Written by Aniket Kar “He is a proper player. He can play football.” - Belgian winger Eden Hazard on Christian Pulisic. Chelsea’s recent acquisition of Pulisic was hardly a surprise. The American winger had made his name in the seething cauldron that is the Signal Induna Park as one of the most
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Like a glove – Transfers that would benefit players and clubs alike
The understated value of the modern winger
Written by Tiki Taka Style Unpredictable forces, wizards of the dribble, electricity personified. Wingers have traditionally been seen as a lovable commodity and the primary source of entertainment for football romantics. A museum piece. Capable of lifting thousands of fans from their seats and making the whole crowd roar with a
FPL 2019/20 Scout Report 1 – Assessing budget options & differentials with high potential
A deep dive into football’s affinity with versatility
Written by Srinivas Sadhanand Not many would be better attested to paying an ode to the power of versatility in football than Ryan Bertrand. In the wake of the seasoned Florent Malouda’s hamstring strain against Blackburn Rovers, the then Chelsea sensation was thrown in at the deep end of debuting in
Chelsea Potential lineups for 2019/20 – What formation will Frank Lampard settle on?
Petr Cech – The Czech with gloves of gold
By Ninad Barbadikar The Premier League is an ever-changing landscape and out of all the clubs, Chelsea is probably the one club that has enjoyed considerable success despite significant changes at the helm. Earlier this summer window, The Blues of London welcomed back an old favourite amidst their ranks in the
Ruud Gullit: The Dutchman for the Blues
Knocking on the door – Potential challengers to the Big 6
By Kabir Ali Leicester City’s remarkable Premier League title win back in 2016 wasn’t just a footballing miracle, but a modern-day fairytale that transcends sport itself. The fact that at 5000/1, odds were shorter on Kim Kardashian becoming President and Elvis being spotted alive; showing the staggering scale of their success.
The Phenomenon called El Niño – Looking back at Fernando Torres’ memorable journey from Madrid to Tosu
By Bhargav Joglekar A couple of weeks ago, Fernando Torres announced that he would be retiring from football at a press conference he called in Tokyo. He had informed his fans about the press conference a couple of days in advance via an Instagram post. Immediately, speculation started circling about what
Frank Lampard – Keys to Survival in 2019/20
Can Liverpool end 7 year Chelsea hoodoo at Anfield?
The Premier League nears the end of yet another enthralling season, with everything on the line. The Chelsea Liverpool game encapsulates this last-minute rush for all things memorable. Liverpool are chasing a first Premier League title while Sarri’s Chelsea gun for that precious Champions League spot. Chelsea, whose manager seems
