Federico Chiesa’s winner, 11 seconds into the second-half, felt inevitable after multiple warning signs were ignored but typified just how Chelsea – with their 73% possession and half-chances galore – laboured through proceedings in Turin. If Thomas Tuchel’s men are going to successfully defend their Champions League crown, they can’t afford more displays like these. Continue reading
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Saturday Previews: Fulham-Palace, Genoa-Inter and Atletico-Betis across Europe
Read on for match previews from Europe’s top leagues taking place across Saturday, as Fulham host fellow London rivals Crystal Palace in the Premier League, while Antonio Conte’s Inter Milan and Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid side return to domestic action with tricky tests of their own after contrasting Champions League results on MD1 in midweek. Continue reading
Five subtle observations as Premier League clubs continue training return
As Premier League sides continue their return to socially distant group training this week, I take a look at various top-flight players and their situations during an uncertain time where everyone wants to resume quickly – for different reasons. Continue reading
Chelsea bypass transfer ban, complete £40m Mateo Kovacic signing
The Blues, set to begin their two-window transfer ban this summer, have bypassed their constraints by activating a clause in the midfielder’s loan deal to sign him permanently.
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Chelsea 0-1 Leicester City: 5 Hits and Flops
Leicester inflicted Chelsea’s first Premier League defeat of the campaign in the pair’s last game before Christmas, but which players struggled while others impressed in west London?
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3 reasons why Chelsea should not sign Christian Pulisic
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
Ruben Loftus-Cheek set to remain at Chelsea: Another positive sign?
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has confirmed that midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek will not be loaned out in the upcoming January transfer window. Is this another positive sign of progression or simply a waiting game for the Englishman? Continue reading
Why Mason Mount’s England call-up is no surprise
Gareth Southgate’s latest England squad selection had a more youthful look to it when the news was announced on Thursday. The headlines were dominated by a talented trio earning their first senior call-ups, as Leicester playmaker James Maddison and Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho were both called up. But what about the third creative newcomer? Continue reading
Bakayoko loaned to Milan, what happened to Chelsea’s £40m signing?
Bakayoko signed a season-long loan deal to join AC Milan earlier this week, with an option to buy next summer if his spell is a successful one. So, what happened to the Blues’ £40m signing from just 13 months ago? Continue reading
Where next for Chelsea forward Tammy Abraham?
After an encouraging pre-season tour at Chelsea, it’s more than likely that Tammy will benefit more from another loan spell this term – but where?
Tunisia 1-2 England: Kane’s stoppage-time strike spares Three Lions’ blushes
A brace from Harry Kane proved enough for England to scrape all three points against a plucky Tunisia side who were tricky customers and equally found themselves fortunate not to have lost the game by half-time. Continue reading
England 0-0 Germany: Loftus-Cheek excels as youthful side earn credible draw against World Champions
Ruben Loftus-Cheek impressed on his senior England debut and earned the Man of the Match award after an excellent midfield display against the World Champions at Wembley. England were encouraging and earned a credible goalless draw against Joachim Löw’s side, who were dangerous in parts but ultimately couldn’t turn their dominance into goals.
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