Ahead of their clash against Leeds United, here, we take a look at the latest Chelsea news.
Chelsea open to allowing Antonio Rudiger and Fikayo Tomori to leave
Chelsea are set to listen to offers for Antonio Rudiger and Fikayo Tomori in the January transfer window, as per ESPN. The Blues are currently stacked in this position and have had several impressive performers, with Thiago Silva and Kurt Zouma, in particular, being in great form. The German and the Englishman were linked with moves away in the summer, but neither transfer materialised.
However, with Barcelona said to be in for Rudiger and the likes of Newcastle United interested in signing Tomori, Lampard could potentially sanction a departure or two should they receive suitable offers.
Joe Cole believes Chelsea are UCL contenders
Former Chelsea forward Joe Cole believes that the Blues are serious contenders for the UEFA Champions League this year. Chelsea sealed qualification for the Round of 16 of the competition with an unbeaten run in their group, and put up a clinical display in Seville as they destroyed Julen Lopetegui’s Sevilla by a scoring 4-0.
Cole feels that this Chelsea side can go all the way in the tournament and called them a fearless side, saying;
Frank Lampard’s warning to Chelsea squad
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has fired a warning to his side about the importance of being consistent if they want to win major honours this season. The Blues have enjoyed a stellar season so far and have been a phenomenal run of results in recent months. They are yet to lose a European game this year and have just one defeat to their name in the league.
Speaking on the Blues’ ambitions for major honours after their stunning 4-0 win against Sevilla, Lampard said;
The Chelsea legend added,
Their charge for a first Premier League title since 2016/17 and first UCL title since 2012/13 is still going strong, having won their group in Europe and being two points off the top in the league.
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