Chelsea’s progression the knockout stages of the Champions League has been secured despite them losing to a late goal in Basel yesterday evening. Mohamed Salah, who netted the equaliser when the sides met at Stamford Bridge in September, scored late on to secure back to back wins over the Blues for Murat Yakin’s side. Petr
Torres back for Basel clash
Fernando Torres is available for Chelsea’s Champions League Group E clash with FC Basel. The 29 year old Spain international has not featured since the 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United earlier this month, but could lead the line for the visitors at St Jakob Park this evening, where a point for the Blues would seal
Blues thump Hammers to go third
A Frank Lampard double inspired Chelsea to victory against the England international’s former club West Ham United at Upton Park on Saturday evening. The Blues al-time record goal scorer struck first from the penalty spot on 21 minutes after Oscar was brought down by Hammers goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen. Oscar himself doubled the visitors’ advantage, drilling
Cole doubtful for Hammers clash
Chelsea will be hoping to return to winning ways as they take on West Ham United at Upton Park in tomorrow evening’s late kick off in the Premier League. Jose Mourinho’s men have dropped five points in their last two games, and needed a late penalty to salvage a point against West Bromwich Albion a
Ramires committed to Chelsea cause
Chelsea midfielder Ramires has admitted that he is unaware of any interest in him from other clubs aside from what is written in the media, according to Sky Sports. The Brazil international, who has not missed a minute in the Premier League for the Blues so far this season, is reportedly a target for both
Hodgson rules out Terry recall
England manager Roy Hodgson has ruled out handing John Terry an international recall, the Mirror understands. The Three Lions fell to a 1-0 defeat to Germany at Wembley yesterday, securing back to back home losses for the first time since the late seventies leading former England defender Danny Mills to call for Terry to be
PSG back in for Mata
Reports in Italy are suggesting that Ligue 1 big spenders Paris Saint Gemain are ready to renew their interest in signing Juan Mata. The Spain international, who is in line to win his thirty-second cap in a friendly against South Africa this evening, has been used sporadically by Blues manager Jose Mourinho since he returned
Schurrle prepared for England clash
Chelsea forward Andre Schurrle has said that he and his Germany side won’t take England lightly in tomorrow evening’s friendly international at Wembley, Sky Sports understands. The 23 year old name-checked club teammates Ashley Cole, Gary Cahill and Frank Lampard, Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere and Wayne Rooney of Manchester United as just some of the good
Lampard set for special night
Frank Lampard will captain England against Chile at Wembley this evening, on a night where he will receive his Golden Cap. He will be handed the honour, which is given to any England player who reaches over 100 international appearances, by two men who have been heavily involved in his career – father Frank Snr