This would mean that other targets, such as Erling Haaland, would have to be postponed until the summer.
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Premier League leaders face a worried wait to find out if the Covid crisis is getting out of hand and can lead to imaginable short-term unemployment.
Sheffield United followed Manchester City to report a virus outbreak, his attack on Burnley moving forward, as did Southampton’s clash with West Ham, despite the isolation of Chief Ralph Hassenhuttl at home after a member of the family circle tested positive.
Fulham has reported a number of positive cases in his game at the Spurs tonight, a postponement has not yet been requested.
League bosses are now in a position to announce an absolute record for Covid’s instances, after last week set a worrying new record.
The Prem showed 18 effects of 1479 tests between 21 and 27 December, surpassing the last weekly record of 16 in early November.
But those figures did NOT come with the latest effects from City or the Blades and with mutant strains sweeping across the country, the spread of contagion is causing genuine concern.
And that can lead club leaders to a transitional “circuit cut” stop, although at this point, this concept has not gone beyond the convention hall of some clubs.
Since moving to England in 2012 from Montpellier, no player has scored more in the Premier League than Olivier Giroud.
Chelsea’s striker discovered the 32-course lag with his headbutt.
West Ham midfielder Mark Noble admitted that he did not know if Chelsea were aiming for Declan Rice’s long career with the Hammers.
He told talkSPORT: “He’s still learning his craft, he’s going to do a lot with the experience. I hope you’re here [in West Ham] but in this game you never know.
“I’m sure he’ll be a very sensible, more sensible and even better player in the coming years.
“With Dec, I don’t want to say too much.
“There are a couple of things I’ve been about him in the last few seasons about what he does.
If he progresses, he’ll one day become captain of England, that’s the kind of player he is. He is such a fat boy, let us not forget that he is still 21 years old ».
German journalist Raimund Hinko believes Kai Havertz regrets signing for Chelsea Bayern Munich.
The BILD reporter said: “Kai Havertz, even if he doesn’t say it out loud, will have already cursed a hundred times what he has done from Leverkusen to chelsea midfielder, following the decoy of money.
“All shattered. No Christmas party, away from his family, trapped on the island, without even scratching some contemplative songs on his piano. “
Instead, look from the drawer bench in front of Arsenal at the back of the table in a 3–1 loss. Then replaced for the last quarter of an hour.
“Some kind of pity murder. The ultimate punishment for such a wonderful talent.
“Havertz kicked himself enough not to have piqued Bayern’s interest more vehemently while coach Hansi Flick was still interested in him. “
Here’s what Chelsea striker Edouard Mendy said about yesterday’s draw:
“Strong fit because Aston Villa is a team.
“I think it’s bigger than Arsenal and West Ham and yes, I think we played well today and deserved to win today.
When asked if to play without Kurt Zouma and Thiago Silva others due to the language barrier, Mendy said:
“No, it’s no other because I’m already talking in the education box or in the game because I’ve played with Tony [Rudiger] and Christensen, so it’s simple for me to replace English. “
Frank Lampard is statistically the worst coach in Chelsea’s Premier League since Roman Abramovich bought the club.
His current record for game-consistent problems (PPP) of 1. 70 is compared through Andre Villas-Boas on the back of the stack.
Lampard has 27 wins, 11 and 16 losses in his 54 league games since replacing Maurizio Sarri in the summer of 2019.
Boxing Day’s defeat at Arsenal and the home draw against Aston Villa on Monday mean his triumph has fallen to 50%.
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has talked about rumors surrounding Marcos Alonso and his imaginable move to Madrid.
He said: “I’m talking about what’s being said from the outside. I’m thinking about tomorrow’s game. “
“We have a rival who competes very well, has had no positive effect but has taken a step forward and has competed to the fullest in the matches he has played. “
The last minute arose before the day Diego Costa had finished his contract at Atletico Madrid.
Reports recommend arsenal are interested in a move for former Chelsea player, but some Blues enthusiasts, Costa, returned to the club.
Costa played 89 times for the Blues, scored goals and won two Premier League titles.
What do you think of Blues fans, would you bring Diego Costa back to Stamford Bridge?
Diego Costa has terminated his contract with Atletico Madrid, manager Diego Simeone wants a new striker to marry Luis Suarez.
Rai Sport reports that Olivier Giroud is Atletico’s target, following the resurgence of Giroud in weeks.
Giroud can take a look at the start of the season, but return to Chelsea’s look with a handful of goals, adding 4 in a game against Sevilla, meaning he is now back in Frank Lampard’s plans.
However, that won’t deter Atletico from moving out, who knows Giroud doesn’t have a contract this summer, meaning Chelsea may have to pay in January while they can.
Thomas Tuchel has admitted that he is ‘interested’ in returning to Chelsea after being fired by Paris Saint-Germain.
If the German takes control in west London, he may take some old favorites with him, adding superstar Kylian Mbappé.
Timo Werner fought early in his career at Chelsea and Tuchel can seek an elite reinforcement to facilitate the German’s involvement.
Mauro Icardi may be the guy Tuchel turns to, along with Argentine recruit Tuchel at PSG.
Icardi has played five times for PSG this season and has long been connected to a change to Chelsea.
Elsewhere, Tuchel will probably realize the need for greater artistic skill in midfield, with Marco Verratti playing for a long time connected to a PSG exit.
Ross Barkley has inspired Aston Villa since coming to the West Midlands on loan by the Blues this summer.
Barkley has two goals and one lends a hand in just five Premier League games for the Villans
When Villa’s boss, Dean Smith, asked about a possible permanent transfer, he introduced Birmingham Live:
Smith said: “This has not been discussed. The concept of lending it.
“He’s a Chelsea player and they have a long-term contract with him. That’s what Johan (Lange) and they’re going to communicate. “
Frank Lampard was asked if Chelsea’s poor form was related to Hakim Ziyech’s absence.
He also gave Chelsea enthusiasts hope that Ziyech can return to action in just a few days.
At his post-match press conference, Lampard said, “I don’t think it’s a coincidence.
“You can’t rely absolutely on that. But with Hakim, the way he played, he was very effective in terms of assists, creating possibilities, and we were very fluent at the time he was injured against Leeds.
“Where is it? It is imaginable that it will be worthy of Man City if this continues. “
Olivier Giroud delivered the merchandise to Frank Lampard last night, leading the first purpose of the 1-1 draw for Les Bleus with Aston Villa.
The Frenchman gave the impression that he was heading for departure at Stamford Bridge at the start of the season, but returning to the point with a handful of recent goals means Giroud can remain in the Blues.
Frank Lampard said the following after last night’s game, Chelseatv, about his team’s performance:
“[The] functionality there as you say, and after Arsenal I looked for it, that’s the first thing I do today.
“And, of course, 3 issues are paramount, we play some really smart things, we create enough opportunities, they score when we’re a guy down.
“When it’s a tough time, it can happen, and Andreas is on the ground, they keep the ball, I guess it’s their prerogative and we’re a guy who runs out of bullets at the time. “
“[It’s] typical of a difficult time and the boys drove after that, I can’t ask any more.
“We can score in the end, we have opportunities [with] Chilly, Timo, corners, possession, access to the area, shots on their purpose, so I’m not disappointed, I looked for 3 problems even in terms of functionality. “m no. “
Timo Werner replaced Olivier Giroud in the 72nd minute at night.
He touched the ball only 8 times after his arrival, but one of them was a chance to shoot smart inside the area.
However, Werner can ruin his efforts, meaning the German has now played 11 games without a purpose for the Blues.
Marcos Alonso is the last at the departure gate at Stamford Bridge, with a six-month loan at Atletico Madrid.
Spanish media outlet El Chiringuito reports that Alonso will go to the Spanish capital on a six-month contract, with Les Bleus paying 50% of his salary.
Alonso has not played for the Blues since he hooked at half-time in a 3–3 draw with West Brom in September, and his career at Stamford Bridge seemed to be coming to an end.
The report says Alonso will travel to Spain later this week to close the deal.
Former Premier League frontman Kevin Phillips believes Chelsea’s January goal, Michael Olise, will remain at Reading for the rest of the season.
Olise, 19, who has four goals and seven assists this campaign, is a target for Leeds and Liverpool.
Kevin Phillips told Football Insider: “Stay in Reading for the rest of the season. Stay and help announce your club. “
“Why would you leave? He’s going to play at Leeds?Probably not. “
“You can get off the bench and start a game, but that would disrupt its development. “
Most of Chelsea’s attacking game last night was left-back Ben Chilwell.
Leicester’s arrival in the summer of 50 million pounds delivered a number of damaging centres from the left, adding assist for Olivier Giroud’s goal, and inches from the Blues’ victory at the end.
Chelsea’s average positions last night show that number 21, in fact, on average, is the highest time on the court for the Blues.
John Terry told a furious fan that Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen stood up after his clash with Jack Grealish on Monday.
The pair found the moment at Stamford Bridge, with a transparent game even though the Danish alien was injured, with Villa despite all scoring while Christensen was on deck.
Sharing a video taken from the box of an empty stadium, Terry wrote on Instagram: “It’s great to be back on the Bridge tonight @chelseafc.
“Another wonderful functionality in the 48-hour area of the guys’ avfcofficial. Rest and now for our next game. Elghazi21”
A livid fan commented, “You were furious with the tie, John. The sportsmanship of that game is gone. “
But Terry, 40, made his emotions clear and only replied, “He’s up. “
Chelsea’s home game against Manchester City scheduled for 3 January may be in doubt.
City’s game opposed to Everton last night was postponed due to a positive coronavirus at city camp, there is uncertainty about the continuation of Sunday’s game.
Sky Sports reports that the city team will be tested today, and its effects will be published tomorrow, and then a resolution can be made about the match.
Does last night’s draw mean that Frank Lampard is coming and looting Stamford Bridge?
Things aren’t going in Les Bleus’ direction lately, with a victory in his last five, and Lampard is suffering from seeing that of the German duo Timo Werner and Kai Havertz.
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich would adore former PSG chief Thomas Tuchel, a German partner of Werner and Havertz, who could make the most of the failed duo.
The Blues tied 1-1 at Stamford Bridge last night, Frank Lampard’s team has won only one of their last five games.
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Pressure rises on Frank Lampard at Stamford Bridge after Aston Villa’s disappointing 1-1 draw.
The result means Chelsea have won one of their last five Premier League matches before their clash with Manchester City on Sunday.
Commenting on their form, former Blues striker Chris Sutton told BBC Radio Five Live: “Right now they’re a club in crisis because they’re under-functioning.
“With the nature of this season and how tight it is, some questionable effects and Chelsea is the last team to recover.
“They didn’t and now the tension is rising. I think things are a little flat right now, but I can’t point it out. “
Meanwhile, former amateur Diego Costa would have asked Atletico Madrid to terminate his contract.
The 32-year-old has requested an advance of his contract “for non-public reasons”, according to Marca.
Costa’s contract runs until the summer, however, it is now very likely that you will simply leave the January move-in window.
Meanwhile, Thomas Tuchel is already contemplating returning to the conduit after being fired by Paris Saint-Germain, with Chelsea on his radar.
Tuchel would have to move west of London, he deserves this available position.
And finally, Chelsea are looking for component tactics with Danny Drinkwater and Baba Rahman in January in an effort to lose some of their wage budget and open the door for Declan Rice to sign up for the club.
The Blues are longtime fans of the West Ham ace, who was once part of Chelsea’s academy and remains the most productive friend of midfielder Mason Mount.
Frank Lampard will be able to provide significant reinforcements to his team in January, according to The Athletic.
But the post says you’ll get permission to let Declan Rice know if you can get in touch.
England’s foreigner has been a long-term target for the Blues, so Marina Granovskaia is in a position to sanction a play for Rice.
However, Granovskaia will not allow Lampard to point further in this window.
And West Ham chief David Moyes said it would take “the Bank of England” to keep Rice away from east London.
Manchester City’s coronavirus outbreak has caused the chaos of the attack, with next week’s massive travels to Chelsea and its neighbors in doubt from Manchester United.
Monday night’s clash at Everton was canceled 4 hours before the start, as more positive tests for The City followed those of Gabriel Jesus, Kyle Walker and two staff members.
Pep Guardiola’s men will face Chelsea in the Premier League next Sunday and United in the Carabao Cup semi-final three days later.
But the City floor is final for an “undetermined period,” as club leaders cite “a threat that the virus will spread” and “bubble safety is compromised. “
Football bosses now face a headache amid considerations about Covid-19’s wave of developing moments, as the city’s next two games seem to want to be reorganized.
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