Zola admits Chelsea are ‘unhappy’ with Burnley tactics after 2-2 draw
Chelsea failed to fully capitalise on slip-ups by their top four rivals over the weekend, drawing 2-2 with Burnley tonight at Stamford Bridge. The…
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Drogba set to join Lampard’s backroom staff at Chelsea
Didier Drogba is set to join Frank Lampard’s backroom staff, should the Derby manager as expected replace Maurizio Sarri as Chelsea boss. Lampard looks…
Report: Chelsea officials hold talks over Sarri future
Senior figures at Chelsea have held talks to discuss the future of under fire manager Maurizio Sarri, according to reports this evening. Sarri replaced…
Zola: Sarri struggles similar to Guardiola’s first season at Man City
Gianfranco Zola has likened Maurizio Sarri’s current struggles at Chelsea to those encountered by Pep Guardiola during his first season at Manchester City. Chelsea…
Zola defends Sarri’s use of Callum Hudson-Odoi
Gianfranco Zola has backed Maurizio Sarri’s use of Callum Hudson-Odoi, insisting that he is ‘always on the edge’ of the Chelsea first team. Hudson-Odoi…
Chelsea coach Zola calls for ‘unity’ ahead of season defining three games
Chelsea assistant manager Gianfranco Zola has called for unity ahead of a potentially season defining run of games for his side. The Blues play…
Zola: No surprise to see Manchester United thriving under Solskjaer
Chelsea assistant manager Gianfranco Zola has admitted that he is not surprised to see Manchester United doing so well under the stewardship of Ole…
Zola reveals Chelsea remain happy with Hudson-Odoi’s attitude despite transfer speculation
Chelsea assistant Gianfranco Zola says the club see no reason why Callum Hudson-Odoi should be dropped from squad amid interest from Bayern Munich. The teenage winger…
Zola happy with Chelsea’s ‘good effort’ in FA Cup win over Sheffield Wednesday
Gianfranco Zola was happy with Chelsea’s ‘good effort’ as they managed to break down Sheffield Wednesday to progress to the FA Cup fifth round.…
Hazard reacted to Sarri criticism like a ‘great player’ says Zola
Gianfranco Zola has said that Eden Hazard’s reaction to Maurizio Sarri’s criticism shows just what a ‘great player’ that he is. Despite being only…
Zola: Conditions are good for Higuian to thrive at Chelsea
Gianfranco Zola reckons that Chelsea’s current style of play will provide a perfect environment for Gonzalo Higuain to ‘thrive’. Argentina international Higuain completed a…
Zola admits Chelsea ‘don’t create enough chances’
Gianfranco Zola has admitted that Chelsea are not creating enough chances considering how much of the ball they are seeing. While Chelsea still sitting…
Zola hoping Hazard ‘can become even bigger’ with Chelsea
Chelsea assistant manager Gianfranco Zola has revealed that he is hoping Eden Hazard stays with the Blues and goes on to achieve great things…
Zola ‘impressed’ with Loftus-Cheek performance against Bournemouth
Gianfranco Zola has praised the performance of Ruben Loftus-Cheek in Chelsea’s 1-0 League Cup quarter-final win over Bournemouth last night. Eden Hazard’s late goal…
Zola: It could have been better but we are in the semi-finals
Chelsea progressed to the semi-final of the Carabao Cup by beating Bournemouth 1-0 tonight at Stamford Bridge. Both Maurizio Sarri and Eddie Howe rested…
Zola heaps praise on Chelsea midfielder Loftus-Cheek
Gianfranco Zola has hailed Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek saying the 22-year-old has ‘improved a lot’ since returning to Stamford Bridge. The Chelsea academy graduate…
Gianfranco Zola – 15 best quotes
Gianfranco Zola was one of the Premier League’s first and finest high profile foreign imports of the 1990’s. He arrived at Chelsea in 1996…
Zola: Ampadu and Hudson-Odoi have ‘bright futures’ at Chelsea
Gianfranco Zola has said that Chelsea youngsters Ethan Ampadu and Callum Hudson-Odoi both have bright futures at the club. The young pair impressed during…