Chelsea have a problem. Some might call it a ‘Champagne Problem’ and it comes in the form of Ross Barkley and Ruben Loftus-Cheek. Two talented players that many premier league sides would dream of having in their squad, except for Chelsea. The midfield options available to Chelsea are as strong as ever. World Cup winner … Continue reading The Champagne Problem – Ross Barkley and Ruben Loftus-Cheek
Chelsea 3-0 Watford: Match Report
Frank Lampard will be delighted as Chelsea brushed past the Hornets with ease on a mild summer evening in West London. After positive results for rivals Leicester and Manchester United, a win was of the greatest necessity to regain momentum after the hiccup in midweek Starting off the game in fifth position, Chelsea needed no … Continue reading Chelsea 3-0 Watford: Match Report
Actions Speak Louder than Words: Frank Lampard’s Strong Statement to Young Players Sets High Standards
“The gaffer said that the first-half was simply not good enough to wear the Chelsea badge. We needed to fix up.” The words of match winner Ross Barkley summarised the dissatisfaction of Frank Lampard following Chelsea’s poor first half display which the 42-year-old Head Coach labelled “the worst” since taking over nearly 12 months ago … Continue reading Actions Speak Louder than Words: Frank Lampard’s Strong Statement to Young Players Sets High Standards
Player Profile: Ross Barkley – The Enigma
Once again, another year of Ross Barkley confusing every single football fan about what actually is his best position, and his role in a team. When Frank Lampard was confirmed as Chelsea manager almost a year ago, many fans were curious to see how he'd handle the midfield puzzle. In particular, questions were levied about … Continue reading Player Profile: Ross Barkley – The Enigma
Chelsea 2020-21 Part 2: What Frank Lampard will need in midfield
Welcome back everyone. In the first part, we analysed what Lampard would need in defence for next season. In this article, we’ll move further up the pitch into midfield. As said previously, Lampard wants his style of play to be similar to the one at Derby: a 4-3-3 formation. But now that we’re talking about … Continue reading Chelsea 2020-21 Part 2: What Frank Lampard will need in midfield
Billy Gilmour: Built for Success
Frank Lampard has continued to back up his self-proclaimed willingness to his give youth players opportunities when they are earned. Of course, the inevitable has happened… Billy Gilmour has now been promoted to Chelsea’s first team on a permanent basis, and rightly so. "Knowing that the manager has such faith in you is massive, it … Continue reading Billy Gilmour: Built for Success
A Look At Ross Barkley And His Effect On Chelsea’s Play
A look at Ross Barkley's performances and statistics so far this season reveals a hidden quality that enhances Chelsea's play. The 26-year-old Barkley has struggled to find a place in Frank Lampard's eleven consistently, but his inclusion results in better performances for the Blues especially going forward in attack. Barkley has in his own words, … Continue reading A Look At Ross Barkley And His Effect On Chelsea’s Play
The curious case of Ross Barkley
After being left out of the squad travelling to Spain to play Valencia in the Champions League, the English midfielder watched from the stands as we suffered our second home loss in the league under Lampard at the hands of our London rivals West Ham. The former Everton player has worn the Chelsea kit on … Continue reading The curious case of Ross Barkley
Five Players Chelsea Should Sell As Soon As Possible
Despite the successes at Chelsea Football Club thus far this season, there’s a handful of players that need to be shown the door as soon as possible. With a transfer ban in place, Frank Lampard needs all hands on deck when the ban expires or if it is appealed ahead of time, there’s a very … Continue reading Five Players Chelsea Should Sell As Soon As Possible
International Round-up
Unfortunately it’s that time of year again when international breaks seem to be coming thick and fast. Another round of Euro Qualifiers and international friendlies have been and gone so it’s time once again to review the performances of all the Chelsea players called up for International Duty. Kepa Arrizabalaga Although he appears to have … Continue reading International Round-up
