Fernando Torres has admitted that he needs to do more to justify his price tag, Sky Sorts understands. The Spain international has scored just 37 goals in 139 appearances since switching from Liverpool half-way through the 2010/11 campaign. He was the clubs to scorer last term with 23 goals, though he has just scored twice
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Cole out of Montenegro clash
Ashley Cole is out of England’s World Cup Qualifier against Montenegro on Friday evening, Sky Sports understands. The 32 year old was substituted during Sunday’s win over Norwich City, and scans yesterday showed the seriousness of the rib injury that he has sustained means he will remain at Stamford Bridge to undergo treatment. Roy Hodgson’s
Hazard out of Steaua clash
Chelsea will be without midfield Eden Hazard for this evening’s Champions League clash against Steaua Bucharest. Fernando Torres is included in the squad despite facing a domestic ban after clashing with Jan Vertonghen in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur, though Marco Van Ginkel is out for most of the season. The club were defeated
Mourinho marks return with victory
Jose Mourinho enjoyed a winning return to Stamford Bridge as his Chelsea side beat newly-promoted Hull City 2-0 on Sunday afternoon. Goals from Oscar and Frank Lampard wrapped up the victory for the Blues, who extend their unbeaten home league run under Mourinho to sixty-one games. The hosts were awarded a penalty after just six
Mata faces late fitness test ahead of Hulll game
Jose Mourinho has just one injury concern for Sunday’s Premier League opener against Hull City on Sunday. Juan Mata will face a late fitness test ahead of the game after suffering a slight knock, with the rest of the first team squad fit and vying for a starting berth. Romelu Lukaku will be hoping to
Rooney to hand in transfer request?
Wayne Rooney is preparing to hand in a transfer request this week in a bid to force through a move to Chelsea, according to the Daily Mail. The England international has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford all summer, though United’s manager David Moyes repeatedly stating that the forward is not for
Lukaku keen to link up with Rooney
Chelsea forward Romelu Lukaku has welcomed the prospect of linking up with Wayne Rooney next season should the Blues be successful in their pursuit of the England international, the Daily Star understands. The forward, who spent last season on loan with West Bromwich Albion, has been on good form in the Blues pre-season tour scoring
Mourinho keen on Drogba return
Jose Mourinho is keen on bringing Didier Drogba back to Chelsea as a player-coach, according to the Express. The Ivory Coast international’s current club Galatasaray say that they won’t release him until his contract expires next summer, though talks are underway for the 35 year old to make his return. The Blues manager believes that
Mourinho happy with first team squad
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has endorsed the Chelsea’s three new signings ahead of the clubs preseason tour of Asia, according to Sky Sports. Andre Schurrle, Marco Van Ginkel and Mark Schwarzer will join up with their new teammates for the trip on Thursday, and the returning manager is pleased with the business the Blues has