Kalidou Koulibaly called John Terry to ask for the number 26 shirt after joining Chelsea. The centre-back arrived from Napoli earlier this summer in a £33m deal, signing a four-year contract at Stamford Bridge. Defensive arrivals have been a priority for Thomas Tuchel and Chelsea following the departures of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen. Koulibaly featured briefly against Arsenal on the US tour, before starting against Udinese in the Blues’ final pre-season match ahead of the Premier League campaign getting underway this weekend. The 31-year-old will wear the No26 shirt…
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Antonio Rudiger reacts to John Terry emotional comment
Antonio Rudiger has reacted to John Terry’s comments about him, claiming it’s “emotional” to hear such words from the club’s ultimate legend. Former Blues star has called Rudiger a leader and has thanked him for his commitment and professionalism. “It is emotional because he is the ultimate legend here. To hear these words from him, considering where I come from,” Rudiger said, via Absolute Chelsea. “To think one day a man like him would be saying these words to me, is really big & I thank him for this. He’s somebody that…
Read MoreJohn Terry, Makelele, James, Havertz, and other star players spotted at Cobham as Chelsea U23 escaped relegation
Chelsea Development Squad completed a brilliant comeback against Tottenham to escape relegation from Premier League 2 A handful of Chelsea stars — old and new — were in attendance at Cobham training ground for the Development Squad’s final Premier League 2 game of the season. Andy Myers’ side needed a win against Tottenham to evade relegation from the under-23s top-flight, and the Blues did so in the dying embers. As first reported, Trevoh Chalobah and Malang Sarr were named in the starting eleven in a bid to bolster the west London…
Read MoreChelsea 1-0 Newcastle: Kai Havertz magnetic touch and quality finish rejuvenate Stamford Bridge
Chelsea recorded a 1-0 win over Newcastle on Sunday as Mendy kept another cleansheet after a magnetic touch and quality finish from Kai Havertz change the mood of the fans at Stamford Bridge. The Sport Info reports that Jorginho launch a long pass into the Newcastle box as Havertz control touch is masterclass and quickly slashed the ball in the back of the net. Kai Havertz late goal burst Stamford Bridge as fans and Thomas Tuchel celebrate the goal in a unique ways at 89 minutes of play. Thomas Tuchel…
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