Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley is happy that his club claimed the Europa League. The Blues thrashed Arsenal 4-1 during the final of Europe’s second-tier club competition in Baku last Wednesday, with the goals coming from an Eden Hazard brace as well as Olivier Giroud and Pedro.
Chelsea have extended Olivier Giroud’s contract for another year. The centre-forward signed for another season with the Blues.
Looking to tie down their prospects, Chelsea are reportedly set to offer Reece James a new long-term deal this summer. The Blues gave the U20 international something to ponder, as the threat of a looming transfer ban lingers on.
Chelsea secured their place in the UEFA Europa League final after they beat Eintracht Frankfurt on penalties following a 2-2 draw on aggregate over two legs.
Speaking ahead of Arsenal’s Europa League semi-final second-leg tie against Valencia, Petr Cech suggested that potentially facing off against Chelsea during the final game of his career could be “too much”. Arsenal defeated Valencia 4-2 in Spain on Thursday and recorded a 7-3 victory on aggregate. They are now set to face off against their English rivals Chelsea during the Europa League final at the end of the month.
Chelsea are on the verge of the UEFA Europa League final after coming from behind to draw 1-1 away at Eintracht Frankfurt in the first leg of their semi-final.
Chelsea secured passage into the Europa League semi-final with a 4-3 second-leg victory over Slavia Prague after their 1-0 win in the Czech Republic in the first leg.
Chelsea midfielder Jorginho has said that playing against Napoli in the Europa League final this season would be a dream. The Blues are currently favourites to advance to the semi-finals of Europe’s second-tier club competition after securing a 1-0 Quarter-Final victory against Slavia Praha last week.
David Luiz has issued a rallying cry for Chelsea in their bid to win the Europa League, with the Brazilian adding the Blues should expect more twists and turns in Europe’s second-tier club competition.
Maurizio Sarri believes Ruben Loftus-Cheek has massive potential and that he can go on to become one of the elite midfielders in Europe after the England international’s scintillating performance against Dynamo Kiev on Thursday.
Chelsea made sure of their place in the Europa League quarter-final with a 5-0 destruction of Dynamo Kiev after their 3-0 first-leg home win.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek has expressed his pride over the way Chelsea stuck together during a supposedly difficult period for the club.
Maurizio Sarri says he does not need convincing about Callum Hudson-Odoi’s massive potential although he preached caution regarding putting too much pressure on the 18-year-old’s shoulders.
Former Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas insists the Blues are still capable of winning a trophy this season despite their shocking run of form.
Maurizio Sarri says Chelsea will have to sell one of their wingers in the summer if Callum Hudson-Odoi is to feature more regularly for the senior side.
Antonio Rudiger has made an interesting observation about Maurizio Sarri’s training regime, comparing it to being at school.
The reaction of Malmo coach Uwe Rösler to Chelsea being horsewhipped 6-0 by Man City last weekend is a case of one man’s meat another’s poison. The meat in this case is the disheartening, almost inconceivable defeat, that has left Chelsea reeling.
Maurizio Sarri has expressed his satisfaction with the performance of his fledgling players in the 2-2 draw with VIDI in the Europa League on Thursday, most especially with Ethan Ampadu and Callum Hudson-Odoi.
Olivier Giroud states that Chelsea are looking to go all the way in the Europa League after ending their group stage campaign with a 2-2 draw away at VIDI.
Chelsea were forced to come from behind as they finished their Europa League Group L campaign with a 2-2 away at Vidi on Thursday evening.
Callum Hudson-Odoi has expressed his delight at a spectacular night for the Blues in their emphatic win against PAOK at the Europa League on Thursday.
Chelsea extended their Europa League winning run to five games with a convincing 4-0 victory against PAOK, who played over 80 minutes with 10 men.
Chelsea legend Michael Ballack believes that the Europa League will not be a priority for Maurizio Sarri this season. The Blues are playing in Europe’s second-tier club competition this season after they finished in fifth in the Premier League last term.
Sam Allardyce has urged Ruben Loftus-Cheek to be selfish and leave Chelsea for the sake of his career.
Cesc Fabregas has declared he feels revitalised under Maurizio Sarri before adding that he is very open about extending his current deal with Chelsea beyond the end of the current campaign.