Chelsea: January 2009 Archives

Nicolas Anelka admits Manchester United have the edge over their title rivals this season because of Sir Alex Ferguson.

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has admitted he did consider a move to Inter Milan last summer in the wake of his mother's death.

Defender Ricardo Carvalho is again missing for Chelsea ahead of their crucial trip against title rivals Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.

Chelsea have denied that Salomon Kalou's goal celebration this week was in support of Ivory Coast activist Antoine Assale Tiemoko.

Chelsea are being linked with a swoop for Bayern Munich star Franck Ribery ahead of the transfer deadline.

Salomon Kalou brace after the break sends Chelsea second but the Blues look far from impressive at Stamford Bridge.

Marco Storari's move to Chelsea does not depend on Branislav Ivanovic moving to Fiorentina - according to the Italian keeper's agent.

Skipper John Terry is fit again after his back injury while John Obi Mikel is back from a ban to face Middlesbrough at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea say Ricardo Carvalho will be out of action for at least 10 days but John Terry is expected to be in the squad to face Boro.

Holger Heims, a German investment chief, has reportedly claimed a group of foreign investors are planning a takeover offer for Chelsea.

Chris Coleman has swooped to take Chelsea's teenage midfielder Lee Sawyer to Coventry City on a 28-day loan deal.

Tottenham have finally found a solution to their goalkeeping problems with the free transfer capture of Carlo Cudicini from Chelsea.

Assistant coach Ray Wilkins has said he expects midfielder Michael Ballack to stay at Chelsea beyond this season.

Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho has hinted he could make a move for Chelsea's Didier Drogba and Tottenham's Jermaine Jenas.

Chelsea have blasted reports suggesting Didier Drogba could join Manchester City and insist no contact has been made.

Chelsea will be without John Terry for the FA Cup clash with Ipswich Town while Didier Drogba is in the squad after missing two weeks.

Arab Tycoon Dr Sulaiman al-Fahim has revealed that he and a group of investors are considering buying Chelsea.

Chelsea's Didier Drogba believes he is nearing full fitness and is ready to get back on the score-sheet for the Stamford Bridge club.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has denied making a bid for Chelsea keeper Carlo Cudicini in this January transfer window.

Chelsea have confirmed that Joe Cole has started his rehabilitation following the cruciate ligament injury he picked up last week.

Didier Drogba has spoken of his desire to one day return to Marseille but insists he is a Chelsea player for now.

Manchester City have made an offer for Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic, while Inter Milan are also keen.

Luiz Felipe Scolari insists there is no rift with Didier Drogba and says the striker could return against Ipswich this weekend.

Robinho has pledged his future to Manchester City and claims he will return to the club despite reports linking him with Chelsea.

Luis Scolari says it was his decision to leave Didier Drogba out of the squad to face Stoke and that his youngsters 'offered more'.

Chelsea expect John Terry to be fit to play in this weekend's FA Cup tie with Ipswich despite suffering a back injury on Saturday.

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is as "committed as ever" and is not looking to offload the Blues to Arab investors, says Peter Kenyon.

A stoppage-time goal from Frank Lampard completed an amazing turnaround as Chelsea came from behind to snatch the points.

Chelsea have announced that Joe Cole will miss the rest of the season and that could lead to activity in the transfer market.

Luis Felipe Scolari has revealed that his players will be shown the exit door if they do not prove their commitment on the pitch.

Luiz Felipe Scolari has recalled Didier Drogba to the Chelsea squad to face Stoke after the striker was left out in midweek.

Frank Lampard has told his team-mates that now is 'the time to be a real man' and prove that they are true title contenders.

Chelsea are checking on the fitness of Joe Cole after the player picked up a knee injury in the 4-1 win over Southend last night.

Chelsea have made an inquiry for Switzerland international Gokhan Inler but his agent thinks he will stay with Udinese.

Luiz Felipe Scolari says he does not fear being sacked by Chelsea as speculation intensified following the defeat at Manchester United.

Didier Drogba is being linked with a move out of Chelsea after it was revealed he has been dropped for the FA Cup replay at Southend.

Nicolas Anelka is reportedly seeking showdown talks with Luiz Felipe Scolari after starting Chelsea's defeat at Man Utd on the bench.

John Obi Mikel has warned his Chelsea team-mates they must show their character and bounce back from the defeat at Manchester United.

Michael Ballack has opened talks with Chelsea about extending his stay with his contract set to run out at the end of the season.

Luiz Felipe Scolari says he is not looking to strengthen his Chelsea side despite the 3-0 mauling at Manchester United.

Luiz Felipe Scolari says the next three or four games will be crucial to Chelsea's title challenge and a big improvement is needed.

Manchester United closed the gap on leaders Liverpool with a deserved win over a disappointing Chelsea side.

Former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has told the club he would have delivered the Champions League to Stamford Bridge eventually.

Marseille starlet Hatem Ben Arfa has made himself a potential part-exchange target as Chelsea look to offload Florent Malouda.

Chelsea welcome back John Terry to face Manchester United and Luiz Felipe Scolari says his return is crucial to their chances.

Chelsea have told Tottenham to forget about making a move for Joe Cole and insist the player is not for sale.

Wayne Bridge has expressed his frustration at former club Chelsea claiming he didn't expect to spend so much time on the bench.

Chelsea's Deco says he would love a move back to Brazil after rejecting claims that Luiz Felipe Scolari is showing him favouritism.

Chelsea have rejected a bid from Newcastle to take highly-rated defender Michael Mancienne on loan for the rest of the season.

Chelsea are locked in a tug of war with Spanish giants Real Madrid to sign Brescia midfield starlet Bartosz Salamon.

Inter Milan have confirmed that Brazilian striker Adriano is unlikely to make a switch to Chelsea in the January transfer window.

Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari is reportedly among the favourites to be the next Premier League boss to be sacked.

Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari is surprisingly now among the favourites to be the next Premier League boss to be sacked.

Italian outfit Fiorentina are reportedly set to step up their efforts to sign Chelsea's versatile defender Branislav Ivanovic.

Wayne Bridge has had a dig at Chelsea by insisting his best years are yet to come following his big money move to Manchester City.

Chelsea have decided to recall defender Michael Mancienne following his impressive spell on loan with Wolves.

Watford manager Brendan Rodgers has returned to Chelsea to sign young defender Jack Cork on loan until the end of the season.

Chelsea have agreed to let left-back Wayne Bridge open talks with Manchester City over a £12million January move.

Ricardo Carvalho is confident Luiz Felipe Scolari can lead Chelsea to glory if he just gets a 'little bit of luck'.

Nicolas Anelka admits Manchester United have the edge over their title rivals this season because of Sir Alex Ferguson.

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has admitted he did consider a move to Inter Milan last summer in the wake of his mother's death.

Defender Ricardo Carvalho is again missing for Chelsea ahead of their crucial trip against title rivals Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.

Chelsea have denied that Salomon Kalou's goal celebration this week was in support of Ivory Coast activist Antoine Assale Tiemoko.

Chelsea are being linked with a swoop for Bayern Munich star Franck Ribery ahead of the transfer deadline.

Salomon Kalou brace after the break sends Chelsea second but the Blues look far from impressive at Stamford Bridge.

Marco Storari's move to Chelsea does not depend on Branislav Ivanovic moving to Fiorentina - according to the Italian keeper's agent.

Skipper John Terry is fit again after his back injury while John Obi Mikel is back from a ban to face Middlesbrough at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea say Ricardo Carvalho will be out of action for at least 10 days but John Terry is expected to be in the squad to face Boro.

Holger Heims, a German investment chief, has reportedly claimed a group of foreign investors are planning a takeover offer for Chelsea.

Chris Coleman has swooped to take Chelsea's teenage midfielder Lee Sawyer to Coventry City on a 28-day loan deal.

Tottenham have finally found a solution to their goalkeeping problems with the free transfer capture of Carlo Cudicini from Chelsea.

Assistant coach Ray Wilkins has said he expects midfielder Michael Ballack to stay at Chelsea beyond this season.