And the Blues would be one of those interested in Lionel Messi, a six-time Ballon d’Or winner.
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N’Golo Kante believes Chelsea have the team to compete for the titles after the club’s busy movement window.
He told the Official Blues website: “Players who have come perceive what we should do at Chelsea. They bring new energy, they are positive. “
“They need to win and do things at Chelsea and that’s helping bring new ambition to the team and they’ve settled very well on the team. “
N’Golo Kante lifted the chelsea bracelet cover for a 2-0 win over Newcastle.
He said on the club’s website: “It’s wonderful to be captain of this team, of this club. Something’s happening more and more as I get older on the team.
“It’s the confidence that the coach gives me for this kind of game, and I appreciate it. “
N’Golo Kante spoke about Chelsea’s recent form before the London derby against the Spurs.
He told Blues’ official website: “We are pleased to have a dynamic.
“I think it’s the result of a lot of paintings and a combined effort to get the effects we want.
“I think we’re doing well and we want to keep it that way for a wonderful season. “
Danny Higginbotham of SunSport writes: “To the importance of attacking the new chelsea image, you have to go back to the days of Frank Lampard in Derby.
“What Lampard did not get enough credits for his time with the Rams was the organization of his collective press.
“With Mason Mount and Harry Wilson, they went ahead and had to release their attacks from the most sensitive in the field.
“This is precisely what Timo Werner, Tammy Abraham and Hakim Ziyech are doing constantly and well for Chelsea.
“This Chelsea team has incredibly smart players and, unlike a team like Tottenham with Jose Mourinho, who is probably downstairs, they have features that tear you apart. “
BBC presenter Clare Balding refused to watch men’s football because expert women suffered from “bad abuse” on poisonous social media.
Balding, 49, has been on the public horse racing channel, Wimbledon and rugby league, as reported at six Olympic Games.
However, the veteran host will dominate any men’s football because women suffer “vile abuse” when they give reviews about male matches.
Her nasty reaction “worst tribal behavior”.
Balding, speaking to The Mirror Creative Forum, said: “Any woman who appears to be on a skilled football show, or as a presenter, will open the door to such abuse on social media. “
SunSport’s columnist writes: “José Mourinho is not only one of the managers of the sector, he is also a trader of liquidation of vintages.
“He loves everything and has been doing it for years, as Frank Lampard discovered when they had an argument while Chelsea played at Tottenham a few months ago.
“I communicate a lot to Frank and I know he fought a little after Joseph said he didn’t leave the bank when he lost 3-0 in West Brom, but everything and nothing.
“When Mourinho first went to Chelsea, he called Frank at work and told him it would make him the most productive midfielder in the world.
“He gave him a lot of confidence and security and admitted that he owed Joseph a lot. There’s a lot of respect there.
“You’ll be a little restless on the sidelines. Frank also had a small match with Jurgen Klopp, but there’s no challenge either.
“After the game, everything is forgotten, you will have a cup of tea or a drink and you will continue, even on other days. “
Roberto Carlos who had been “very close” to signing for Chelsea in 2007.
The brilliant career of the Brazilian icon at Real Madrid came to an end after 527 appearances and thirteen trophies; however, at 34, many other people still believe they have something to offer.
He told Goal: “I had two proposals, Fenerbahce and Chelsea. Chelsea didn’t paint, so I signed for Fenerbahce.
“But with Chelsea, he’s become very close. It was literally fine and I just had to go through and point out the contract.
“It was just a week before I signed for fenerbahce and I in Paris to meet Roman Abramovich and Peter Kenyon.
“Unfortunately, in recent moments, nothing painted just before the end, which happens in football. There was a challenge with the lawyer.
“Everything agreed, however, and I’m 100 percent sure I would have done well in the Premier League and that it would have adapted to my characteristics. “
Early-season London derbies are much more important.
Chelsea will finish the weekend as Premier League leader if they beat Tottenham this afternoon and ruin manager Jose Mourinho’s return to Stamford Bridge.
And since exciting Yank Christian Pulisic is expected to be in good shape, Blues leader Frank Lampard may have a full team to form.
Pulisic well on his way to his best before being sidelined by a hamr tendon injury a month ago.
Tight season recruits Kai Havertz and Thiago Silva are expected to return after resting for Prem’s Newcastle victory last weekend.
But the temperament of many Blues enthusiasts has deteriorated after the club revealed the value of the 75 euro tickets for the house game with Leeds next Saturday, when 2000 enthusiasts will be allowed.
The Chelsea Supporters Trust (CST) has announced “the transparent exploitation of fan loyalty. “
CSE also stated that it believed that “tickets would be sold at 50 cents according to loyalty issues and 50 cents on a first-come, first-served basis,” by vote.
They added, “CST is also shocked to be informed that this value is the price of PL club tickets. “
For his part, Atletico Madrid’s central defender, José Giménez, connects with the Blues following the interest reported this summer.
Sunsport columnist and former Spurs columnist Harry Redkanp believes Jose Mourinho’s mind games will be of little use when he returns to Stamford Bridge on Sunday, when confronted by Blues legend Frank Lampard.
Redknapp says: “Mourinho is not only one of the managers of the sector, he is also an add liquidation trader.
“He loves everything and has been there for years, as Frank Lampard discovered when they had an argument when Chelsea played for Tottenham a few months ago.
“Some other people built that line in the Carabao Cup match on something it wasn’t before Chelsea joined the Spurs.
“I communicate a lot to Frank and I know he fought a little after Joseph said he didn’t leave the bank when he lost 3-0 in West Brom, but everything and nothing.
“You’ll be a little restless on the sidelines. Frank also had a small match with Jurgen Klopp, but there’s no challenge there either.
“After the game, forget it, have a cup of tea or a drink and continue.
“The only certainty is that it will be a difficult match, because both Chelsea and Spurs have a serious chance of being up there this season. “
Former Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard lasted only 28 minutes against Alavés while unfortunate Real Madrid star suffered an injury.
In just his fifth start to the season, the Belgian superstar was injured when he was hacked into the box.
Atletico Madrid’s centre-back, José Giménez, is connected to Chelsea.
Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano says the Blues are 25-year-old Uruguay again.
Charlton manager Lee Bowyer has admitted that Chelsea defender Ian Maatsen wants a break.
Bowyer is disappointed after the 18-year-old got his fifth yellow flag of the season in today’s 2-0 win over Ipswich.
Speaking after the game, Bowyer said, “Ben will come in, when he got here from the bank, he defended the pole very well.
“He [Maatsen] needed to get some rest, if I’m honest.
”I spoke to someone at Chelsea before the week and I said I’d leave him here and there, because he’s 18 and I don’t need to exhaust him.
“He’s a little boy in the game, so now, probably, suspension will do him good. “
Chelsea enthusiasts reacted furiously to the value of the 75 euro ticket for his return to Stamford Bridge.
A vote will be displayed to distribute the entries.
But enthusiasts were stunned by the exorbitant value of 75 euros for the seats of the west stand in front of the canoes.
Some 1,600 of the 2,000 enthusiasts will have to pay the payment to watch leeds’ game on December 5.
The remaining 400 will be accommodated in the Shed End, where seats charge 40 euros each.
The Chelsea Supporters’ Trust led the furious reaction, which read: “The club, in its wisdom, rated 75 euros for most tickets sold. “
“The CSE is also dismayed to be informed that this value is what any PL club charges for its tickets.
“At a time of monetary uncertainty Array . . . CSE believes this is a transparent use of fan loyalty.
Chelsea would have their eyes on Kalidou Koulibaly and Dries Mertens, Napoli would face a money crisis.
Italian football journalist Ciro Venerato says players from the Naples giants haven’t made any pay since July.
Gennaro Gattuso’s team, recently sixth in Serie A, is among the department whose finances were affected after the Covid crisis.
And before this year, Napoli’s manager is believed to have accepted a pay cut to Napoli to save the club’s workforce jobs.
Football. London believes that Naples, which will face Rome on Sunday, could simply take a look to remove some players from their payroll if Venerato’s claims are true.
And it’s an idea that Chelsea, which has strengthened its baseline with veteran Thiago Silva’s summer signing, may be just a move for Koulibaly, if Napoli are open for a discounted sale.
It is reported that Ross Barkley of Chelsea, recently on loan from Premier League Aston Villa, will be injured for 3 weeks.
He arrives a few weeks before the list still loaded with Premier League games.
Barkley has inspired since his assignment and played a key role in the club’s good luck this season.
And it looked harmful next to Villa’s captain, Jack Grealish.
Speaking ahead of Monday at West Ham, Smith said, “Ross has a hamr tendon injury. Obviously a week ago.
“I think it’ll be two to three weeks and we’re hoping he’ll be back soon.
“We hope it’s not as serious a hamr tendon injury as possible, which is good news for us. “
“We’re not going to rush him and make sure he’s in the most sensible way because we don’t need to lose him again. “
Charlton manager Lee Bowyer has admitted that Chelsea defender Ian Maatsen wants a break.
Bowyer disappointed after the 18-year-old won his fifth yellow flag of the season in today’s 2-0 win over Ipswich.
Speaking after the game, Bowyer said, “Ben will come in, when he came here from the bank here, he defended the pole very well.
“He [Maatsen] needed a little rest, if I’m honest.
“I spoke to someone in Chelsea before the week and told them I’d leave him here and there because he’s 18 and I don’t need to exhaust him.
“He’s a little boy in the game, so now, probably, suspension will do him good. “
Need something to watch while blocking? Don’t worry, Cesar Azpilicueta is here for you.
In statements to Chelsea’s website, Azpilicueta gave his Suggestions for Netflix.
Your first three:
Money Heist: a popular selection among the Chelsea team, in Azpi’s local language, but dubbed into English.
The Last Dance: Covers the career of legendary NBA superstar Michael Jordan.
Peaky Blinders – for Azpilicueta this is a must!
Chelsea enthusiasts believe they have discovered their next big star at the academy, and their call is Jude Soonsup-Bell.
The 16-year-old blew up Chelsea’s twitter after scoring a surprising solo purpose for the young Ed Brand Blues team that beat Barnsley 8-1 at Kingsmeadow
Bell dribbled the ball to the penalty domain near the back line, finished with his back to goal and hit a cheeky back heel that hit the goalkeeper.
One fan said, “Jude Soonsup-Bell is ours in Haaland. “
How many enthusiasts will be allowed to return to stadiums across the country?
Chelsea fans fiercely responded to the value of ’75’ for their return to Stamford Bridge.
A vote will be displayed to distribute the entries.
But enthusiasts were stunned by the exorbitant value of 75 euros for the seats on the west stand in front of the canoes.
Some 1,600 of the 2,000 enthusiasts will have to pay the fees to watch the Leeds game on December 5.
The remaining 400 must be housed for this purpose at the Galpón Punta, where the seats charge 40 euros each.
The Chelsea Supporters’ Trust, which “dismayed” the charges, spearheaded the livid response.
They said: “The club, in their wisdom, will value 75 euros for most of the tickets sold.
“The CSE is also dismayed to be informed that this value is what any PL club charges for its tickets.
“At a time of monetary uncertainty, for the CFC to rate enthusiasts at 75 euros for a suitable ticket, CSE believes that this is a transparent exploitation of enthusiast loyalty.
“The CSE expressed its sadness and anger to club representatives in an assembly (Saturday morning) and will continue to push for a more appropriate program in the coming months. “
Former Chelsea leader Floyd Hasselbaink believes Spurs boss Jose Mourinho has more tension than Blues boss Frank Lampard.
Speaking about Sky Sports, Hasselbaink said, “As a team, if [Tottenham] doesn’t win, or is about to win, the league this year, I think it will have under-yielded.
I don’t think Chelsea want to win, Frank hasn’t arrived yet. If they win it, of course, they’ll take it with both hands.
“But this is Frank’s time of year, we all know what happened last year. He had to come and let the kids play and he did it wonderfully. “
“They went through a lot and built it for the future. In this sense, the Spurs are a little more than Chelsea. “
Blues boss Frank Lampard has hailed Harry Kane from Tottenham as one of the best in the world.
Speaking before the confrontation between Chelsea and Tottenham, Lampard said: “First of all, Harry Kane’s requests are absurd.
“Harry Kane is one of the most productive players in world football and has had the ability to play as a nine without a foul or as a user who can give up.
“Now it evolves in its own way as it grows as a player. And he’s an awesome player, that’s for sure. “
“I have a lot of respect for Harry Kane, and now around him he has a very strong team, a team, smart players around him, players who need to lead him if he needs to get lost.
“So I think he’s a very wise player and a very wise player, he’s as undeniable as that.
“He’s got a very smart coach. And that’s why they’re in a strong position. As a coach, we depend on our most productive players to perform. “
“And the moment Harry Kane is an example of a player who is in fact in a privileged position and plays a very sensible point football. “
Chelsea is one of the groups that allowed up to 2000 enthusiasts to enter the stadium once blocking restrictions have been relaxed.
Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard remain the duo in Premier League history, but Harry Kane and Son Heung-Min step on their heels.
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