Frank Lampard’s team for this afternoon’s game against Burnley sees a 3 man midfield comprising of Mason Mount, Kai Havertz and N’Golo Kante. The latter will be tasked with sweeping behind the others, who will be given chances to attack and break the lines, but will also both have to do their part getting back […]
There was times last season where I, amongst others, had some doubts whether Kurt Zouma would grow to be the defender we knew he could be, and the one we had seen playing regularly at Everton. I get the sense that Zouma is the type of player that needs to feel important, needs to feel […]
Frank Lampard has had his critics during his reign as Chelsea manager, some warranted, some not. But as much as we have our right as fans to offer critique, we also must praise where it’s due, and last night deserves some praise. Chelsea beat Russian side Krasnodar 4-0 in the Champions League Group stages. Yes […]
Don’t get me wrong, I am an advocate for getting supporters safely back inside football stadiums as soon as possible. I see theatres, concerts etc across the globe with socially distanced fans watching shows inside, and I think why on earth can this not now be safely trialled out outdoor football arenas? But this is […]
I was one of many surprised fans to see that Callum Hudson-Odoi had been left out of the Chelsea squad to face Manchester United on Saturday. Despite my understanding that he was left out due to the formation and an extra winger not being needed on the bench, I was surprised that he didn’t bring […]
It is all rather experimental for Frank Lampard and Chelsea right now, which is quite natural when you add a high number of new players to your starting line up. Lampard has so far this season mainly opted to use the 4-2-3-1 formation. But against Manchester United at the weekend, he went there and tried […]
The title race this season was supposed to be a second rematch between Liverpool and Manchester City, after two seasons where the title has gone back and forth between the two dominant teams in the league. It’s not worked out that way so far. Everton and Aston Villa have ended up topping the table in […]
Chelsea face Manchester United tomorrow, and there are a lot of fans, myself included, who would love to see Hakim Ziyech start the match. However, Frank Lampard, and the player himself, have both said he isn’t quite match fit yet, which is why he is settling with second half cameo roles for now. Lampard says […]
Frank Lampard has just held his press conference ahead of tomorrow’s game against Manchester United, and the Chelsea boss gave some extremely positive injury news. After months of battling to get his whole squad ready to play, he confirmed that the only injury issues were a shoulder problem for Kepa – who wouldn’t have started […]
I’ll admit, the reasoning given by Chelsea for bringing 38-year old technical director Petr Cech out of retirement are pretty convincing. With the ‘unprecedented conditions’ of the current Covid-19 crisis, Chelsea have added Cech to their 25-man squad for this season as ’emergency goalkeeper cover’. ‘Petr Cech has been included in the squad as emergency […]
Chelsea spent more heavily, and upgraded their first team more visibly, than any other team in Europe this summer, and it was no surprise to see them mentioned among the candidates to win the Premier League after such an eye-catching transfer window. Liverpool and Manchester City set such a punishing pace over the previous two […]
Yesterday there was a mad few hours when it was being reported that new Chelsea goalkeeper Edourard Mendy could actually be fit to play against Sevilla this evening, despite it appearing he would miss the game though injury. When the news came out, it was literally the ‘be all and end all’ news that Chelsea […]
I must admit, I was disappointed when I saw the Chelsea starting line up to face Southampton on Saturday. I don’t like to tweet too much negativity before a game, especially as I cannot predict the future and see how the game is going to go. I like to reserve my opinions until after the […]
Frank Lampard confirmed in his press conference today that Christian Pulisic is going to be fit to play against Southampton tomorrow, giving the strong impression that the American is going to make his first start of the season against the Saints. That’s superb news for the Blues. Pulisic was their best player through the latter […]
Last season saw the emergence of Billy Gilmour for Chelsea as he made the most of opportunities given to him by Frank Lampard. He did so well that he was promoted to a regular senior squad member, and he became an important player for Lampard before his unfortunate long-term injury. This season we are likely […]
Ethan Ampadu should be the poster boy for all international football. In what was a pretty unique situation for a player, the youngster spent a year on Chelsea’s bench, then a year on RB Leipzig’s while on loan, only playing regularly for his national team. We hope his move to Sheffield United doesn’t turn out […]
The humour behind this title is quite ironic. Because the N’Golo Kante that turns out for France putting in top class performances game after game, IS the exact N’Golo Kante that surely Frank Lampard is looking for to play as his defensive midfielder? The Chelsea boss seemingly wants to play with a more traditional style […]
Chelsea could well have a surprise secret weapon on their hands if things go accordingly for forgotten highly rated winger Charly Musonda. The Belgian turns 24 this week and he has been at Chelsea since 2012 always being tipped for a great future. The club have kept the faith in Musonda despite a number of […]
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard made it a priority to sign West Ham midfielder Declan Rice at the end of this transfer window, he was a player whom Lampard really wanted to bring in. Chelsea were priced out of a move by The Hammers, who were always adamant he would stay this window. The Blues then […]
Chelsea last won the Premier League in 2016/17 and have constantly remained in the top 5 of the table since. After getting back into the Champions League, which is crucial for the club’s finances, and reaching the final of the FA Cup, Frank Lampard is aiming for silverware in just his second full season after […]
The transfer window slammed shut once again at 11pm last night, and Chelsea will feel more than happy with their window having signed a number of top quality players and fixed a few pressing issues from last season. Whilst this was one of the best transfer windows Chelsea have completed in a long time, I […]
David Luiz departed Chelsea on transfer deadline day a year ago, leaving 4 senior centre-backs behind. Over the course of the season, each one had their time as first choice, and almost every combination of the group was used. Ultimately, no individual was able to establish themselves as Frank Lampard’s first choice, and each partnership […]
When Chelsea signed Kai Havertz earlier this summer, one of the most common reactions from rival fans and from journalists writing about the Blues’ mega-summer was to look back on last season’s “project” with scorn. “So much for playing the youth” they crowed, certain that the progress of Mason Mount, Tammy Abraham, Reece James and […]