Chelsea: December 2009 Archives

Blackburn have extended the loan spell of Chelsea striker Franco Di Santo, who will spend the rest of the season at Ewood Park.

Chelsea have been boosted by the news Nicolas Anelka is back in training and should return against Watford in the FA Cup.

Chelsea defender Jack Cork could return to Coventry until the end of the season as the Championship side bid to extend his load deal.

Blackburn are facing a battle to keep hold of Chelsea striker Franco Di Santo as they struggle to agree personal terms.

Carlo Ancelotti has hailed his Chelsea players after they picked up a 'very important' three points against Fulham.

Carlo Ancelotti says Nicolas Anelka is set to return and insists Chelsea have enough strength to cope with the African Nations Cup.

Chelsea fought back from a goal down to beat West London rivals Fulham 2-1 at Stamford Bridge thanks to Chris Smalling's own goal.

Chelsea and Manchester City could be lining up bids for Fernando Torres should Liverpool fail to make the Champions League.

Carlo Ancelotti keeps saying Chelsea won't sign anyone in January but speculation is mounting about a £45m bid for Franck Ribery.

Chelsea missed the chance to go seven points clear in the Premier League after an entertaining goalless draw at Birmingham.

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti says he will 'run around naked' if the Blues splash out on a new striker in the January transfer window.

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti says he is not in the hunt for a new striker and will rely on the youngsters in his squad.

Chelsea will be without the injured Nicolas Anelka when they take on Birmingham City on Boxing Day.

Chelsea have confirmed injured striker Nicolas Anelka is out of the upcoming festive games against Birmingham and Fulham.

Nicolas Anelka says Chelsea can cope without top-scorer Didier Drogba while he is away on African Nations Cup duty next month.

Roman Abramovich is targeting a £55m spending spree and wants to bring Sergio Aguero and Jerko Leko to Chelsea.

Chelsea are being linked with a January swoop for Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko as an alternative to Sergio Aguero.

Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero has confirmed Chelsea are interested in him and has not ruled out a move to the Blues.

Frank Lampard's second half penalty rescued Chelsea a point in a 1-1 draw against a plucky West Ham at Upton Park.

Manchester United target Luis Fabiano has admitted that he could leave Sevilla after the World Cup and says he admires the club.

Florent Malouda has warned Chelsea's title rivals that they should fear the Blues when the African Cup of Nations gets underway.

Jose Mourinho is set for a Stamford Bridge return after his Inter Milan side were paired with Chelsea in the Champions League.

Chelsea will face former boss Jose Mourinho's Inter Milan in the Champions League last 16 after the draw on Friday.

Leading scorer Didier Drogba is in line to return for Chelsea at West Ham on Sunday after recovering from a back injury.

Argentina star Javier Pastore has admitted he would relish the chance of a move to Chelsea in the future.

Captain John Terry has set Chelsea a target of 90 points this season after the Blues' ended a four-game winless run against Portsmouth

Chelsea could be without Didier Drogba against Portsmouth tonight after the striker picked up a back injury in training.

Chelsea striker Franco Di Santo looks set to extend his loan spell at Blackburn and may make the switch permanently.

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly lining up a January move for West Ham's Robert Green due to Petr Cech's dip in form.

Carlo Ancelotti has again insisted Chelsea will not be signing a striker in January as they can cope without Didier Drogba.

Carlo Ancelotti has dismissed claims Chelsea are in crisis after some horror defending helped Everton earn a 3-3 draw.

Chelsea's 100% home record in the league this season came to an end in a six-goal thriller against a resolute Everton side.

Ghana are to send doctors to England to check on Michael Essien's hamstring injury after the Chelsea star was ruled out for a month.

Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel is set to replace the injured Michael Essien when the Blues take on Everton tomorrow.

Ajax's managing director Rik van den Boog claims striker Luis Suarez has told the club he has not agreed a summer move to Chelsea.

Chelsea have confirmed Michael Essien will be out for 'three to four weeks' due to a hamstring injury picked up against Apoel Nicosia.

Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has admitted boss Carlo Ancelotti was 'really, really mad' following the 2-2 draw with APOEL Nicosia.

Chelsea have emerged as favourites to land Ajax's highly-coveted frontman Luis Suarez, who could cost £30million.

Chelsea will check on the fitness of John Terry, Michael Ballack and Ashley Cole ahead of the APOEL clash tonight.

AC Milan's Gennaro Gattuso says he will make a decision on his future this month as rumours mount linking him with Chelsea.

Michael Ballack says Chelsea must take the positives from the Manchester City defeat and believes they will bounce back.

Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti says he isn't worried about the Blues lead at the top of the table being cut to two points on Saturday.

Carlos Tevez and Shay Given were the heroes as Manchester City secured a 2-1 win over league leaders Chelsea at Eastlands.

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has blasted reports suggesting the Blues are in talks with Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli.

Chelsea forward Salomon Kalou will miss Saturday's clash against Manchester City after picking up a thigh injury.

Carlo Ancelotti has fuelled talk he could make a move for Mario Balotelli after he admitted he is a big fan of the Inter striker.

Blackburn have made a formal approach to Chelsea to extend striker Franco Di Santo's loan deal until the end of the season.

Chelsea's Saloman Kalou doesn't think the loss of key players to the African Cup of Nations will affect the Blues title challenge.

Gael Kakuta, whose transfer to Chelsea resulted in a transfer embargo, could be handed his first start against Blackburn tonight.

Frank Lampard has hailed Ashley Cole, Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka and says they have been Chelsea's key men this season.

Chelsea target Sergio Aguero has revealed he could leave Spain in the summer if Atletico Madrid look to cash in.

Blackburn have extended the loan spell of Chelsea striker Franco Di Santo, who will spend the rest of the season at Ewood Park.

Chelsea have been boosted by the news Nicolas Anelka is back in training and should return against Watford in the FA Cup.

Chelsea defender Jack Cork could return to Coventry until the end of the season as the Championship side bid to extend his load deal.

Blackburn are facing a battle to keep hold of Chelsea striker Franco Di Santo as they struggle to agree personal terms.

Carlo Ancelotti has hailed his Chelsea players after they picked up a 'very important' three points against Fulham.

Carlo Ancelotti says Nicolas Anelka is set to return and insists Chelsea have enough strength to cope with the African Nations Cup.

Chelsea fought back from a goal down to beat West London rivals Fulham 2-1 at Stamford Bridge thanks to Chris Smalling's own goal.

Chelsea and Manchester City could be lining up bids for Fernando Torres should Liverpool fail to make the Champions League.

Carlo Ancelotti keeps saying Chelsea won't sign anyone in January but speculation is mounting about a £45m bid for Franck Ribery.

Chelsea missed the chance to go seven points clear in the Premier League after an entertaining goalless draw at Birmingham.

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti says he will 'run around naked' if the Blues splash out on a new striker in the January transfer window.

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti says he is not in the hunt for a new striker and will rely on the youngsters in his squad.

Chelsea will be without the injured Nicolas Anelka when they take on Birmingham City on Boxing Day.

Chelsea have confirmed injured striker Nicolas Anelka is out of the upcoming festive games against Birmingham and Fulham.