Man City’s professionalism enforces Chelsea’s irrelevance

Yet another dismal showing from the champions ensures further unrest and uncertainties in the crippled Blues squad.   The results continue to baffle fans and has certainly damaged the fragile Chelsea brand marred by frequent personnel changes and general apathy from player and coach alike.

Fans and pundits expected a more professional showing and it appeared that all Conte wanted to achieve was to limit the Manchester juggernaut which obviously undermines the financial might invested in the squad this season.  Should we resort to grooming a player like Frank Lampard to restore the euphoria at Stamform Bridge once again which was, in my opinion, only evident during the early years of the Abramovich and Mourinho era.  In fact, this financial boost possibly resulted in a quasi-professionalism that is now resulting in our inconsistencies.  Remember the sheer entertainment that Chelsea offered before the Mourinho era though?

Will Chelsea agree to sell Cesc Fabregas to Galatasaray?

According to AMK, Conte has given the green light for Fabregas to leave Stamford Bridge as he does not have any long term role to play in the squad. Apparently, Galatasaray is prepared to pay 4.8 million-a-season contract.  This is an indication that Igor Tudor sees some value in this player who is approaching his twilight years in his career. He will do well if he settles at a club that gives him all the game play that he deserves though.

Eden Hazard is not for sale

Real Madrid is in apparent talks with Eden Hazard in a blatant poaching attempt since Zinedine Zidane's recommendation back in 2012.  The Belgian's recent performance have reaffirmed their interest along with goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.This may entirely depend on Antonia Conte's interest in James Rodriquez who is deemed to leave the Spanish Capital and has the euphoric Stamford Bridge in mind.

However, Chelsea has reacted by renewing Hazard with a new contract and is confident that he may not consider the Madrid offer.

Chelsea fans who feel slightly anxious by the possibility of this move may find reassurance in reports of Hazard telling friend that he will be at Chelsea next season.  On the other hand, Courtois claimed that he will not join Real Madrid at the end of the season and could "certainly" sign a new contract with the blues.

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Chelsea injury update: Will Hazard be able to deliver?

Chelsea will be tackling AFC Bournemouth at the Dean Court this weekend, in their second encounter, after the season's most humiliating result, a 1-0 blunder to the Cherries in December, Mourinho's last home class match before his sacking. The man in control now, Guus Hiddink, will have a completely fit squad with which to correct retribution on Saturday.

Eden Hazard is set to return from recovery  after injury kept him out since early March. He's not exactly prepared for a hour and a half, clearly, but would be great to see him play again to boost player and supporter morale.

Willian may miss pre-season campaign

The talented Chelsea midfielder Willian could miss  the club's pre-season arrangements and at any rate the initial three games of the 2016/17 season.

The Brazilian announced his intentions of participating in this summer's Copa America competition and as an over age player in the under-23 side at the Olympic football competition at Rio 2016.

That is obviously noteworthy blow for the new Blues manager Antonio Conte, who was hopingto begin his campaign with our best player to date.

Willian does not want to drop out with his club, but rather has shown that he trusts  Chelsea and the Brazilian FA would reach a consensus.


He told ESPN Brasil: “Everyone knows my desire to play in both championships.
“Of course we do not want to fight and put Chelsea in a difficult situation.
“And I do not want to fight with the Brazil Football Federation.
“I hope they and Chelsea enter into an agreement.”

The centennial spectacle of the Copa America is being played in the USA and Brazil's crusade begins against Ecuador on Tuesday, June 7.

Willian's participation will end on June 27.

The Olympic squad begins their campaign against South Africa on August 4, but will be subjected to a training camp naturally.

The final happens on August 20, seven days after the beginning of the new Premier League season which will certainly ensure further computations from the new coach.