Hudson-Odoi challenged to ‘flourish again’ as Chelsea take on Barnsley
Callum Hudson-Odoi will start Chelsea’s Carabao Cup clash with Barnsley with Frank Lampard’s challenge to “flourish again” ringing in his ears.
Werner: Moving to Chelsea was a ‘hard decision’
Chelsea’s new signing Timo Werner has revealed he considered other offers, but that he chose the Stamford Bridge outfit after a charm offensive from manager Frank Lampard.
Lampard sweating over the fitness of Werner
Chelsea head coach Frank Lampard hopes Timo Werner is fit to face Liverpool after suffering a dead leg, while Christian Pulisic has had a setback.
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.
Havertz opening-night struggles give Lampard food for thought at Chelsea
All eyes were on Chelsea and the debuts of Germany international duo Timo Werner and Kai Havertz. While one had a bright Premier League introduction at Brighton on Monday night, the other struggled.
Chelsea signings make debut in win over Brighton
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.
Ziyech, Chilwell, Silva will not make debuts in EPL opener – Lampard
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.
Mount’s unhappiness over Havertz signing – Lampard
Frank Lampard has strongly refuted claims the £70 million ($89m) signing of Kai Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen has unsettled homegrown star Mason Mount.
Lampard acknowledges extra pressure after Chelsea spending spree
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’.
Guardiola has failed again and again – Matthaus
Bayern Munich great Lothar Matthaus says Pep Guardiola ‘has failed again and again’ since leaving Barcelona and has described the Manchester City boss as ‘egocentric’.