LONDON — Maurizio Sarri backed Callum Hudson-Odoi, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Andreas Christensen to be the foundation of Chelsea for years to come after all three academy graduates performed brightly in Wednesday’s comfortable 3-0 win over Brighton at Stamford Bridge.
Hudson-Odoi marked his first Premier League start with an assist, Loftus-Cheek scored a spectacular goal and Christensen helped limit Brighton to just one shot on target as Chelsea built on Sunday’s fortuitous victory against…
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LONDON — Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has said he is “not interested” in the threat that Andreas Christensen could ask for a transfer in January if he does not play more, but added that the defender has a future at Stamford Bridge.
Christensen’s father and agent Sten told Danish television on Friday that his son does not want to leave Chelsea on loan again and will seek a permanent exit if his opportunities do not increase.
Sarri has employed a back four and returned David Luiz to the starting…
The FC crew question if the tactics employed by Maurizio Sarri and Jose Mourinho will lead to an entertaining fixture at Stamford Bridge.
ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol sifts through the latest rumours involving Antonio Conte, Neymar, Olivier Giroud and more.
Stevie Nicol and Mark Donaldson give their picks for this weekend’s Premier League fixtures including the headliner of Chelsea vs. Manchester United.
Andreas Christensen will ask to leave Chelsea in January if he continues to struggle for first-team opportunities, his father and agent has said.
Maurizio Sarri has employed a back four and returned David Luiz to the starting XI alongside Antonio Rudiger, leaving Christensen — who broke into the team at the expense of Luiz under Antonio Conte last season — out.
The defender has voiced frustration at the situation, describing his lack of minutes under Sarri as “very difficult.”
And in an interview…
Chelsea’s Maurizio Sarri believes his side still aren’t on the same level as Manchester City and Liverpool and are just targeting closing last season’s point gap between the teams.
Andreas Christensen has admitted that he finds his current lack of opportunities at Chelsea “very difficult” to deal with and could look to leave Stamford Bridge if the situation does not improve.
Maurizio Sarri’s shift to a back four has reduced Chelsea’s starting centre-back spots from three to two this season, and the return from exile of a rejuvenated David Luiz alongside Antonio Rudiger has left Christensen invariably among the substitutes.
Christensen was the main beneficiary of Luiz’s falling…
Antonio Conte paid tribute to former Chelsea coach and captain Ray Wilkins after their 1-1 draw with West Ham, describing him as a legend and an ambassador of football.
LONDON — Antonio Conte admitted that he rested Andreas Christensen against West Ham United last weekend because he is suffering from mental fatigue but insisted that he will continue to trust him until the end of the season.
Christensen was replaced by club captain Gary Cahill in the middle of Chelsea’s back three for West Ham’s visit to Stamford Bridge on Sunday after having made a series of high-profile defensive errors in recent matches.
Chelsea drew 1-1 in Christensen’s absence, with Cahill…
Christian Eriksen’s wonder-strike pulled Tottenham level and Dele Alli’s second half brace gave Spurs their first win at Stamford Bridge in 28 years.
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Chelsea’s hopes of a top four finish were dealt a seismic blow after losing 3-1 at home to Tottenham on Sunday.
After squandering chances following Alvaro Morata’s opener, the Blues’ wastefulness was punished when Christian Eriksen fired home a dipping shot off the underside of the bar in first half injury time.
Chelsea found themselves chasing the game in the second half and conceded twice in the space of a few minutes. A simple long ball caught out Andreas Christensen and Dele Alli put Spurs in…
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LONDON — Chelsea face defensive problems ahead of Sunday’s home match against Tottenham Hotspur, with goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and centre-back Andreas Christensen both injury doubts.
Christensen was sent home from the Denmark squad this week with what manager Age Hareide described as “a little fatigue,” while Courtois missed Belgium’s 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia with a hamstring problem.
David Luiz would be the preferred choice to step in for Christensen at the heart of the Chelsea defence, but…
Chelsea and Spain defender Marcos Alonso will achieve a feat only seven other footballers have managed if he makes his debut for the national team.
Antonio Conte shares his overall thoughts on Chelsea’s response at Leicester, Alvaro Morata’s long-awaited goal and what he expects from Southampton in the FA Cup semifinal.
Paul Mariner says something is not quite right with Alvaro Morata at Chelsea, and the FC crew debate whether that’s on him or Antonio Conte.
A reporter gives Antonio Conte the option of finishing in the top four or winning the FA Cup, but the Chelsea boss insists the Blues must try to accomplish both.
Andreas Christensen has been sent home from the Denmark squad due to fatigue, manager Age Hareide has confirmed.
The 21-year-old did not feature in Denmark’s 1-0 friendly win over Panama in Brondby on Thursday, and will now rest rather than playing a part in Tuesday’s match against Chile in Aalborg.
Hareide took the decision after Christensen was substituted in extra-time of Chelsea’s 2-1 victory over Leicester City in an intense FA Cup quarterfinal tie at King Power Stadium on Sunday, with Antonio…
Paul Mariner says something is not quite right with Alvaro Morata at Chelsea, and the FC crew debate whether that’s on him or Antonio Conte.
LONDON — Andreas Christensen revealed that a conversation with former Chelsea captain John Terry has helped him recover from a series of recent mistakes on the pitch.
The 21-year-old’s emergence as a regular starter in the heart of defence has been the bright spot of a disappointing Chelsea season, but costly errors against Barcelona and Manchester United prompted speculation that Antonio Conte could bench the youngster in favour of more experienced alternatives.
But that did not come to pass and…
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