MARCH 15, 2022 • SKY.COM
CHELSEA 11-7-5 · 6TH IN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
11-7-5 · 6TH IN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
Next Match vs West Ham (H) · Mon 8:00PM
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Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich sanctioned by European Union Sky Sports News' chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol explains what the European Union's decision to impose sanctions on Roman Abramovich means for...
EU imposes sanctions on Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich
The European Union has imposed sanctions on Chelsea soccer club owner Roman Abramovich as part of a new package of measures targeting RussiaMARCH 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chelsea withdraw request to play Middlesbrough in FA Cup behind closed doors Chelsea have removed their request for Saturday’s FA Cup quarter-final clash with Middlesbrough to take place behind closed doors.The west L...
MARCH 15, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
EU imposes sanctions on Chelsea soccer club owner Roman Abramovich in new measures targeting Russia
EU imposes sanctions on Chelsea soccer club owner Roman Abramovich in new measures targeting RussiaMARCH 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chelsea vs Arsenal moved to April 20, Liverpool vs United scheduled for April 19 The Premier League have announced several fixture amendments for April after live television coverage was confirmed.Liverpool’s home game ag...
MARCH 15, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Sanches to miss Lille's Champions League game with Chelsea
Lille will be without injured Renato Sanches when the team plays defending champion Chelsea on Wednesday in the second leg of the round of 16 in the Champions LeagueMARCH 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chelsea scraps bid to close FA Cup game to all fans
The Football Association says Chelsea has withdrawn its request to play its FA Cup game against Middlesbrough without a crowd, a proposal that had sparked fierce opposition from th...MARCH 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reece James - Remains doubt to feature James (strain) will be a late test for Wednesday's match against Lille, according to manager Thomas Tuchel. "With Reece James and Callum Hudson-Odoi, we will try to have them join...
Impact There's no reason to bring back James too early from a muscle injury and it'd be a surprise if they pushed him for the second leg. Chelsea are already up two goals in the tie and James needs to get back to 100 percent for the next round, especially with the international break ahead.
MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cesar Azpilicueta - Ready to start at Lille Azpilicueta (illness) is ready to start for Wednesday's trip to Lille, according to manager Thomas Tuchel.
Impact Azpilicueta missed the Newcastle match over the weekend, but it looks like he's good to go after dealing with an illness. It's assumed he'll again start on the right wing with Reece James remaining a doubt. Azpilicueta started there in the first leg and produced four crosses and three tackles won with a chance created.
MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chelsea's commercial future: Is the club Abramovich built now one for brands to avoid? Chelsea have become a commercial powerhouse over the last two decades but there are greater financial challenges ahead
MARCH 15, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson tells Chelsea fans to stop 'completely inappropriate' chanting of Abramovich's name ' Sporting News Pockets of Blues supporters have been vocal on matchdays in their support of the Russian oligarch, coming under criticism for their actions.
MARCH 14, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Romelu Lukaku - Quiet off bench in win Lukaku had zero shots after coming off the bench during Sunday's 1-0 win over Newcastle.
Impact Lukaku received more playing time here after being brought just for the closing minutes on the previous match and being an unused substitute on back-to-back contests before. The striker was brought in the 62nd minute as part of a double substitution but struggled to get involved on the offensive actions, barely touching the ball while he was on the pitch. Everything indicates that Lukaku will remain an option off the bench for Wednesday's UCL visit to Lille.
MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
N'Golo Kante - Makes four tackles in win Kante created one chance, sent in two inaccurate crosses, made four tackles (two won) and one interception and drew two fouls during Sunday's 1-0 win over Newcastle.
Impact Kante always makes the biggest defensive contributions, delivering when it matters the most. Despite not everything he did here appeared on the scoresheet, the midfielder made his presence to be felt, being one of the biggest reasons why the opposition could find the target only twice during the entire match. Up next for Kante is Wednesday's pivotal UCL visit to Lille.
MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Trevoh Chalobah - Strong performance in win Chalobah made five tackles (all won) and five clearances while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Sunday's 1-0 win over Newcastle.
Impact Chalobah was coming from one goal and one assist over the previous two starts but this time he was most noted for what he usually does best, prevailing over opposing forwards every single time and being key for his side to shut the opposition down for the fourth time over the last five matches in all competitions. The centre back will try to remain productive during Wednesday's pivotal UCL visit to Lille.
MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Hakim Ziyech - Sends in eight crosses in win Ziyech created three chances, sent in eight crosses (two accurate), drew four fouls and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 1-0 win over Newcastle.
Impact Ziyech was back in the lineup after being an unused substitute during the previous two matches. And the winger did a lot of damage from the right flank, pacing his side in both chances created and crosses. He'll hope this performances is enough for him to remain in the starting XI for Wednesday's decisive UCL visit to Lille.
MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Edouard Mendy - Keeps clean sheet in win Mendy made two saves and kept a clean sheet during Sunday's 1-0 win over Newcastle.
Impact Mendy had another superb display here, making a pair of saves to shut the opposition down for the fourth time over his last five starts in all competitions. The goalkeeper has 16 clean sheets and only 18 goals conceded over 30 starts between EPL and UCL. He'll try to keep up with the strong play during Wednesday's decisive UCL visit to Lille.
MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jorginho - Provides assist in win Jorginho provided an assist, created one chance, and made two tackles, one clearance and two interceptions during Sunday's 1-0 win over Newcastle.
Impact Jorginho wasn't having a noteworthy performance until the 89th minute, when he showed all his class with a picture-perfect long pass for an unmarked Kai Havertz to score the game-winning goal for Chelsea. With eight goals and two assists over 29 appearances in all competitions this season, the midfield maestro will try to keep it up during Wednesday's pivotal UCL visit to Lille.
MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kai Havertz - Scores winner against Newcastle Havertz scored a goal off three shots (all on target), created one chance, drew three fouls and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 1-0 win over Newcastle.
Impact Havertz was once again the hero for Chelsea, scoring the lone goal of the match in the 89th minute with an outstanding move to control Jorginho's long ball and quickly tip it pas the goalkeeper. This was Havertz's fifth goal over the last four starts in all competitions and he'll try to extend his scoring streak during Wednesday's Champions League visit to Lille.
MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chelsea fans told to stop 'inappropriate' chanting of Roman Abramovich's name by Prime Minister's spokesman A spokesperson for UK prime minister Boris Johnson has told Chelsea fans to stop the “inappropriate” chanting of Roman Abramovich’s name.Abr...
MARCH 14, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Ref Watch: Was Kai Havertz lucky not be sent off? Dermot Gallagher agrees with VAR's decision to not give Kai Havertz a red card for an elbow on Dan Burn in Chelsea's game against Newcastle.
MARCH 14, 2022 • SKY.COM
Champions League matchups as Man United hosts Atlético
The final set of Champions League round-of-16 second legs are being played this weekMARCH 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thomas Tuchel: Chelsea, Kai Havertz might have gotten lucky ' Premier League
MARCH 13, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Chelsea boss Tuchel willing to 'drive a seven-seater' to Lille due to travel sanctions Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel has said he is willing to “drive a seven-seater” to Lille for his side’s Champions League round-of-16 clash...
MARCH 13, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Sportswashing derby: Chelsea-Newcastle bound by murky owners
Chelsea has played its first game at Stamford Bridge since owner Roman Abramovich's assets were frozen as the Russian oligarch was sanctioned by the British governmentMARCH 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Havertz's late goal gives Chelsea 1-0 win over Newcastle
Kai Havertz’s late finish has sealed a nervy 1-0 win for Chelsea over resurgent Newcastle, providing a rare distraction from the uncertainty surrounding the club’s futureMARCH 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
