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Tag: Chelsea

Reinvigorated Lukaku has a point to prove at Tuchel's Chelsea

Reinvigorated Lukaku has a point to prove at Tuchel’s Chelsea

August 22, 2021 by Kelan Sarson

Kelan Sarson takes a look at Romelu Lukaku, who looks to silence his doubters in his second spell at Chelsea.

Spanish TV host: Hazard cannot stay at Madrid

Spanish TV host: Hazard cannot stay at Madrid

May 10, 2021 by James Lelliott

James Lelliott discusses Eden Hazard’s conduct and the subsequent media reaction after Chelsea knocked Real Madrid out of the Champions League.

Resurgent Rudiger at the heart of Chelsea's revival

Resurgent Rudiger at the heart of Chelsea’s revival

May 8, 2021 by Paul O'Malley

Chelsea have turned everything around since the arrival of Thomas Tuchel, none more so than Antonio Rudiger.

Hollywood Jose and the cult of the Special One

Hollywood Jose and the cult of the Special One

April 19, 2021 by John McMahon

How hubris and nostalgia ruined the world’s most famous football manager.

Will Tuchel’s success sound the death knell for Premier League’s homegrown manager fad?

Will Tuchel’s success sound the death knell for Premier League’s homegrown manager fad?

April 1, 2021 by Jack Walton

Jack Walton discusses Thomas Tuchel’s start at Chelsea and the wider impact his performance could have on future appointments.

The Premier League's greatest ever defenders

The Premier League’s greatest ever defenders

January 25, 2021 by Alex Brian

Alex Brian picks out some of the standout defenders from the Premier League era.

Appreciating the genius of Olivier Giroud

Appreciating the genius of Olivier Giroud

November 30, 2020 by James Pendleton

James Pendleton takes a look at the career contributions of Olivier Grioud, the unfashionable target man with a healthy medals collection.

1997–2000: Louis van Gaal and the ‘Dutchification’ of Barcelona

1997–2000: Louis van Gaal and the ‘Dutchification’ of Barcelona

June 19, 2020 by Daniel Law

Daniel Law takes an in depth look at Spanish giants Barcelona and how their style of play evolved by following the successful Dutch model.

Five of the greatest 'backs to the wall' Champions League victories

Five of the greatest ‘backs to the wall’ Champions League victories

March 28, 2020 by John Dillon

With this season’s Champions League competition on hiatus, there’s an opportunity to look back at some of the big performances in recent years when the chips were down.

Pulisic's struggles at Chelsea shouldn't be a surprise

Pulisic’s struggles at Chelsea shouldn’t be a surprise

October 8, 2019 by Henry Reichman

Despite the fanfare surrounding his move from Dortmund, it is no surprise that the USA’s Christian Pulisic has struggled to make his mark on Chelsea, writes Henry Reichman.

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