The fifth and final game of Chelsea FC’s pre-season tour of the United States of America was just announced, a few minutes ago. It will be on the evening of Wednesday August 2nd, and it will see the Blues taking on Borussia Dortmund at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. According to a club press release: "It has been confirmed that the Chelsea men's team will be playing in … [Read more...] about Chelsea to Face Borussia Dortmund for August Friendly in Chicago
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Liverpool Losing Jude Bellingham Race to Manchester City
It had been previously thought, for a long while that Liverpool FC were in pole position to land Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham. While it is always difficult to truly assess who is "winning" a transfer derby, until the player is actually signed, sealed and delivered, the Reds seem to have definitively fallen behind here. The England national team star, who … [Read more...] about Liverpool Losing Jude Bellingham Race to Manchester City
Potter Provides Status Updates on Pulisic, James, Kante
Chelsea come into tonight's UEFA Champions League clash versus Borussia Dortmund in a 0-1 hole on aggregate. A quarterfinal berth is on the line for the 2020-21 champions, and they'll need all hands on deck if they hope to turn around this tie. With that in mind, let's go through the status updates that manager Graham Potter provided on Christian Pulisic, Reece James and … [Read more...] about Potter Provides Status Updates on Pulisic, James, Kante
Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Borussia Dortmund (UCL Round of 16)
Chelsea manager Graham Potter needed a result, and he got it yesterday! It doesn't change public perception of how his tenure has gone, but it is a building block to be sure. He found a winning hand in his starting XI against Leeds United on Saturday, so when he forms his first team against Borussia Dortmund in midweek, he may not stray too far from that selection and … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Borussia Dortmund (UCL Round of 16)
Chelsea Team News vs Dortmund: Mount, James, Kante, Pulisic
It wasn't a massively impressive win, or anything truly monumental (besting Leeds United 1-0 isn't anything to write home about), but hey, Chelsea FC really need a win yesterday and they got it. Manager Graham Potter deserves something positive right now as he's under intense pressure and he's been verbally abused by his fan base. Up next is another home match, this time a … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Dortmund: Mount, James, Kante, Pulisic
Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction at Borussia Dortmund (Champions League)
After Saturday's score draw with West Ham United, Chelsea FC now sit ninth in the Premier League, and find themselves winner of just one match in their last eight, across all competitions. All that money they threw at their problems in the January transfer window hasn't taken any real positive affect yet. Now the Blues will restart their Champions League campaign at German … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction at Borussia Dortmund (Champions League)
Chelsea Team News at Borussia Dortmund: Sterling, Kante, Kovacic
Chelsea certainly did not get the result they wanted this weekend, in the league, as they had to settle for a score draw with West Ham United. However, there won't be much to ruminate on points dropped in the London derby league fixture, as a continental clash beckons in Deutschland in midweek. Let's preview the trip to Borussia Dortmund, for the home leg in their UEFA … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News at Borussia Dortmund: Sterling, Kante, Kovacic
Real Madrid Targeting Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Alphonso Davies
Ahead of England's final 2022 World Cup group stage clash (kicking off against Wales in a few hours), transfer rumors swirl around two of the most important players in the Three Lions squad. Real Madrid have drawn up a shortlist of the players that they want the most, for their squad overhaul, and it includes both Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane. … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Targeting Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Alphonso Davies
USMNT Star Gio Reyna Will be Available Against England
United States Men's National Team and Borussia Dortmund winger Gio Reyna said that he's "100 percent" healthy despite his being an unused substitute in yesterday's 1-1 draw against Wales in the Group B opener for both sides. Meanwhile USA Head Coach Gregg Berhalter said Reyna was left on the bench due to his taking precautions about the player's health. So something here just … [Read more...] about USMNT Star Gio Reyna Will be Available Against England
Former Chelsea Boss Thomas Tuchel Linked to England Job
England manager Gareth Southgate, under contract until 2024, was asked by a reporter about the possibility of Thomas Tuchel or Mauricio Pochettino replacing him at his position. Reports have indicated that Tuchel, sacked by Chelsea on Sept. 7, has privately made it known that he is interested in the job. Meanwhile Mauricio Pochettino, let go by Paris Saint-Germain on July 5, … [Read more...] about Former Chelsea Boss Thomas Tuchel Linked to England Job