Chelsea FC (The Blues) | Special Thread

[The _Analyst]

 

[Numbisa]

Mkufunzi wa Chelsea Antonio Conte amesisitiza kuwa anafurahia kusalia katika klabu hiyo licha ya uvumi kwamba uhusiano na mmiliki wa klabu hiyo Roman Abrahamovic umedorora.
Conte mwenye umri wa miaka 48 aliiongoza Blues kushinda taji la Uingereza msimu uliopita na kufikia sasa wako katika nafasi ya tatu , wakiwa pointi 15 nyuma ya viongozi wa ligi Manchester City.
Abrahamovic amekasirishwa na matamshi ya kocha huyo kwamba hakuhusishwa katika kuchagua wachezaji watakaojiunga na klabu hiyo msimu huu.

''Ningependelea kuendelea kufanya kazi na wachezaji wangu'', alisema Conte.
''Nafurahi kujaribu kila simu kuweka bidii katika kazi yangu'' .
''Ningefurahi sana iwapo ningepeta wachezaji wapya.Narudia kila mara. Mimi ndiye mkufunzi''.
''Jukumu langu ni kujaribu kutoa matokeo bora ,kujaribu kuwaimarisha wachezaji wangu katika klabu hii''.
Siku ya Jumatano, kufuatia Chelsea kushindwa na Arsenal , Conte aliwaambia maripota kwamba klabu hiyo ndio inayochagua kila mchezaji katika sera yao ya uhamiaji.
Matamshi hayo yalisababisha mgogoro katika klabu hiyo na kwamba naibu wake Carlo Cudisini ndio anayewasiliana na bodi ya timu hiyo kwa niaba yake.

 

[The _Analyst]

Why Mourinho alikuwa Manager na Conte sio Manager?

Organisational policies zinabadilika kulingana na mahitaji ya organisation husika. So bodi imeamua ku-centralize swala la usajili

 

[The _Analyst]

Again nimekwambia Mourinho ana ushawishi mkubwa kuliko Conte ndio maana aliwasajili hao wachezaji hiyo bodi ndio hiyo hiyo na hakuna policy iliyobadilika

Sera za Chelsea hazijabadilika!? You are funy. Unajua mageuzi yaliyofanyika kuhusu Sera za academy? Unajua mfumo wa usajiri umekuwa centralized lini?

 

[The _Analyst]

Mourinho amekuwa akijihusisha zaidi yeye mwenyewe ktk usajili kwa kushawishi target players wake kwa njia ya simu tofauti na conte. Conte yeye akishataja target zake basi kamaluza anaenda kulala wakati Mou akishataja target zake ndo kwanza anaamka na kuanzisha mapambano

Unaijua sheria inayozuia Club au Coach kushawishi mchezaji kabla ya makubaliano ya club? Unajua ilitungwa lini? Tuache kuzungumza tusiyoyajua

 

[The _Analyst]

Eti Kwanini Hazard na Courtois wanasema they are happy in London??

Unataka waseme wako frustrated to live in London??

Unadhani wapo Chelsea kwa sababu ya ushawishi Wa Conte??

Kama hujui! Hao wapo London kwasababu Real Hawajaleta Bid yoyote Chelsea ya Kuwataka...

Real wameonesha interest ya Kuwataka tu lakini Hawajaingia Sokoni kuleta Dhabuni yao Chelsea.

Subiri walete Dhabuni Chelsea halafu Ndiyo useme wameikataa Real...

Sasa sababu ya Real Kutoonesha Kuleta Dhabuni yoyote Chelsea Ni Kwamba anaangalia Vitu viwili Kwa Wakati Mmoja!

1) Soko lilivyo
2) Mikataba Yao

Real Wanajua Fika Kuwa Kwa Soko lilivyo kwasasa Hazard na Courtois bei zao Zaweza ifilisi Timu...! Lakini wakiangalia Mikataba Yao inaelekea Ukingoni! Kwahiyo Wanasubiri at least Summer Mikataba Yao itakapokaribia Kumalizika Hapo Real atawapata Hazard na Courtois Bure (Pre-contract), au Kwa Bei Ya Chee kabisa ambao Wrote Wawili Hawatofika Hata £80m.

Mtumia Cotinho kama case study.

 

[kidunula1]

Unaijua sheria inayozuia Club au Coach kushawishi mchezaji kabla ya makubaliano ya club? Unajua ilitungwa lini? Tuache kuzungumza tusiyoyajua

Unaongea usivyovijua? Ni nani kakwambia huwa anaongea na mchezaji kabla ya kuongea na klabu? Na kikubwa anachofanya Mou ni huwa anahakikisha anakaa karibu na mchezaji kimawasiliano huku akimjengea urafiki mkubwa hata kabla ya kumwambia anamhitaji.

 

[The _Analyst]

Unaongea usivyovijua? Ni nani kakwambia huwa anaongea na mchezaji kabla ya kuongea na klabu? Na kikubwa anachofanya Mou ni huwa anahakikisha anakaa karibu na mchezaji kimawasiliano huku akimjengea urafiki mkubwa hata kabla ya kumwambia anamhitaji.

Hiyo hapo sheria ya transfer regulation, bishana nayo

 

[Belo]

Sera za Chelsea hazijabadilika!? You are funy. Unajua mageuzi yaliyofanyika kuhusu Sera za academy? Unajua mfumo wa usajiri umekuwa centralized lini?

Sema kilichobadilika taja hayo mageuzi yaliyofanyika

 

[Rosh Hashannah]

Seven Edin Dzeko alternatives Chelsea should consider

3 hours ago 90min

The Blues are searching for a new striker.
Ciro Immobile (Lazio)

The 27-year-old has rediscovered the sort of form that made him such an attractive proposition when at Torino a few years ago since joining Lazio in 2016. Immobile's form has helped fire Lazio up the table in recent weeks, and they now sit third in Serie A, ahead of early title contenders Inter and Roma.

Inaki Williams (Athletic Bilbao)

While Aritz Aduriz so often grabs the headlines up front for Athletic Bilbao, it is easy to forget just how effective a foil the Basque side have for him in the shape of Inaki Williams. Williams has shown time and again he is capable of applying the finishing touch to an attack, and at 23 years of age, he has time on his side in comparison with the 36-year-old Aduriz.

Mariano Diaz (Lyon)

He may have only arrived at Lyon from Real Madrid, but Diaz's performances since arriving in France mean that Europe's big guns will be circling sooner rather than later. The striker has already notched 13 goals in his first season as a first choice forward at the top level.

Mauro Icardi (Inter)

Icardi is one of the most sought after strikers in Europe right now, and it is easy to see why. The Argentinean has 99 goals in little over five and a half seasons in Serie A, including 18 in 20 matches this season alone. One has to feel it will only be a matter of time before Icardi starts to go in search of some major honours to accompany his remarkable scoring record.

Jonas (Benfica)

One of the most dangerous strikers outside of Europe's top five leagues in recent years, Jonas has scored 110 goals in just 138 appearances in three and a half seasons at Benfica. It is perhaps something of a surprise that no side from within Europe's big leagues has since attempted to bring in the now 33-year-old as a more than capable backup striker.

Karim Benzema (Real Madrid)

The striker's game time has been limited this season, something not helped by injury, meaning a reunion with former Real teammate Morata could prove an appealing proposition for the Frenchman.

Olivier Giroud (Arsenal)

The Frenchman has demonstrated one plenty of occasions his ability to find the net in the Premier League, with 73 goals to his name in five and a half seasons in the division. With Arsenal apparently still some way short of Dortmund's asking price for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Arsene Wenger may welcome some additional funds from across the capital.

 

[Rosh Hashannah]

Report: Arturo Vidal told he can leave Bayern Munich in the summer

5 hours ago DW Sports (via 90min)

Chelsea are known admirers of the Chilean international, who has represented his country 97 times, scoring 23 times.
Vidal still has 18 months left on his deal at the German champions, but with Thiago, Corentin Tolisso, James Rodriguez, Sebastian Rudy, and Leon Goretzka among his competitors for a starting place at Bayern, his future at the club appears to be in jeopardy.

Chelsea are believed to be interested in signing Vidal, with the Blues understood to have enquired around his availability.

Manchester United are believed to be in pole position to snap up Vidal, and rumours of a reunion with new signing Alexis Sanchez at Old Trafford have intensified after the Bayern midfielder congratulated his international teammate on his move to the 13-time Premier League champions.

The demand for his services doesn't stop there though, with Italian giants Inter said to be keen on convincing the Chilean superstar to move to Serie A.

 

[Rosh Hashannah]

Alvaro Morata's close friend dies in a car accident

2 hours ago Telegraph

The tragedy may delay the player's return to the Chelsea team.
Morata's troubled start to the year has suffered another blow after one of the striker's best friends was killed in a car crash.

Chelsea have been helping their £57 million record signing grieve for his friend, who died this week, and will allow the Spaniard extra time off if he needs it.

Antonio Conte allowed Morata to have a day off from undergoing treatment on his back injury this week after being informed of the bereavement.

The former Real Madrid star is scheduled to return to training next week, but may not be ready to face Bournemouth on Wednesday night at Stamford Bridge. There is also the possibility he will require more time off to return to Spain and attend his friend's funeral.

 

[Rosh Hashannah]

Four season-defining games await Chelsea. ⚽

 

[Rosh Hashannah]

Frank Lampard insists Chelsea must spend big if they want to keep Eden Hazard

4 hours ago Evening Standard

The Belgium international is in the last 18 months on his current deal.
Lampard said: "Great players such as Hazard and Courtois will always be looked at by Real Madrid, so to protect yourself you need to get them on long contracts.

"With the kind of money being spent elsewhere, Chelsea have to keep moving forward and recruiting new talent to play around them.

"The club can't lose what they've got. Hazard is the main person there. He is 27 and a player of his ability has his prime years ahead of him.

"He will want to challenge for the Champions League but the club have to match that ambition as well."

 

[Rosh Hashannah]

7 important Chelsea stories you may've missed today

4 hours ago CFC Live

The deal between AS Roma and Chelsea is stalling because the Italians are now asking for more money on Dzeko deal. Whether the agreement is close or not, Roma's head coach Eusebio Di Francesco is set to use both players.

Real Madrid are planning a triple Premier League raid worth £500m next summer with Eden Hazard topping the wishlist.

Edin Dzeko is 50 per cent of the way to Stamford Bridge and a move should happen before deadline day, according to football agent Massimo Briaschi.

Newcastle's Rafa Benitez believes Chelsea need the FA Cup more than his team and is expecting a strong opposition.

Bayern Munich midfielder Arturo Vidal is believed to have been told he can leave the Allianz Arena in the summer.

Thorgan Hazard plays down Chelsea rumours as he believes he is 'not at that level yet.'

Chelsea are set to make a decision on Charly Musonda after the Newcastle clash. Celtic are among the strongest contenders for the Belgian.

 

[Rosh Hashannah]

Rafa Benitez lifts the lid on Kenedy's position

6 hours ago Chronicle Live

The Spaniard may use him on both flanks
When asked if Kenedy was ready to go if called upon against the Clarets, Benitez said: ''Yeah. Physically he is fine and he is training with the team. It is a question of match fitness but he has played in the cup and has done well.

''He’s a player we were monitoring in August and we needed this position filled. He is still a young player and one that has to improve but he knows the Premier League. There are a lot of positives in terms of that because he has energy and quality.

''He’s still young though but he’s a good addition for us. Kenedy can play as a wing-back like he has recently. He’s also a left full-back or a winger on the left or right.''

Kenedy must regain attacking duties at Newcastle.

 

[Rosh Hashannah]

Where Did it All Go Wrong? 5 Reasons Chelsea Just Aren't the Team They Were Last Year

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Fred Kirby26 JAN 2018

Chelsea have not been the same side they were last year by any stretch of the imagination. A recent stretch of inept performances has lead to rumours of the departure of Antonio Conte resurfacing, and the Blues now sit 15 points behind leaders Manchester City


Here are five reasons behind Chelsea's struggle to match last year's performances...

5. Constant Switches in Formation

In last year's title winning season Chelsea consistently used a 3-4-3 formation from October onward and this allowed the team to become accustomed to the system, winning the league comfortably in the process.


This season Conte cannot seem to decide if he prefers to use said formation that brought the Blues so much success last year, or if a 3-5-2 works better. The constant changes between the two systems is not doing the players any favours, with many of them suffering from inconsistencies in their game time.


Crucial players like Eden Hazard, Willian and Cesc Fabregas have found it difficult to build any sort of consistent form, with their roles being constantly changed.

4. Inconsistent Defensive Line-Up

Another reason Chelsea were such a formidable force last year was the brilliance of the back line consisting of David Luiz, Cesar Azpilicueta and Gary Cahill.


This year, despite keeping the joint most clean sheets in the Premier League, the defensive line has been constantly changed. Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger have come into the mix and although the Dane in particular has put in some good performances, any football fan will tell you a reliable centre-back partnership is pivotal to Premier League success.


Antonio Conte seems like he is unsure on what the best back-line is and this is leading to some poor defensive errors at vital moments for the London club. You only have to look at the recent 2-1 Carabao Cup semi-final loss to Arsenal to see the problems at the back for the Blues. Two lazy and avoidable deflections prevented Chelsea from reaching a cup final.

3. Insufficient Summer Acquisitions

Chelsea were linked with a whole host of big names in the summer, and despite spending around £150m, the squad itself started this season arguably weaker than it ended the previous one.


Tiemoue Bakayoko and Alvaro Morata were two particularly high-profile acquisitions brought in for a combined total of £100m. Although these looked like good signings, they were merely replacements for players leaving the club and have not done much to prove fans that they are any better than their respective predecessors.


It is often said that after a side wins the Premier League title they must improve their squad further to retain such success. It is inevitable that competing sides will bring in improvements to the squad and, as the holders, it is crucial to match this.


Chelsea failed to bring in players that improved their starting lineup. Davide Zappacosta and Danny Drinkwater are not improvements on the players Chelsea owned previously. Throughout the window, the Blues also missed out on several names who would have improved their side, including Juventus full-back Alex Sandro.

2. Failing to Replace Nemanja Matic

This was a trade-off that provoked huge debate in the summer. Chelsea sold Matic to rivals Manchester United, with Tiemoue Bakayoko having already come in from Monaco looking to take his place.


After impressing in France, many saw Bakayoko as an upgrade on Matic. He came in with a reputation of possessing greater speed and attacking prowess... but this was not the case. Since his move, Bakayoko has been far from impressive, putting in some questionable performances, and attracting wide criticism.


Matic on the other hand has continued the form he showed in Chelsea's title winning season, really strengthening United's midfield.


Although Bakayoko may yet improve, his performances have not been anywhere near the level Matic's were last season, and this swap is a big reason why Chelsea's form has suffered.

1. Over Reliance on Eden Hazard

Eden Hazard has put in some stunning performances this season for Chelsea, and it is no surprise he is being linked with a move to Real Madrid.


The problem for Chelsea is that when he fails to perform, it seems to go hand in hand with an overall bad performance. They have too reliant on Hazard to be the catalyst, and without him on top form, often look lost going forward.


In the past, Chelsea have been able to look to others to produce when Hazard fails to, with Diego Costa often taking the reigns in recent years. Morata does not seem to have the same ability of taking a game by the scruff of the neck and the likes of Pedro and Willian are just not on the same level as the Belgian wizard.


Chelsea fans are desperate for the club to bring in some more firepower going forward in order to take some of the weight off of Hazard's shoulders, and help them regain the consistent high level of performances that won them the league last season.

 

[Rosh Hashannah]

Morata, Courtois & Willian to miss Chelsea-Newcastle, confirms Conte

 

[Rosh Hashannah]

Manchester City ready to make a move for Eden Hazard

6 minutes ago Mirror

City are looking to buy the Chelsea star for £150 million this summer.
Pep Guardiola has identified the Belgium winger as his No.1 summer transfer target after admitting that the huge revamp of his squad has meant he's been unable to compete in the market for the world's stellar players.

City refused to meet the £400,000-a-week wage demands of Alexis Sanchez – and saw the Chile star join rivals Manchester United last week. But Guardiola has dropped a big hint that the Premier League leaders' stance is about to change.

And Hazard's contract stand-off at Stamford Bridge has given City hope that he will come on the market this summer.

At 27, Hazard is seen to represent better value as he enters the peak years of his career. And if his contract deadlock with Chelsea is still in place at the end of the season, then City will challenge Real Madrid for his signature.

Hazard will have just two years left on his contract and will be at his optimum value in terms of fee and wages. City will not hesitate to shatter the British transfer record.

 

[Rosh Hashannah]

Chelsea team news ahead of Newcastle clash

an hour ago Evening Standard

Antonio Conte faces another selection headache ahead of Chelsea's FA Cup fourth-round clash with Newcastle after Alvaro Morata, Thibaut Courtois and Willian were ruled out through injury.

Morata (back) and Courtois (ankle) both missed the Blues' EFL Cup semi-final second leg tie against Arsenal on Wednesday night with their respective issues, and remain sidelined for this weekend's home match against Rafael Benitez's side.

Willian will also be forced to sit out due to the hamstring injury he sustained in the 2-1 defeat to the Gunners at the Emirates Stadium.

The good news, however, is that Cesc Fabregas - who did not play against Arsenal due to a hamstring problem - could feature but faces a late fitness test on Saturday.