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The ex-Blues defender believes the Belgian should be granted a move to Real Madrid, but he sees no reason to part with an Italian manager Eden Hazard “has to go” this summer, says former  Chelsea  defender Frank Leboeuf, but those at Stamford Bridge have been urged to retain the services of manager Maurizio Sarri. Comings and goings at Stamford Bridge are being mooted ahead of a summer of much uncertainty. It could be that sales are sanctioned while in a position to make no additions, with  a two-window transfer ban still hanging over the Blues An inability to bolster the ranks, beyond a deal already in place for Christian Pulisic, has seen it suggested that Chelsea cannot afford to part with Hazard. Leboeuf, though, believes that it would be pointless keeping the Belgian against his wishes while allowing him to run down a contract towards free agency. The ex-Blues centre-half told  The Sun  of a forward expected to  finally make a move to the...

ASHLEY COLE DISCUSSES FRANK LAMPARD AND YOUNG BLUES AHEAD OF CHAMPIONSHIP PLAY-OFF 27 MAY 2019, 03:30 AM FACEBOOK TWITTER > COLE: 'LET THE FOOTBALL DO THE TALKING' There is plenty former Chelsea star defender Ashley Cole knows about his previous team-mate and now his manager, Frank Lampard, and there is much he knows too about being a junior England international beginning to make his name in the club game. Ashley Cole has recorded a special interview with Chelsea TV which can be viewed above, and ahead of Derby County’s play-off match against Aston Villa for a place in the Premier League next season, he has also spoken about the man at the helm of the Rams, with whom he shared Premier League and Champions League triumphs while a Blue, and about two of his young team-mates in the Derby side – Chelsea loan players Mason Mount and Fikayo Tomori. Cole on Lampard ‘Frank has done a great job. People say it’s easy to come into a job like this instead of ...

How much do you know about the competition Chelsea are hoping to win for a second time in our history when we take on Arsenal later this week? Test yourself below with eight questions on the history of this tournament since it was renamed the Europa League back in 2009 and just for good measure, there is one topical question about the old UEFA Cup to finish up. You have one minute to answer each of the nine questions. Take the quiz here….  https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2019/05/27/test-your-europa-league-knowledge

Eden Hazard has won another individual accolade for his performances in 2018/19. Eden Hazard has been voted the Professional Footballers’ Association Bristol Street Motors Premier League Fans’ Player of the Year in a poll of supporters that was open to all. Our Belgian star won with 34 per cent of the vote, with Man City’s Bernardo Silva, Sergio Aguero, Raheem Sterling and Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk and Sadio Mane also on the shortlist. Hazard’s 16 goals and 15 assists in the season just completed, which combined together is the highest contribution to goals scored in the Premier League this season, has clearly caught the eye of supporters everywhere. He had already been named the Premier League’s Playmaker of the Season, for his total of assists, as well as making history at the Chelsea end of season awards by scooping the Player of the Year, Players’ Player of the Year and Goal of the Season awards for 2019, becoming  the first Blues player to collect all three awards...

The careers of David Luiz and the man whose team stands between our defender and a second Europa League trophy win briefly overlapped when they were in France. Current Arsenal boss Unai Emery had recently left Sevilla, where he won this competition three times, for a new challenge in charge of Paris Saint-Germain when David Luiz returned to join Chelsea for a second time. Now they are both at London clubs and it was one win apiece in the Premier League campaign just completed. Ahead of our third meeting of the season with Arsenal, this time in Azerbaijan, David Luiz has been speaking about our opposition and their coach. ‘They have done great because it is never easy to change the manager after many years that Arsene Wenger was there, and then Unai came trying to build a new philosophy and trying to get the trust from the players and the club and the fans, and I think he is doing amazing. ‘I had the opportunity to work for a few months with Unai, he is a great guy, a great c...

Everything you need to know ahead of the Europa League final against Arsenal in Baku next week… When and where We will take on Arsenal on Wednesday 29 May in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, which is 2500 miles from London. Kick-off at the Olympic Stadium is at 8pm UK time, 11pm local time.   Other information Twelve substitutes will be permitted in the Europa League final for the first time. Should the match go to extra-time, a fourth sub will be permitted. VAR will be in operation. Chelsea are classed as the home team.    TV The match will be broadcast live on BT Sport in the UK.  The broadcaster is making it free-to-view on their website, app and YouTube channel .   History We have met Arsenal once before in European competition when we famously defeated them 3-2 on aggregate in the Champions League quarter-finals in 2004. We have won one and lost one of our meetings in the Premier League this season. WAYNE BRIDGE'S FAMOUS WINNER...

Napoli  president Aurelio de Laurentiis would be happy to  Maurizio Sarri  move to  Juventus . Sarri left  Napoli  last summer for  Chelsea . And ADL says, “It is up to him, he is an adult and can make his own decisions. “Once he has left our gates, I can only wish him success. I will cheer on his  Chelsea  team in (the Europa League Final against  Arsenal  in) Baku and would be very happy if he were to win that trophy. “As for the future, it'd be even more fun if he came to  Juventus  and we won the Scudetto against him next season. “Taking the  Serie A  title would be a unique and extraordinary sensation. That would be the crowning glory of all we've done so far, although the Champions League wouldn't be bad either."

During the week, a video surfaced online in which Starboy Entertainment artiste, Wizkid, could be seen lightly spanking Tiwa Savage’s butt. Expectedly, the rumour mill went agog with several fans insisting that the relationship between both artistes was beyond platonic. Days after, at Patoranking’s album listening party, Tiwa and Wizkid showed that they indeed have a bond. Tiwa had arrived at the event way earlier than Wizkid but once she got word that Starboy had arrived the venue, she and her entourage quickly went out of the premises to welcome him. She patiently walked by Wizkid’s side as he greeted those who struggled to get his attention. Even when he got into the hall, Tiwa sat dutifully by his side. Intermittently, she could be seen whispering into his ears as both of them giggled like school kids. Also, contrary to news making the rounds online that Wizkid did not accord 2baba respect when greeting him at the event,  Sunday Scoop  can authoritatively report t...

An Argentine forward on the books at Camp Nou has seen a fellow countryman suggest that he has become more of an individual in recent times Lionel Messi has become “more selfish” with age, claims Mario Kempes, while the  Barcelona star’s eternal rival Cristiano Ronaldo is considered to now be more of a team player at  Juventus . An Argentine icon at Camp Nou has been the undisputed star turn in Catalunya for over a decade. He has boasts a world-class supporting cast, but  the 31-year-old has remained the centre of attention His remarkable exploits, which have seen him land five Ballons d’Or and break countless records, have been achieved while working as a collective. Messi has been able to thrive as an individual, but always been prepared to do his bit for the greater good. A legendary countryman has now suggested that tweaks have been made to Messi’s game which make him more focused on himself. In contrast, while the South American has headed in one dire...

The former Blaugrana star believes the Croatia international midfielder still has plenty to offer at Camp Nou Ivan Rakitic has been urged by  Barcelona legend Rivaldo to snub any interest from  Manchester United , as he once did when at the peak of his playing career. Ahead of the summer transfer window,  the Croatia international is once again generating exit talk . Rakitic has regularly stated his full commitment to the Camp Nou cause , but that has done little to curb the rumours around him. A switch to Old Trafford has been mooted for some time, with the 31-year-old a long-standing target for the Red Devils. He has, however, been told that he still has plenty to offer in Catalunya, with Rivaldo advising a talented playmaker to stay put. The former  Brazil  international told  Betfair : “There are rumours circulating about Ivan Rakitic possibly going to Manchester United but, while United is a big club with great tradition, I thin...

Chelsea are braced for Real Madrid to step up their pursuit of Eden Hazard after the Europa League final with the player still hopeful of a swift resolution, sources have told ESPN FC. Hazard wants his move to Madrid finalised before he joins up with the Belgium squad for their Euro 2020 qualifiers on June 4, but the two clubs remain far apart in their valuations of the 28-year-old. Chelsea have told Madrid they want as much as £130 million for Hazard, while the Spanish giants have so far refused to go higher than £88m for a player about to enter the final year of his contract. Any agreement is likelier to be struck in the region of £100m, though Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia is determined to secure the best deal possible for her club’s prized asset. Chelsea are not expected to significantly lower their asking price even if Hazard inspires his team to victory against Arsenal in the Europa League final, and are hoping that Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane’s desire to secure...

Chelsea and Arsenal face off on Wednesday, May 29, in Baku for the Europa League final. Let’s take a look at the strongest combined XI from the London clubs. Chelsea and Arsenal appointed new managers to push their teams into the direction of winning trophies. Unai Emery has made the Europa League his own in recent years, while Maurizio Sarri is looking for his first trophy. Chelsea Leading the Europa League with seven clean sheets in 12 games and just seven goals conceded, Arrizablaga has been a solid wall for Chelsea, although they have had defensive woes regularly with their leaky defence conceding goals. Arrizabalaga is all-around better than his opposite keepers, Petr Cech and Bernd Leno. Cesar Azpilicueta: Right Back, Chelsea Cesar Azpilicueta is a reliable right back and is impeccable with his tackling and positioning. Mr. Reliable for the Blues, Azpilicueta is the only contender for the right back spot as he is the only proper right back from the two teams: Hector Be...

The midfielder is eager to see the club start winning numerous trophies every campaign to match the likes of Pep Guardiola's side Jordan Henderson wants to see  Liverpool emulate  Manchester City  and start winning multiple trophies every season. Liverpool face  Tottenham  in the  Champions League  final in Madrid on Saturday looking to secure their first piece of silverware since 2012. City claimed a domestic treble this season, including the Premier League, a campaign after winning two trophies. Henderson, whose side were beaten in last season's Champions League final, is eager to see Jurgen Klopp's men become similarly successful. "City have won three trophies this year, and that's where we want to be," the Liverpool captain reporters. "We don't want to be going for just one cup or title, we want to be winning more and more each year. "If you look at City, they don't stop at one trophy, they are picking up two or three a se...

In his first season in the managerial hot-seat, Lampard has proven that he has what it’s got to become one of that rare breed that plays the game at the top level whilst also looking very likely to reach the top level as a manager. His achievements haven’t gone unnoticed and wit there being an air of uncertainty as to whether Maurizio Sarri will be in charge of Chelsea next season, there is growing speculation that Lampard could well be the Chelsea manager next season Ahead of the crucial fixture against Aston Villa, the Derby County owner, Mel Morris, as reported by the  BBC  has spoken about the growing speculation linking Lampard with a return to Stamford Bridge, remarking: “Frank’s always going to be linked with Chelsea. “Is anyone surprised that lots of people would be interested in him given what he has achieved this season?   “His style of football has been fantastic. “For Frank he should view it as a compliment that he is being connected with t...