And all of that can replace the managers’ appearance if Frank Lampard doesn’t see the results, with reports suggesting Roman Abramovich investigated Max Allegri.
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STAY CALM AND KEPA ON
Here’s why Chelsea felt the desire to ask Petr Cech to come out of retirement. . .
FAN VIEW
Simon Phillips of SunSport writes: “There was a moment in Chelsea’s match against Southampton last Saturday that really made me feel like this might be the last time Kepa Arrizabalaga plays for the Blues.
“Spain’s foreigner came here out of his purpose and has won an opinion that he was 95% in favour of victory, but inexplicably absolutely missed the ball and Southampton scored.
“I think it was the last straw for Frank Lampard, and the 10% confidence he had in Kepa immediately dissipated to zero.
“All the players made mistakes, but Kepa’s mistakes were too consistent, and Lampard made a radical change.
“This week, surprise and horror, the retired 38-year-old goalkeeper turned technical director, Petr Cech, got rid of retirement through Chelsea and added to his 25-man team for the season.
“Cech has been reintroduced because Lampard is concerned about his options.
“For me, bringing Cech back is more of a matter of strengthening your booking options than bringing him in as a fourth-choice emergency goalkeeper.
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Went to Pott
Graham Potter football bosses abandon their debatable European Super League plans.
Football shook this week when it emerged that the most productive English, French, German, Italian and Spanish clubs were talking about a new 4. 6 billion pound tournament subsidized through FIFA.
Proposals that have been leaked claim that Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham can play on the new occasion of 18 teams to rival the Champions League.
If that were to happen, it would be the biggest shock in Europe in more than a generation.
Brighton boss Potter, who controlled Sweden for 8 years, said: “We have a solid product with the Premier League and Champions League.
“And I speak here as a fan.
“I love the Premier League and the Champions League, I don’t know why anything else is needed.
“For football right now, everyone is suffering a lot in terms of lack of public, the revenue is gone.
“And we have to check to think of the answers as a collective that doesn’t necessarily separate. “
OLD DROG NEW TRICKS
Chelsea legend Didier Drogba, 42, joked that ‘on his way to Cobham’ after retired goalkeeper Petr Cech was named to Frank Lampard’s Premier League team.
Les Bleus, world football on Tuesday by uttering Petr Cech in his 25-man team for 2020-21.
And now Drogba has turned to Twitter to joke that he will also return to Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea fan Frank Khalid released a screenshot of the team after Cech’s surprise inclusion.
He replaced it: “Message @didierdrogba, put my friend’s boots on. “
And Drogba responded hilariously that he was making his boots and on his way to Chelsea HQ.
The Ivorian legend of 105 international parties replied: “I am already on my way to Cobham. “
TEST SCHEDULES
Frank Lampard admitted that Manchester United was a “big test” for his team after praising his “result” at PSG.
He told BT Sport: “They (Manchester United) can also take advantage of their performances tonight!
“They had a great result.
“We have to do it, it’s a long season and we’re in the early stages.
“As I said before the match, we lost this match last year to Valencia, so it’s a much better start for us and gives us confidence in what’s going to be a difficult organization no matter what. The way you see it.
“But, yes, the championship games are now ahead of us . . . Manchester United is a massive check on the back of a result for them, but we have to pass with conviction. “
PLAN B
FIFA boss Gianni Infantino has refused to assign the European Super League, which hits the plans.
It is said that the world leader Infantino were the plans, drafted through the president of Real Madrid Florentino Pérez and subsidized through Liverpool and Manchester United.
FIFA would have been subsidized through a 4. 6 billion pound concept for an elite of 18 closed clubs, adding five Prem giants, from the start of the 2022-23 season.
But Infantino defected from plans, insisting that his sole purpose was to organize the revised and expanded Club World Cup in China in 2022.
Infantino said: “As president of FIFA, I am interested in the Club World Cup, the Super League.
“I’m interested in Bayern opposing Liverpool, but Bayern oppose Boca Juniors in Buenos Aires.
“Liverpool has 180 million enthusiasts worldwide. I’m flaming about a million. Flamengo has 39 of its millions of enthusiasts in Brazil.
“But Liverpool, however, has only five million enthusiasts in England, the remaining 175 million in the world.
“I need open-air clubs in Europe to have a global appeal in the future. My vision is this: they deserve 50 clubs and 50 national groups that can be world champions. “
NAVIGATION OF THE CENTURY
Luka Modric revealed the main points of a meeting with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich aboard his “huge yacht” in 2011.
The Real Madrid superstar almost moved from Tottenham to Stamford Bridge that year, Spurs president Daniel Levy stepped in and blocked the transfer.
The Croatian neverther neverthe yet joined Bernabéu a year later and won the 2018 Ballon d’Or.
But he had just played his third season at Tottenham and was considered one of the league’s most productive midfielders in 2011.
He told FourFourTwo, “It’s a huge yacht. It’s a smart time and we had a little talk: he’s a great person. “
“I met him there for the first time and we talked a little bit, but that’s it. However, this yacht is amazing.
DEFENSE CASE
Chelsea enthusiasts are extremely happy after Malang Sarr made his Champions League debut last night.
The defender has been spending the season in Porto lately after his arrival from Nice.
He covered up for the Portuguese national team in his 3–1 loss to Manchester City.
Despite the defeat, the 21-year-old inspired his war with Riyad Mahrez.
A Chelsea fan said: “Malang Sarr pocketed Mahrez. “
Another added: “It was wonderful with the ball and moved on. The long-term career is brilliant for him. “
A 3rd said, “Playing with Pepe will teach him how to be a monster. “
DENIS THE THREAT
Borussia Munchengladbach’s midfielder Denis Zakaria is said to be at the center of a war between Manchester United and Chelsea.
The 23-year-old, who still has two years of contract with the Bundesliga, has been out on one knee since March.
But that hasn’t stopped the Red Devils and Blues from moving through the Swiss international, who will be allowed to leave next summer.
According to Bild, the two Premier Leagues are vying to bring the former Young Boys star to England.
United wants a defensive midfielder to upgrade to the aging Nemanja Matic, who turned 32 in August.
Meanwhile, Frank Lampard is looking for opportunities for West Ham’s Declan Rice as he failed to get him away from London Stadium.
But either group could miss Zakaria, saying Bayern Munich were also willing to catch up with him.
PRESTAMO RANGER
Chelsea are in a position to pass on flop goalkeeper Kepa on loan and Sevilla is reportedly interested.
The Spaniard has been replaced through Edouard Mendy and the return to his home country could be in January.
With Mendy injured in the outdoor service with Senegal, Kepa returns to the starting lineup this weekend.
But after another mistake in the Blues’ 3-3 draw with Southampton, they had enough.
Mendy returns to the call for the 0-0 draw in the Champions League on Tuesday against Sevilla.
And the Spanish warplanes of Chelsea will cede to Kepa in January, according to the Sports Stadium.
STRONG HEAD
Football lawmakers are in a position to give soft green to concussion substitutes as a component of a new protection policy.
The last assembly of the International FA Board agreed that player protection should be a priority.
They also felt that a new technique was needed for head injuries.
Ifab is now in the position of “additional permanent replacements” for players who may suffer concussions.
Testing of the new one is expected to begin in January 2021.
A final resolution will be taken at ifab’s annual business meeting in December.
Ifab said: “Additional consultations for members, in collaboration with the FIFA medical branch and other stakeholders, to facilitate testing from January 2021 for any festival interested in participating.
“The Brain Concussion Panel (CEG) has reiterated that player coverage is the number one goal and that a transparent and consistent technique that works well at all levels of the game is needed.
Therefore, the organization agreed that the application of a philosophy “in case of doubt, them” would be the most productive solution to shield the fitness of footballers.
THE BEST OF BEN
Ben Chilwell could have smoothly followed a race as a cricketer.
Joshua Jones of SunSport went to the former Chelsea school in Bedfordshire, talked to his former manager.
Andy Whomsley said: “Ben, a very talented sportsman, county cricketer until he was 16.
“If I hadn’t played football, I would certainly have played cricket.
“If he hadn’t played cricket, he might have just gone to the City of London to do business.
“He was a young man, articulated, intelligent, appreciated, with a sense of intelligent humor, a perfect communicator.
ZAK ATTACK
Chelsea aim to take Manchester United and Manchester City to Denis Zakaria’s signing in January, according to reports.
The Bleus have been willing to put a midfielder on their team for some time and now have perspectives on Borussia Monchengladbach’s 23-year-old player, Bild reports.
Chelsea were interested in signing up for the Swiss foreigner this summer, but chose to hold on after spending more than 250 million pounds on signings.
FORMER TUTORS
Petr Cech’s inclusion in Chelsea’s Premier League team has caught the eye.
The veteran 38-year-old goalkeeper withdrew from the game at the end of the 2018-19 campaign.
Since then he has assumed the role of manager and advisor to the club.
But boss Frank Lampard believes the former Arsenal player can do an emergency job.
Surprisingly, he is the 19dest officially registered player this season.
FANS GOOD MORNING BLUES
Jorginho took on an additional assignment as Thiago Silva’s English instructor for the Brazilian superstar to move to Chelsea.
Brazil-born Italian Jorginho also plays the role of unofficial translator in the locker room, and is helping the team solve defensive problems.
Thiago, 36, signed loose this summer from Paris Saint-Germain and is even considered a key figure in the rear, although his knowledge of English is minimal.
The 28-year-old midfielder Jorginho said: “When you have questions or doubts, you ask me and I ask you if I can, because my English is not very good.
“I taught him ‘man in’, ‘turn’ or if he’s on the other side, ‘we change the game’. The things you want on the floor. ” Man in, “fall” or “up. “
“We are looking to help others. That’s what you do on and off the field.
“He’s satisfied here. He has a wonderful personality, a wonderful player with a lot of experience.
“He’s helping us all as a group, the young players, everyone.
“Discover a way to communicate, either with your hands or talk to me and I give the data to others. We’re looking for a way. “
Silva himself revealed that an argument on the education floor had been the way he learned that Petr Cech was preparing for Chelsea.
He told Esporte Interativo: “He’s a guy we shouldn’t give up on. His story is very nice in football. “
“We talked a little bit, he speaks a little French, so we have a little more discussion than usual.
“And the other day I saw him exercise and asked him why he exercised, if it was because he liked it or if he had a chance to be with us.
He said he was training, so if he needed it, whatever the chance, he might play.
And finally, Frank Lampard has distanced Chelsea from discussions about a European Super League.
Liverpool and Premier League rivals Liverpool United are at the forefront of plans to upgrade the Champions League with an even more lucrative alternative.
But Lampard told reporters after Tuesday’s draw with Sevilla: “I don’t know enough about it.
“I love the Premier League, I love the product, as we all do in England.
“I’m a big fan of reading headlines like I did today.
“Chelsea, as far as I’m concerned, are aiming for the Premier League. “
BOLD TRAFFORD
Chelsea will then go to Manchester United on Saturday to a 4-0 coup in Frank Lampard’s first Premier League match as coach.
Jorginho said: “We seek to be a strong team, conceding so many goals. We have to work on that, but it is difficult.
“Goals and small main points can make a difference in the end.
“We want to paint on other things to improve, but I think we’re on the right track.
“We want to protect the internal surface, how to press and not turn off stopped games.
“These main points make a big difference. We have to be conscious all the time. We’re looking to do that.
“Thiago (Silva) helped a lot, he spoke a lot. Defensively, he has great delight and knows football tactically, so he’s helping us all a lot.
“He’s been betting on a high point for a long time. I think it’s easy to see he’s a wonderful player on the field.
CLASS ACT
Jorginho took on an additional task as Thiago Silva’s English instructor for the Brazilian superstar to move to Chelsea.
The Brazilian-born Italian Jorginho also plays the role of unofficial translator in the locker room, and is helping the team solve defensive problems.
Thiago, 36, signed loose this summer from Paris Saint-Germain and is even considered a key figure behind him although his knowledge of English is minimal.
The 28-year-old midfielder Jorginho said: “When you have questions or doubts, you ask me and I ask you if I can, because my English is not very good.
“I taught him ‘man in’, ‘turn’ or if he’s on the other side, ‘we change the game’. The things you want on the floor. ” Man in, “fall” or “up. “
“We are looking to help others. That’s what you do on and off the field.
“He’s satisfied here. He has a wonderful personality, a wonderful player with a lot of experience.
“He’s helping us all as a group, the young players, everyone.
“Discover a way to communicate, either with your hands or talk to me and I give the data to others. We’re looking for a way. “
STAY CALM AND KEPA ON
Gianfranco Zola admits that he surprised with Kepa Arrizabalaga’s dramatic fall at Chelsea.
SPORT speaks: “I’m very surprised.
“I know he’s very young and came to Chelsea for a lot of money and it’s a big burden to carry on his shoulders, and that’s probably going to affect him.
“I can perceive a bit of difficulty, but it goes beyond what I expected and I was surprised. And I feel sorry for the boy because he is a smart boy and a smart goalkeeper.
“You have to get up and do what you can do and show others that it’s different, because I think it has potential. “
TIMO TIME
Timo Werner awarded for his double against Southampton with a place in the last team of the week FIFA 21 and a forward card of 86.
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ESTERLAS EFFORT
Raheem Sterling demanded “real leadership” and “proper action” after a surprise highlighted the extent of racist online abuse against black players.
Manchester City striker, one of three black aes accused of abuse for publicly supporting the Black Lives Matter crusade when the assignment was restarted.
In a series of unexpected findings in the report, commissioned through PFA and Kick It Out: 43% of the players involved suffered selective and explicitly racist abuse.
And some of the abuses opposed Sterling, Wilfried Zaha and Adebayo Akinfenwa of Wycombe alone.
Sterling said: “I don’t know how many times I want to say this, but football and social media platforms want to step up, show genuine leadership, and take the right steps to combat online abuse.
“Technology is there to make a difference, but I’m getting more and more if there’s a will. “
Sterling speaking in reaction to the pilot study, conducted on behalf of PFA and KIO through the knowledge science company Signify Group, at the Project Restart games in June and July.
The company reviewed messages sent to the 44 most sensitive black players, adding Chelsea star Tammy Abraham.
CECH MATE
Thiago Silva shared his surprise at Petr Cech’s decision.
He told Esporte Interativo (via Sport Witness): “I think it ended his career, he even surprised me at the time,” he told me.
But he’s a guy who has a brilliant career at Chelsea, he’s an idol.
“And given your motivation to help us when possible, we’re glad you’re here. In our daily lives, he’s a very vital guy, he talks a lot to each and every player. “
“Her story speaks for herself, we refer to her and we do our job. “
Silva added: “I think you’re in a position, man. From the education I’ve seen, he’s well prepared. If he gets a chance, an incident with the doormen, he’s in a position and I’m sure Frank trusts him. “Also.
SILVA UNDERSTANDING
Thiago Silva revealed that in an argument on the education floor he learned that Petr Cech was preparing for Chelsea.
He told Esporte Interativo (via Sport Witness): “He’s a guy we don’t have to give up on. Her story is very beautiful in football. “
“We talked a little bit, he speaks a little French, so we have a little more discussion than usual.
“And the other day I saw him exercise and asked him why he exercised, if it was because he liked it or if he had a chance to be with us.
He said he was training, so if he needed it, whatever the chance, he can play.
TEST SCHEDULES
Frank Lampard admitted that Manchester United was a “big test” for his team after praising his “result” at PSG.
He told BT Sport: “They (Manchester United) can also take advantage of their performances tonight!
“They had a great result.
“We have to do it, it’s a long season and we’re in the early stages.
“As I said before the match, we lost this match last year to Valencia, so it’s a much bigger start for us and it gives us confidence in what’s going to be a tough group, whatever your point of view.
“But, yes, championship games are now ahead of us. . . Manchester United is a massive check on the back of a result for them, but we have to pass with conviction. “
CECH MATE
A bad week for Chelsea’s maximum signing when Petr Cech is forced to retire as an emergency cover . . .
BOXER
Anthony Joshua had what was needed for a Premier League footballer, according to his friend, who revealed that he “has the skill for everything. “
The 31-year-old world heavyweight boxing champion, a regular Sunday league at 16, and David Ghansa, his friend and manager of the 15-year-old educational camp, believes he may have done the Prem.
He told Sky Sports: “I may just pull other people off the ball and win headbutts.
“At the time, he was so tall compared to everyone else and discovered his ‘strength of man’.
“Charlton, QPR and Watford liked our team because they knew our coach.
“I felt that the next look would be on AJ because of its physical attributes.
“You can just throw AJ in front and he’d start at the bottom of the net or put him in the back and let him defend.
“Could he have done it? If it had been fully implemented. They gave him a gift for everything, it can be boring.
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