Merson explains why ‘negative’ Chelsea will miss out on top four

Arsenal legend Paul Merson thinks Chelsea will miss out on a top-four finish to Liverpool because of their “negative” football. The Blues have started life under Thomas Tuchel really well with six wins from his first eight matches in charge in all competitions. Their good form in the Premier League has seen them move back […]

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Werner ‘very glad’ to end goal drought, but winning is more important

Timo Werner has lauded his Chelsea teammates after they created “a lot of situations” where he could score against Newcastle United. Before Chelsea’s game against Steve Bruce’s side, Werner was without a Premier League goal since November. His performances had improved under Thomas Tuchel, as he got three assists from his last two league games […]

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Werner profits from Tuchel in stirring third Chelsea act

The first act of Chelsea’s season saw them take 22 points from 11 games to prompt premature talk of a title challenge. Seven in the eight games of the second act cost Frank Lampard his job. 13 from five after the appointment of Thomas Tuchel offers hope that the third act could be something really […]

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Premier League XI: Chelsea signings who flopped

We still wait for Timo Werner and Kai Havertz to show their pre-Chelsea form. Here’s a team made up from players who, for one reason or another, didn’t replicate their form for previous clubs at Chelsea. Those who went on to make their name after they left the club aren’t eligible, so no Nathan Ake, […]

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Werner: ‘Ideas’ under Tuchel will help end Chelsea drought

Chelsea forward Timo Werner is happy with his recent form despite his prolonged goal drought. The Germany international, who was signed in the summer for a fee of around £45million, has managed just one goal in his last 19 games for the club, with that coming against Sky Bet League Two side Morecambe in the […]

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‘Superb’, ‘Been good’: Some Chelsea fans praise 24-year-old’s display vs Sheffield United

‘Superb’, ‘Been good’: Some Chelsea fans praise 24-year-old’s display vs Sheffield United – originally posted on Sportslens.com A selection of Chelsea fans on Twitter have praised the performance of Timo Werner during the club’s 2-1 Premier League win over Sheffield United. The Germany international went the 14th league game without finding the back of the […]

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Barnes: Werner, Havertz can learn from Liverpool star’s patience

John Barnes thinks Chelsea duo Timo Werner and Kai Havertz can learn from the patience Fabinho has showed during his first couple of seasons at Liverpool. Werner and Havertz were Chelsea’s two most expensive signings this summer as the club spent over £200m on new recruits. But both players have struggled to hit the ground […]

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