James had me off my seat! – Lampard
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says that Reece James’ goal on Monday had him ‘off [his] seat’ as the defender stood out while the new-look Blues secured a season-opening victory.
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says that Reece James’ goal on Monday had him ‘off [his] seat’ as the defender stood out while the new-look Blues secured a season-opening victory.
Timo Werner won a penalty on his Chelsea debut as second-half goals from Reece James and Kurt Zouma ensured they began the Premier League season with a 3-1 win at Brighton and Hove Albion.
Kepa Arrizabalaga will likely lose the No 1 spot at Chelsea after failing to step up in the Premier League, according to Mark Schwarzer.
Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy is closing in on a move to Chelsea after they made a breakthrough in talks on Friday, when the 28-year-old pulled out of a training session to complete talks.
Hakim Ziyech’s official Chelsea debut will have to wait for at least a couple of weeks after Frank Lampard confirmed the new signing has a knee injury.
Jurgen Klopp has defended Liverpool’s transfer policy, insisting the club cannot suddenly decide to ‘behave like Chelsea’ after gradually putting together a title-winning team.
Frank Lampard has strongly refuted claims the £70 million ($89m) signing of Kai Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen has unsettled homegrown star Mason Mount.
Frank Lampard has acknowledged the extra pressure that will come after Chelsea’s spending spree, insisting he’s ‘aware expectations are going to go up hugely’.
Chelsea are pushing to completing a deal that will bring Senegal and Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy on board.
Chelsea look like being an adventurous outfit again in 2020-21, with Craig Burley claiming that ‘Thiago Silva is going to need an oxygen mask’ after joining a side loaded with attacking talent.