The atmosphere in Stamford Bridge has never been so tense. Even after overcoming a two-goal deficit to rescue a point against relegation threatened Ipswich Town, there was nothing worth consolation at full time. Then in mid-week, they suffered their first loss of the UEFA Conference League campaign in a 2-1 defeat to Poland outfit, Legia Waszawa in Stamford Bridge, although they still reached the semi finals thanks to a 3-0 first-leg win. Chelsea, two-time winners could be set to miss out on another UEFA Champions League qualification, even as the Premier League is to have five entrants from league placement…
Author: Kehinde-Hassan Afolabi
Borussia Dortmund stood no chance of reaching the UEFA Champions League semi-finals after a heavy 4-0 loss in Barcelona last week, but a Serhou Guirassy hat-trick ensured the traveling fans did have a moment of worry in the Signa Iduna Park. The Guinean was the star of the show on a silent night for Barcelona’s defence and more so attackers, who have scored the most goals in the competition this season. Unbeaten in 24 games since the turn of the year, Serhou Guirassy made a mockery of the Blaugrana, scoring three goals to add to his two against them earlier…
Optimism is a good mental attitude, but Real Madrid may be abusing it with the recent activities of the club, their players, media, and fans following their humiliating loss to Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg meeting in London last week. As Los Blancos prepare for a daunting second leg against the Gunners, the weight of history may not be enough to carry them through having fallen 3-0 at the Emirates a much better side. Carlo Ancelotti’s side faces a vibrant Arsenal team that has matured into a genuine European force. The win at the Emirates was…
Rafael Leao has become too big for the level Milan currently plays, and the time is just about right for the Portuguese, who led them to their only Scudetto in the last 13 years, to move on. As the summer of 2025 approaches, with a host of top European teams looking to bolster their attack, Rafael Leao might be the best available left winger, if a suitor could offer enough to convince both Milan and the player over a deal. Over the last four seasons, Leao has consistently demonstrate his prowess on the flank, positioning himself amongst the premier stars…
Arsenal’s new sporting director Andrea Berta is straight off to work a few days after the club confirms his appointment and has now held talks with the entourage of two players, Viktor Gyokeres and Nico Williams over a summer move to the club. The Gunners have been linked with Spanish winger Nico Williams and a striker, with Gyokeres amongst a list of potential signings that include Swedish teammate Alexander Isak as well as RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko. Reports emerged earlier in the week that Berta has singled out Viktor Gyokeres amongst other options as the club’s primary striker target in…
By projection, Romeo Lavia should be taking his place in the company of some of the best defensive midfielders in the world at this time, as players his age do, but it looks like he will be more frequent in the company of the medics. The Belgian has again picked up another injury as Enzo Maresca announced he will be sidelined for upcoming games, when he has played just a game having recently returned from one which kept him out for two months. If you realize just how big a prospect the 21-year-old is, you’re bound for feel for him,…
Bukayo Saka made his injury return after 101 days in the sideline, and marked it with a decisive winning goal as Arsenal won back-to-back Premier League home games for the first time since the victory over Tottenham Hotspur in January. Despite the standard he has set and his consistency since his breakthrough, it was not unanimously agreed that he is the club’s best player, with the fans voting him out of the top three in their most recent player of the season awards. But in his absence, they realized how wrong they were, and upon his return, he restored their…
Andrey Santos: Chelsea has spent a fortune on teenagers since the Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital formed a consortium took over form Roman Abrahamovic in 2022, but this Brazilian appears to be the realest of the many deals. Andrey Santos is talented, and so are other players, but he is a fast riser, and has been making waves since his days at Vasco da Gama prior to joining Chelsea, and after moving to Strasbourg on loan for the second half of last season, he has been a real star. What more can be said of a 20-year-old loaned player made…
Julian Brandt is up there with some of the gifted player at Borussia Dortmund, yet, recent inconsistency in performance has led to fans wanting him out of the club. The Germany playmaker has faced mounting criticism from fans and pundits alike, primarily due to inconsistent performances and a perceived lack of leadership role similar to players like Florian Wirtz or Jamal Musiala at their respective clubs. Despite his evident talent, Brandt’s inability to deliver consistently during pivotal moments has led to frustration among the club’s faithfuls, who have now had enough and calls for his departure. In a X poll…
Nicolas Jackson being one of Chelsea’s most important player was never an accepted notion, but after a poor run of form, which coincided with his time on the sidelines, his decisiveness for the club has been further highlighted. His kind of player is not in the books at Chelsea, and even though he is not the best there can be, he remains as important as anyone at the club, even Cole Palmer isn’t an exception – now everyone knows why every manager sticks with him leading the lines. Even if not everything, Chelsea had a couple going well prior to…