If you stand still, you fall behind. It is one of the truest maxims in professional sport and why cycles of success are fluid, moving from one team to another. Such change can often happen over a period of years rather than months, but in the Premier League right now, the unique challenges facing the
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Timo Werner and Liverpool seemed such an obvious fit. He is a quick, mobile striker capable of dropping straight into Jurgen Klopp’s system at Anfield and a player, with a reported £49 million release clause at RB Leipzig, who would also mirror the club’s policy of finding value in an inflated market. The Germany international
Steve Nicol reacts to reports that Chelsea have activated Timo Werner’s €60 million release clause. As RB Leipzig’s Timo Werner prepares for a big summer move, look back at some of his goals for Germany. Julian Nagelsmann compared Timo Werner with Robert Lewandowski amid interest from the Premier League. Ale Moreno and Steve Nicol react
Jan Aage Fjortoft explains whether or not Chelsea is a serious contender for Timo Werner. Julien Laurens reacts to Chelsea extending Olivier Giroud’s contract until 2021. Olivier Giroud has said the effects of the coronavirus pandemic across Europe influenced his decision to sign a contract extension with Chelsea. The striker almost left the club in January
Rob Dawson analyses Man United’s pursuit of Timo Werner with rival Liverpool also looking at the Leipzig star. Chelsea are considering switching their attentions to Timo Werner if the RB Leipzig forward indicates he is willing to join them, sources have told ESPN. – ESPN+: Stream ESPN FC TVdaily and 30 for 30: Soccer Stories– Insider Notebook: United battle
Aston Villa vs. Sheffield United and Man City vs. Arsenal will be the first games back as Prem returns. N’Golo Kante is back working on an individual programme at Chelsea‘s training ground but is yet to resume group sessions, sources have told ESPN. Clubs had been training in small groups of no more than five
Julien Laurens feels that June 19th or 26th are more realistic dates for restarting the Premier League. Gab Marcotti breaks down the latest transfer rumour involving Paul Pogba and Jadon Sancho. Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is happy in London but is open to a move abroad for his next job. The Premier League is
Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta chooses a 4-2-3-1 formation in his FIFA 20 Ultimate Team. Chelsea have not put a timescale on N’Golo Kante‘s return to group training after the midfielder expressed his reservations about attending sessions amid the coronavirus pandemic, sources have told ESPN. The 29-year-old is not taking part in Thursday’s activity at the
Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta chooses a 4-2-3-1 formation in his FIFA 20 Ultimate Team. Craig Burley reacts to Christian Pulisic’s comments surrounding his not-so-warm welcome at Chelsea. The Exploding Heads create CGI “fan-amations” in the absence of fans from stadiums. Cesar Azpilicueta rates his own FIFA ability and how good the virtual FIFA 20 Azpilicueta
Cesar Azpilicueta‘s team calls him the “boss.” He speaks to them every day via email or text message, monitors their performance, offers advice and expects success. He tells them to uphold the team’s values at all time and wear the shirt with pride. But this is a life away from his day job of being
Callum Hudson-Odoi took part in Chelsea’s training following his arrest on suspicion of rape. Callum Hudson-Odoi participated in Chelsea‘s first small group training session on Tuesday, following his Sunday arrest on suspicion of rape, sources have told ESPN. The 19-year-old was released on bail on Monday. Police were called to his Battersea apartment in the early hours
Julien Laurens and Craig Burley react to the news Premier League clubs have agreed to a return to training. Don Hutchison and Craig Burley examine Mauricio Pochettino’s options now that his gardening leave is over. Don Hutchison and Craig Burley react to reports of Premier League players hesitant to return to training. Gab Marcotti and
Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi has been arrested. Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi was arrested on suspicion of rape in the early hours of Sunday morning after police were called to his house by a woman who told police she had been raped, sources told ESPN. Hudson-Odoi, 19, was questioned by police on Sunday and Monday morning
Craig Burley reacts to Christian Pulisic’s comments surrounding his not-so-warm welcome at Chelsea. The Exploding Heads create CGI “fan-amations” in the absence of fans from stadiums. Wolves’ Raul Jimenez remains coy about his future despite the Real Madrid, Man United and Chelsea rumours. ESPN FC’s Sid Lowe reflects back on the tense UCL clash of
Craig Burley reacts to Christian Pulisic’s comments surrounding his not-so-warm welcome at Chelsea. The Exploding Heads create CGI “fan-amations” in the absence of fans from stadiums. ESPN FC’s Sid Lowe reflects back on the tense UCL clash of Chelsea vs. Barcelona 11 years to the day. Chelsea‘s Christian Pulisic has said the adductor injury that
Craig Burley reacts to Christian Pulisic’s comments surrounding his not-so-warm welcome at Chelsea. The Exploding Heads create CGI “fan-amations” in the absence of fans from stadiums. Mark Ogden and Don Hutchison explain why players and clubs are pushing back against the league’s approach. Shaka Hislop and Craig Burley recount their experiences of how crowds can
Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling insists that player and staff safety is the priority when football returns. Mark Ogden reacts to Danny Rose’s comments about the Premier League’s return during a pandemic. Shaka Hislop and Craig Burley recount their experiences of how crowds can impact the game. Newcastle United loanee Danny Rose voices his disapproval of
Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling insists that player and staff safety is the priority when football returns. Newcastle United loanee Danny Rose voices his disapproval of the Premier League season resuming during the pandemic. Gab Marcotti explains why the Premier League is pushing for closed-door home matches when the season resumes. Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea are
Craig Burley reacts to Chelsea’s reported interest in Philippe Coutinho and how it affects Christian Pulisic. Craig Burley says “absolutely no problem” to rumors that Bayern’s Philippe Coutinho is linked to Chelsea. Christian Pulisic has said “nobody even noticed me” at the start of his career at Chelsea and that he has had to earn
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