Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has told goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen that he will be replaced if he plays long balls. Recall that Jorgensen did attract groans and jeers when in possession and employing his passing game in Chelsea’s 4-0 win over Southampton in Tuesday’s Premier League game at Stamford Bridge. Reacting after the game, Maresca told … Read more
Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna has said the Partenopei want to resolve Victor Osimhen’s future as soon as possible. Osimhen was loaned to Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray last September after failing to secure a move to Chelsea. The 26-year-old is expected to be sold in the summer with the Premier League likely to be … Read more
Legendary Côte d’Ivoire and Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has dismissed claims made by his former club Galatasaray that Fenerbahce’s coach Jose Mourinho is a racist. Mourinho was accused of making “racist statements” by Galatasaray following his post-match comments after Monday’s derby with Fenerbahce which ended 0-0. Galatasaray, in a statement, said they would initiate criminal … Read more
Paul Onuachu and Joe Aribo were in action for struggling Southampton who got hammered 4-0 by Chelseat in Tuesday’s Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge. Onuachu and Aribo were in the starting line-up as Southampton suffered their fourth consecutive defeat while Chelsea ended their three-game losing run. The win took Chelsea up to fourth place … Read more
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has praised Marco Asensio for scoring the winning goal against Chelsea in Saturday’s Premier League. Recall that Asensio struck twice for the 2-1 win, with Marcus Rashford involved in both goals. Reacting after the game, Emery lauded Asensio’s performance and contributions against Chelsea. He also praised Rashford, Donyell Malen and … Read more
Chelsea director Jonathan Goldstein has passed a vote of confident on manager Enzo Maresca despite the team’s poor run in the Premier League. Recall that Maresca has faced growing scrutiny from supporters after a poor run of form, with Chelsea winning just two of their last nine league games. The Blues’ struggles have left them … Read more
Former Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has adbised the Blues management to sign matured players capable of helping the team succeed in the Premier League. Recall that the club sit 6th in the league after a 3-0 loss to Brighton at the weekend, they are out of both domestic cups and their only hope of silverware … Read more
Former Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel Obi, has urged the Blues’ manager, Enzo Maresca, to take a page out of Pep Guardiola’s playbook to enhance the team’s performance by using a more adaptable tactical approach. Mikel Obi expressed concern that Chelsea’s players have seemingly run out of creative solutions under Maresca’s current strategy, which he believes … Read more
Former Nigerian international Mikel Obi has criticised Chelsea midfielder Jadon Sancho’s lack of creativity in the team. The England international who started the season in a blistering form when he joined the Blues last summer but has gone back to his old self in recent matches. Reacting to his performance, the former Chelsea midfielder told … Read more
Former Super Eagles star defender Ifeanyi Udeze has said Ola Aina is the best right-back in the Premier League this season. Aina has been impressive for Forest this season as the club is on the verge of securing a top four spot. Aside taking care of his defensive responsibilities, Aina has also contributed two goals … Read more