10:35 AM ET Kenedy attempts an overhead kick during Chelsea’s game against Kawasaki Frontale. Photo by Masashi Hara/Getty Images Frank Lampard spoke of his excitement at working with Kurt Zouma and Mason Mount following Chelsea’s 1-0 preseason friendly defeat against Japanese champions Kawasaki Frontale in Yokohama on Friday. Chelsea were second best against Kawasaki and the
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Lothar Matthaus believes Bayern Munich need a winger with qualities similar to that of Chelsea and USMNT midfielder Christian Pulisic. Christian Pulisic made his Chelsea debut in a 1-0 friendly loss to Kawasaki Frontale in Yokohama, Japan on Friday. Chelsea were second best against Kawasaki and the raucous home crowd got what they wanted when
ESPN FC’s Craig Burley selects a few from Chelsea’s famous ‘loan army’ that might make an impact at the club next season. The ESPN FC crew debate Chelsea’s decision to pay over £40 million to buy Mateo Kovacic from Real Madrid after having him on loan last season. ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop explains who he
Julien Laurens questions whether Joao Felix will be able to express himself at Atletico Madrid like he’s done with Benfica. Sid Lowe says Atletico Madrid’s offer to Benfica for Joao Felix represents a shift in their transfer strategy, but isn’t convinced it will pay off. Julien Laurens believes Juventus got a “good deal” for Matthijs
ESPN FC’s Julien Laurens says Inter Milan are getting closer to acquiring Man United’s Romelu Lukaku and explains what that means for Mauro Icardi. Julien Laurens says a cash-plus-players deal is the only way Barcelona can bring back Neymar from PSG, so which players could go the other way? The European transfer window is open.
1:41 PM ET Frank Lampard claimed his first win as Chelsea manager at the second attempt with a comfortable 4-0 victory at Irish club St Patrick’s Athletic on Saturday. First-half goals from Mason Mount and Emerson Palmieri were followed up with an Olivier Giroud brace after the break, sealing the win at Richmond Park in
5:09 PM ET Liam Twomey Frank Lampard was denied victory in his first match as Chelsea head coach with a late goal from trialist Eric Molloy snatching a 1-1 draw for Bohemians in Dublin. Michy Batshuayi put Chelsea in front after just eight minutes when he pounced on Kenedy‘s deflected shot in the box, but
Julien Laurens thinks Frank Lampard’s Chelsea return with a pending transfer ban will be “a hell of a task ahead.” Frank Lampard stresses he should be judged as a manager, not for the accolades he’s received as a Chelsea player. The FC guys debate whether or not N’Golo Kante and Jorginho will be able to
Gab Marcotti says similarities between Frank Lampard and Maurizio Sarri’s styles of play would make the Derby County manager a low-risk signing for the Blues. ESPN FC’s Craig Burley selects a few from Chelsea’s famous ‘loan army’ that might make an impact at the club next season. When Frank Lampard took his first steps in
Julien Laurens thinks Frank Lampard’s Chelsea return with a pending transfer ban will be “a hell of a task ahead.” The FC guys debate whether or not N’Golo Kante and Jorginho will be able to fit into Frank Lampard’s system this season at Chelsea. The ESPN FC crew debate Chelsea’s decision to pay over £40
Gonzalo Higuain’s legacy with Argentina will be remembered for failing to rise to the occasion when silverware was on the line. The European transfer window is open. Click here to review all the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the latest gossip below. Top free agents in 2020 | What do Europe’s elite
Julien Laurens thinks Frank Lampard’s Chelsea return with a pending transfer ban will be “a hell of a task ahead.” Chelsea have confirmed the sale of Alvaro Morata to Atletico Madrid. Morata will remain on loan at Atletico for the 2019-20 season, as agreed in January, before the transfer becomes permanent on July 1, 2020.
Gab Marcotti says similarities between Frank Lampard and Maurizio Sarri’s styles of play would make the Derby County manager a low-risk signing for the Blues. Chelsea are taking a huge punt on Frank Lampard. For all we know, he could be a new Pep Guardiola or Zinedine Zidane, but has the heart ruled the head
Gonzalo Higuain’s legacy with Argentina will be remembered for failing to rise to the occasion when silverware was on the line. The European transfer window is open. Click here to review all the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the latest gossip below. Top free agents in 2020 | What do Europe’s elite
Gab Marcotti says similarities between Frank Lampard and Maurizio Sarri’s style’s of play would make the Derby County manager a low-risk signing for the Blues. ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop sees Derby County boss Frank Lampard taking the helm at his former club Chelsea as only a short-term fix for the London club. Chelsea have appointed
While Chelsea await the verdict of their transfer ban appeal, check out some of the top talent the Blues could recall from loan to bolster their squad. Gab Marcotti says similarities between Frank Lampard and Maurizio Sarri’s style’s of play would make the Derby County manager a low-risk signing for the Blues. ESPN FC’s Craig
There are several weeks left in the 2019 summer transfer window, but all of Europe’s top clubs have a lot of shopping and selling left to do before they can consider themselves ready for the new campaign. With that in mind, we asked ESPN FC’s experts to canvass the big teams and get a sense
While Chelsea await the verdict of their transfer ban appeal, check out some of the top talent the Blues could recall from loan to bolster their squad. Gab Marcotti says similarities between Frank Lampard and Maurizio Sarri’s style’s of play would make the Derby County manager a low-risk signing for the Blues. ESPN FC’s Craig
This is the most difficult offseason Chelsea will face in 16 years. The five-time Premier League champions have sold star attacker Eden Hazard to Real Madrid for a fee starting at £90 million, and while the January capture of 20-year-old American winger Christian Pulisic for £57.6m will help soften the blow, Chelsea won’t be able
ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop sees Derby County boss Frank Lampard taking the helm at his former club Chelsea as only a short-term fix for the London club. ESPN FC’s Craig Burley lists the reasons why Frank Lampard would have a difficult time as Chelsea manager should he be appointed to replace the outgoing Maurizio Sarri.