Timo Werner netted after just four minutes for the Blues, but Hakim Ziyech was forced off with a knee injury – although in an update, Frank Lampard doesn’t believe it is ‘that bad’.
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RB Leipzig’s 47 million-pound summer signing took less than 4 minutes to exit the goal in Saturday’s 1-1 friendly draw in Brighton.
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BLEU VAN HOMME
Chlesea is a finalist in the signing of Ajax star Amourricho van Axel Dongen.
The Telegraph claims Chelsea lead Man Utd and City in the race for the 15-year-old winger.
The Dutchman has represented his country 3 times in the under-16 category, scoring once.
And he’s already made his debut for Ajax under the age of 18, three years ahead of his age group.
Van Axel Dongen, however, is more of a regular under-17, scoring seven goals in nine games from the left wing.
The wide player captained the progression side.
ROM FOR MORE
Everton is a play by Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero.
The Mirror claims Jordan Pickford could be axed for the Argentine, who will be third choice at Old Trafford next season following Dean Henderson’s return from Sheffield United.
Fantastic
Frank Lampard felt it was smart to have enthusiasts at the stadium on Saturday.
He said: “It’s had an impact.
“We hope to reach this level as soon as possible, we need to be in front of our own enthusiasts and for Chelsea enthusiasts at the Bridge.”
UNDERSTANDING SILVA
Frank Lampard has given his thoughts on new boy Thiago Silva.
He said: “With Thiago Silva, we are looking at a player I know very well, pretty much as we all do.
“It brings us a lot of experience, plays at an incredibly higher level, as we saw in the Champions League final and the matches to the top.”
“So I hope you come and bring this, that you bring your experience, your leadership and your qualities.
“This is going to be very good for us.”
ARTIST AGAINST
Conor Gallagher is most likely available for another loan era for the 2020/21 season.
He has created five goals in 10 games for the Swans.
West Brom is interested in it and Birmingham Live says a possible deal may be anything they review this summer.
DUTCH COURAGE
Chelsea are in pole position to point to Ajax star Amourricho van Axel Dongen, according to reports.
The 15-year-old has already passed through Manchester United and City.
According to The Telegraph, The Blues are ahead of signing the teen this summer.
Van Axel Dongen has won rave reviews for Ajax’s under-18 team this season.
I CAN’T HAKER
Frank Lampard is hopeful that Hakim Ziyech will “not be too serious” after being expelled in opposition to Brighton.
He said: “He has a little blow to the knee, a small twist that we will evaluate.
“I hope it’s not so bad.”
After injuring his knee when he writhed awkwardly across the band line, he lied out of the field.
Fantastic
Frank Lampard felt it was smart to have enthusiasts at the stadium on Saturday.
He said: “It’s had an impact.
“We hope to reach this level as soon as possible, we need to be in front of our own enthusiasts and for Chelsea enthusiasts at the Bridge.”
“But, of course, it has to be the first, but it was a smart test.”
BLUES CRUISE
Here’s how the start of the season is looking for Frank Lampard’s side…
‘DARK HORSES’
Danny Murphy has asked Arsenal to challenge Chelsea and United for the 4 most sensible next season, as long as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang stays and the signings pass well.
Writing for the Mail, he said: “If you can upload a few more signatures, I think Arsenal can be a black horse for the four most sensitive.
“As things stand, they would cause disdain to teams, but no matter how much they do smart races, they remain vulnerable.
“Willian is a wonderful signing, with his enthusiasm and his winning mentality. Gabriel Magalhaes, Lille’s central defender, is almost over the line.
“If they can get Dani Ceballos back on loan – their best player at the end of last season – and sign Thomas Partey from Atletico Madrid, who would give them crucial tenacity and physicality in midfield, I think they have a squad to challenge Chelsea and Manchester United for the Champions League places.
“Again, none of this will do much unless Aubameyang puts a pen on the paper.”
Child
The boss has to trust Ben Chilwell for Chelsea.
Frank Lampard said: “With Ben Chilwell, he’s a player I know very well, lately he’s been England’s first-choice left-back.
“Great qualities in which you can participate, is athletic, your physique, your game and the quality of your left foot.
“So for us, in terms of how you can help on the left side, in attack and in defense, which of course is above all else, I’m very happy to paint with it, so I think it’s a wonderful addition.
TALKING TO FRANK
Frank Lampard congratulated new boys Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech after the win over Brighton.
Speaking on the Chelsea club’s website, he said: “I think Timo was cheerful and brilliant.
“He achieved his purpose very early in the game, showed qualities that I know very well, so I’m very excited to have him on the team.”
“I think his paint speed and everything in it is a wonderful start for him and Hakim Ziyech.”
BEING FRANK
Speaking on talkSport, the former Blues player said: “Frank will be fully aware that him getting that investment means there’s a different challenge now.
“He will know that the wait will only be to qualify for the Champions League.
“That was the expectation last summer, and if they managed it with a transfer embargo then it’s a bonus.”
Before adding: “Put more tension and Frank will know, but if he doesn’t meet his expectations and goals, he may not be Chelsea’s coach next year.”
HUD ENOUGH?
Tammy Abraham trolled Callum Hudson-Odoi for his “help” Brighton.
After the ball was whipped into the box, the striker mistimed his header and the ball smashed him in the side of the face.
He fell in the wake of Werner, who spent his effort in front of Mat Ryan.
After the game, Abraham left a bray comment on his Instagram post.
WAIT AND ZIY
Frank Lampard posted an update on Hakim Ziyech following the club’s 1-1 draw at Brighton on Amex.
Chelsea wrote: “After the game, Lampard described it as a small twist on the knee that will have to be evaluated.”
Chelsea will face Brighton in the same place on Monday 14 September when his Premier League crusade begins and Lampard hopes the Moroccan will be worthy of that.
AUBA AND IN
Mikel Arteta who thought Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang had been “convinced to stay” with Arsenal.
He then added: “My task is to verify to convince him that he is in the right position at the right time,” Arteta told BBC Radio Five Live.
“I think they gave us that and then we have to do the documents and it takes a little time.”
GOOD MORNING CHELSEA FANS
Blue enthusiasts have been drooling over the prospect of Timo Werner purposely striking next season.
The 48 million-pound signing took less than 4 minutes to score on his debut in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Brighton.
New boy Hakim Ziyech also showed his quality by betting a very good pass to score the goal.
But he ended on a bitter note when the midfielder lied with a knee injury in the middle of the moment.
Chelsea’s doctor didn’t take any chances as physiotherapists were helping Ziyech when he left the Amex field.
Later, Lampard told Chelsea that Ziyech had suffered “a little twist on the knee that will want to be evaluated.”
Meanwhile, Chelsea can still make three more signings this summer despite their huge spending.
West Ham midfielder Declan Rice remains a key target for Frank Lampard with Kai Havertz.
And the coach is still a new goalkeeper with Andre Onana as an option.
But new arrivals are likely to mean departures too and Tammy Abraham could be sacrificed with Aston Villa interested.
Frank Lampard is desperate to upgrade the goalkeeper of 71.6 million pounds after a terrible 2019-20.
And reports say the Blues are expected to continue their sensational spending by the Italian worth forty-five million pounds after contacting Agent Mino Raiola.
Chelsea has already seen Dean Henderson, Andre Onana, Jan Oblak and Edouard Mendy.
Henderson signed a new five-year contract with Manchester United, while the onana and Oblak deals were unsuccessful.
Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham is wanted through Aston Villa as he faces a big fight for his long career in west London.
The Blues signed Timo Werner this summer after the Bundesliga to RB Leipzig.
And Frank Lampard is about to bring in exciting German Kai Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen for 90 million pounds.
Having also signed Hakim Ziyech from Ajax, Lampard could go with a new dynamic for his frontline next season.
And Olivier Giroud signed a new contract with the club at the end of last season and ended Abraham’s favorite campaign.
THREE PER CROWD
Chelsea could still make THREE more signings this summer despite their monster spending already.
The Blues have already bought this window from Ben Chilwell (50 million pounds), Timo Werner (48 million pounds) and Hakim Ziyech (36 million pounds).
Kai Havertz is the first target, Bayer Leverkusen’s million-pound star expected to be shown at Stamford Bridge shortly.
Declan Rice of West Ham is also in the process, while Lampard is still behind a goalkeeper.
Chelsea coach Frank Lampard said Hakim Ziyech’s injury would require an evaluation.
Ziyech at the time is part of Chelsea’s pre-season friendly in Brighton.
It’s like a knee challenge for the former Ajax player.
The club’s online page said it was “a little knee turn that will be examined.”
TIM TO SHINE
Timo Werner said it the first of many goals, hopefully.
The German played his first match since arriving from RB Leipzig.
Brighton enthusiasts were allowed to enter Amex to watch Chelsea’s 1-1 draw with the Seagulls in the preseason.
PLAYER RATINGS
Timo Werner inspired with a first purpose and won 8/10.
Callum Hudson-Odoi also won an 8, which went on strike and laborious everywhere.
However, Spanish left-back Marcos Alonso left a lot to be desired after picking up an early booking in a friendly and his sloppy play saw him given just 4/10.
Blues enthusiasts will be desperate to see new recruit Ben Chilwell in the box as soon as possible.
Chelsea drew 1–1 with Brighton in Amex.
New signing Timo Werner bagged his first Blues goal just four minutes into the game.
But his new ace Hakim Ziyech has had to let Frank Lampard and Chelsea enthusiasts sweat before the new season.
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