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Dan Gosling’s brilliant late overhead lob ensured a dilligent Bournemouth display confined Chelsea to a fourth Premier League defeat in their last five matches, as Frank Lampard’s men struggled while failing to create many chances during another forgettable result. Continue reading “Chelsea 0-1 AFC Bournemouth: 5 Talking Points and Tactical Analysis”
Reece James became Chelsea’s youngest Champions League goalscorer as they completed a stunning second-half fightback against nine-man Ajax, but the visitors were brilliantly defiant despite tricky circumstances on a breathless evening in west London – where the scoreline certainly doesn’t tell the full story.
Continue reading “Chelsea 4-4 Ajax: Erik ten Hag’s men dig deep in crazy eight-goal thriller”
Tammy Abraham and Mason Mount were again on the scoresheet for a potent Chelsea, who prevailed with a comfortable 4-1 away win against Ralph Hasenuttl’s disappointing Southampton side in their final Premier League fixture before the international break. Continue reading “Three reasons why Chelsea beat Southampton 4-1”
Chelsea’s £58m signing Christian Pulisic has voiced his frustration at limited minutes under Frank Lampard to start this campaign, just three months into an encouraging yet patchy start to life in west London for the 21-year-old winger. Continue reading “Christian Pulisic reveals frustration at limited Chelsea minutes”
Adrian was an unlikely hero on his first Liverpool start, producing the all-important penalty save in the shootout to deny Tammy Abraham and secure the UEFA Super Cup trophy for Jurgen Klopp’s men on a humid evening in Istanbul overnight. Continue reading “Liverpool 3-2 Chelsea (5-4 on pens): 5 Hits and Flops”
After emerging for England’s senior side and excelling for Bundesliga runners-up Borussia Dortmund, what’s next for the talented teen?
Continue reading “Jadon Sancho: England emergence, what’s next after Bundesliga frustration?”
Goals from Heung Min-Son, Jan Vertonghen and substitute Fernando Llorente saw Mauricio Pochettino’s men earn a valuable win vs. a tricky Borussia Dortmund side at Wembley. The result sees Spurs are in real control with the second-leg tie to come on March 5.
Continue reading “Tottenham 3-0 Borussia Dortmund: Inspired second-half sees Spurs in control”
According to recent reports, Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund are prepared to break their transfer record this summer: to sign £50m-rated Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha.
Continue reading “Borussia Dortmund express interest in Crystal Palace’s Wilfried Zaha”
Transfer speculation surrounding Christian Pulisic’s long-term future has been a feature for a few seasons now, ever since he broke through at Borussia Dortmund in 2016. Continue reading “3 reasons why Chelsea should not sign Christian Pulisic”
Continue reading “Injuries, frustration yet still promise: What’s next for Mario Gotze?”
Christian Pulisic continues to make strides for club and country, but it’s imperative he ignores transfer talk from Europe’s best to further his development over the next few seasons. Continue reading “Christian Pulisic is improving but should continue to ignore interest abroad, for now”
Bundesliga enthusiasts, as well as any followers of America’s national footballing side have had one player on their radar this season. A side continuing to improve year-upon-year, Borussia Dortmund pride themselves on developing both consistency as well as helping talented youngsters progress.
The likes of midfield trio Shinji Kagawa, Ilkay Gundogan and Mario Götze have all been given platforms to showcase their talent on the European stage – and even though the latter has opted for pastures new, the team dynamic has remained the same to good effect with title challenges and progression in Europe too. Christian Pulisic represents the new generation, and against Hamburg last month, announced himself to the adoring public with aplomb. Continue reading “Scout Report: Christian Pulisic | Borussia Dortmund’s emerging gem”
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