It is generally not expected from a player of a side to praise any other side especially if he has just moved to the side on a record breaking fee but sometimes it is done with a well calculated intention and ahead of a mega clash between the two sides. Yes, we are talking about Manchester United priciest player Paul Pogba who has recently been the most talked about player for the price tag he carried with him especially when his side is about to meet another high profile opponent Chelsea at their den tomorrow. This is true that Pogba has until failed to deliver as expected, however he released some pressure off him after scoring two goals in the 4-1 home win over Fenerbahce in the Europa League on Thursday. Offering his expert views over the last few games played by the North Londoners and if they can score an edge at their den this weekend, he said, “Those games, playing against Chelsea and Liverpool, I think we play football for that. You have to enjoy those games. We will be … [Read more...]
Conte bets for Blues success only if teamwork improves
Ahead of every English season every manager tries to showcase his team as best among the rests but sometimes when a manager takes the charge of a highly demotivated side, he fears of failure more than others especially if he is leading one of the leading English sides. Chelsea’s newly appointed boss Antonio Conte is one such pro who suspects Blues failure in the coming season as well if he could not revive their confidence both in and out of the field. This is actually true in a sense as North Londoners have had several mess ups in the dressing room itself last year then how can they deliver their hundred percent in the field. Chelsea’s Saturday 3-2 loss to Real Madrid in an International Champions Cup game sent a loud and clear warning to the Italian boss about what is ahead for him in the English topflight. He showed his concerns over the defense that was ruled by the Real forward line scoring three goals in a flat18-minute spell in the first half that took the game out of Blues … [Read more...]
Antonio Conte reiterates Diego Costa is not joining Atletico leaving Chelsea
There have ever been rumors in the air suggesting the link between any player to his former side especially if he is in good from and this media made blunder now seems to be covering Diego Costa aggressively. Yes, you guessed it right, over the past few months Chelsea player Costa is being linked with his former side Atletico Madrid, in fact, Spanish side has itself announced publically that they are close to seal a deal with their former player to bring him back into the Spanish capital despite the fact that Stamford Bridge based club has never accepted Atletico claims. Now, Blues boss Antonio Conte denies to have any truth behind these rumors and calls Diego Costa is of ‘fundamental importance’ to Chelsea hence they can’t think of releasing him to any side. However, if we rely on Spanish media, Costa has himself initiated his transfer request to the Chelsea boss to faster his move back to the Vicente Calderon, and, later, Atletico president Enrique Cerezo said they are very close to … [Read more...]
Chelsea should take inspiration from Leicester City: Antonio Conte
Every time a new manager takes over the charge of a highly demotivated side, that has been a topper in just previous season itself, his first job is to upraise the morale of the side and to make them believe they can regain their lost space and he does so taking the example of other similar sides who have done this successfully and confidently. Chelsea is one such side who has seen ups and downs in last two English premier league seasons, in fact, in one season they claimed the league silverware while in just next season they almost struggled to survive and this transformation from top to bottom is something that is itching players’ morale even now. This is the most challenging job for the new Chelsea boss Antonio Conte who first wants to ensure his side will forget everything happened in the last season and will start from the beginning and for that he is taking the example of premiere league defenders Leicester City who won their first ever English topflight title in 132-year history … [Read more...]
Antonio Conte signs his first player Michy Batshuayi for Chelsea
Even though Italy could not overcome Germany in the Euro quarterfinal and everyone eyes over the manager Antonio Conte for his failure to do anything impressive during his two years stint leading the Italian side, 46-year-old seems to be focused on his career leading English side Chelsea hence he is willing to bring young players one after another. Accordingly, Stamford Bridge club has completed the formalities to bring Belgium international striker Michy Batshuayi from Marseille into its den ahead of the next English season. This switch is being taken as a part of much comprehensive strategy, Conte has planned for his English career and looking at the current developments in the Chelsea dressing room, it looks highly possible that Batshuayi is going to be a plus point for them in the season ahead. Since the latest deal is for five years term and salary involved therein is also big enough for the Belgium player to keep him motivated playing for the new side, yet the psychological … [Read more...]
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