Chelsea Archives: 08/2012

Falcao a more-than-adequate replacement for Torres When Fernando Torres left Atletico Madrid to join Liverpool in 2007, the striker held a news conference bidding farewell…

Radamel Falcao was Chelsea’s chief tormentor as Atletico Madrid tore the Champions League holders apart with a swashbuckling performance to win the Uefa Super Cup…

Roberto Di Matteo believes the apparent speed at which Eden Hazard has slotted into the Chelsea first-team is largely thanks to a natural understanding with…

Fernando Torres admits it will be an emotional experience when he lines up against his former club Atletico Madrid as Chelsea aim to win the…

Manchester City will face Real Madrid in the Champions League group stage as the Premier League winners attempt to win Europe’s premier club competition for…

Fernando Torres insists he did not feel weighed down by his £50m price-tag as he made a stuttering start to life at Chelsea following his…

Radamel Falcao has described Chelsea’s defence as “one of the most effective in Europe” ahead of Atletico Madrid’s European Super Cup clash with the Blues…

The Champions League group stage draw takes place at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco on Thursday afternoon, with Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United…

Diego Simeone insists Atletico Madrid will not be fazed when his side line up against “favourites” Chelsea in Friday’s European Super Cup. Atletico face the…

Roberto Di Matteo insists David Luiz remains part of Chelsea’s long-term plans and is not for sale at any price, amid reported interest from Barcelona.…

Roberto Di Matteo insists he no concerns over David Luiz’s midweek trip to Barcelona amid reports the Catalan giants are keen on signing the Brazilian…

Roberto Di Matteo believes Victor Moses will be a “great option” for Chelsea and has backed the winger to thrive at Stamford Bridge in years…

Roberto Di Matteo admits he is wary of the threat posed by newly-promoted Reading ahead of Chelsea’s first home game of the Premier League season…

Roberto Di Matteo heaped praise on Eden Hazard after the Belgian’s impressive Premier League debut inspired Chelsea to victory at Wigan Athletic. The 21-year-old’s neat…

Mark Hughes has revealed Queens Park Rangers are “very close” to signing former Chelsea defender Jose Bosingwa. The 29-year-old is available on a free transfer…

Roberto Di Matteo refused to be drawn on speculation linking Victor Moses with a move to Chelsea ahead of the Blues’ trip to Wigan on…

City draw first blood Manchester City’s attacking prowess impressed at Villa Park, even if the Citizens failed to really spark into life until after Branislav…

Roberto Di Matteo believes Stamford Bridge new-boy Oscar will bring “a lot of quality” to his Chelsea team next season. The 20-year-old Brazilian signed a…

Juan Mata is confident Chelsea can mount a Premier League title challenge next season as they also look to defend their Champions League crown. The…

Roberto Di Matteo is hopeful Chelsea’s new-boys can reintroduce some of the creative spark that has been missing for the Blues in recent years. The…