Rio Ferdinand: Chelsea squad capable of challenging for silverware
BT Sport pundit Rio Ferdinand says Chelsea’s squad has the quality required to be fighting for trophies this season despite a far from ideal start. With just…
Gerry Crisandy Archives: 10/2020
Former Krasnodar coach reveals inconsistent Chelsea’s weak point
Former Krasnodar assistant manager Sergey Matveyev has revealed what he thinks is Chelsea’s weak link ahead of the Russian side’s Champions League tie against the…
Predicted Chelsea line-up v Krasnodar: Mount and Kovacic’s returns, first full debut for Ziyech
Aside from three players, Frank Lampard will have all his players available for Wednesday’s Champions League group match against Krasnodar — although a few rotations…
Ex CSKA Moscow striker says Yuri Zhirkov was unhappy when Chelsea made an offer for him
Croatia assistant manager Ivica Olic shared a story about how his former teammate Yuri Zhirkov was initially hesitant to join Chelsea. There have not been…
Zouma says Chelsea defence has nothing to prove in Thiago Silva’s absence
Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma believes the team will be fine even with Thiago Silva left out from their Champions League squad against Krasnodar. Silva, along…
Krasnodar boss says team will try to exploit Chelsea flaws
FC Krasnodar head coach Murad Musayev has said Chelsea still have flaws despite the quality of their squad, speaking ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League tie. With…
Thiago Silva has brought ‘deperately needed calm’ to Chelsea back line, says pundit
Former striker turned pundit Garth Crooks has been full of praise for summer Chelsea signings Thiago Silva and Edouard Mendy after their brilliant performances in…
‘Take the game to Chelsea’: Krasnodar coach urges team to match Blues’ aggression
New FC Krasnodar fitness coach John Phillips says he expects Chelsea to play aggressive, fast-paced football when they visit on Wednesday. A win in Russia…
Frank Lampard could experiment with new formations against Krasnodar
Thursday’s Champions League trip to Krasnodar could be an opportunity for Chelsea manager Frank Lampard to tweak his system. Each team in Group E has…
Chelsea should consider recalling Ethan Ampadu in January to boost midfield ranks
Chelsea should consider recalling Ethan Ampadu from his loan spell at Sheffield United if they cannot sign a new defensive midfielder in the January transfer…
