Eden Hazard has capped his sensational start to the new season by winning September’s Premier League Player of the Month Award. The Belgium international has been rejuvenated by Antonio Conte’s successor Mauirizio Sarri, benefiting from the Italian’s more adventurous approach.…
Ruben Loftus-Cheek urged to leave Chelsea
Ruben Loftus-Cheek should demand to leave Chelsea in the January transfer window, according to Sam Allardyce. The 22-year-old has played only 33 minutes in the Premier League this season and admitted in the summer that he was reluctant to remain…
Hazard rules out January move to Real Madrid (Punch)
Chelsea forward Eden Hazard appeared to dismiss the possibility of a January move to Real Madrid on Thursday despite casting fresh doubt over his future in recent days. The 27-year-old was speaking at a press conference on national team duty…
Sarri hopes Morata goal can spark return to form (Vanguard)
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has backed forward Alvaro Morata to “restart” his season after the Spaniard scored in the 1-0 Europa League victory over Hungarian champions Vidi on Thursday. Morata The goal was Morata’s second in 10 appearances this season…
Chelsea’s Loftus-Cheek in line to start Europa League tie (Punch)
Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek could feature in the starting line-up for the first time this season in Thursday’s Europa League match against Hungarian champions Vidi, Maurizio Sarri has said. The 22-year-old England player has recovered from a shin problem and…
Chelsea’s Luiz loving life under Sarri (Punch)
David Luiz is relishing the enjoyment of playing under new Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri and believes the positive atmosphere at Stamford Bridge has contributed to the London club’s unbeaten start to the Premier League season. The Blues’ opening seven league…
Jurgen Klopp reveals Liverpool plan to stop Chelsea star Eden Hazard (Metro)
Jurgen Klopp admits a much-changed Liverpool team will have to be much better without the ball when they renew hostilities with Chelsea on Saturday. Maurizio Sarri’s side ended Liverpool’s 100% start to the new season when a stunning individual effort…
Ex-Chelsea bosses overlooked youth, says Jody Morris (Sky Sports)
Ex-Chelsea youth coach Jody Morris has criticised the club’s past managers for overlooking its plethora of youth talent. Morris left his role as Chelsea U18s boss to become Frank Lampard’s assistant at Derby in the summer, after lifting two FA…
Jurgen Klopp insists Chelsea are serious title contenders
Jurgen Klopp heaped praise on Maurizio Sarri ahead of Chelsea’s trip to Anfield in the Carabao Cup. Chelsea and Sarri take on Liverpool on Wednesday night, with both sides defending an unbeaten start to the season. Sarri has downplayed Chelsea’s…
Pedro sends message to Chelsea fans on Instagram after suffering injury v PAOK Salonika (Metro)
Pedro has allayed fears he suffered a serious injury during Chelsea’s Europa League victory over PAOK Salonika. The Spanish forward had a collision with goalkeeper Alexandros Paschakalis in injury-time during the 1-0 victory in Greece on Thursday evening. Pedro was…