bucharest Romania. Despite the ground being neutral, Chelsea will represent the visiting team, with away goals still at play. The Blues are the last team to beat Atletico Madrid in an […] View the full article
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Chelsea jet off to Romania ahead of a mouth-watering last-16 Champions League clash against La Liga’s table-topping Atletico Madrid. It will be Thomas Tuchel’s toughest test so far as Chelsea head coach, with Tuesday’s opponents three points clear with a game in hand at the top of the Spanish league. The match is technically Atletico’s […] View the full article
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Atletico Madrid enter the UEFA Champions League last 16 clash in a haze of uncertainty and disappointing news after an underwhelming 2-0 loss to Levante over the weekend, their first home loss of the season. However, bigger than the loss may have been Atletico Madrid centre-back Jose Giminez’s injury when he limped off at half-time […] View the full article
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At the end of the Chelsea game versus Southampton at the weekend I couldn’t help but notice an age old problem with the squad on the whole, a lack of motivation and dropped heads when things don’t go right. It is an issue that even Antonio Conte faced during his time at the club four […] View the full article