Chelsea fans have a right to voice Benítez opposition, says Redknapp
Harry Redknapp believes Chelsea supporters have a right to voice their opposition to Rafael Benítez’s reign despite the Queens Park Rangers boss sympathising with the…
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Rafael Benítez pleads with Chelsea fans to get behind the team
Rafael Benítez has once again pleaded with Chelsea supporters to put their frosty relationship with the Spaniard to one side and get behind the team.…
Chelsea players are fully behind my ideas, insists Rafael Benítez
Rafael Benítez insists the Chelsea squad are “fully behind” his ideas ahead of their FA Cup fifth-round clash against Middlesbrough on Wednesday night. The Blues…
Rafael Benítez: Chelsea HAVE to finish in the top three this season
A defiant Rafael Benítez has insisted that Chelsea remain on course for a top-three finish this season, despite watching Tottenham overtake the Blues in the…
He’s on fire! Chelsea’s Rafael Benítez admits admiration for Gareth Bale
Rafael Benítez has revealed his admiration for Gareth Bale after the Tottenham winger stole the show against West Ham and helped Spurs leapfrog Chelsea into…
Rafael Benítez plays down reports of bust-up with Chelsea players
Rafael Benítez has moved to play down reports of a training-ground bust-up with some of Chelsea’s senior players, including John Terry. The Chelsea interim boss…
Improving Torres is poised to hit top form again, insists Chelsea’s Benítez
Rafael Benítez insists that he is pleased with Fernando Torres’ performances in recent weeks, despite the Chelsea forward managing only one goal in his last…
Chelsea 4 Brentford 0: Benítez ‘disappointed’ by Terry reports
Rafael Benítez said he was “disappointed” by media reports claiming that he had fallen out with John Terry after Chelsea brushed aside Brentford to reach…
I give up! Rafael Benítez accepts he may never win over Chelsea fans
Rafael Benítez admits that he may never be able to win over the large sections of the Chelsea faithful who have given the Spaniard a…
Rafael Benítez: Start to my Chelsea reign has been full of positives
Rafael Benítez insists that he has been pleased with the start to his reign as Chelsea boss but admits there is still plenty of room…
He’s crossed the line! Fuming Chelsea boss Benítez blasts ‘liar’ Materazzi
Rafael Benítez has accused Marco Materazzi of “crossing the line” with his recent comments about the Chelsea boss’ management style. Materazzi played under Benítez at…
Benítez confident over Chelsea’s chances of overturning Swansea lead
Rafael Benítez is confident that Chelsea can overturn their two-goal deficit and beat Swansea City to reach the Capital One Cup final. The Blues travel…
Benítez did a ‘great job’ preparing Chelsea for Stoke, says Luiz
David Luiz praised Rafael Benítez’s pre-match preparations after Chelsea ran out 4-0 winners at Stoke City on Saturday. The Blues benefited from two Jon Walters…
John Terry in line to make Chelsea return against Stoke City
John Terry will be included in Chelsea’s squad to face Stoke City on Saturday but Rafael Benítez will not risk throwing the Blues captain straight…
Fernando Torres always gives 100% for Chelsea, says Rafael Benítez
Rafael Benítez insists that he has no concerns over Fernando Torres’ attitude at Chelsea amid reports the Spanish striker has told his team-mates he wishes…
Good luck to him! QPR manager Redknapp has no problem with AVB
Harry Redknapp has rubbished talk of potential fireworks between him and Andre Villas-Boas when Queens Park Rangers welcome Tottenham to Loftus Road on Saturday. The…
Chelsea 0 Swansea 2: Benítez refuses to point finger at Ivanovic after defeat
Rafael Benítez refused to blame Branislav Ivanovic for Chelsea’s downfall after the Blues were stunned by Swansea City at Stamford Bridge in the Capital One…
Chelsea 0 Swansea 2: Lessons as learned as Swans spring a surprise
Michu continues to overshadow his compatriot in England Fernando Torres may have managed a respectable 14 goals so far this season – a marked improvement…
Chelsea boss Benítez grateful for Ba-Torres selection headache
Rafael Benítez says he is pleased to be dealing with the selection headache Demba Ba’s arrival at Chelsea has given him. Ba got his Blues…
Rafael Benítez: Frank Lampard is fully committed to Chelsea
Rafael Benítez refused to be drawn on Frank Lampard’s future after the midfielder’s brace helped Chelsea to victory at Everton. The 34-year-old produced a man-of-the-match…
Norwich 0 Chelsea 1: Mata is one of Premier League’s best, says Benítez
Rafael Benítez reserved special praise for Juan Mata after the Spaniard’s first-half goal earned Chelsea victory at Norwich City on Wednesday. The Spain international netted…