Chelsea defender Rudiger back in contention, says Lampard
4 years, 1 month ago

Chelsea defender Rudiger back in contention, says Lampard

The Hindu  

Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger could make his first appearance of the season against Russian side FK Krasnodar in the Champions League later on Wednesday after the German defender held talks with manager Frank Lampard. Rudiger, 27, has not featured this season and was linked with a loan move to Tottenham Hotspur and Paris St Germain in the summer transfer window but looks set to return to the lineup with centre back Thiago Silva rested for the trip to Russia. I've always had a positive relationship with him," Lampard told a news conference ahead of Wednesday's match. Chelsea's opening Group E match against Sevilla finished goalless last week, and the club are without a win in three games in all competitions.

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Lampard blasts Chelsea flops for dropping their ‘standards’
1 year, 6 months ago

Lampard blasts Chelsea flops for dropping their ‘standards’

The Hindu  

Frank Lampard took a swipe at Chelsea’s underachieving stars as the departing caretaker boss claimed standards have slipped at Stamford Bridge. “The standards of the collective for a club like Chelsea have to be at the maximum or you won’t be physically competitive enough, or you won’t be able to play at a high level. Any top team has to …

Lampard confident of Chelsea revival after dismal season
1 year, 6 months ago

Lampard confident of Chelsea revival after dismal season

The Hindu  

Frank Lampard is confident that Chelsea will come back stronger next season after a dismal campaign, the interim manager said on Wednesday ahead of its last two Premier League games. “It could be a long process – from my experience, when you switch something off, it isn’t easy to switch on again.” Lampard is optimistic, however, that Chelsea has the …

Premeir League: No quick fix for Chelsea says Lampard as losing run continues
1 year, 7 months ago

Premeir League: No quick fix for Chelsea says Lampard as losing run continues

The Hindu  

Frank Lampard became the first English manager to lose 10 successive games in charge of a top-flight club for 35 years on Tuesday as his Chelsea side succumbed 3-1 at Arsenal. Chelsea’s all-time leading goalscorer has lost all six of his matches since returning to become interim manager in the wake of Graham Potter’s sacking. Having also lost his last …

Lampard finds crumbs of comfort despite Chelsea’s Champions League exit
1 year, 8 months ago

Lampard finds crumbs of comfort despite Chelsea’s Champions League exit

The Hindu  

Chelsea’s interim manager Frank Lampard found crumbs of comfort in his side’s performance despite a crushing Champions League quarterfinal exit against Real Madrid on Tuesday. Faced with overturning a 2-0 defeat in the Bernabeu last week, Chelsea suffered a similar fate as Rodrygo’s second-half double eased the 14-times European champions into the semis. Chelsea has managed only one goal in …

Lampard urges Chelsea to emulate 2012 shock run to Euro glory
1 year, 8 months ago

Lampard urges Chelsea to emulate 2012 shock run to Euro glory

The Hindu  

Frank Lampard has urged Chelsea to ignore the turmoil enveloping his struggling side as he invoked the memory of the Blues’ incredible run to Champions League glory in 2012. After watching Chelsea crash to a lacklustre 1-0 defeat at Wolves in his first game in charge on Saturday, Lampard takes it to Real Madrid for a daunting Champions League quarterfinal …

Lampard starts second Chelsea tenure losing at Wolves 1-0
1 year, 8 months ago

Lampard starts second Chelsea tenure losing at Wolves 1-0

Associated Press  

WOLVERHAMPTON, England — Frank Lampard made a disappointing start to his second spell in charge of Chelsea when they lost at relegation-threatened Wolverhampton 1-0 in the English Premier League on Saturday. Matheus Nunes’ spectacular angled strike in the 31st minute earned Wolves a win at Molineux that pushed them four points clear of the bottom three. Lampard, a Chelsea playing …

Frank Lampard is set to take over at Chelsea as interim manager
1 year, 8 months ago

Frank Lampard is set to take over at Chelsea as interim manager

Daily Mail  

Frank Lampard has agreed to make a stunning return as Chelsea manager for the rest of the season following an extraordinary day on which the club also held talks with Luis Enrique about taking over in the summer. Frank Lampard was in attendance as Chelsea drew 0-0 with Liverpool at Stamford Bridge Lampard had a breakthrough in talks with the …

Antonio Rudiger says he was rooting for Real against Liverpool
2 years, 6 months ago

Antonio Rudiger says he was rooting for Real against Liverpool

Hindustan Times  

Germany defender Antonio Rudiger said on Monday he was rooting for Real Madrid to beat Liverpool in the Champions League final last month because was still hurting after losing the FA Cup and League Cup finals with Chelsea against the Merseyside club. Real Madrid's new signing Antonio Rudiger arrives to give a press conference at the club's training ground in …

Rooted for Real Madrid in Champions League final against Liverpool: Antonio Rudiger
2 years, 6 months ago

Rooted for Real Madrid in Champions League final against Liverpool: Antonio Rudiger

India Today  

Germany defender Antonio Rudiger said he was rooting for the Spanish giants during the Champions League final against Liverpool, saying he was hurting by the Cup finals losses with Chelsea to Jurgen Klopp's men. Rudiger heaped praise on Real Madrid, saying he is excited about the opportunity to play for the Spanish side, talking up their run to Champions League …

Real Madrid boosts defense by signing Rüdiger from Chelsea
2 years, 6 months ago

Real Madrid boosts defense by signing Rüdiger from Chelsea

The Hindu  

Real Madrid signed Antonio Rüdiger on a free transfer on Thursday, calling him “one of the best defenders in the world” and strengthening its squad after becoming European champion for a record-extending 14th time. Madrid praised Rüdiger's “very commanding physical presence” and his experience playing in England, Germany and Italy. WATCH: Two United fans look back at Liverpool's UCL final …

Real Madrid sign defender Antonio Rudiger from Chelsea
2 years, 6 months ago

Real Madrid sign defender Antonio Rudiger from Chelsea

Hindustan Times  

Real Madrid have agreed a deal to sign Germany international defender Antonio Rudiger on a free transfer with his contract with Premier League club Chelsea expiring, both clubs said on Thursday. German defender Antonio Rudiger Centre back Rudiger will be at Real for the next four seasons, the LaLiga champions said, adding that a presentation ceremony will be held for …

Rudiger says uncertainty over contract talks led to Chelsea exit
2 years, 7 months ago

Rudiger says uncertainty over contract talks led to Chelsea exit

The Hindu  

Antonio Rudiger has confirmed he will leave Chelsea on a free transfer at the end of the season, saying the lack of communication over a new deal eventually led to his decision although he holds no grudges against the club. Sanctions imposed by the British government on Chelsea's Russian owner Roman Abramovich following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine meant that the …

Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger to join Real Madrid: report
2 years, 7 months ago

Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger to join Real Madrid: report

The Hindu  

Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger has agreed to join Spanish champion Real Madrid on a four-year deal when his contract expires at the end of the season, Sky Sports reported. pic.twitter.com/N6zn9w5pcR — Fabrizio Romano May 10, 2022 Rudiger joined Chelsea from AS Roma in 2017 and won the FA Cup, Champions League, Europa League, UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup …

Rudiger will leave Chelsea at end of season - Tuchel
2 years, 7 months ago

Rudiger will leave Chelsea at end of season - Tuchel

The Hindu  

Thomas Tuchel has revealed Germany defender Antonio Rudiger will leave Chelsea when his contract expires at the end of this season. Tuchel had hoped to persuade Rudiger to stay at Stamford Bridge, but the centre-back has opted to end his five-year spell with the Premier League club. Chelsea's attempts to keep Rudiger were hampered by the British government's sanctions on …

Chelsea remain hopeful of keeping Antonio Rudiger once takeover is complete in May
2 years, 8 months ago

Chelsea remain hopeful of keeping Antonio Rudiger once takeover is complete in May

Daily Mail  

Chelsea chiefs still hope to be able to strike a deal to keep Antonio Rudiger at Stamford Bridge beyond the summer, the PA news agency understands. Chelsea remain hopeful of keeping Antonio Rudiger despite interest from several clubs Rudiger has for some time vowed to leave the decision on his future until the end of the campaign, but interest from …

UEFA Champions League Matchday: Defending Champions Chelsea Host Lille, Juventus Clash Against Villarreal
2 years, 10 months ago

UEFA Champions League Matchday: Defending Champions Chelsea Host Lille, Juventus Clash Against Villarreal

News 18  

A look at what’s happening in Champions League football on Tuesday: CHELSEA-LILLE Chelsea’s Champions League title defense resumes in the round of 16 with captain Cesar Azpilicueta potentially fit to return after a groin issue. Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy says, “For sure they have had a little bit more trouble this year in the league but post-title years are often …

Antonio Rudiger Could Become One of The World's Highest Paid Defenders
3 years ago

Antonio Rudiger Could Become One of The World's Highest Paid Defenders

News 18  

Chelsea star Antonio Rudiger is one of the most sought-after defenders in the world currently. Since the two parties remain apart in negotiations, Europe’s top flight clubs are queuing up to make lucrative formal offers to bring the star defender to their fold. It must be noted that, foreign clubs will be allowed to initiate talks over a free transfer …

Chelsea: Antonio Rudiger excited at prospect of linking up with Romelu Lukaku
3 years, 4 months ago

Chelsea: Antonio Rudiger excited at prospect of linking up with Romelu Lukaku

Daily Mail  

Given his status as one of Europe’s leading goal-getters, the proposed club record fee and the transformative impact he could have on Chelsea, the subject of Romelu Lukaku would have been an expected one for Thomas Tuchel. ‘It’s clearly not the moment for personal discussions of our squad.’ Thomas Tuchel has remained tight-lipped over the impending arrival of Romelu Lukaku …

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 …

Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger 'clashed with Cesar Azpilicueta on more than one occasion'
3 years, 10 months ago

Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger 'clashed with Cesar Azpilicueta on more than one occasion'

Daily Mail  

Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta reportedly clashed with out-of-favour team-mate Antonio Rudiger 'on more than one occasion' as tensions flared between players prior to the sacking of Frank Lampard. Antonio Rudiger is reported to have clashed with Cesar Azpilicueta in training Lampard spent £230million in the summer but was left with a bloated squad of internationals One of Lampard's biggest issues …

Premier League: Chelsea fail to ease pressure on Frank Lampard after draw against Villa; Leicester and Palace share spoils
3 years, 11 months ago

Premier League: Chelsea fail to ease pressure on Frank Lampard after draw against Villa; Leicester and Palace share spoils

Firstpost  

Chelsea failed to ease the mounting pressure on manager Frank Lampard as Aston Villa came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge on Monday, as a coronavirus outbreak at Manchester City caused their clash at Everton to be postponed. London: Chelsea failed to ease the mounting pressure on manager Frank Lampard as Aston Villa came from behind …

UEFA Champions League: Group Winner Chelsea Draw 1-1 against Krasnodar
4 years ago

UEFA Champions League: Group Winner Chelsea Draw 1-1 against Krasnodar

News 18  

A second-string Chelsea side was held 1-1 at home by Krasnodar in the Champions League on Tuesday, in a match where there was little at stake. Chelsea had already qualified for the knockout stage as Group E champion, while Krasnodar knew it would finish third and play in the Europa League. It was Jorginho’s first penalty since missing in the …

Football Match Today: Chelsea in Striker Dilemma for Leeds Visit, Manchester United Take on West Ham
4 years ago

Football Match Today: Chelsea in Striker Dilemma for Leeds Visit, Manchester United Take on West Ham

News 18  

A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Saturday: ENGLAND Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has a dilemma about who to start up front against Leeds in the Premier League. Manchester United looks to continue its 100 per cent away record in its trip to West Ham, while Manchester City hosts Fulham seeking to back up its return to scoring …

Premier League: Chelsea's Frank Lampard dismisses talk of 'spygate' in build up to clash with Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds
4 years ago

Premier League: Chelsea's Frank Lampard dismisses talk of 'spygate' in build up to clash with Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds

Firstpost  

Lampard and Bielsa will face off for the first time since the 2019 play-offs in the second-tier Championship, when Derby, then managed by Lampard, beat Leeds at the end of a turbulent campaign. London: Frank Lampard said he wanted to put his “spygate” spat with Marcelo Bielsa behind him ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Leeds at Stamford Bridge …

Giroud not assured of Chelsea start despite Sevilla heroics - Lampard
4 years ago

Giroud not assured of Chelsea start despite Sevilla heroics - Lampard

The Hindu  

Olivier Giroud's recent performances have given Frank Lampard food for thought but the Chelsea boss said on Friday that it was difficult to offer the Frenchman the assurance that he will continue to spearhead their attack. Giroud, 34, has yet to start a Premier League game this season with Timo Werner and Tammy Abraham preferred over him, and France coach …

Premier League: Frank Lampard hails Chelsea's improvement
4 years, 1 month ago

Premier League: Frank Lampard hails Chelsea's improvement

The Hindu  

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard praised the team's collective effort to shore up their defence but said players must guard against complacency when they host Sheffield United in the Premier League on Saturday. Lampard's side leaked nine goals in their opening five league games but have since kept five straight clean sheets in all competitions, which included a goalless league draw …

Cavani primed for Man Utd debut against Chelsea says Solskjaer - football news - sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

Cavani primed for Man Utd debut against Chelsea says Solskjaer - football news - sportstar

The Hindu  

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he is impressed by new signing Edinson Cavani's meticulous approach to training and the Uruguay international is in line to make his debut for the club in Saturday's Premier League clash against Chelsea. The 33-year-old was ruled out of the 4-1 league victory over Newcastle United and missed the 2-1 Champions League win …

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 …

Manchester United vs Chelsea tactical preview: Paul Pogba, Hakim Ziyech, Edinson Cavani and more
4 years, 2 months ago

Manchester United vs Chelsea tactical preview: Paul Pogba, Hakim Ziyech, Edinson Cavani and more

Daily Mail  

The biggest game of another packed Premier League weekend arrives at Old Trafford on Saturday evening, and with it a whole host of questions that need answering. Paul Pogba has found himself out of favour and on the bench for United's last two matches Season at a glance Live tables Fixtures Scores Premier League Premier League Championship League One League …

Chelsea held to a 0-0 draw by Sevilla - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

Chelsea held to a 0-0 draw by Sevilla - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Chelsea was frustrated by a disciplined Sevilla as their opening Group E fixture in the Champions League ended in a cagey 0-0 draw at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday. Europa League winner Sevilla, which has been a thorn in the side of English clubs in Europe, contained Chelsea's attacking threats in a game of few clear chances. Clean sheet Chelsea's most …

New-look Chelsea Held 0-0 By Sevilla In Champions League
4 years, 2 months ago

New-look Chelsea Held 0-0 By Sevilla In Champions League

News 18  

For the first time since its $300 million spending spree, Chelsea finally got its six major summer signings on the field together. Sevilla kept new-look Chelsea at bay in a 0-0 draw in Group E, with the English team involved in its first goalless match since Frank Lampard arrived as manager in the offseason on 2019. Lampard managed to cure …

Lampard sets Bayern benchmark for youthful Chelsea - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

Lampard sets Bayern benchmark for youthful Chelsea - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard believes reigning European champion Bayern Munich is a benchmark for his young players as they target improvements on all fronts ahead of their Champions League opener against Sevilla. “Of the players we have brought in, some have more Champions League experience than others.” Chelsea has added Champions League experience to the squad in the close season …

Antonio Rudiger open to Spurs loan move after latest snub by Frank Lampard
4 years, 2 months ago

Antonio Rudiger open to Spurs loan move after latest snub by Frank Lampard

New York Times  

Chelsea are playing their sixth game of the season against Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon, and Antonio Rudiger will not feature once again. The other Serie A club in the mix, Roma — with whom Rudiger spent two seasons from 2015-17 before a £29 million move to Stamford Bridge — see him as a potential alternative if there are any …

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 …

West Ham 'interested in taking Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger on loan'
4 years, 2 months ago

West Ham 'interested in taking Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger on loan'

Daily Mail  

Antonio Rudiger could be offered a Premier League lifeline, with West Ham United reportedly interested in the German's services on loan. The 27-year-old has fallen out of favour at Chelsea and has been omitted from Frank Lampard's last three squads against West Bromwich Albion, Barnsley and Liverpool. Antonio Rudiger has fallen out of favour at Chelsea under manager Frank Lampard …

Antonio Rudiger left OUT of Chelsea squad for crucial title clash
4 years, 3 months ago

Antonio Rudiger left OUT of Chelsea squad for crucial title clash

Daily Mail  

Antonio Rudiger has not been included in today’s squad to face Liverpool - throwing his Chelsea future into doubt. Antonio Rudiger has been left out of the Chelsea squad for their match against Liverpool The decision throws into question Rudiger’s position in Lampard’s plans for the rest of the season. Rudiger was left out of the match day squad by …

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 …

Manchester United vs Sevilla: United Punished in Europa League as Old Frailties at Both Ends Return
4 years, 4 months ago

Manchester United vs Sevilla: United Punished in Europa League as Old Frailties at Both Ends Return

News 18  

Manchester United crashed out of the Europa League semi-finals with a 2-1 defeat by the competition's record five-time winners Sevilla after palpable frailties throughout the season came back to haunt them at crunch time. United's cracks were succinctly summed up by their former trophy-laden central defender Rio Ferdinand, who won six Premier League titles and the 2008 Champions League during …

Solskjaer out to avoid hat-trick of semifinal pain for United - Football news
4 years, 4 months ago

Solskjaer out to avoid hat-trick of semifinal pain for United - Football news

The Hindu  

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to draw on the painful experience of two semifinal defeats this season when his team meets five-time champion Sevilla in Sunday’s Europa League last-four clash. And we’ve learned it’s very painful to lose a semifinal.” Solskjaer added he wants United to put pressure on Sevilla and fight for possession right from the first …

Lampard hopes to bolster Chelsea squad after Champions League exit - Football News
4 years, 4 months ago

Lampard hopes to bolster Chelsea squad after Champions League exit - Football News

The Hindu  

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard described the rebuild of his team as a work in progress after it crashed out of the Champions League last-16 following a 7-1 aggregate defeat to Bayern Munich. Chelsea's record scorer Lampard enjoyed a trophy-laden spell with the side as a player, winning the Premier League and Champions League among other titles, but suggested that the …

Champions League: We'll learn from this, says Chelsea manager Frank Lampard after Bayern Munich mauling
4 years, 4 months ago

Champions League: We'll learn from this, says Chelsea manager Frank Lampard after Bayern Munich mauling

Firstpost  

Having lost 3-0 to Bayern at Stamford Bridge in the first leg, an injury-depleted Chelsea were brushed aside as Robert Lewandowski, netted twice and created two more. Munich: Chelsea manager Frank Lampard insists his injury-depleted side will learn from their 4-1 mauling at Bayern Munich to bow out of the Champions League 7-1 on aggregate in the last 16. Having …

Chelsea 'long way' from being title contenders: Lampard
4 years, 5 months ago

Chelsea 'long way' from being title contenders: Lampard

The Hindu  

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard believes his side is a long way short of the levels of Premier League Champion Liverpool and Manchester City, who have set the benchmark in terms of consistency. Lampard's Chelsea, currently third in the league, visits title winner Liverpool on Wednesday, chasing the three points it needs to secure Champions League football next season. RELATED| Liverpool …

Lampard: Chelsea did not pin hopes on Man City's Champions League ban
4 years, 5 months ago

Lampard: Chelsea did not pin hopes on Man City's Champions League ban

The Hindu  

Chelsea was not eager to learn whether Manchester City's ban from European football would be overturned or not and its target was always a top four finish, manager Frank Lampard said on Monday. Second-placed City was handed a two-year suspension from European football for breaching Financial Fair Play regulations in February, which would have allowed a team finishing fifth in …

Chelsea's top-four fate in own hands, says Lampard
4 years, 5 months ago

Chelsea's top-four fate in own hands, says Lampard

The Hindu  

Chelsea's Champions League hopes are firmly in its own hands and winning its final four Premier League games will cap off a successful season, manager Frank Lampard said on Friday. Chelsea, third in the standings with 60 points, two ahead of fifth-placed Manchester United, travels to Sheffield United on Saturday looking to strengthen its top-four credentials with a fifth win …

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