Meanwhile, the Blues would be willing to point to Erling Haaland, a player who dreamed of Frank Lampard.
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Chelsea would like to bring Erling Haaland to Stamford Bridge this month.
It had been said that the Blues would be a summer play for the Norwegians.
But ESPN has now said that Chelsea is hastening his plans to warn him and will look for his in January.
However, it is understood that Borussia Dortmund will not need to sell it on New Year’s Eve.
Former Sunderland at the helm believes Ross Barkley may have difficulty regaining his position in aston Villa’s starting xi.
The midfielder, on loan from Chelsea, has played since the 2–1 loss to Brighton on 21 November due to injury.
Commenting on the England international, Phillips told Football Insider: “Barkley may simply have difficulty getting into this field with the way they play (Anwar) El Ghazi and (Bertrand) Traoré.
“Dean Smith will not send him straight back opposite to Palace.
“The Ghazi went and some other purpose for Traoré. You’re never going to let Jack Grealish or John McGinn through more and more.
“The party is brilliant and healthy for Villa.
“It is a great seasoning for the club to see Barkley return and it will be mandatory because it is a hectic time. “
Christian Pulisic hopes to return to the opposite minutes of Aston Villa.
Former Chelseadefensa Frank Leboeuf said Jorginho had to replace his penalty after missing his shot at Arsenal.
The Blues midfielder has three shots this season, and Leboeuf believes the time has come to adopt a new style.
He told ESPN: “He [Jorginho] has to avoid this. When you do that and score, everyone will say, “Wow, that’s smart, something smart. “
“But when the guard stops, you look like a fool.
“Don’t play with the goalkeepers. Shoot [low and strong] and you’ll be fine. “
The former Chelsea player spoke of his enthusiasm for returning to Stamford Bridge with Aston Villa.
Speaking before the crash, he said: “I can’t wait to go back and play Chelsea. I think it’s going to be fun.
“I know some players there that I’ve played with. It’ll be great to see you again. It’s going to be a little bit without the fans.
“It will be a match. Chelsea are a rival who has a lot of quality on their team.
“This kind of game, we just have to do it, play it to the fullest and fight for the 3 points. “
Alan Shearer lamented Chelsea’s lack of creativity after his loss to Arsenal at Boxing Day.
The Blues fell in a 3–1 loss to the Emirates and made no effort on purpose in the face of Tammy Abraham’s comfort in the minute.
And the legend of Newcastle gave his opinion on the problem.
“They lacked creativity,” Shearer said at today’s game.
“It wasn’t until the 85th minute that they made an effort at goal. Lack of intensity, dynamism and quality in the last third.
“When you look at some of the players exposed in the third striker, this may be a source of fear for Frank.
“[Timo] Werner, who dragged on the break, presented nothing in the first half, took one or two decent positions.
“Arsenal had the men on the ball and it made it very complicated, Arsenal. Arsenal forged and presented nothing to Chelsea.
Mason Mount spoke of his sadness at Chelsea’s defeat to Arsenal.
Aston Villa star Jack Grealish jokingly said Bukayo Saka was a ‘liar’ after Arsenal ace claimed his goal was to oppose Chelsea.
The 19-year-old turned his 3-0 against the Blues in the Emirates on Boxing Day after his looping crossover over Blues striker Edouard Mendy.
There was much debate about whether the teenager was looking for him, but Saka insisted that his attack was not an accident.
In statements to social media, he tweeted, “I took it offline!”
To which his England teammate, Grealish, joked, “Ur (sic) the funny man!
Malmo has revealed that he would like a record payment for defender Anel Ahmedhodzic, amid the interest of Premier League giants Chelsea.
According to reports in Sweden, the 21-year-old will be available for up to $8. 1 million, a payout that barely surpasses what Malmo won from Ajax by Zlatan Ibrahimovic in 2001.
PSV, Ajax and Atalanta would be interested in Ahmedhod-i, according to The Swedish Expressen.
Incredibly, the Bosnian his career at Nottingham Forest, where he made his debut in 2016.
But he returned to Malmo, where he was originally a young star, and prospered by betting on first-team football.
After spending more than two hundred million pounds this summer, Chelsea is going to balance the books.
And several players can simply head to the exit door, with loan agreements advised for some.
According to Athletic, Fikayo Tomori is attracting West Ham, Leeds and Newcastle.
While the long career of Antonio R-diger and Andreas Christensen is also in limbo, Barcelona and PSG are tracking the availability of the German defense.
Marcos Alonso has ruled outside the first team since the arrival of Ben Chilwell and would be available for about 20 million pounds.
Willy Caballero, Danny Drinkwater and Abdul Rahman Baba are also favorites to be fired while the Blues target their bloated team.
Frank Lampard has been livid in the combined game that will see his Chelsea team play twice in hours.
The Blues face Aston Villa on Monday, just two days after their departure to the Emirates, where they were defeated 3–1 through Arsenal.
Villa also in action on Boxing Day, beating Crystal Palace 3-0.
And Lampard says both groups “have the same problem” as fatigue and possible injuries can simply be their pursuit team.
Chelsea manager believes Liverpool and Manchester United, Premier League rivals, have had more time with their matches.
“The fact that it’s two games in 48 hours is a vital point for us because there are other groups that challenge the most sensitive in the league and play two games in 3 days,” Lampard said.
“Manchester United, Tottenham and Liverpool play two in 3 days.
“It’s counterproductive to Premier League quality, it’s a threat to players if they need to play either game in elite high-level sport, everyone knows that.
“I know that the broadcasters can be blamed and I know that in conjunction with the others, and this has been recovered, the decision was made that we would play twice in 48 hours while other groups competing in the most sensitive in the league play twice in 3 days, a recovery more than 24 hours.
“I don’t see how the game frame is level, I think it is and it probably wouldn’t be the most productive thing for players to play at the highest level.
“Make no mistake, Aston Villa has the same problem, but I’m just saying we don’t have the era of rest that other groups have. “
Is Marcos Alonso doing a sneaky search of Frank Lampard?
Chelsea went 3-1 through Arsenal in below-average functionality that challenged the Blues’ name challenge.
Alonso has been off the first team since Ben Chilwell’s arrival for 52 million pounds.
The Spanish zaguero is also not included in Chelsea’s 18-player list for the Emirates.
And he probably wouldn’t do anything smart with his chances of recovery now: he liked an Instagram post that Chelsea shared about the defeat to Arsenal yesterday.
It’s that boss Frank Lampard will be pleased with the fact that Alonso clicks the Like button, blameless or not.
Alonso has been linked to an exit from Stamford Bridge, and a resolution on his long term is expected soon.
Chelsea star Callum Hudson-Odoi has made it clear that the Blues stars did a disaggsed favor in their 3–1 loss to Arsenal.
The Gunners took a 3-0 lead before Frank Lampard’s team thanked Tammy Abraham.
And Hudson-Odoi admitted that they were well below the level in the first half.
“It feels like we’ve let down. We know we can do much better. We have put the same power that we had in the part of the moment also in the first part, we have had the same attitude from the beginning. “
“We’re going too slowly, we all know that. We knew from the beginning that it would be a difficult match no matter what. They’re Arsenal, they’re a smart team.
“No matter where in the league we are, we will continue to push until we are number one and whatever game we are Chelsea in, we have to give the most productive in each and every game, no matter what.
“We don’t like to lose. That’s Chelsea’s mindset, we need to win. So when we lose or make some mistakes, we’re all disappointed in ourselves. When we win, we’re happy, when we lose. We’re disappointed, “so we have to go back to winning tactics and stay happy. “
The results will have to be done or Frank Lampard could be fired, according to former Chelsea star Craig Burley.
The Blues have lost three of their last four Premier League games as their name challenge has slipped.
And a final defeat to Arsenal’s London rivals will have disappointed owner Roman Abramovich, known for being satisfied with the cause when it comes to firing the coaches.
Scotland’s former foreigner, Burley, believes it is imperative that Lampard’s team end up in the most sensible four, at least.
“[Lampard] has some out-of-shape players, he’s got some out-of-form players, and that’s a problem,” Burley told ESPN FC.
They range from one of the Premier League’s fastest and nonviolent peak groups to one of the top pedestrians.
“It’s a big challenge for him because you probably would have seen that with this owner Roman Abramovich, he doesn’t suffer from inconsistencies, bad results, no matter who he is.
“Let me be clear, Lampard is back on the cutting board now. “
Frank Lampard has criticized his Chelsea failures after being 3-1 through Arsenal on Boxing Day.
The Gunners took a 3-0 lead and beat their London for most of Saturday’s game.
And Lampard quickly to call his sloth players a perorata after the game.
“I am because I need us to win games,” he said.
“We were lazy to give a penalty, lazy to give a loose shot that Xhaka gets into the most sensitive corner and I’m very, very disappointed with the way we approached the first part because some things in football are basic.
“They’re not tactics or systems, is that what you need to run, your partner and sprinter?Or do you need to jog and say “maybe I don’t have to run, ” and we take this resolution instead of the right one. “
Frank Lampard has suggested to his Chelsea stars that they “attack the right way” after last night’s defeat.
He said after the game: “If you come to play slowly, with and without a ball, you have a big challenge to get a result.
“The message was transparent before the game, we had to attack it the right way and we didn’t. “
He seemed risky when he got the ball on the U-turn and did some smart runs, but he still looked a lot better on the left wing and asked to play forehand in the first half to welcome Werner.
Tammy Abraham – 6
Like Mount, Abraham is one of the few players who shows some intensity and preference to get something out of the game.
He did well to succeed in his late purpose.
Timo Werner – 3
Another terrible fit under a Chelsea blouse for a dull and deficient Timo Werner, who, to be fair to him, plays out of position.
No wonder he came out of his anguish at half-time, replaced by Callum Hudson-Odoi, who began in the first place.
A bad start to the game on his part and he gave too many undeniable passes, nor was it the same as always and Lampard replaced the position at half-time by moving it more advanced, but that didn’t make much difference.
Mateo Kovacic – 6
No Chelsea player was yet.
Retired at half-time by Jorginho, so chelsea can take a look to win more in the game.
Mason assembly – 6
He almost scored with a very good lazy shot in the first half and was one of the few Chelsea players who showed intensity and desire.
Simon Phillips applied the rule on Chelsea after his 3–1 loss at Arsenal last night.
Odouard Mendy – 5/10
He has conceded a penalty and may be approaching a loose shot from Arsenal for now.
He was over-criticized and exposed through the players in front of him. Caught through Saka’s loop cross-throw.
James Reece – 4
It was never a penalty, but James was foolish to accept the challenge anyway and was not the same as always in the first half.
He looked like an injured player, and we thought he was getting into the game. Strange resolution to begin with.
Kurt Zouma – 5
He still looks more competent alongside Silva and will be bothered to concede two goals in the first half after doing poor functionality at all.
Under Arsenal’s cosh and he didn’t get much of those who preceded him.
Thiago Silva – 6
Some stupid mistakes of Silva in the first half, but he calmed down temporarily and did the most productive thing despite the 3 goals conceded.
He was one of the few players who seemed to be looking for Chelsea to hunt tonight and has done better with an overdue headbutt.
Ben Chilwell – 5
It’s surprising to see him start with Frank Lampard saying he was out for at least two or three games this week, and in fact it didn’t look like the same old Chilwell we see bombing along the left flank.
Yesterday was a day when Chelsea lost 3–1 to Arsenal in London.
Chelsea are in a position to get rid of up to seven players to fund the moves of Declan Rice and Erling Haaland, according to reports.
Antonio Rudiger, Jorginho, Marcos Alonso, Danny Drinkwater, Ross Barkley, Andreas Christensen and Victor Moses have been put up for sale through Les Bleus.
Chelsea hopes to diminish her team and balance the books in the moving window after spending two hundred million pounds this summer.
Former West Ham frontman John Hartson believes Declan Rice would be a signing for United.
The 21-year-old is also being watched through his former club, Chelsea, which will bring him back to the club.
Heading to Astro Stadium, Hartson: “I think it’s bigger than Fred, I think it’s bigger than McTominay.
“[Bruno] Fernandes is outstanding, he has been a Manchester United player for the past 12 months since he was bought.
“[Paul] Pogba, we don’t know what Pogba is going to produce, some weeks it’s great, sometimes it languishes and that doesn’t appreciate it.
“It would be a wonderful signing for them.
Chelsea will extend defender Kurt Zouma’s contract in the new year, according to reports.
The Blues should praise the 26-year-old for his clever start to the season.
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard praised midfielder Jorginho despite not being penaltyd in time-out in today’s defeat to Arsenal in London.
Speaking after the game, Lampard said: “I’m going to comment on this in the minute (penalty).
“I’ll say Jorginho’s functionality, he added a lot to the team in half.
“We will pay the fine in the future. “
Former West Ham goalkeeper John Hartson believes West Ham midfielder Declan Rice would be a signing for Manchester United.
The 21-year-old is also being watched through his former club, Chelsea, which will bring him back to the club.
Speaking at Astro Stadium, Hartson: “I think it’s bigger than Fred, I think it’s bigger than McTominay.
“[Bruno] Fernandes is outstanding, he has been a Manchester United player for the past 12 months since he was bought.
“[Paul] Pogba, we don’t know what Pogba is going to produce, some weeks it’s great, sometimes it languishes and that doesn’t appreciate it.
“It would be a wonderful signing for them. “
Kai Havertz sent every Bayer Leverkusen player and staffed personalized T-shirts for Christmas as a thank you for the help he earned his tenure at the club.
The 21-year-old sent his former non-player staff, club workers and club workers a traditional Chelsea shirt.
He also sent a painting with Chelsea at the front along with his initials “KH”.
Inside the boxes were cardboard thanking them for their help for their stay at the club where he began his career.
Leverkusen’s general manager of play and former German footballer Rudi Voller congratulated Havertz on his sublime Christmas gesture.
Voller told BILD on Sunday: “I am very satisfied and thanked him.
“It’s Kai, he’s and he’ll be a boy in our club. “
Chelsea are expected to start talks with defender Kurt Zouma in the new year, according to reports.
According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Les Bleus to praise Zouma for his good form this season.
The 26-year-old helped Chelsea start, forming a strong partnership with Thiago Silva and scoring four goals in thirteen Premier League appearances.
Zouma also played a key role in Chelsea’s impeccable sweep in the organizing stage of the champions league, which saw them qualify for the circular defeat of 16.
Speaking on the Here We Go podcast, Romano said: “There are no negotiations right now.
“Chelsea’s board is awarding Zouma a new contract.
“They will start communicating with Zouma, plan to contact Zouma to extend their contract.
“He still has two seasons left on his contract with Chelsea, but they still have to extend the contract. Zouma is a priority. “
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