What if Luiz mad at Morata instead of Conte?

Source: http://metro.co.uk/2017/10/18/david-luiz-r...v-roma-7010598/

David Luiz rages at Alvaro Morata before being hauled off by Antonio Conte v Roma Metro Sport Reporter for Metro.co.ukWednesday 18 Oct 2017 9:21 pm

David Luiz clashed with Alvaro Morata just moments before being substituted by Antonio Conte after the Spanish striker denied him a goalscoring opportunity.

he Brazilian was enjoying a powerful run into the Roma half but an offside Morata halted his progress by nicking the ball off him. Luiz, who was about to be withdrawn anyway, let his feelings known to the 24-year-old by screaming at him, while gesticulating furiously as he trudged off the pitch.

After Luiz had opened the scoring with a curling effort and Eden Hazard doubled the lead turning in a deflected Morata shot, Chelsea looked in complete control. But a goal from Aleksandar Kolarov, before a quickfire double from former Manchester City man Dzeko saw Roma take the lead. However, Hazard soon got the Blues back on level terms with a deft header.

MORE: Eden Hazard and Alvaro Morata are Chelsea’s only hope for 2017/18 success, says Frank Lampard

TLDR:
-David Luiz want go Barcelona after being dropped. Hear he questions Conte tactics.
-Morata likes to drink beer after walk home from Stamford Bridge win
-Frank Lampard may becomes Emenalo replacement
-Hazard mentions he likes to play under Zidane, Real Madrid boss
-Drinkwater minum air feels he not ready to play for England yet despite call-up. But Chris Sutton says Drinkwater missed his chance to build more on his fitness to play for Chelsea later
-Victor Moses back in training, on first outdoor training
-Conte targets Alex Sandro, Ross Barkley, Christian Benteke and Fernando Llorente.
-Bayern Munich Midfielder Arturo Vidal anyone? Hear Conte looks at him due to Kante injury

David Luiz wants Barcelona move
04:30: David Luiz will reportedly force through a move to Barcelona next summer after being left in the cold by Antonio Conte against Manchester United.

The Brazil international was unceremoniously dropped from the Chelsea line-up for their crucial Premier League match againt Jose Mourinho's side at the weekend.

Conte's tactics paid off with Chelsea clinching a 1-0 win but his decision hasn't sat well with Luiz.

Diario Gol claim the 30-year-old wants to leave Chelsea and has already offered himself to Barcelona who are said to be in the market for a central defender.

Morata reveals strange habit
02:00: Alvaro Morata has revealed his routine after Chelsea win a Stamford Bridge.

The Spanish striker has explained how he walks home from the ground and stops for a beer on the way.

Morata told Spanish radio broadcaster SER Network: “I live in Chelsea five minutes away from the stadium and sometimes at the end of the match, if the roads are closed, I take my training gear off and walk home.

“If we win I give myself the reward of having a beer.

"I change my clothes, I take off Chelsea's because if it's not impossible, I put on a hat and go home."

Frank Lampard not against being Michael Emenalo's replacement
18:10: Former Stamford Bridge legend Frank Lampard is one of the names being lined-up as a replacement for Michael Emenalo, and he has said he is not against taking up the post.

Technical director Emenalo left the club after ten years last week and Lampard has been mentioned as a possible successor.

And the ex-England man has stated his desire to return to the Blues as part of the backroom staff.

"I'm a Chelsea person, I'd love to be involved with the club long-term in some way. We'll see," he said.

Working with Zidane would be a dream - Hazard
17:00: Eden Hazard has thrown his Chelsea future into doubt.

The Blues forward has frequently been linked with a move to the European and La Liga champions in the past.

And he’s added fuel to the fire after admitting it would be a "dream" to play under Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane.

"Everyone knows the respect I have for Zidane as a player, but also as a manager. He was my idol,” Hazard told Belgian TV channel RTL.

"I do not know what will happen in my career in the future. However, for sure, to play under Zinedine Zidane would be a dream.

"I am enjoying life at Chelsea. I still have a lot of things to achieve with them. I am focused on playing for Chelsea.

"Of course [I would enjoy working with Mourinho again]. I like facing him also as an opponent. If we were to work together in the future it would be with pleasure."

Source: http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/87...io-Conte-Latest


Chelsea star Danny Drinkwater has ruined his England career – Chris Sutton
Metro Sport Reporter for Metro.co.ukThursday 9 Nov 2017 11:11 pm

Danny Drinkwater chose not to join up with England (Getty) Danny Drinkwater has ruined his England career by snubbing a call-up from Gareth Southgate, says Chris Sutton. It’s emerged that Drinkwater declined a chance to link up with the national team to instead focus on getting back to full fitness with Chelsea.

Southgate explained what happened on Thursday. ‘I wanted to find out where he felt he was,’ said the England manager. ‘He felt he wasn’t ready yet to play this level. ‘If Danny didn’t feel he was ready for that I can understand it given the amount of minutes he’s had and he didn’t play at the end of the season with Leicester either.’

Since moving to Chelsea, Drinkwater has managed to make just four appearances for Antonio Conte’s side. However, Sutton believes that the midfielder has made a dreadful error by turning down England – and it could even hamper his chances of breaking into the Chelsea team. ‘Danny Drinkwater has made the biggest mistake of his career in snubbing Southgate,’ Sutton told the Daily Mail, adding that his ‘chances of playing at the World Cup are surely over and future England managers — never mind Southgate — will not want to touch him.’

He went on: ‘On a purely practical level, it would have made sense for Drinkwater to join up with England. Given he has had little game-time for Chelsea, these games would have been a perfect opportunity for him to get minutes under his belt. ‘There is stiff competition in midfield at Chelsea, but had Drinkwater shone against quality opposition — Germany on Friday night and Brazil on Tuesday — he could have forced his way into Antonio Conte’s thinking. ‘Now, Conte will only be able to judge him in Under 23 matches or League Cup ties.’

Source: http://metro.co.uk/2017/11/09/chelsea-star...sutton-7068425/


Antonio Conte handed Victor Moses injury boost as Chelsea star steps up training
Simon Rice for Metro.co.ukThursday 9 Nov 2017 10:02 pm

Chelsea defender Victor Moses has taken a major step in his recovery from injury. The Blues wing-back has been out of action since the shock 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace last month, with his absence sorely felt.

Antonio Conte’s side, normally so solid defensively, have shipped 10 goals in the six and a half games since Moses hobbled off with a hamstring injury. Speaking about Moses’ injury last week, Conte said: ‘We have to wait and have patience. He needs more time before he recovers.’ It seems though that the Nigerian is closing in on a return to action having taken part in his first outdoor training session since his injury.

Moses is virtually an automatic pick for Chelsea when fit (Getty) The 26-year-old tweeted images of himself being put through his paces, along with the message: ‘Good to be back training outside.’

Chelsea resume their season after the international break with a game away at West Brom.

Source: http://metro.co.uk/2017/11/09/antonio-cont...aining-7068352/


David Luiz won’t play for Chelsea again until he proves his commitment
Sean Kearns for Metro.co.ukWednesday 8 Nov 2017 10:00 pm

David Luiz may have to apologise to Antonio Conte (Picture: Getty) Chelsea manager Antonio Conte won’t pick David Luiz again until the defender proves that his attitude has changed. The Brazilian was dropped from Chelsea’s squad for their 1-0 win against Manchester United last Sunday and watched the game from the stands at Stamford Bridge.

The 30-year-old was left out after questioning Conte’s tactics after the side’s 3-0 defeat to Roma in the Champions League but the Italian boss’ patience with Luiz was already wearing thin. Unpicked by Brazil, Luiz will remain in London over the international break and is likely to train as normal given he’s one of the few first-team members not involved with his country.

However, Luiz’s absence from the side will continue until he proves to Conte that he is fully committed to the club and may have to apologise to Conte, according to the Evening Standard. Dropping Luiz was a risk but Andreas Christensen’s performance up against Romelu Lukaku vindicated Conte’s decision.

Conte warned Luiz afterwards that he must ‘work hard’ if he’s to have a future at Stamford Bridge. ‘He has to work really hard, otherwise he is on the bench or in the stands,’ said Conte. ‘I must take the best decision for the club, not for a single player. Christensen is the present and the future for Chelsea’

Source: http://metro.co.uk/2017/11/08/david-luiz-w...itment-7065033/


Antonio Conte targets Alex Sandro, Ross Barkley and a striker in January to bolster Chelsea squad
Metro Sport Reporter for Metro.co.ukWednesday 8 Nov 2017 8:39 pm

Antonio Conte wants to strengthen his squad in January Chelsea boss Antonio Conte wants to sign Alex Sandro, Ross Barkley and a striker to rival Alvaro Morata in the January transfer window. The Italian was far from pleased last summer after missing out on a number of his top targets, including Romelu Lukaku, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Fernando Llorente and Barkley.

Chelsea’s failure to deliver on Conte’s demands led to tension at the start of the season and Michael Emenalo’s resignation this week has put further pressure on the club to appease the Italian. Barkley was keen on a move to Stamford Bridge in the summer but a hamstring injury complicated any move to the Blues. The England playmaker is on course to return to action in the coming weeks but Ronald Koeman’s departure has given the Toffees a greater chance of keeping him.

Barkley was keen on joining Chelsea last summer (Picture: Getty) Chelsea had a bid of around £53m rejected from Juventus for Alex Sandro but the Brazilian remains keen on a move to west London and Conte still wants him, according to the Mirror. Marcos Alonso has failed to replicate the form he showed during his debut campaign at Stamford Bridge and in any case Sandro is viewed as a significant upgrade.

Conte would have allowed Michy Batshuayi to leave the club on loan had a suitable replacement – most likely Llorente – have been found in the summer. However, the club’s failure to find a forward meant the Belgian remained in west London but Conte remains keen on a target man. Crystal Palace forward Christian Benteke is viewed as perfect back-up to Alvaro Morata but the Eagles would be reluctant to let him go in January.

Source: http://metro.co.uk/2017/11/08/antonio-cont...-squad-7065069/


Reports: Chelsea to sign Bayern Munich star next summer in €45m move
The Bundesliga giants are willing to let him go for a cut-price deal
by Sunaadh Sagar News59 mins ago

What's the story?

Bayern Munich are willing to offload Arturo Vidal next summer, with Chelsea the most likely destination, according to a report in reputed German news outlet, Kicker, as well as multiple British sources. Antonio Conte has long been a fan of the Chilean midfielder, after having won three Serie A titles together at Juventus. Vidal's performances this season for the Bundesliga champions have left the Bayern hierarchy unimpressed, and they are reportedly willing to let him leave to Chelsea for a fee of €45 million before his value falls further as the 30-year-old ages.

Also Read: 10 best midfielders in world football at the moment

In case you didn't know...

Vidal came over to Europe as a 20-year-old, leaving Chilean side Colo-Colo for Bayer Leverkusen, before moving to Juventus in 2011. Having won multiple trophies with the Bianconeri, Vidal left for Bayern Munich in 2015, with the Bavarians parting with €37 million to bring the Chilean back to the Bundesliga. Vidal has made 91 appearances for Bayern so far, racking up 16 goals and 16 assists to become one of their most important players in midfield.

The heart of the matter

The Chilean superstar was close to a move to England before, confirming it a couple of seasons back, saying "Yes, there was a chance to come to England. It was last summer, and at one point, we thought that is what would happen. I liked the opportunity that they had offered me, but eventually, it did not happen and I chose to come to Bayern. I wanted to come to a team this strong and to a project that is so ambitious."

Bayern have a contract with Vidal until June, 2019 and thus are keen to cash in on Vidal while his stock is high. However, they might hold him to his contract if they are unable to sign a replacement in the form of Leon Goretzka.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte, however, wants the club to sign Vidal in January itself, so as to ensure that the Blues have a fighting chance in the race for the Premier League title. N'Golo Kante's absence brought into sharp focus the need for another central midfielder, and Bayern's Chilean midfielder fits the bill.

Also Read: The genius of Arturo Vidal

Source: https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/report...ign=sportskeeda

Just saw Zouma scored a header in Stoke match versus Brighton. He learns from our Headmaster Morata?

TLDR:
-Barcelona say not Hazard they worry about. It is Morata pace and physical nature of Premier League
-Conte say Chelsea new boys Bakayoko and Drinkwater need time, fans be patient with them
-Batman leaving Chelsea as Chelsea considers for a new striker replacement.
-Bayer Leverkusen 21 years old winger Leon Bailey targeted for winger backup. Valued at £20 million.
-Gremio’s midfield starlet Arthur Melo to replace Cesc Fabregas long term
-Hazard and Courtuis no sign extended contract. Real Madrid wants both of them
-Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang targeted. Likely as Batman replacement if Batman is put for sale
-Juventus keeps open possibility of Alex Sandro move to Chelsea after World Cup
-Chelsea plan make Hazard happy to stay on in Chelsea. Want bring Thorgan Hazard at Borussia Monchengladbach to Chelsea
-Ozil from Arsenal will become free agent next summer, so Chelsea want get him for free
-Everton Ross Barkley valued at £50m. If Everton no sell him during January transfer window, he will be free agent. Another free agent transfer news

Barcelona boss highlights Chelsea's biggest threat - and it's not Eden Hazard
The two clubs will come up against each other in the Champions League

ByOliver HarbordChelsea Correspondent
18:00, 11 DEC 2017UPDATED18:33, 11 DEC 2017

Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde believes that his side must be wary of Alvaro Morata's pace when they take on Chelsea in the Champions League next year.

The two clubs will reignite their ding-dong battles in the competition in February and March after they were draw against each other in the last 16 of the competition.

The Blues have taken on the La Liga giants 12 times previously in Europe's top competition, and it will be up to Morata to lead the line for the Premier League side and guide them into the quarter-finals.

Meanwhile, Barcelona will be looking to secure another place in the last eight, but Valverde knows that they have to be cautious over some of Chelsea's biggest threats.

"It's a tough draw for us because of the magnitude of the opposition," Valverde said.

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Antonio Conte calls for patience for Chelsea new boys Tiemoue Bakayoko and Danny Drinkwater

"They take advantage of the physical nature of the Premier League well. "With the signing of Morata they've added pace in attack."

Source: http://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/play...hazard-14024745


BATSHUAYI FREE TO LEAVE BLUES
Michy Batshuayi Chelsea 2017
Chelsea are prepared to let Michy Batshuayi leave on loan as they look to bring in a new striker, claims The Sun .
The Belgian has struggled for game time throughout his spell at Stamford Bridge and will be moved out to free up space in Antonio Conte's squad.

CHELSEA EYE £20M BAILEY
Leon Bailey Leverkusen
Chelsea are ready to make a £20 million bid for Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey, says The Sun .
The Blues have been monitoring the Jamaican for 18 months and will endeavour to fend off interest from Barcelona to land the 20-year-old.

CHELSEA JOIN FIGHT TO SIGN ARTHUR
Arthur Melo Gremio
Chelsea have joined in the battle to sign Gremio’s midfield starlet Arthur Melo, claims the Mirror .
Arthur has been heavily linked with a move to Barcelona, while Manchester United are also reported to be keeping tabs on his situation.
Now Chelsea are showing an interest amid suggestions the club view Arthur as a potential long-term replacement for Cesc Fabregas.

REAL OPEN HAZARD TALKS
Eden Hazard Chelsea
Real Madrid have made contact with Chelsea forward Eden Hazard regarding a possible switch to Spain, claims Diario Gol .
The Belgium international is stalling on the penning of fresh terms at Stamford Bridge and has aired his admiration for Real in the past.

HAZARD HOLDING OUT FOR MADRID OFFER
Eden Hazard
Talks between Chelsea and Eden Hazard over a new contract have stalled as the Belgian star holds out for an offer from Real Madrid, according to The Times .
The Blues reportedly are ready to make Hazard the highest paid player in club history, with a salary worth £300,000 per week.
But Hazard is reluctant to extend a contract that still has two and a half years remaining because it would effectively end his hopes of joining Los Blancos.

COURTOIS TO LEAVE FOR FREE
Thibaut Courtois
Thibaut Courtois will be allowed to leave Chelsea on a free transfer in 2019 as the Belgian continues to put off talks for a contract extension in London, The Sun reports.
Should The Blues fail to come to an agreement with the goalkeeper - who has been linked with a move to Real Madrid - they will force him to see out his current deal rather than cash in before his contract runs out.

CHELSEA WANT AUBAMEYANG
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Borussia Dortmund.jpg
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is ready to battle Liverpool for Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, according to the Sunday Express
Reports in Germany have claimed that BVB are ready to cash in on the forward, who has been in fine form this season.
And while Liverpool would like to reunited the Gabon internaitonal with Jurgen Klopp, the report claims that Conte is ready to splash the cash to bring him to Chelsea this winter. SANDRO OPENS CHELSEA DOOR

Alex Sandro Juventus
Alex Sandro is keeping the transfer door open to Chelsea as he plans to leave Juventus after the 2018 World Cup, claims TMW .
The highly-rated full-back was heavily linked with a move to the Blues during the last window and could see a switch pushed through after representing Brazil in Russia.

HAZARD BROTHERS REUNION AT CHELSEA?
Eden Hazard Thorgan Hazard
Chelsea are keeping a close eye on the progress of Thorgan Hazard at Borussia Monchengladbach, according to Bild .
Eden's younger brother has impressed in the Bundesliga this term, and the Blues could be interested bringing Thorgan back to the club after selling him to Gladbach in 2015.
The youngest Hazard brother, Kylian, is already at Chelsea and is part of the club's development squad.

CHELSEA ENTER OZIL CHASE
Mesut Ozil Arsenal 2017
Chelsea have joined Manchester United in expressing an interest in Arsenal contract rebel Mesut Ozi, claims Sport Bild .
The Germany international is set to drop into the free agent pool next summer and could be sold during the January transfer window.

Source: http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/chelsea-tra...6714hsqj1vv8ldu

Chelsea Transfer News: Ross Barkley Bid Prepared Amid Latest Tottenham Rumours
RORY MARSDEN
DECEMBER 12, 2017

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 12: Ross Barkley of Everton during the Premier League match between Everton and Watford at Goodison Park on May 12, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by James Baylis - AMA/Getty Images)
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Chelsea have reportedly made contact with Everton's Ross Barkley again to find out what they need to do to lure the playmaker to Stamford Bridge in January.

According to MailOnline's Matt Barlow, Barkley snubbed a move to Chelsea in the summer as he preferred a switch to Tottenham Hotspur, but the Blues are preparing to go in for the Englishman again after Spurs did not sign him at the start of the season.

Chelsea could still have a fight on their hands with their London rivals over Barkley, though, as Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has hinted he could be keen to snap him up, per Barlow: "We are focused on trying to bring more English players through the academy. If we don't have this profile we will try to take advantage of the English market and add more English players here."


Barkley, 24, has yet to play for the Toffees this season because of injury, and his current contract with Everton is set to expire at the end of the 2017-18 term.

As a result, he could be available relatively cheaply. There is little chance, unless Barkley pens a new deal, that Everton will be able to get anywhere near the £50 million price tag they originally placed on him, per BBC Sport.

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If they are to make any money from Barkley, Everton are likely going to have to sell him in the upcoming January transfer window or else he could go for free in the summer.

It will benefit the Merseyside outfit if both Chelsea and Tottenham try to sign him as the west London side are said to be unprepared to concede defeat in their pursuit of him, per Barlow.

But it could be a big risk from Chelsea to splash out on Barkley. He has long boasted huge potential and intermittently starred on the big stage.

Barkley's inconsistency is a concern, though, as it is no longer legitimate to blame his varying form on youth.

At 24, the England international should now be reaching his peak.

His last two seasons in the Premier League have been encouraging—he has returned 13 goals and 16 assists in 74 appearances—but he arguably has yet to hit the kind of form that would earn him a first-team place at Chelsea.

It seems Chelsea are confident in his ability, though, and keen to add him to their squad to bolster their attack in the second half of the 2017-18 season.

Source: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2748731...ttenham-rumours