Jose Mourinho could rotate his squad for this evenings match with Aston Villa with Monday’s match with Manchester United in mind. Juan Mata, Romelu Lukaku, Demba Ba and Andre Schurrle are all pushing for starts, though David Luiz still remains side-lined with a hamstring injury. In the corresponding fixture last season, the Blues ran out
Eto’o rules out Chelsea switch
Samuel Eto’o has ruled out a move to Chelsea by pledging his future to Anzhi Makhachkala, the Metro understands. The Cameroon international linked with the switch to Stamford Bridge, where he would have been reunited with former boss Jose Mourinho, who he worked with to great success at Inter Milan during the 2009/10 season. The
Mourinho marks return with victory
Jose Mourinho enjoyed a winning return to Stamford Bridge as his Chelsea side beat newly-promoted Hull City 2-0 on Sunday afternoon. Goals from Oscar and Frank Lampard wrapped up the victory for the Blues, who extend their unbeaten home league run under Mourinho to sixty-one games. The hosts were awarded a penalty after just six
Mata faces late fitness test ahead of Hulll game
Jose Mourinho has just one injury concern for Sunday’s Premier League opener against Hull City on Sunday. Juan Mata will face a late fitness test ahead of the game after suffering a slight knock, with the rest of the first team squad fit and vying for a starting berth. Romelu Lukaku will be hoping to
Mourinho standing firm over Luiz
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is adamant that the club will reject any bids for defender David Luiz, Sky Sports understands. The 26 year old is a reported target for Barcelona, who are desperately trying to strengthen their defence ahead of their La Liga title defence. They have also been linked with a move for Liverpool’s
Betting on Chelsea
Betting on who will win the Premier League at this stage of preseason is tricky. The big clubs are on their marathon global tours and predicting how those results will go down is impossible. Manchester United have already lost one tour game, a 1-0 result against Singha All Stars, while rivals City lost 2-0 in
Blues considering £5m Eto’o swoop
Chelsea may be able to sign Anzhi Makhachkala’s Samuel Eto’o for as little as £5m, the Guardian understands. Jose Mourinho has been searching for a new striker all summer, but looks increasingly unlikely to secure a deal for Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney after seeing both of their bids for the England international knocked back. Eto’o
Eto’o praises Mourinho amid Chelsea link
Samuel Eto’o has been speaking of his admiration for Jose Mourinho, amid speculation linking the former Cameroon international with a move to Stamford Bridge. The 32 year old has reportedly been lined up as an alternative to Wayne Rooney, should Manchester United refuse to part company with the England international. Eto’o spent the 2009/10 season
Barcelona to make final Luiz bid
Barcelona are readying one final offer for Chelsea defender David Luiz, the Mirror understands. The Catalan club are desperately trying to strengthen their back line ahead of their title defence, and have identified the Brazilian international as their top transfer target. However, they are set to be disappointed, as the Blues have insisted that they