3.20pm Chelsea news LIVE: Chilwell OUT of England squad, Victor Moses set for transfer, Petr Cech returns to Bridge – The Sun
BEN CHILWELL has returned to Stamford Bridge from England duty and will play no part against Denmark.
Meanwhile we have the very latest on Victor Moses' future, while Blues legend Petr Cech has been spotted back at the Bridge.
Get all the latest updates from Stamford Bridge here…
- Marc Mayo
INTERNATIONAL BLUES
Keeping an eye on tonight’s internationals?
A number of Chelsea players are in action, with Antonio Rudiger, Kai Havertz and Timo Werner vying to start for Germany against Switzerland in the Nations League.
A win is vital for Joachim Low’s side as they bid to top Group 4.
Spain currently lead the way and Kepa Arrizabalaga will hope to start in their trip to Ukraine, both games kicking off at 7.45pm.
Callum Hudson-Odoi is in contention to feature in England Under-21s’ game against Turkey.
Hakim Ziyech will not be involved as Morocco face DR Congo in a friendly.
- Marc Mayo
PET BACK IN THERE
Chelsea fans were excited to see Petr Cech pull his goalkeeper gloves on for a training ground drill over the international break.
In the latest episode of the club’s ‘Unseen’ series, the legend popped in between the sticks – leaving fans asking if he can fill in for injured first-choice Edouard Mendy!
- Marc Mayo
AGAIN, BEN?
More details emerging of Ben Chilwell’s withdrawal from the England squad.
Having been ill in the week, the defender’s exit is now being put down to a pre-existing foot injury, by multiple outlets.
That would be worrying for Chelsea, with a foot problem keeping Chilwell out of action for the first few weeks in West London.
- Marc Mayo
SEN OFF
Ian Maatsen is reportedly on the verge of a loan move to Charlton.
The young left-back has begun training with the League One club and Football Insider reckon the deal is nearly done.
Frank Lampard handed the 18-year-old his Chelsea debut last season in the Carabao Cup win over Grimsby.
- Marc Mayo
BLUE BOY
The where it started vs how it's going social media trend has hit football. And Chelsea's effort for Mason Mount is rather decent.
- Marc Mayo
KANT BELIEVE IT
Chelsea have denied claims that N'Golo Kante wants to quit the club in January after falling out with Frank Lampard.
French outlet Le Parisien claimed the midfielder was furious when Lamps refused to let him skip training to attend a friend's wedding before the international break.
The same report also alleged that Kante is dreaming of a move to Real Madrid and his team wants to secure a Chelsea exit within the next year.
Yet a Chelsea spokesperson told the Mail that the story was 'total nonsense'.
- Marc Mayo
PALM FREE
Emerson Palmieri remains a target for Juventus and Inter Milan going into the January transfer window.
Having stayed put during the autumn market, the left-back is once again linked to a Serie A return by Tuttosport.
Currently on Italy duty, Emerson admitted to struggling with life in West London.
He stated: “The beginning of the season at Chelsea it is not going as I would like, but I just have to think about working and doing my best when I am on the pitch.”
- Marc Mayo
HAK EM UP
Many clubs want players to be given time off during the international break.
Not Chelsea.
Morocco’s fixtures are being seen as a prime opportunity to boost Hakim Ziyech’s fitness.
And the North African nation’s FA have confirmed, according to the Star, that Chelsea asked for Ziyech to be given proper game time in their recent match.
The midfielder entered after 59 minutes of Morocco’s 3-1 win over Senegal on Friday, making an assist, and is now back in London while his country faces DR Congo tonight.
- Marc Mayo
TIM TO SHINE
Timo Werner is back to full fitness after a coronavirus scare.
Germany boss Joachim Low could hand the striker a start against Switzerland tonight after having to bench him on the weekend.
After suffering flu-like symptoms, Werner tested negative for Covid-19 and is now back to full strength.
Low told reporters: “Timo Werner is back to full strength and there are no weaknesses.
“He is available.”
- Marc Mayo
VIC BOX EXERCISE
Victor Moses WILL complete his loan move to Spartak Moscow, it has been claimed.
There have been concerns over the winger’s switch, reportedly of a medical nature.
But Football.London states that the deal will go ahead before the Russian market shuts on Saturday.
- Marc Mayo
BREAKING
Ben Chilwell has returned home from England's Nations League camp.
The FA have confirmed that the full-back, along with Kieran Trippier, will not feature against Denmark on Wednesday.
The Chelsea man had been suffering with illness and Gareth Southgate recently confirmed that his fitness needed to be evaluated.
He said: “There’s a little bit of assessment needed over the next couple of days but he is with the group now.”
- Marc Mayo
NEV-ER TURN IT DOWN
Reece James and Mason Mount will have benefited hugely from their week with England, says Pat Nevin.
The Scot told the Chelsea website that the full-back’s debut and midfielder’s goal versus Belgium will help them when they return to Stamford Bridge.
He wrote: “For Mason, that second goal on his ninth appearance will have made him feel like a central part of the set up.
“A winner against the top-ranked team in the world is never to be sniffed at, but following on from him not starting against Crystal Palace in the last league game, it will certainly have given him a much-needed and timely boost.
“Similarly, Reece James didn’t start against Palace either in the 4-0 win but by the time he gets back into training at Cobham he will be an international with at least two caps to his name. It is hard enough getting a cap, especially for a nation like England and specifically at right-back/wing-back, the most hotly contested position in the squad.
“That is very impressive. Like Mason, it will be a huge lift for a young player who thoroughly deserves it considering the improvement he has made in a very short time.”
- Marc Mayo
STEG OF THE DUMP
Chelsea were one of many clubs to try and tempt Marc-Andre ter Stegen during the transfer window.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the Blues urged the goalkeeper to reject a new Barcelona contract.
Juventus and Inter Milan were also poking at ter Stegen, 28, in a bid to lure him away from the Blaugrana.
But, with his contract to 2022 currently up for renewal, the German apparently wants to remain in Spain.
- Marc Mayo
ZOU WHAT?
Ever wanted to immortalise your favourite player on a T-shirt?
This Kurt Zouma mega fan has done just that with a stunning birthday present honouring the Chelsea defender.
Reddit user Larrydrib posted this Wikipedia-based gift online and… Well. Genius or disastrous? You decide.
- Marc Mayo
GRIM UP NORTH
Grimsby Town duo Louis Boyd and Ben Grist are reportedly interesting Chelsea and Liverpool.
Still 15, midfielder Boyd became the club's youngest-ever player when making a goalscoring debut against Harrogate last month.
And the League Two side may have to sell amid financial difficulty, according to The Athletic.
- Marc Mayo
OF MICE AND TEN
Christian Pulisic is loving life as Chelsea's new No10.
The American was handed the shirt, previously worn by Joe Cole, Mark Hughes and Eden Hazard, in the off-season and wants to replicate their achievements.
He told CBS: “It meant a lot. It’s no secret that it’s been my favourite number. It’s the number I wanted to be.
“Now that Willian moved on this season, there was an opportunity there. I spoke with the club and everyone felt like I was ready for it, and I felt I was ready, and it’s a number I like.
“So it was a really proud moment for me last weekend to wear it for Chelsea for the first time.
“I understand what it means and how much history it has, how many incredible players have worn it before me, but I see it as my favourite number. I just want to do well.”
- Marc Mayo
BEN BACK
Ben Chilwell has joined up with the England squad and could face Denmark, Gareth Southgate confirmed.
The Chelsea left-back, 23, missed Sunday's 2-1 win over Belgium with a non-coronavirus illness.
And the defender will be assessed before Southgate decides whether he will feature against Denmark in the Nations League clash at Wembley tomorrow.
The England boss said on Sunday: “Ben reported to the hotel today.
“He did a training session on his own. We’ve just got to assess where he’s at because he hasn’t been able to train through the week.
“So, there’s a little bit of assessment needed over the next couple of days but he is with the group now.”
- <a href='http://www.thesun.co.uk/sport' rel='external nofollow ugc' class='url'>Alex Terrell</a>
UNITED NATIONS
Arsene Wenger wants a World Cup or Euros every summer.
And he is willing to see the Nations League scrapped in order to accommodate the major shake up.
Wenger, 70, was appointed Fifa's head of global football development last year and suggested the new plans to improve the international game.
The ex-Arsenal boss – whose home nation France are the reigning world champions – told Bild: “We need to get rid of the Nations League and find clearer events that everyone understands.
“If you ask people in the street what the Nations League is, you won’t find many able to explain it.
“We need to have as few events as possible. One World Cup and one European Championship every other year would probably be more appropriate for a modern world.”
- Joshua Jones
GOOD MORNING CHELSEA FANS
Chelsea midfielder Jorginho is edging closer to signing a new contract, according to reports.
The Italian was heavily linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer.
But he is now going to sign a new deal having been returned to the starting XI, according to Area Napoli.
The 28-year-old's current deal has three years left to run.
Elsewhere, Frank Lampard has sent a Champions League warning to his squad.
Lampard is content with the draw but has warned his squad to not get complacent ahead of their Champions League opener against Sevilla.
Speaking to the club's official website he said: “I am happy with the draw in the fact that we analysed straightaway the teams we are playing against.
“So I know a lot of the reaction afterward was what a great draw it is for Chelsea but we can’t approach it with that mindset at all.
“They are very tough games, all the teams that we play, especially when you are travelling in Europe you always know you are going to get very competitive games.
“Sevilla won the Europa League last year, and both of the other teams are emerging teams that will cause us a lot of threats and dangers, so let’s see.”
In other news, left-back Emerson has admitted “things are not going as I wish” after his failed transfer exit.
The full-back had been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge throughout the summer but failed to find a way out.
He has yet to make a Premier League appearance this season and his route to the first team has been blocked by the signing of Ben Chilwell.
The 26-year-old, currently on international duty, has admitted his frustration as he faces at least the next few months on the sidelines.
He said: “When I arrive here [with Italy] I change my head, I feel important and part of the group.
“At Chelsea, things are not going as I wish in this part of the season. I just have to work.”
- William Pugh
HOMES UNDER HAMMER
Premier League chiefs want the head of Rick Parry — as it emerged Spurs and Liverpool would get a £150million stadium rebate under Project Big Picture.
Parry’s future as EFL chairman is under serious threat after football’s civil war intensified.
Top-flight clubs and League bosses want Parry OUT after he was the frontman for Liverpool and Manchester United’s widely panned scheme.
The news two of the Big Six wealthiest clubs — both criticised for plans to furlough staff in lockdown — will be huge winners from the proposals added to the turmoil.
Another day of drama saw all-out war, with:
– Prem leaders calling off any more EFLbailout talks in protest.
– Seething club bosses wanting Parry to step down by Thursday’s EFL board meeting, with even some Championship sides admitting the plan is dead.
– Prem chiefs accusing Parry of seeking to use backing from Liverpool and United to return to the Prem as CEO.
- William Pugh
MOUNT-AIN TO CLIMB
Jamie Redknapp has urged Mason Mount to follow in former-Chelsea midfielder Kevin De Bruyne's footsteps.
Speaking after England's Nations League win over Belgium at Wembley in which Mount got the winner – via a wicked deflection – the pundit admitted he hopes for more from the playmaker.
He said: “We were purring watching some of Kevin De Bruyne's passes and he comes to find the ball.
'When we talk about Mount I want him to do that more, he can do it for us, you haven’t got to stay out on the right.”
- William Pugh
ABSOLUTELY JORGEOUS
Chelsea midfielder Jorginho is edging closer to signing a new contract, according to reports.
The Italian was heavily linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer.
But he is now going to sign a new deal having been returned to the starting XI, according Area Napoli.
The 28-year-old's current deal has three years left to run.
- William Pugh
FRANK WARNING
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has sent a Champions League warning to his squad.
Lampard is content with the draw but has warned his squad to not get complacent ahead of their Champions League opener against Sevilla.
Speaking to the club's official website he said: “I am happy with the draw in the fact that we analysed straightaway the teams we are playing against.
“So I know a lot of the reaction afterward was what a great draw it is for Chelsea but we can’t approach it with that mindset at all.
“They are very tough games, all the teams that we play, especially when you are travelling in Europe you always know you are going to get very competitive games.
“Sevilla won the Europa League last year, and both of the other teams are emerging teams that will cause us a lot of threats and dangers, so let’s see.”
- William Pugh
WHAT THE FIK
Fikayo Tomori styled out a miss in training in casual style.
The Blues centre-half was stretching for a tap in but missed and skidded on his knees instead.
- William Pugh
TEENAGE KICK$
Manchester United kept up their tradition of spending big on teenage stars in the summer transfer by bringing in Atalanta ace Amad Diallo.
And Diallo is by no means the first big-money youngster to head to Old Trafford in recent years.
In fact, United absolutely dominate the list of most-expensive teenagers in Premier League history.
We've put together the costliest XI ever, below…
Source: Read Full Article