David Luiz Happy To Play Anywhere For Chelsea

Chelsea defender David Luiz has insisted that he is ready to play in any role that Blues boss Antonio Conte has in mind for him.

The Brazilian returned to Chelsea in a shock deadline day move from Paris Saint Germain.

Conte has previously favoured a back three with Juventus and Italy and Luiz’s capture has sparked rumours that he may be ready to implement the system again, a scenario the ex Vitoria and Benfica centre half insists he would be comfortable with.

“I started playing in a back three with Vitória in Brazil, but no matter where I play I want to help and when I’m on the team I will try to help”.

“Conte is a wonderful coach, he understands tactics and I know that he chooses for each match the best solution”.

“So if he needs to play with three, four or two (in the defence), it does not matter, I’m here if you want me to play. In different positions, I’m available,” Luiz, who has also played in defensive midfield in his previous spell at Chelsea, told ESPN Brasil.

“It’s time to win and I hope for this for this year. I’m working hard for it and that’s our goal this season. We have Champions League qualification to fight for, then surely we will try to win the Premier League and the two cups.”

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David Luiz Happy To Play Anywhere For Chelsea

Conte To Take Charge At Chelsea On July 10

Antonio Conte clearly doesn’t waste time feeling sorry for himself, and that’s good news for Chelsea, who can finally start to plan for the upcoming season now that their new boss is no longer the manager of Italy.

Conte led the Azzurri into the Euro 2016 finals knowing that he would leave for Chelsea once his side had been eliminated.

That elimination came at the hands of Germany, who progressed to the semis on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw in Bordeaux on Saturday night.

Speaking after the game, Conte seemed bullish as he spoke about his future with Chelsea.

Conte also said that he would begin work with his new club after taking seven days off, effectively announcing his Chelsea start date as Sunday July 10.

That is six days before the Blues play their first pre-season friendly – against Rapid Vienna on Saturday July 16. Another game in Austria – against WAC RZ Pellets four days later – is followed by a trip to America, where the Blues face Liverpool, Real Madrid and AC Milan.

He said: “My future is to go back to working at club level, my future is Chelsea. In a few days’ time the new season will begin. To be honest I’d have liked not to have had a single day’s holiday, that would have meant going forward to the final of the Euros and moving forward.

“Now I will take seven days off, I will try and shift a bit of this disappointment at going out of the competition, before then taking the reigns at Chelsea. I know it will be a significant difficult challenge but that is the sort of challenge I relish.”

Conte To Take Charge At Chelsea On July 10

Belgium Youngster Completes Chelsea Medicals

Marseille youngster, Michy Batshuayi is edging closer to a move to Chelsea after passing a medical in Bordeaux, according to Sky sources.

Batshuayi, who is currently away on international duty with Belgium at Euro 2016, has been linked with a host of Europe’s top clubs after scoring 17 goals for Marseille in Ligue 1 last season.

The 22-year-old was given special dispensation to leave the Belgium camp by head coach Marc Wilmots and was met by Chelsea’s team doctor in Bordeaux ahead of a £33m move to Stamford Bridge.

He passed his medical on Wednesday afternoon and the player’s camp is confident a deal will be wrapped up by the weekend.

Batshuayi has attracted offers from West Ham and Crystal Palace while Belgium team-mate Toby Alderweireld said that he hoped the forward would join him at Tottenham next season.

However, Batshuayi is now expected to become Antonio Conte’s first signing as Chelsea manager despite the club not being able to offer European football.

He was due to appear at Belgium’s news conference on Wednesday afternoon but was pulled out shortly after midday at the request of Marseille.

Belgium Youngster Completes Chelsea Medicals

Chelsea Unveil 2017 Kit

Chelsea have unveiled the adidas shirt which will be worn as new manager Antonio Conte begins his Stamford Bridge rebuild next season.

Chelsea’s 2017 premier league home kit

The new design, priced at £90 even without name and number printing, will be donned by the Blues for the first time in their last game of the season against Leicester City – despite a mixed reaction from fans.

Diego Costa model in new Chelsea kit

Chelsea’s £200million sponsorship deal with Yokohama Tyres continues to offer the main feature across the centre of the shirt, while the detail on the front includes a pattern of the rampant lion taken from their badge leading some critics to label it as looking like a ‘pyjama top’.

Gary Cahill model in Chelsea’s new kit

The replica edition of the shirt will cost £55, with child-sized versions available for £45.

Adidas say their new v-neck offering: ‘Presents the proud traditions of the club’s heritage as well as a determined mission to strive to be the best.’

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The sports clothing manufacturer’s famous three-stripe design moves from the shoulders of the shirt to be placed under the arm – a move set to be followed by plenty of the world’s top clubs in their unveilings this summer.

The famous brand’s design efforts have not pleased everyone though, with plenty of fans criticising the cost of the shirt as well as its look.

Chelsea Unveil 2017 Kit

Southampton goalkeeper Flattered By Chelsea Link

Southampton keeper Fraser Forster has admitted he is flattered by Chelsea’s interest in him.

Reports in the UK revealed earlier this month that the Blues have the giant 28-year-old in their sights if Belgian Thibaut Courtois decides he wants to leave this summer.

Forster has just two years left on his current contract at Southampton and has yet to sign a new deal.

Reflecting on Chelsea’s interest he said: “I think it is a compliment in many ways because if you are being linked with teams then you are obviously doing the right things.

“I’m just concentrating on the day-to-day business here at the club and then hopefully I can have a good summer with England.”

Real Madrid want Courtois who spent three seasons on loan with rivals Atletico before returning to his parent club Chelsea two years ago.

Southampton goalkeeper Flattered By Chelsea Link

Antonio Conte Inches Closer To Chelsea

The Italian FA has confirmed that Chelsea target Antonio Conte will leave after Euro 2016.

He is expected to join Chelsea in the English Premier League.

The former Juventus boss has spent the last two years in charge of the Azzurri, after winning three successive Serie A titles with the Bianconeri.

Chelsea are expected to follow the announcement by confirming Conte as Jose Mourinho’s permanent successor at Stamford Bridge.

FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio said: “Antonio Conte has communicated to me that after the European Championships, his experience will finish.

“He feels the pull of the pitch and daily training and this is understandable.”

The Italian manager’s decision to step-down has seen the bookmakers odds slashed down on being confirmed as the new Blue’s boss.

Antonio Conte Inches Closer To Chelsea