Frank Lampard Confirms Kepa Arrizabalaga Competitor in Rennes Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy
4 years, 3 months ago

Frank Lampard Confirms Kepa Arrizabalaga Competitor in Rennes Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy

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Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy is undergoing a medical at Chelsea ahead of his transfer from French club Rennes, the London club’s manager Frank Lampard said. Chelsea’s decision to boost their goalkeeping options follows a dip in form since the start of last season for first-choice keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, who was at fault in Liverpool’s second goal on Sunday. “He is having a medical as we speak,” Lampard said ahead of Chelsea’s League Cup game against second-tier Championship side Barnsley on Wednesday. Lampard said newly-signed defenders Brazilian Thiago Silva and England’s Ben Chilwell could make their Chelsea debut on Wednesday, with Willy Caballero in goal.

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Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga 'on the verge of joining Real Madrid' as he is set to 'reject Bayern Munich' to replace Thibaut Courtois following his ACL injury
1 year, 4 months ago

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga 'on the verge of joining Real Madrid' as he is set to 'reject Bayern Munich' to replace Thibaut Courtois following his ACL injury

Daily Mail  

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is reportedly on the verge of joining Real Madrid as he comes 'close to rejecting Bayern Munich'. Los Blancos are in the market for a new goalkeeper following the news that Thibaut Courtois suffered an ACL injury in training. Kepa was identified as a target for both Real Madrid and Bayern Munich this summer, but it …

Premier League: How will Chelsea line up in the 2023-24 season?
1 year, 4 months ago

Premier League: How will Chelsea line up in the 2023-24 season?

The Hindu  

After former owner Roman Abramovich was sanctioned by the UK government due to alleged links with Russian oligarch Vladimir Putin, American Todd Boehly acquired the club for a staggering $3.2 billion in 2022. Spaniard Kepa Arrizabalaga, who arrived for a record-breaking transfer fee for a Premier League goalkeeper in 2018 for £72million, will be Chelsea’s No.1 custodian as things stand. …

Chelsea’s Edouard Mendy, Ngolo Kante back from injuries ahead of Milan clash
2 years, 2 months ago

Chelsea’s Edouard Mendy, Ngolo Kante back from injuries ahead of Milan clash

The Hindu  

Chelsea has been handed a boost with goalkeeper Edouard Mendy and midfielder N’Golo Kante back in training after recovering from injury, manager Graham Potter said on Tuesday. Mendy has not played in the past month due to a knee injury but could feature in Wednesday’s Champions League Group E game at home to AC Milan while Kante, who has been …

FA Cup: Kepa Arrizabalaga deserves to start final ahead of Edouard Mendy, says Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel
3 years, 7 months ago

FA Cup: Kepa Arrizabalaga deserves to start final ahead of Edouard Mendy, says Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel

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Kepa has played second fiddle to Edouard Mendy since the Senegal international joined from Ligue 1 side Rennes in September but has started every FA Cup match this season under Tuchel and his predecessor Frank Lampard. London: Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel said Kepa Arrizabalaga “deserves” a starting spot in Saturday’s FA Cup final against Leicester even though the world’s most …

Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger, Kepa Arrizabalaga Involved in Training Bust-up: Report
3 years, 8 months ago

Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger, Kepa Arrizabalaga Involved in Training Bust-up: Report

News 18  

Chelsea centre back Antonio Rudiger was dismissed early from a training session on Sunday after he clashed with goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, the Telegraph reported. Reuters has requested comment from Chelsea, who suffered a shock 5-2 defeat by second-from-bottom West Bromwich Albion on Saturday that ended their 14-game unbeaten run in all competitions under Thomas Tuchel. Christian Pulisic was taken off …

We'll take unpredictable United on face value: Chelsea's Lampard
4 years, 2 months ago

We'll take unpredictable United on face value: Chelsea's Lampard

The Hindu  

Manchester United's wildly unpredictable start to the season will have no bearing on Chelsea's Premier League trip to Old Trafford on Saturday, according to Blues boss Frank Lampard. United lost 3-1 and 6-1 at home to Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur respectively but bounced back with an away win at Newcastle United last weekend and pulled off a notable win …

Chelsea keeper Edouard Mendy suffers thigh injury on Senegal duty
4 years, 2 months ago

Chelsea keeper Edouard Mendy suffers thigh injury on Senegal duty

The Hindu  

Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy sustained a right thigh injury during a training session with Senegal this week, the Premier League club said on Friday. Mendy, who joined Chelsea for a reported 22 million pounds from French club Stade Rennes last month, has returned to London and will undergo further tests. READ | “The Senegalese Football Federation has announced the withdrawal …

Chelsea keeper Edouard Mendy injured on Senegal duty
4 years, 2 months ago

Chelsea keeper Edouard Mendy injured on Senegal duty

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Mendy picked up the injury during a Senegal training session and has returned to London for assessment by Chelsea’s medical team. Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has suffered a thigh injury while on international duty with Senegal. Blues boss Frank Lampard will hope Mendy can recover in time to face Southampton at Stamford Bridge in his team’s next Premier League game …

Lampard jumps to Kepa defence, says goalkeeper not leaving Chelsea
4 years, 2 months ago

Lampard jumps to Kepa defence, says goalkeeper not leaving Chelsea

The Hindu  

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard launched an impassioned defence of under-fire goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga on Monday, saying most of the criticism directed his way for errors he made has been unfair. Kepa was dropped from the starting lineup in Chelsea's last two matches after his error cost the London side in their 2-0 Premier League defeat by Liverpool last week, with …

Premier League: Frank Lampard says new goalkeeper Edouard Mendy not yet ready to make debut
4 years, 2 months ago

Premier League: Frank Lampard says new goalkeeper Edouard Mendy not yet ready to make debut

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Mendy joined Chelsea from French club Rennes on a five-year contract this week, strengthening Lampard’s goalkeeping options following Kepa Arrizabalaga’s dismal form. London: Frank Lampard has revealed Chelsea’s new goalkeeper Edouard Mendy is not ready to make his debut in Saturday’s Premier League clash at West Bromwich Albion. That leaves the door open for Kepa, who was at fault for …

Premier League: Chelsea sign Senegalese goalkeeper Edouard Mendy on five-year deal from Rennes
4 years, 3 months ago

Premier League: Chelsea sign Senegalese goalkeeper Edouard Mendy on five-year deal from Rennes

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Mendy will compete for a starting spot with Kepa Arrizabalaga, who has struggled for form and confidence at Stamford Bridge. London: Chelsea on Thursday announced the signing of goalkeeper Edouard Mendy from Rennes on a five-year deal for a reported fee of £22 million. He is Frank Lampard’s seventh senior signing of a busy summer following the arrivals of Timo …

Chelsea Sign Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy After Kepa Arrizabalaga's Costly Mistakes
4 years, 3 months ago

Chelsea Sign Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy After Kepa Arrizabalaga's Costly Mistakes

News 18  

Chelsea has signed goalkeeper Edouard Mendy to take its summer transfer window spending over $280 million, putting the future starting position of Kepa Arrizabalaga in doubt. The 28-year-old Mendy has joined from French side Rennes, the club said Thursday, for a reported fee of 22 million pounds on a five-year contract. The need to sign Mendy was overseen by Petr …

Premier League: Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy on brink of completing Chelsea move, says Frank Lampard
4 years, 3 months ago

Premier League: Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy on brink of completing Chelsea move, says Frank Lampard

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Edouard Mendy was undergoing a medical with the London club, with Lampard indicating the deal should be completed shortly afterwards. London: Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy is expected to complete his move to Chelsea from Rennes on Tuesday, Stamford Bridge boss Frank Lampard has confirmed. Mendy as he comes in himself will push to try and play in this team, we …

Frank Lampard confirms that new signings Thiago Silva and Ben Chilwell are in his Chelsea squad
4 years, 3 months ago

Frank Lampard confirms that new signings Thiago Silva and Ben Chilwell are in his Chelsea squad

Daily Mail  

Frank Lampard has confirmed that new signings Thiago Silva and Ben Chilwell will be in his Chelsea squad for the Carabao Cup clash with Barnsley, as the Blues look to get their fitness up after a short pre-season. Frank Lampard has confirmed that Thiago Silva and Ben Chilwell are in his squad for Barnsley Brazilian defender Silva received a cake …

Chelsea agree £22m deal for Edouard Mendy as Rennes goalkeeper travels to Berlin to undergo medical
4 years, 3 months ago

Chelsea agree £22m deal for Edouard Mendy as Rennes goalkeeper travels to Berlin to undergo medical

Daily Mail  

Edouard Mendy will have a medical in Berlin this week ahead of completing his move to Chelsea on a five-year deal. Goalkeeper Mendy, 28, is on the verge of sealing his move after Chelsea agreed a £22million deal with Rennes and his imminent arrival will intensify the pressure on under-fire Kepa Arrizabalaga. Chelsea have agreed a £22m deal to sign …

Premier League: Brazilian defender Thiago Silva sets sights on winning titles with Chelsea
4 years, 3 months ago

Premier League: Brazilian defender Thiago Silva sets sights on winning titles with Chelsea

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Silva joined Frank Lampard’s side from Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer in August and is waiting to make his Blues debut after being granted a longer break than his new team-mates. The defender joined Frank Lampard’s side from Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer in August and is waiting to make his Blues debut after being granted a longer …

Arrizabalaga made costly mistake but needs support, says Lampard
4 years, 3 months ago

Arrizabalaga made costly mistake but needs support, says Lampard

The Hindu  

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga needs support after the Spaniard’s costly error in Sunday’s 2-0 defeat by Liverpool in the Premier League. Arrizabalaga became the world’s most expensive goalkeeper when he joined Chelsea from Athletic Bilbao for 80 million euros in 2018 but has struggled to justify his huge transfer fee. REPORT: “With the Kepa situation it's …

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard insists it's nothing personal with Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp
4 years, 3 months ago

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard insists it's nothing personal with Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp

Daily Mail  

Frank Lampard insists there is nothing personal between him and Jurgen Klopp but admits fierce personal rivalries come with the territory at those clubs who compete for the biggest prizes. The pair became embroiled in a touchline row at Anfield in July, when Lampard warned Liverpool not to get 'too arrogant' and Klopp hit back with jibes about Chelsea's lavish …

Chelsea on the verge of agreeing deal for Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy
4 years, 3 months ago

Chelsea on the verge of agreeing deal for Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy

Daily Mail  

Chelsea are hopeful of reaching a compromise with Rennes over goalkeeper Edouard Mendy after offering around £20m plus add-ons. Chelsea are closing in on a deal for highly-rated Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy The Blues are still looking to strengthen in defensive midfield, with Declan Rice a top target Lille's Boubakary Soumare is another option as Frank Lampard continues to splash …

Frank Lampard Drops Goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga for Chelsea's Crucial Wolves Clash
4 years, 4 months ago

Frank Lampard Drops Goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga for Chelsea's Crucial Wolves Clash

News 18  

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga was dropped for his side's crucial final game of the Premier League season against Wolves on Sunday. Lampard's side need a draw or win at Stamford Bridge to ensure they finish in the top four and qualify for next season's Champions League. Kepa was dropped for four successive league games earlier this season and was also …

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