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Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea; Match Preview and Predicted Line-up

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This is Thomas Tuchels first biggest test as a Chelsea manager as Chelsea facing Tottenham in the London derby. The blues yet to concede under Tuchel after the change of the system. Tottenham will be without Harry Kane for this match after he picks up an ankle injury last week but still, they have the quality in the attack with the likes of Son Heung Min and Gareth Bale who can a treat for the Chelsea defense. Chelsea’s attacking qualities also have been improved a lot under Thomas Tuchel but they have to be more clinical enough especially against the Jose Mourinho team. Chelsea has to be very aware of this Tottenham team as they like to sit deep, wait for the clear opening and they’ll instantly counter-attack it which they are dangerous on that.   Chelsea team news;  Kai Havertz and Kurt Zouma expected to miss the Tottenham class After they leave the Chelsea training with unknown injury issues. Apart from them, everyone fits for the selection.   Formation and Pre...

Chelsea 2-0 Burnley; Players rating vs Burnley

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  Thomas Tuchel gets his 1 st win as a Chelsea manager after an impressive performance against Burnley. The only downfall of this match could and should have been more than 2 goals for the blues. The forward players needs to be more clinical in front of the goal as they failed convert some their chances.   There is still certain area that Tuchel must improve on this Chelsea team. Lets see how the players Performed in a dominant display against Burnley. Tuchel goes with same 3-4-3 formation this match. Note;(GK-Goal Keeper, CB- Centre Back, LWB- Left Wing Back, RWB-Right Wing Back, CM- Centre Midfield, RF- Right Forward, LF- Left Forward, ST- Striker ) GK- Edourd Mendy - For the 2 nd game running he didn’t have to face any shoot on target as Dominant of Chelsea in the attack and with the unbeatable back 3 in front him. Rating- 5/10 CB- Azpilicueta – Impressive display from the captain. Again goes forward and defend it well. Scored the first of goal under T...

Players Rating Under Lampard's Chelsea reign; Part 1- Goal Keepers and Defenders

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With Lampard’s Chelsea managerial reign came to the end we look at all the players how they have fared under the clubs legend managerial spell. All the players will be rated start from 2019/20 until half of the 2020/21 season where Lampard was sacked midway through the season. This will be first part of the players rating and on this part the Goal keepers and defenders will be rated first. Goal Keepers Kepa Arrizabalaga (Squad number-1) AGE; 26 YEARS 75 million, world’s most expansive goal keeper was having decent season under Sarri back in 2018/19 season. But after Lampard reign he described as one of the worse goal keeper in the top division with having a worse goal saving ratio, errors after errors and so many awful performances, there might be some good performance here or there but it won’t hide from the real craps. Stats- 47 appearances, 11 clean sheets. Just 11 clean sheets from 47 appearances simply not good enough. Rating-3/10   Willy Caballero (13)AGE;39 YEARS...

Chelsea 0-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers; Players Rating vs Wolves

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The Thomas Tuchel era begins with a draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Chelsea dominated 79% position of the match but unable to create a clear cut chance against the stubborn wolves defense. Tuchel only had a day with the players at training therefore he has not enough time to implement his game method with his players and Sundays game against Burnley where he can be really judged. Tuchel went with the 3-4-3 formation and here take a look at how the players rated on Tuchels first game in charge as the Chelsea manager. Note;(GK-Goal Keeper, CB- Centre Back, LWB- Left Wing Back, RWB-Right Wing Back, CM- Centre Midfield, RF- Right Forward, LF- Left Forward, ST- Striker ) GK- Edourd Mendy -   Spectator. Nothing to do at all as wolves just set up defends against Chelsea. Rating- 5/10 CB- Azpilicueta - Rarely troubled by wolves attack when needs to defend he defend it well.   Showed his attacking capability on the right hand side sometime put in some decent c...

Chelsea team news and predicted line up vs Wolves

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Chelsea preparing to take on wolves as new Tuchel era begins today. After sacking of Club Legend Frank Lampard Chelsea announced Thomas Tuchel as their next head coach. Here how Chelsea could line up under tuchel on this 1st match in charge as Chelsea boss.   Injuries   Ngolo kante is the only injury concern for tuchel as he having a fully fit squad apart from the French international.   Predicted Line Up-(4-2-3-1) Goal Keeper- Édouard Mendy   There should be no issue with this, Mendy should be continuing as the first choice keeper under Tuchel ahead of the struggling and world’s expensive goal keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.   Defence- James- Rudigar - Thiago Silva - Chilwell James should be the clubs first choice Right Back and So Ben Chilwell at the left Back Alongside with Silva in the centre back. There might be turning point for Rudigar for his Chelsea future after Tuchel's arrival as the German manager tried sign the German footballer previously.   Centre ...