Andreas Christensen revitalised under Tuchel – Chelsea player ratings vs Manchester United

In the highly anticipated fixture of the weekend, Chelsea hosted Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in a game which resulted in a 0-0 draw. Following an excellent midweek win over Atletico Madrid, confidence was high heading into this tough Premier League clash.  However, just like the reverse fixture earlier in the season, there were no […]

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Tuchel explains Tammy Abraham’s absence against Manchester United

As Manchester United held the Blues to yet another stalemate at Stamford Bridge, with neither of the teams able to break the deadlock, Tuchel extended his unbeaten run to nine games across all competitions. He made several changes to the starting eleven that took on Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League last 16 1st […]

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Confirmed Line-Up: Chelsea vs Manchester United

Chelsea’s run of high-profile fixtures began with a 1-0 Champions League win over Spanish giants Atletico Madrid, thanks to a brilliant goal by Frenchman Olivier Giroud. Now, Manchester United visit Stamford Bridge in a bid to close the gap with league leaders Manchester City to ten points. The crucial top-of-the-table encounter will see Tuchel enter […]

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Jorginho relishes midfield partnership with dynamic Kovacic

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 […]

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Thomas Tuchel lauds ‘unbelievable’ Bruno Fernandes ahead of Manchester United showdown

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 […]

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Pulisic returns – Predicted Chelsea XI to face Manchester United

Chelsea host 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 […]

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Chelsea vs Manchester United – Team News, Lineups, Prediction and Key Stats

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 […]

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Thomas Tuchel on Manchester United, Thiago Silva and tough run of fixtures

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, […]

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‘He is a unique player’ – Tuchel backs ‘talented’ Havertz

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 […]

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(Quiz): Can you name the players that have played for both Chelsea and Man Utd?

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?

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Man or machine? N’Golo Kante reaches 200 milestone for Chelsea

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 […]

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David Alaba’s transfer condition might force Chelsea to look for alternatives

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 […]

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Opinion: Fans back soon will help Tuchel implement his football even more

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 […]

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‘It’s frustrating watching him’ – Timo Werner blasted by Rio Ferdinand in Atletico showing

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 […]

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(Video): Marvelous Mason Mount toys with Atletico Madrid midfield

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 […]

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Thomas Tuchel speaks on Chelsea’s performance, suspensions & upcoming fixtures

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 […]

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Ranking the top 5 Chelsea strikers of all time

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 […]

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Opinion: Understandable if Abraham rejects new deal, Chelsea could be wise to cash in

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 […]

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Incredible Olivier Giroud makes the difference – Chelsea player ratings vs Atletico Madrid

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 […]

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(Video): Giroud scores masterful bicycle-kick goal against Atletico Madrid

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 […]

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Mason Mount to miss Atletico Madrid’s 2nd leg Stamford Bridge visit

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 […]

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Confirmed Line-Up: Atletico Madrid vs Chelsea

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 […]

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Tuchel wary of ‘natural born striker’ Suarez’s goalscoring threat

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 […]

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‘He would play Mario Kart before matches’ – Ex-Chelsea defender reveals stunning Eden Hazard detail

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 […]

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Zouma dropped, Giroud starts – Predicted Chelsea XI to face Atletico Madrid

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 […]

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Atletico Madrid vs Chelsea – Team News, Lineups, Prediction and Key Stats

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 […]

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Injury-hit Atletico Madrid face-off Thomas Tuchel’s unbeaten Blues

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 […]

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Opinion: Chelsea lining up with same back 3 as 4 years ago shows serious lack of progress

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 […]

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Thomas Tuchel provides injury updates on trio ahead of facing ‘experienced’ Atletico Madrid

The Arena Nationala in Bucharest will welcome the likes of two heavyweights from the opposing ends of the continent. Chelsea will face their sternest test till date under Tuchel against an Atletico Madrid side who are currently witnessing a slight dip in form, although they are on the top of La Liga. Thomas Tuchel spoke […]

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(Quiz): Can you name the starting line-up the last time Chelsea played Atletico Madrid?

The Champions League is back! Chelsea take on Atletico Madrid tomorrow evening in the first leg of their last-16 clash, which is being held in Romania’s National Stadium due to coronavirus protocols over travel. The last time the blues played the Spanish club was at Stamford Bridge in the 2017 group stage, the game ended […]

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Tuchel backs Callum Hudson-Odoi to excel after exceptional substitution

Thomas Tuchel’s decision to sub-off substitute Callum Hudson-Odoi in Chelsea’s 1-1 draw at St.Mary’s Stadium against Southampton came as somewhat of a surprise to the Chelsea faithful. The attacker was brought on at half-time for Tammy Abraham, who just returned from a minor ankle setback. But just over 30 minutes later, Tuchel made an exceptional […]

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Six season defining encounters await Chelsea starting with Atletico Madrid

In a span of 23 days, beginning on the 23rd of February when Chelsea visit Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano in the UEFA Champions League last 16 1st leg, the Blues will face a long list of high-profile encounters that may well define the season at Stamford Bridge. Tuchel has gotten off to an […]

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Joe Cole perceives Mason Mount as a future Chelsea great

Mason Mount’s individual display at St.Mary’s Stadium was a performance that stood out in what was an overall sub-par showing by Tuchel’s men. As Chelsea trailed by a goal, Mount was the deciding factor in maintaining new boss Tuchel’s unbeaten streak. He won a splendid penalty after wrong footing Danny Ings and then placed it […]

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(Video): Mason Mount produces sublime nutmeg against Southampton

Mason Mount’s second-half performance against Southampton was impressive. He put in a show to bring Chelsea back into the game after they went trailing, from Minamino’s first-half goal. Mount won Chelsea’s penalty in the 54th minute by inviting Southampton striker Danny Ings to make a poor challenge. The 22-year-old coolly slotted the set-piece himself into […]

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Tuchel reveals why he subbed Callum Hudson-Odoi off

Callum Hudson-Odoi’s afternoon at St. Mary’s stadium was short-lived as the attacker played only for about 30 minutes after coming on at half-time for Tammy Abraham, who was probably taken off in order to avoid aggravating the discomfort he felt during the match against Newcastle United last weekend. Tuchel was unhappy with Chelsea’s performance overall, […]

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Tuchel explains N’Golo Kante’s selection over Jorginho against Southampton

N’Golo Kante makes his first start under Thomas Tuchel against Southampton. As does Kurt Zouma. The German mastermind has been a huge admirer of Frenchman Kante since his days of glory at Leicester City. In quotes picked by SportsIllustrated the Chelsea boss explained Kante’s selection over Jorginho: “I have a feeling he will help in […]

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Confirmed Line-Up: Southampton vs Chelsea

Chelsea’s visit to St. Mary’s Stadium will be Tuchel’s fourth match on the road, and seventh match in-charge of the West London outfit. Having lost none of his previous encounters as the Chelsea manager, his formidable start will look to rival Maurizio Sarri’s record set back in 2018, when the Italian tactician went 12 matches […]

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Ziyech returns, Jorginho dropped – Predicted Chelsea XI to face Southampton

After a comfortable victory against Newcastle, it’s a trip to Southampton for Tuchel’s Chelsea side next. The Blues will be looking for a better outcome than the last match against the Saints, with the previous fixture offering a 3-3 draw between the two sides. Team News Thomas Tuchel’s press conference offered an update on the […]

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Atletico Madrid ace suffers injury setback with Chelsea on the horizon

Atletico Madrid ace Yannick Carrasco has been deemed as a possible absentee for the club’s UEFA Champions League clash against Chelsea in Bucharest due to an injury, which the club elaborated as a ‘post-traumatic injury of the left leg musculature’. According to the club’s official statement: “Carassco has suffered a leg injury (as mentioned above), […]

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Thomas Tuchel speaks on Chelsea injury woes & team morale ahead of Southampton clash

Ahead of Chelsea’s encounter against Southampton, Thomas Tuchel has given an interesting talk – laying out few important points that will outline the Blues’ intention to win their sixth straight match across all competitions. This will be Chelsea’s seventh match under Tuchel’s guidance, having guided them to an impressive unbeaten run since his first match […]

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Southampton vs Chelsea – Team News, Lineups, Prediction and Key Stats

Chelsea travel to St Mary’s Stadium this weekend as they face Southampton in this Saturday’s early kick-off. The Blues are looking to make it five successive wins in the Premier League under Thomas Tuchel and come into the game full of confidence after a comprehensive 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge against Newcastle. Monday’s victory over […]

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Opinion: Chelsea should take advantage of Dortmund situation with more than just Haaland

Chelsea are pursuing Erling Haaland this summer, as per multiple reliable reports. Whether they get him or not hinges on many factors. Chelsea have colossal Inter Milan defender ‘high’ on their list of summer targets, read more here. Whether other clubs make their moves, whether other clubs can even afford to buy him during a pandemic, […]

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(Report): Thomas Tuchel eyes Borussia Mönchengladbach star

According to reports from Germany, Borussia Mönchengladbach’s Jonas Hofmann is reportedly under Tuchel’s radar, with the German manager having managed Hofmann during his days first in Mainz and then in Dortmund. Although the 28-year-old midfielder appeared sporadically for Tuchel during his terms at both the clubs, he nonetheless impressed the tactician with his midfield prowess […]

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Tuchel’s 3-4-2-1 is working well, but might need revisiting against tougher opponents

Chelsea have a tough run of games coming up and it might force Thomas Tuchel to revise his current 3-4-2-1 formation, that is currently working well. It is the ideal formation to setup and break down stubborn low block defences, and we have seen it work very well under these circumstances. Chelsea have colossal Inter […]

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(Video): Mateo Kovacic’s prime Iniesta move vs Newcastle United

Mateo Kovacic’s unrivalled role in the Chelsea eleven under Tuchel has been instrumental in establishing midfield superiority against opponents. Speaking after the Newcastle United match, Tuchel labelled him ‘super-reliable’, saying he needs to calm down at training and citing him as someone who is a pleasure to have in the team. Tuchel talking to Fifth […]

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Andreas Christensen discloses Thomas Tuchel’s words of wisdom

Andreas Christensen has returned to the Chelsea line-up after staying out of contention for a large part of the season under ex-manager Frank Lampard. From matchday 4 until matchday 21, the Dane appeared only twice for the Blues but now has started his fourth game in a row under new boss Thomas Tuchel – most […]

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‘Agent Rudiger’ on a mission to lure defensive talent to Stamford Bridge

Chelsea possess a player-agent in their ranks. Antonio Rudiger has extended his services as a possible agent, in addition to being a regular face in Tuchel’s starting eleven. The center-back has revealed that he maintains close contact with his German national team counterparts, and more importantly his Bayern Munich friends. David Alaba made it clear […]

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‘It was a reckless tackle’ – Tuchel worried about Abraham’s injury

Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham was forced off against Newcastle United just 20 minutes into the match, on account of Newcastle defender Jamaal Lascelles’ challenge which saw the English defender plunge into a scissor tackle. The challenge on Abraham left Thomas Tuchel fuming as he called it ‘reckless’. The tackle didn’t invite any kind of reaction […]

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Opinion: The anger in Timo Werner’s eyes are a big positive

There was a moment last night during the win over Newcastle when it made me fear a lot less for the Chelsea career of Timo Werner. The Blues striker had just took a whack in the face in the first half when his side were working to break a stalemate at Stamford Bridge. Milan Skriniar […]

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Werner and Kovacic shine – Chelsea player ratings vs Newcastle

Chelsea cruised to a 2-0 victory against the relegation-threatened Newcastle side, who never looked like troubling the Blues defence. The head coach shuffled his pack again, returning Timo Werner and Mason Mount to the starting line-up, while Tammy Abraham kept his place despite having to come off in the 19th minute with an injury. Goals […]

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Confirmed Line-Up: Chelsea vs Newcastle

Thomas Tuchel has begun his Chelsea career in stupendous form, yet to taste a loss in his first five matches. The Magpies visit Stamford Bridge in an attempt to stay out of possible relegation from the Premier League – now sitting in 17th place, 7 points clear of Fulham, and way ahead of West Bromwich […]

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Opinion: Hakim Ziyech needs to improve his physicality on the ball

Whilst watching Chelsea beat Barnsley 1-0 in the FA Cup 5th round match last Thursday, I was taking time to observe Hakim Ziyech extra closely. The former Ajax man was bought in to add flair and creativity to Chelsea’s attack, but at the moment I have my concerns abut him. Milan Skriniar is ‘high’ on […]

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Mount returns, Abraham keeps his place – Predicted Chelsea XI to face Newcastle

Chelsea host Newcastle United on Monday night with the opportunity to jump into the top four. After three successive victories in the Premier League, most recently a 2-1 victory against Sheffield United, the Blues will be in high spirits when they welcome the Magpies to Stamford Bridge. Team News Thomas Tuchel confirmed in his press […]

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“We will find possibilities for him on the pitch” – Thomas Tuchel assures Ben Chilwell of his position

Thomas Tuchel has asked Ben Chilwell to trust him after the left-back has found himself increasingly on the bench. A favourite under previous boss Frank Lampard, Chilwell has found himself out of favour ever since Tuchel took the reins at Chelsea in late January. Chilwell has been benched in three of Tuchel’s first five games […]

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Struggling Ziyech joins the list of summer disappointments as Chelsea transfer spree fails to make instant impact

Frank Lampard established a promising base of young talent at Chelsea last season, and the major spending that followed was supposed to complement that progress. Instead of picking up raw talents who would need more time to adapt and to develop, Chelsea were adding experienced professionals to a now battle-hardened group of academy graduates. Timo […]

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Chelsea vs Newcastle, Team News, Lineups, Prediction and Key Stats

Chelsea entertain Newcastle United on Monday night as the Blues are looking to make it five wins in a row in all competitions under new head coach Thomas Tuchel. Tammy Abraham scored the only goal in Thursday’s win against an impressive and resolute Barnsley side as he fired Tuchel’s men into the quarter-final of the […]

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Thomas Tuchel provides injury updates ahead of Newcastle clash

Newcastle visit Stamford Bridge on Monday night in an attempt to falter Tuchel’s impressive unbeaten run of form which has seen him win four consecutive matches on the trot, except for his debut stalemate against Wolves. Ahead of the encounter, Tuchel has provided several important updates on team members. (chelseafc.com) To begin with, he cleared […]

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“Kai Havertz is very humble and incredibly talented” – Thomas Tuchel

When asked by a reporter on Kai Havertz’s progress, Tuchel explicitly mentioned patience as a key factor in the young attacker’s development. (chelseafc.com) “It takes its time, there is no short answer. What we know is that he has huge potential in him. For every transfer – every player and every club – it’s different. […]

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Opinion: In a double pivot midfield, Mateo Kovacic and Billy Gilmour is the best option

We have seen Thomas Tuchel arrive at Chelsea with a brand new formation, and in terms of results it has been so far so good. The football has been promising as well at times, and Chelsea have now won four on the bounce with Tuchel in charge. Want all your Chelsea news including exclusives, tactical […]

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Tammy Abraham rises above the rest – Chelsea player ratings vs Barnsley

Chelsea travelled to Oakwell stadium in a bid to book their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals, with a home tie against Premier League strugglers Sheffield United awaiting the winner. In Thomas Tuchel’s debut in the competition, he made an array of changes across the board in order to assess some of the fringe players […]

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Opinion: Billy Gilmour is better than a 4th choice option

Thomas Tuchel has arrived at Chelsea with new tactical ideas, a new setup, and giving fresh chances to many players who were ‘done for’ under Frank Lampard and even previous regimes. The likes of Antonio Rudiger, Jorginho, Marcos Alonso, and even Mateo Kovacic have all been given a new lease of life under the German […]

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Tuchel updates on Kante, Ziyech & Thiago Silva ahead of Barnsley clash

Chelsea face Barnsley in the FA Cup 5th round in South Yorkshire, at Oakwell stadium tonight. Thomas Tuchel confirmed in his pre-match conference of the possible changes that might occur within the starting eleven, taking into account this fixture being their third away game in a row. (chelseafc.com) Speaking to the media, he said: “There’s […]

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Thomas Tuchel set to make 8 changes – Predicted Chelsea XI to face Barnsley

Chelsea will travel to South Yorkshire to take on Barnsley in the 5th round of the FA Cup. It’s been a blistering start to life in West London for new Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel who still remains undefeated after his first four games in the dug-out. Thursday night’s lower league opposition are not likely to […]

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Barnsley vs Chelsea – Team News, Lineups, Prediction and Key Stats

Thomas Tuchel ventures outside the Premier League for the first time as Chelsea head coach as his resurgent side travel to Barnsley. He will be looking to book the Blues’ place in the quarter-finals in a bid to go one better than his predecessor did last season and win the competition. Chelsea are meeting familiar […]

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Opinion: Kurt Zouma will end up asking to leave Chelsea this summer

I’ll begin by stating that this is absolutely 100% just my opinion and my prediction, but unfortunately I can only see this happening. Kurt Zouma will not be happy being a squad player at Chelsea, and under Thomas Tuchel, it is pretty clear that Zouma will not be starting many games other than as rotation […]

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John Terry tips Chelsea revelation Mason Mount to achieve unprecedented success

Chelsea legend John Terry is keeping close tabs on proceedings at Cobham and Stamford Bridge. The now assistant manager at Aston Villa has once again praised Chelsea academy product and revelation Mason Mount. The former Blues defender is confident of the impact Mason Mount will prove to have in the future tipping him to don […]

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Opinion: Keep, sell, or loan Chelsea’s current and on loan centre backs

You simply cannot go online right now and not see all the chatter about Chelsea’s centre backs, the potential search for a new one, and the on loan ones. Centre backs are the talk of the town, but what about Chelsea’s current crop? Thomas Tuchel has some massive decisions to make on them, and the […]

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Tuchel sets sights on Champions League and FA Cup

Thomas Tuchel has not taken long to settle into his new role as Chelsea manager. He seems confident and has been open about where his priorities lie as he takes on one of the most perilous roles in English football. The former Paris Saint-Germain manager seems unfazed by what lies ahead which is good news […]

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Opinion: Andreas Christensen gives Tuchel more taxing decisions as he fights for Chelsea future

Thomas Tuchel has many squad decisions to make this summer, and one major area he will be looking at is at the back. He has a host of options already to chose from, with rumours of Chelsea potentially looking to go out and sign one or two more centre backs as well. Want all your […]

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(Photo): Chelsea legend John Terry praises Mason Mount, once again

Former Chelsea captain, leader and legend John Terry’s career in the dugout beside Dean Smith as an assistant manager at Aston Villa has been a decent one so far. Although he’s managing proceedings in West Midlands, the ex-Blue still keeps close tabs on his former club. As the Blues dispatched Sheffield United 2-1, John Terry […]

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Tuchel answers Pulisic absence and confirms if Thiago Silva will play in the FA Cup

Chelsea held out to beat a resolute Sheffield United side 2-1 on Sunday evening, but there were two notable omissions from the squad. Christian Pulisic was dropped without prior warning, a cause for concern for some fans as the American’s game-time has already been limited so far this season. But Thomas Tuchel confirmed it was […]

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Mount continues fine form, Werner impresses – Chelsea player ratings vs Sheffield United

In the final game of the day on Sunday, Chelsea faced an improving Sheffield United side at Bramall Lane and claimed a 2-1 victory. The streak of wins has now extended to three for Thomas Tuchel and the Blues, following the previous wins against Burnley and Tottenham. This result takes Chelsea up to fifth place […]

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Confirmed Line-Up: Sheffield United vs Chelsea

Chelsea face Sheffield United in what will be Thomas Tuchel’s fight to go four matches unbeaten, having won his last two encounters and drawn on his debut. The Blues will travel to South Yorkshire in a bid to maintain a good run of form which has improved the team’s morale. Thiago Silva’s absence due to […]

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Ziyech to start – Predicted Chelsea XI to face Sheffield United

There is little time for breaks as Thomas Tuchel’s men face Sheffield United this Sunday night. After a huge London Derby win on Thursday, Chelsea will be looking to continue their fine form with another victory. Team News Thiago Silva picked up a muscle injury against Tottenham and is ruled out of the Sheffield United […]

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(Video): Ziyech fires a reminder to Tuchel in training

Hakim Ziyech was captured looking sharp in training ahead of Chelsea’s trip to Sheffield United later today. The Moroccan was dropped for the Blues’ 2-0 win against Burnley due to injury risk, before being an unused sub during Thursday’s victory over Tottenham. He will be hoping his life in the Tuchel-era can be kickstarted against […]

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Thiago Silva might see his contract renewed ‘in the coming weeks’

Thiago Silva has been one of Chelsea’s best performers this season, in a campaign tainted by inconsistent performances and on-field issues. The 36-year-old Brazilian center-back is one of the best in the business. Having come from PSG on a free transfer, he has led Chelsea from the back like a true captain and veteran should. […]

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Spurs vs Chelsea: Tactical observations – Different formations in and out of possession

It’s hard to believe that this was the first time that Jose Mourinho has faced Thomas Tuchel as a manager, and it is safe to say that the German won this first encounter. Tuchel has always been known for a manager heavily invested in tactics, formations and in-game switches. Against Tottenham this week, we saw […]

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Sheffield United vs Chelsea – Team News, Lineups, Prediction and Key Stats

Chelsea will be looking to maintain their impressive start under Thomas Tuchel as they face Sheffield United at Bramall Lane this weekend. The Blues beat Tottenham 1-0 on Thursday as a first-half penalty from Jorginho sealed a well-deserved victory. The win at White Hart Lane means that’s now two wins from three under Tuchel with […]

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New managers set new records as Chelsea win at Tottenham

Chelsea’s away 1-0 win in Tottenham saw many records being broken across both the London clubs’ books, for both current manager Thomas Tuchel and former gaffer Jose Mourinho. Tottenham last won at home in the North London derby against Arsenal, way back on 6 December 2020. Heung-min Son and Harry Kane’s first-half goals were enough […]

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Tuchel provides Thiago Silva injury update and gauges Chelsea performance

The Blues got away with a narrow, but comfortable victory at Tottenham, thanks to a first-half penalty by Jorginho. The victory, however, came at the expense of Thiago Silva limping off due to a muscle discomfort – the details of which are unknown. Chelsea now face a major setback with the absence of their main […]

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Confirmed Line-Up: Tottenham vs Chelsea

Thomas Tuchel’s first high-profile encounter has arrived in the form of fellow Londoners Tottenham at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Chelsea come into the clash after a comfortable 2-0 victory over now 17th placed Burnley, which was Tuchel’s first win as the Blues’ boss, before which Wolves held his team to a stalemate in his first […]

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Chelsea’s pendulous season set to swing back as fixtures soften up

Chelsea’s season so far has broadly been defined by the uneven fixture list. An early run of softer games allowed the Blues to rack up a 17 game unbeaten run; but the tougher matches that followed saw a total reversal in fortune, and eventually lead to the sacking of Frank Lampard. We’re now back in […]

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(Report): Thomas Tuchel interested in Bayern Munich’s Niklas Sule

New reports of emerged from Germany stating Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel’s new found interest in Bayern Munich defender Niklas Sule – according to German newspaper BILD. At only 25, the German center-back has established himself as an important member of the Bayern squad under Flick after transferring from Hoffenheim back in 2017. He has won […]

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5 Players Chelsea could look at from Lique 1 to take advantage of financial mess

The French Lique 1 is in a bit of a dire financial situation that could get a lot worse [as reported via The Financial Times], and some of the big clubs around Europe could look to take advantage of the situation and sign some of the top talent from France at a cut-price fee. Chelsea […]

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Tottenham vs Chelsea – A view from the opposition

Ahead of the London Derby, we spoke to Alex Neil of Tottenham Hotspur fan site spurs-web.com to get his perspective for tonight’s huge clash between the two clubs who are aiming for a top-four spot. We ask him his thoughts on Mourinho, which players we need to be wary of, and the situation of Gareth […]

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Kante returns, Alonso retains his place – Predicted Chelsea XI to face Tottenham

Chelsea take on Tottenham Thursday night in what will be Thomas Tuchel’s first London Derby. After a fantastic performance against Burnley last time out, the Blues will be hoping to carry that momentum into the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Team News Tuchel confirmed in his pre-match press conference that Kurt Zouma and Kai Havertz are both […]

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Tottenham vs Chelsea – Team News, Lineups, Prediction and Key Stats

Jose Mourinho and Thomas Tuchel meet in the dugouts for the first time ever as Chelsea travel to north London in a mouth-watering clash on Thursday evening. And what better occasion to introduce each other than a derby match where the stakes are sky-high? Tuchel will be looking to firmly announce himself on the Premier […]

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(Quiz): Can you name the players that have played for both Chelsea and Tottenham?

Chelsea play rivals Tottenham tomorrow night in what will be the 169th meeting between the two clubs. The game will see new head coach Thomas Tuchel take charge of his first London Derby and meet Jose Mourinho for the first time in a competitive game. On to the Quiz, can you name the six players […]

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‘He’s a big game player’ – Blues fans want Frenchman to start against Tottenham

Chelsea have a huge derby coming up against fierce London rivals Tottenham on Thursday night. Both clubs currently sit just outside the top four on 33 points in the Premier League Table. Prior to the game, Blues fans have been having their say on who they think should be selected in the forward position. Many […]

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Opinion: Don’t write Ben Chilwell off as a left wing back, stats show he’s suited

Whilst it is evident that Ben Chilwell has not been performing as well as he did at the start of this season within recent matches, I do believe that he could actually be well suited to left wing-back in Thomas Tuchel’s new system. Marcos Alonso started there and scored at the weekend against Burnley, and […]

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Christian Pulisic reveling in classic false nine role under ‘supportive’ boss Thomas Tuchel

Five years after first appearing on the European football stage with Borussia Dortmund, Christian Pulisic’s decision to play for Chelsea is a testament of his hunger and ambition to succeed in the world’s most exciting league. It was under present Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel, that Pulisic took his giant strides at the Signal Iduna Park, […]

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The 14 key transfer decisions Thomas Tuchel has to make this summer

Thomas Tuchel has given every single player in his first team squad a clean slate, and you’d imagine that sentiment extends to any on-loan players as well. This is good news for some, whilst not such good news for others. Some who have been regulars under Frank Lampard, might now see their game time drop […]

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‘This team has great potential to achieve big things’ – Alonso aims sly dig at former manager

Marcos Alonso aimed a sly dig at former manager Frank Lampard after Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Burnley on Sunday afternoon. Under Lampard, the Spaniard’s services became surplus to requirements. Ben Chilwell and Emerson Palmieri were the preferred left-back options, while Alonso was frozen out. Atletico Madrid was even mentioned as a potential landing spot for […]

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2018 – The year Chelsea tried to sign Peter Crouch and Ashley Barnes, no really

As it is transfer deadline day and Chelsea are as quiet as a mouse, we decided to look back on a January transfer window that quite frankly was just totally bizarre. Antonio Conte at the helm, and the Italian stallion wanted to sign a big target man, a good old-fashioned ‘English’ number 9 as such. […]

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