Julien Laurens thinks Frank Lampard’s Chelsea return with a pending transfer ban will be “a hell of a task ahead.”
The FC guys debate whether or not N’Golo Kante and Jorginho will be able to fit into Frank Lampard’s system this season at Chelsea.
The ESPN FC crew debate Chelsea’s decision to pay over £40 million to buy Mateo Kovacic from Real Madrid after having him on loan last season.
While Chelsea await the verdict of their transfer ban appeal, check out some of the top talent the Blues could recall from loan to bolster their squad.
Gab Marcotti says similarities between Frank Lampard and Maurizio Sarri’s styles of play would make the Derby County manager a low-risk signing for the Blues.
ESPN FC’s Craig Burley selects a few from Chelsea’s famous ‘loan army’ that might make an impact at the club next season.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek has signed a new contract at Chelsea, keeping him at the club until 2024.
Sources had told ESPN FC how Loftus-Cheek’s wages will rise from £60,000-a-week to around £150,000-a-week once bonuses are factored in.
“I’m really happy and pleased that I get to stay here for another five years. It’s the place where I’ve grown up playing and hopefully I’ll be playing here for a lot longer,” he said.
“I hope to win a lot more trophies with the team and personally it’s just…
Ruben Loftus-Cheek speaks to ESPN about Maurizio Sarri’s style of play and how senior players Gary Cahill and David Luiz help guide the younger players.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek speaks exclusively to ESPN about how Eden Hazard’s relaxed nature in training translates to matches. 
Maurizio Sarri wants to focus on the here and now, and not his long-term future as Chelsea manager. 
Maurizio Sarri hints at continuing to use Eden Hazard as the central option in Chelsea’s attack. 
Chelsea’s Ruben Loftus-Cheek spoke out on the alleged racism his England team mate Raheem Sterling received by some ‘Blues’ fans in Man City’s 2-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge.