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18 Dec

Mykhailo Mudryk is innocent – Chelsea coach reacts to ban

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Chelsea boss, Enzo Maresca has reacted to winger Mykhailo Mudryk’s ban. Mudryk was provisionally suspended after testing positive in a doping test. The Ukrainian international also confirmed on Tuesday that he has tested positive for a banned substance. He insisted that he never knowingly used any illegal substance. Speaking on the development ahead of Chelsea’s UEFA Conference League tie with Shamrock Rovers on Thursday, Maresca said Mudryk is innocent. “We all believe Mudryk is innocent. For sure he will come back,” Maresca said at his pre-match interview “I don’t think Misha’s Chelsea career is over. I think he will come back.…

17 Dec

Chelsea’s Mudryk ‘In Shock’ At Failed Drugs Test

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Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk says he is in “complete shock” after testing positive for a banned substance. The club confirmed on Tuesday that they had been contacted by the Football Association after an “adverse finding in a routine urine test” provided by the Ukraine international. Mudryk denies ever knowingly using a banned substance and Chelsea say they will work to establish what caused the failed test. “This has come as a complete shock as I have never knowingly used any banned substances or broken any rules, and am working closely with my team to investigate how this could have happened,”…

16 Dec

‘We Are Not Ready’ – But Are Chelsea Genuine Title Contenders?

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Enzo Maresca again played down talk of a Premier League title challenge after his Chelsea side recorded their seventh consecutive win in all competitions against Brentford on Sunday. But is it time to seriously consider Chelsea as genuine title contenders? The mere suggestion of such a turnaround in fortunes in the summer would have been met with incredulity but, after a stunning run of form, it really doesn’t seem so daft anymore. The Blues’ 2-1 win against Brentford on Sunday moved them into second place in the league and to within just two points of leaders Liverpool. In fact, Chelsea will be…

11 Dec

EPL: I’m ready to compete for my place at Chelsea – Estevao Willian

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Chelsea-bound forward, Estevao Willian has revealed that he is ready to compete for his place at Stamford Bridge. Willian has already signed with the Premier League west London club. The 17-year-old will join the Blues in the summer of 2025 after he turns 18. Speaking with ESPN, the Brazilian youngster said: “Chelsea signing many players? No problems, I’m ready to compete for my place. “I go there to start healthy competition and get my place. “That’s why Chelsea is the best choice. I have zero doubts.”

11 Nov

Arteta confirms double Arsenal injury blow after 1-1 draw at Chelsea

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Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has revealed that Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice picked up knocks during their 1-1 draw at Chelsea on Sunday. Rice was replaced by Mikel Merino early in the second half, while Gabriel Jesus came on for Saka, who limped off the pitch. When asked specifically about whether both midfielders would be able to play for England during the November international break, Arteta was not optimistic. He said: “It doesn’t look good, because for two players of that importance to tell you they cannot continue in the game, obviously it’s not good news. “They are two players…

08 Nov

Arteta confirms Arsenal top player hasn’t trained ahead Chelsea clash

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Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta has confirmed that top midfielder Declan Rice has not trained ahead of his side’s Premier League clash with Chelsea. Arsenal will face Chelsea in an away Premier League London derby at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Rice, meanwhile, sustained a foot injury in Arsenal’s Premier League defeat to Newcastle United last weekend. The England international missed Arsenal’s Champions League defeat to Inter Milan in mid-week. Speaking ahead of Arsenal’s clash with Chelsea, Arteta said about Rice: “Declan Rice has not trained yet and we still don’t know if he will be available against Chelsea.” https://youtu.be/jchjHBKU2ss

05 Nov

EPL: It’s time – Lampard tipped to coach Chelsea’s rivals

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Former Sky Sports presenter, Jeff Stelling has tipped former Chelsea manager Frank Lampard to coach West Ham United should the Hammers part ways with Julen Lopetegui. Lopetegui has been under pressure to save his job at West Ham due to the club’s poor start this term. West Ham currently sit in 14th position in the Premier League table following their recent 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest. West Ham’s owners have reportedly warned Lopetegui he will be sacked unless performances and results improve. When asked about West Ham’s struggles and potential replacements for Lopetegui, Stelling said on talkSPORT: “I’m going to…

21 Oct

Maresca: Chelsea ‘Deserved Something More’ From Liverpool Loss

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Enzo Maresca felt Chelsea “deserved something more” from their 2-1 defeat against Liverpool. The Blues suffered only their second Premier League defeat of the season, as Curtis Jones’ strike settled the contest at Anfield. Nicolas Jackson had struck within minutes of the restart to cancel out Mohamed Salah’s first-half penalty, but Chelsea missed the opportunity to climb to third place in the table. Nevertheless, Maresca believes his players can leave Anfield with their heads held high. “We don’t like to lose or drop points, but I really liked the performance,” he told Sky Sports. “We deserved something more, but the performance…

09 Oct

Chelsea And Forest Charged For Failing To Control Players

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Chelsea and Nottingham Forest have been charged by the Football Association for failing to control their players after a mass confrontation during Sunday’s Premier League game at Stamford Bridge. However, no action will be taken against Nicolas Jackson after the Chelsea forward appeared to slap, Forest’s Morato, as players from both sides clashed towards the end of the match, which ended 1-1. Tempers had flared after Forest’s Neco Williams had appeared to push defender Marc Cucurella off the pitch. The incident involving Jackson and Morato was reviewed by the video assistant referee at the time. “It’s alleged that both clubs failed to…

21 Aug

Atletico Madrid Sign Gallagher From Chelsea

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Atletico Madrid have signed England midfielder Conor Gallagher from Chelsea for a fee believed to be in the region of £33m. The 24-year-old has signed a five-year contract with the Spanish top-flight club. Gallagher joined Chelsea at the age of six and went on to make 90 appearances, scoring 10 goals. He had entered the final year of his contract at Stamford Bridge so Chelsea wanted to sell now to avoid losing him on a free transfer next summer. Atletico forward Joao Felix, also 24, is set to move in the other direction after Chelsea agreed a fee in principle for the…