Chelsea defender slammed for feigning injury leading to goal

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Dec 29, 2020

Chelsea defender slammed for feigning injury leading to goal — Bildbyran

Aston Villa scored yesterday from a dubious situation.

Andreas Christensen found himself on the floor from the trailing leg of Jack Grealish in the build up to the Villa goal. While Chelsea fans have sympathized with the defender’s plight, Arsenal hero and TV Pundit Ian Wright has blasted the defender for feigning an injury.

“I’m very disappointed there with Christensen because we see Jack Grealish get up here and it’s not a knock that’s going to make him (Christensen) have to leave the game,” Wright noted as he analysed the goal.

“I don’t want to see my centre-half lying on the floor like that when you know nothing is wrong with you. You can see all the problems it’s caused.”

Lampard however, was a satisfied man with his team’s display.

“Definitely, in terms of performance. We started really well, Villa had their moments but we dealt with them and came through the first half really strong. We got a goal we deserved,” he told Amazon Prime after the match.

“Second half, we conceded with a man on the floor, that’s the way it is for us at the moment. We pushed but couldn’t break the deadlock. Attitude-wise, effort-wise, some of the play was very good against a really good team.”

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Lampard – I got a response from Chelsea

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Diptanil Roy

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Dec 29, 2020

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Lampard - I got a response from Chelsea — Bildbyran

Frank Lampard has said that he was satisfied with the response from the Chelsea squad.

The Blues were held to a 1-1 draw by Aston Villa 48 hours after losing to Arsenal.

However, it was an improved performance from Chelsea and Lampard was satisfied with the reaction.

“Definitely, in terms of performance. We started really well, Villa had their moments but we dealt with them and came through the first half really strong. We got a goal we deserved,” he told Amazon Prime after the match.

“Second half, we conceded with a man on the floor, that’s the way it is for us at the moment. We pushed but couldn’t break the deadlock. Attitude-wise, effort-wise, some of the play was very good against a really good team.

“Late on we got some chances and nearly scored, when you’re in a tough moment sometimes things don’t quite go for you. A month ago we win that. We have to fight through it.

“I can’t ask for more from the players today. No one let me down, everyone worked hard, we didn’t get the rub of the green.”

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Hudson-Odoi Urges Chelsea To Do ‘Better’ After Arsenal Loss

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Aparajita Bhattacharya

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Dec 28, 2020

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Hudson-Odoi Urges Chelsea To Do 'Better' After Arsenal Loss — Bildbyran

Callum Hudson-Odoi has called his team out for starting too slow against the Gunners.

Chelsea faced Arsenal on Saturday and were beaten severely by the Gunners by 3-1, with only Tammy Abraham scoring a goal in the 85th minute for the Blues. It was a major letdown for Chelsea.

Hudson-Odoi played an imperative role in assisting Abraham’s goal, but was nevertheless not happy with the team’s effort in the London derby.

“It feels like we let ourselves down,” the England international said after the final whistle. “We know that we can do much better than we did. We should have put the same energy we had in the second half into the first half as well.

“We should have had the same attitude from the get-go and pushed all the way through the 90 minutes. So we’re really disappointed in ourselves.

“We started too slow, we all know that. We knew from the start it was going to be a difficult game no matter what. They’re Arsenal, they’re a good team.

“We wanted to come out here and try and get the three points but unfortunately we didn’t. We know that we started slow. In the second half we tried better to come out faster.

“We were unfortunate to concede another goal, because we got ourselves kind of back in it, but we need to push harder and keep working harder to get the three points.”

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Mount – Chelsea players need to shoulder responsibility

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Dec 28, 2020

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Mount - Chelsea players need to shoulder responsibility — Bildbyran

Chelsea were beaten comprehensively by Arsenal.

The Blues were lacklustre and lost the match 3-1. Mason Mount has now called for the team to wake up and take responsibility for the defeat against the Gunners.

He said, “We are big players so we can get together and really bounce back after that performance.

“It is probably better we have that quick turnaround because now we look at another game. The Arsenal one is gone, there are still big things we need to work on but now we have that one day before our next game and we can put it in the back of our heads and really go into Villa with a strong mindset, starting the game very well and hopefully doing well in the game.

“It is something where we need to look at ourselves as players.

“We didn’t start the game anywhere near what we should be. We are representing Chelsea, we’re a big club and we really need to look at ourselves as players and say that was not good enough.

“We know that, it is a big London derby and we need to start the game way better than we did.

“We have to be harsh on ourselves. We can’t start a game like that and expect not to be 2-0 down at half-time. It is a tough lesson and we need to learn that and we need to do better the next time.”

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Lampard In Danger Of Being Sacked

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Aparajita Bhattacharya

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Dec 28, 2020

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Lampard In Danger Of Being Sacked — Bildbyran

Frank Lampard is in danger of being sacked.

According to former Chelsea midfielder Craig Burley, Roman Abramovich may look to replace the current Chelsea boss if Chelsea doesn’t finish in the top four.

Lampard in his first season made the Blues qualify for the Champions League and FA Cup final using mainly young academy graduates- and Abramovich wants that to happen again.

In the summer transfer window, Lampard signed world class players like Timo Werner, Kai Havertz, Thiago Silva, Ben Chilwell and Hakim Ziyech to bolster the squad. However, the new players are still in a transition period adapting to English football – and Chelsea has been struggling for form.

“[Lampard’s] got players out of form, he’s got players that are not fully fit, and that’s a problem,” the former Chelsea midfielder told ESPN. “They have gone from looking one of the paciest, quickest sides in the Premier League, to one of the most pedestrian.

“That is a huge issue for him because you may have noticed with this owner Roman Abramovich, he doesn’t suffer inconsistency, bad results, no matter who it is. So let me be clear, Lampard is back on the chopping board currently as we speak.”

Burley added: “It’s turn-up time for Lampard and these players. This cut and thrust period can make and break you.

“I’m not suggesting Abramovich is going to sack him in the next couple of weeks, but there is one thing they need to remember – top four. If they don’t get in the top four, he’s probably done.

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Lampard slams Chelsea stars in Arsenal disaster

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Dec 27, 2020

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Lampard slams Chelsea stars in Arsenal disaster — Bildbyran

Frank Lampard was not impressed as his Chelsea team were handed a 3-1 defeat at the Emirates last night.

The win against Chelsea was Arsenal’s first in the last two months and Lampard has slammed his players for failing to show up.

“In the second half we showed some urgency but it was too late,” he said.

“The first half we gave ourselves too much to do, we were very poor.

“You can’t lack energy and desire in the Premier League and we did.

“You can prepare as well as you want but if you turn up like that that’s another thing. It’s in the mind.

“If you perform below par things go against you like the Saka goal. That’s life.

“On another day we could have scored the penalty and come back but it’s not a day for us.

“The teams that win, win, win relentlessly weren’t winning two or three years ago. We are not there yet, that’s clear.

“I felt it when we are on our long unbeaten run and I feel it now. We got a lot wrong today.”

Chelsea do not have much time to turn things around as they take on Aston Villa next on Monday.

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Lampard planning Timo’s pep talk

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Diptanil Roy

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Dec 27, 2020

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Lampard planning Timo's pep talk — Bildbyran

Frank Lampard is planning for a pep talk for misfiring Timo Werner ahead of Chelsea’s next game.

“The goals not going in is something an attacking player will get judged on,” Lampard said. “Today, Timo wasn’t giving us enough with or without the ball.

“With some of it we have to give him time, because it’s a different league, but also we have to get there quickly.

“I’ll have a conversation with him.”

Asked about Jorginho’s penalty miss, Lampard stayed calm.

“We’ll see … I won’t comment on that one,” said the Chelsea head coach, speaking in a post-match news conference.

“I will say Jorginho added a lot to the team in the second half, so we’ll deal with the penalties going forward.”

Lampard was left less than impressed with Chelsea’s overall attitude as well.

“I’m not sure if ‘complacent’ is the right word, but there was definitely a lethargic approach to the first half,” he said.

“No matter whether you’re playing Arsenal at a tough moment, who’ve got quality players, or any team in the Premier League, you can’t turn up lethargic.

“I am concerned by what’s at the bottom of it but I’m not sure it’s definitely complacency.

“But if you come and play slow on and off the ball, you’re going to have a big problem trying to get a result.

“The message was clear about what the game was: we had to attack it in the right way and we didn’t.”

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Saka claims ownership over incredulous Mendy chip!

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Dec 27, 2020

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Saka claims ownership over incredulous Mendy chip! — Bildbyran

Arsenal beat Chelsea 3-1 on the night at Emirates.

It was a forgettable night for the Blues as they conceded some spectacular and some frek goals.

One goal in question was Bukayo Saka’s incredulous chip over Edouard Mendy.

Although Saka is a naturally left-footed player, the player looked like to be attempting a cross from his right foot which lobbed over Mendy into the back of the net.

However, Saka despite what looked like an accident is confident of claiming the goal.

“I saw him off his line so I thought I could chip him, yeah!” Saka said.

“We feel that we are a good team who have been unlucky with results and red cards but this is a big one for our confidence.

“It’s been tricky, tough, but we have come out of it and we are trying our best.

“We grew up with each other, the young players all want to play and have the passion for this club. We want to make the fans happy.”

Conceding a goal would be least of Chelsea’s worries as they have now lost 3 of their last 4 matches after a good run of matches.

Lampard will know his job will be on the line if things do not change fast.

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Chelsea Veteran Calls For Players Not To Get Complacent Against Arsenal

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Bishwaraj Bhattacharyya

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Dec 26, 2020

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Chelsea Veteran Calls For Players Not To Get Complacent Against Arsenal

Chelsea face Arsenal on Boxing Day and Cesar Azpilicueta is not giving in to their confidence.

The Gunners are in treacherous form this season but that does not mean the fixture will be easy.

Mikel Arteta’s men beat Chelsea in the FA Cup final in August. That will be a tie the Blues players will look to take revenge on. Seeing how Arsenal have won just one of their last 10 Premier League games, the Chelsea players will be licking their lips to have a go at their North London rivals.

“We were obviously disappointed with that result but now we’re four months later, it’s a different competition and a new game,” said Azipilcueta ahead of Saturday’s fixture. “They are not in their best form but we know their qualities and that they have dangerous players so we have to cope with that.

“We respect them and we know it’s going to be tough but we need points so hopefully we can go there and play our game. We have the confidence and belief to do that and obviously, we will try to get the points.”

Chelsea sit fifth in the table, six points behind leaders, Liverpool while Arsenal 11 points behind in 15th. If anything, this will be the perfect time to collect a win over the Gunners at the Emirates.

Chelsea Gets Transfer Boost As Erling Haaland Admits He Is A Fan Of Lampard

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Bishwaraj Bhattacharyya

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Dec 26, 2020

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Chelsea Gets Transfer Boost As Erling Haaland Admits He Is A Fan Of Lampard

Chelsea are looking at more star talent to add to their squad and it just so happens one star likes them in particular.

Erling Haaland is the next torchbearer of world-class strikers as evident from his performances.

Borussia Dortmund’s leading goalscorer has been sensational since breaking into the scene with Red Bull Salzburg last season. He is proving to be an indomitable attacking force with plenty of clubs after him.

Real Madrid are the favourites to sign him in the near future but Chelsea are also creeping up behind the Spaniards. Roman Abramovich’s ambitious plan to sign world-class stars was on display last summer and the Russian owner is in no mood to stop.

Seeing how Chelsea need a solid number nine again, bringing Erling Haaland to Stamford Bridge would be a massive boost to the club’s future. Good news is Lampard is already one of Haaland’s favourite players.

In an interview with ESPN, Haaland was previously asked the one player he would have liked to play with and said, “Frank Lampard.”

No doubt the Chelsea legend is a role-model in many players’ books but it is particularly interesting to note that even Haaland idolises him. Surely, that gives Chelsea a stronger base to chase him with Lampard still in charge.