Newspapers are helping to “fuel racism” by the ways in which they portray young black footballers, says Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling. It comes after Sterling, 24, faced alleged racist abuse from Chelsea fans during City’s 2-0 defeat at Stamford…
Carragher Reveals Liverpool’s Drogba Secret (DailySports)
According to Jamie Carragher, former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba was “a real force of nature” who “changed the way” Liverpool defended. Ex-Reds defender Carragher revealed that the Anfield outfit had their approach to Drogba’s immense ability which, simply, was to…
Maurizio Sarri reveals why Marcos Alonso has not been dropped (Metro)
Maurizio Sarri insists Marcos Alonso is not suffering from fatigue and admits he is reluctant to give Emerson Palmieri his first Premier League appearance of the season ahead of the Spaniard. Alonso performed poorly in Chelsea’s win over Fulham last…
Maurizio Sarri is to blame for Eden Hazard’s slump, claims Martin Keown (Metro)
Maurizio Sarri must demand more from Eden Hazard or risk losing Chelsea’s star player in the summer, according to Martin Keown. The Belgium international began the new season in spellbinding form, thriving under the attack-minded approach of Antonio Conte’s successor.…
Maurizio Sarri dismisses criticism of his handling of N’Golo Kante (Metro)
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri believes he’s only getting criticism for playing N’Golo Kante in a more attacking role because of his side’s recent mediocre results. The London club lost against Wolves at the weekend and have managed to win just…
Sarri slams Chelsea’s complacency in defeat at Wolves (Supersport)
06 December 2018 Maurizio Sarri accused his Chelsea players of over-confidence after throwing away a lead to lose 2-1 at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday. Chelsea looked to be on course for victory thanks to Ruben Loftus-Cheek’s early opener as the…
Biggest test for Sarri as stuttering Chelsea host City (Supersport)
6 December 2018 It has taken less than two weeks for the optimism generated by a 12-match unbeaten start to Maurizio Sarri’s reign at Stamford Bridge to fizzle out and this weekend the Italian faces his biggest test to date…
Defeat at Wolves: I saw a team without a reaction, says Chelsea coach (Punch)
December 6, 2018 Maurizio Sarri accused his Chelsea players of over-confidence after throwing away a lead to lose 2-1 at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday. Chelsea looked to be on course for victory thanks to Ruben Loftus-Cheek’s early opener as the…
Ex-Man Utd and Chelsea chief in Newcastle takeover bid (BBC)
Former Chelsea and Manchester United chief executive Peter Kenyon is heading a consortium that is in talks to buy Newcastle United. Current owner Mike Ashley said in an interview this week that discussions over a sale “are at a more…
Chelsea’s over-30 policy delaying Luiz, Cesc deals – Sarri (ESPN)
Maurizio Sarri confirmed that he would like to see David Luiz and Cesc Fabregas follow Cesar Azpilicueta in signing new Chelsea contracts, but admitted that the club’s policy of only offering one-year deals to players over the age of 30…
