Chelsea: October 2008 Archives

John Terry has hailed Frank Lampard as the best midfielder in the country after his wonder goal against Hull on Wednesday.

Chelsea midfielder Deco says the club's season will be considered a failure if they once again not win a major trophy.

Luiz Felipe Scolari has hailed Frank Lampard as one of the best in the game after he inspired Chelsea to a 3-0 win at Hull.

Chelsea have been hit by more injury problems as Ricardo Carvalho faces three weeks out with a thigh strain.

Early goals in each half by Frank Lampard and Nicolas Anelka killed off a plucky Hull side who never really threatened to score.

Joe Cole looks set to return for Chelsea when they take on high-flying Hull City at the KC Stadium this evening.

Chelsea are reported to be lining up a January swoop for Lazio striker Goran Pandev, as Luiz Felipe Scolari looks to strengthen.

CSKA Moscow ace Alan Dzagoev has said he would snub Real Madrid for Chelsea if he was to leave Russia.

Young centre-back Michael Mancienne has joined promotion-hopefuls Wolves on a two-month loan deal until December 29 from Chelsea.

Chelsea say midfielder Michael Essien could be back in action in January, a month ahead of schedule.

Chelsea hope to have Joe Cole back for the trip to Hull but Michael Ballack and Didier Drogba are still some way off a return.

Xabi Alonso's early goal was enough to earn Liverpool a crucial win to end Chelsea's incredible unbeaten home record.

Chelsea coach Luiz Felipe Scolari believes his team has the mental approach to take them through a season unbeaten.

Luiz Felipe Scolari is confident that his Chelsea side can emulate Arsenal's 2003-04 achievement by remaining undefeated all season.

Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack is set to meet German coach Joachim Low for showdown talks after criticising him this week.

Blues captain John Terry has insisted he is fit and ready to lead Chelsea in their top-of-the-table clash against Liverpool on Sunday.

Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari admitted he was grateful of the win against Roma in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Luiz Felipe Scolari has insisted John Terry will be fit to skipper Chelsea against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari is predicting an entertaining encounter in his sides Champions League tie with Roma.

Former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has admitted Didier Drogba dives to win penalties, but claims it is normal for the Premier League.

Frank Lampard says Chelsea mean business this season but admits they face a tough job trying to keep hold of top spot.

Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari is planning a spending spree for when the transfer window opens again in January.

Czech international goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky says he would turn down a move to Chelsea because he wants first-team football.

Petr Cech hopes to return to action against AS Roma on Wednesday night after missing the Middlesbrough win through injury.

Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari has rejected talk claiming his side's start to the season makes them Premier League title favourites.

Chelsea hope to have Ashley Cole back for the visit of Liverpool next Sunday, club doctor Bryan English has revealed.

Midfielder Michael Ballack has handed Chelsea a fresh injury blow after requiring foot surgery which will rule him out for three weeks.

AC Milan forward Kaka has admitted that he has thought about joining Chelsea but maintains he is happy in Italy.

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has said he is now happy at Stamford Bridge and no longer wants to leave the club.

Chelsea have been linked with a swoop on former boss Jose Mourinho's side Inter Milan for highly-rated striker Mario Balotelli.

Chelsea could be without Petr Cech, John Terry, Joe Cole, Ashley Cole and Didier Drogba for Saturday's trip to Middlesbrough.

Fulham and West Ham are reportedly set to battle it out for the signature of Michael Mancienne if he decides to quit Chelsea.

Chelsea are sweating on the fitness of Petr Cech after the goalkeeper picked up a thigh injury on international duty.

Didier Drogba has admitted he struggles to stay fully focused during games and can drift off if he does not get the ball.

Chelsea have been told by AC Milan that Brazilian ace Kaka is not for sale at any price in January or next summer.

Chelsea pair John Terry and Ashley Cole will both miss England's World Cup qualifier in Belarus on Wednesday through injury.

England boss Fabio Capello has told fans to support players who have made a mistake following the Ashley Cole incident.

Martin O'Neill has admitted he wants his Aston Villa players to follow the example being set by Premier League title hopefuls Chelsea.

A spokesman for the Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has played down speculation that the Russian has lost £12bn on the stock market.

Chelsea are taking High Court action against FC Lyn Oslo and Morgan Andersen over the £16m they paid for John Obi Mikel.

Chelsea are sweating on the fitness of John Terry who could miss both England internationals with a back injury.

Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck says that even Chelsea could be vulnerable to the credit crunch despite Roman Abramovich's billions.

Chelsea's Florent Malouda has said that he now feels comfortable with the Blues and believes that is down to manager Felipe Scolari.

Frank Lampard has told Chelsea fans he can get even better this season after finally settling his future at Stamford Bridge.

Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted he has no interest in a reunion with Luiz Felipe Scolari at Chelsea.

Florent Malouda insists he is happy at Chelsea and never had any intention of leaving the club over the summer.

Napoli have told Chelsea not to bother making an approach for Argentinian striker Ezequiel Lavezzi as he is not for sale.

Luiz Felipe Scolari says Chelsea's home form will be the key if they are to bring the Premiership back to Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea are waiting to check on the fitness of Nicolas Anelka who had to leave the field against Aston Villa with muscle spasms.

Chelsea are reportedly keeping tabs on Olympiakos' highly-rated Brazilian striker Luis Diogo.

Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari is lining up Seville's Brazilian international Luis Fabiano to boost his strike force.

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba does not require knee surgery after sustaining what was thought to be a serious injury against CFR Cluj.

Luiz Felipe Scolari was satisfied with a point against Romanian double-winners CFR Cluj in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Luiz Felipe Scolari is facing up to an injury crisis at Chelsea after striker Didier Drogba joined a long list of casualties.

Blues midfielder Joe Cole is hoping to recover from injury in time to make his return against Aston Villa on Sunday.

Luiz Felipe Scolari has admitted he doesn't expect Blues striker Didier Drogba to be back to his best until the middle of next month.

John Terry has hailed Frank Lampard as the best midfielder in the country after his wonder goal against Hull on Wednesday.

Chelsea midfielder Deco says the club's season will be considered a failure if they once again not win a major trophy.

Luiz Felipe Scolari has hailed Frank Lampard as one of the best in the game after he inspired Chelsea to a 3-0 win at Hull.

Chelsea have been hit by more injury problems as Ricardo Carvalho faces three weeks out with a thigh strain.

Early goals in each half by Frank Lampard and Nicolas Anelka killed off a plucky Hull side who never really threatened to score.

Joe Cole looks set to return for Chelsea when they take on high-flying Hull City at the KC Stadium this evening.

Chelsea are reported to be lining up a January swoop for Lazio striker Goran Pandev, as Luiz Felipe Scolari looks to strengthen.

CSKA Moscow ace Alan Dzagoev has said he would snub Real Madrid for Chelsea if he was to leave Russia.

Young centre-back Michael Mancienne has joined promotion-hopefuls Wolves on a two-month loan deal until December 29 from Chelsea.

Chelsea say midfielder Michael Essien could be back in action in January, a month ahead of schedule.

Chelsea hope to have Joe Cole back for the trip to Hull but Michael Ballack and Didier Drogba are still some way off a return.

Xabi Alonso's early goal was enough to earn Liverpool a crucial win to end Chelsea's incredible unbeaten home record.

Chelsea coach Luiz Felipe Scolari believes his team has the mental approach to take them through a season unbeaten.

Luiz Felipe Scolari is confident that his Chelsea side can emulate Arsenal's 2003-04 achievement by remaining undefeated all season.

Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack is set to meet German coach Joachim Low for showdown talks after criticising him this week.

Blues captain John Terry has insisted he is fit and ready to lead Chelsea in their top-of-the-table clash against Liverpool on Sunday.

Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari admitted he was grateful of the win against Roma in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Luiz Felipe Scolari has insisted John Terry will be fit to skipper Chelsea against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari is predicting an entertaining encounter in his sides Champions League tie with Roma.

Former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has admitted Didier Drogba dives to win penalties, but claims it is normal for the Premier League.

Frank Lampard says Chelsea mean business this season but admits they face a tough job trying to keep hold of top spot.

Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari is planning a spending spree for when the transfer window opens again in January.

Czech international goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky says he would turn down a move to Chelsea because he wants first-team football.

Petr Cech hopes to return to action against AS Roma on Wednesday night after missing the Middlesbrough win through injury.

Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari has rejected talk claiming his side's start to the season makes them Premier League title favourites.