Atsu Makes Newcastle Debut In Heavy Win

Chelsea’s Ghanaian loanee, Christian Atsu, made his long-awaited debut for Newcastle United in a landslide win for the Toon Army.

The Ghana international headed to the St. James Park on a season-long loan deal from London side, Chelsea FC, on transfer deadline day but has since been sidelined for Rafael Benitez’s Championship side.

The 24-year-old tricky attacker dazzled fans at Loftus Road as the Toon Army run riot, courtesy a deserved 0-6 away win over Queen Park Rangers.

The former FC Porto Star man capitalised on his 30 minutes spent on the field to make a case for more playing time with his usual flicks and tricks.

Atsu came on for French international, Yuan Guofran in the 61st minute as goals from Jonjo Shelvey, Ayoz Perez, Alexander Mitrohic and Grant Hanley handed NUFC a dream win over the spirited QPR.

Atsu joined chelsea at the start of the 2013/14 EPL season but has yet to make a competitive appearance for the club, having served four loan deals at Vitesse Arnheim, Everton, Malaga and now Newcastle United FC.

Atsu Makes Newcastle Debut In Heavy Win

Austria: Ghana Duo Succumb To First Defeat Under New Manager

Ghana duo of Baba Rahman and Christian Atsu slumped to an opening defeat in their pre-season friendly  against Rapid Vienna.

The pair endured an indifferent  start to the season as the Blues begin a new chapter under Italian trainer, Antonio Conte.

Baba Rahman was handed a starting berth by new manager, Conte, in the first preseason shake-up but could only last 45 minutes while Atsu  saw out the final nine minutes of the game.

Two goals from Jolington

and Tomi Tomi handed Rapid a fully deserved  win over their West London-based  opponents.

Both players have reportedly been earmarked for early departures ahead of the opening rounds of the 2016/17 EPL season.

Austria: Ghana Duo Succumb To First Defeat Under New Manager

Black Stars Duo Delighted With AFCON Qualification

Ghanaian duo, Christian Atsu and Andre Ayew have expressed delight after their goals helped the Blacjk Stars seal qualification to the 2017 African Cup of Nations.

Andre Ayew scored first for Ghana in their penultimate game of the qualifiers against Mauritius on 71 minutes before Malaga’s Chiristian Atsu rounded off the scoring three minutes later at the Stade Anjalay in the Mauritian city of Belle Vue Maurel.

Speaking to reporters after the games, Ayew, who captained the Black Stars in the absence of the injured Asamoah Gyan, described the victory as ‘great’.

“It was a great victory for us and a big motivation to the AFCON tournament. We worked hard and won,” he said.

Atsu took to social media to express his delight for the win.

“Great game from the team. We are through to the 2017 AFCON. Happy to be on the score sheet. Glory be to God and thanks for your support.” He posted on his Instagram page

Ghana finished at the top of Group H with 13 points, while Mauritius remains third on the group standings with one game left.

Black Stars Duo Delighted With AFCON Qualification

Christian Atsu Scores In Malaga Win

Black Stars winger came off the bench to register his strike of the season in Malaga ‘s heavy win over las Palmas.

The on loan Chelsea midfielder came on as a replacement for Juanpi on the hour mark for only his 12th appearance of the campaign.

Atsu joined the La Rosaleda’s outfit in the winter transfer window after a turbulent time with premier league side AFC Bournemouth.

The 24 year old wing wizard marked his liga debut with an opening goal for his side but has since been relegated to a bench warmer for the mid table side.

Atsu, who made his name whiles with FC Porto ,has since been turned into a nomadic player since trading the Dragao for the deafening Stanford Bridge in the summer of 2012.

The Ghanaian openly admitted falling in love with the atmosphere in the Rosaleda despite playing in only 12 league fixtures.

Compatriot Mubarak Wakasu came off the bench for Las Palmas as they slumped to a 4-1 defeat in the final match day of the season in Spanish football.

Christian Atsu Scores In Malaga Win

Christian Atsu Returns To Full Training With Malaga

Ghana midfielder Christian Atsu has returned to full scale training with his side Malaga, after missing the Black Stars second leg qualifiers with Mozambique, last week.

The injury prone wing wizard returned to his La Rosaleda based club, after complaining of discomfort on his thigh, but has since started full scale training with his club team mates.

The 24 year old on loan to Chelsea has enjoyed mixed fortunes since his arrival in Spain during the winter break but a return to fitness will boost his chances of pocketing some precious playing time when the international break ends.

The talented forward was spotted happily undertaking routine shake up with Javi Gracia’s men at the La Rosaleda training annex after his return from the Black Stars camp.

The 2015 AFCON Most Valuable Player has seen his promising career take a nosedive since trading the Estadio Dragao in Portugal for the deafening Stand Ford Bridge in England.

The one time FC Porto fan’s favourite has since been shipped out on loan to Vittese Arnheim, Everton, AFC Bournemouth and Malaga since arriving in London in the summer of 2013.

Christian Atsu Returns To Full Training With Malaga

Injury Forces Atsu Out

Black Stars attacking winger, Christian Atsu sat out the team’s training ahead of the Afcon 2017 qualifier against Mozambique.

The Black Stars held their first and final training session in Maputo on Saturday evening to prepare for tomorrow’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Mozambique without Atsu.

Sportscrusader.com undersrand only twenty (players) took part in the training for the game in Maputo hence decision to keep Atsu out of the starting line up.

The Black Stars  has been hit with injuries since last Wednesday, and the number of question marks to players ability to be physically fit for the qualifiers increased during the match.

Mubarak Wakaso, Frank Acheampong and John Boye were all unable to complete the entire duration of the match in Accra. Christian Atsu who played full throttle, as reported by this portal earlier, complained of pains after the game.

And he was unable to feature in the team’s final training session before the game later today.

Should Ghana win, the national team will qualify to the 2017 Africa Cup of nations in Gabon with two games to spare.

Injury Forces Atsu Out

Atsu Warms The Bench "Again" As New Team Win

Ghanaian Midfielder, Christian Atsu began life in the Spanish la liga with his new club on the bench as Malaga travelled to Eibar and brought home all three points.

 

The former FC Porto player was shipped out on loan by 2014/15 English premier league champions, Chelsea.

The nimble footed winger was tipped to mark his debut in the game but was only a bench warmer as goals from Juanpi and veteran Paraguayan forward seemed victory away from home.

 

Atsu on Monday completed a loan move to la liga side, Malaga after returning to Chelsea from an unsuccessful loan spell with premier league club,  AFC Bournemouth.

Atsu Warms The Bench "Again" As New Team Win

I"m Going To Levante For Playing Time - Atsu

Chelsea FC winger Christian Atsu has explained that his decision for choosing Spanish La liga side, Levante is because he wants enough playing time.

The Ghanaian attacking winger since his move to London, had a brilliant season in Netherland with Chelsea sister side Vitesse Arheim.

But a return to England has curtailed his blistering career. He had a spell at Everton last season to forget, and a move to newly promoted premier league side Bournemouth was worse due to recurring injuries.

Chelsea recalled the 2015 Africa Cup of nations player of the tournament and has loaned him out to Levante.

Christian Atsu, confirming his next move said: “I wished the team [Chelsea] good luck and I told the players i will be going to Levante,” the former FC Porto midfielder said.

Christian Atsu is hopeful that the style of the La liga suits him, but he ia not interested in the kind of game played in Spain.

“I am going to Spain and I think is a new challenge for me and I’m going to work harder. I believe Spanish football will suit my style of play, but as a player you should be able to play in any league.

“Right now, is not about the league that suits you or not where it doesn’t suit you, now is where I will get enough playing time.” He said.

The 24-year-old also revealed that he had a heart-to-heart chat with interim Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink and is convinced a good performance in Spain will earn him first team football with the London club.

“I spoke with the coach and we had a very good chat and I think if i work hard there at least he will give me a chance.”

Christian Atsu moved to Chelsea from FC Porto in the 2013, and a move to Levante will be his fourth move away from the club.

I"m Going To Levante For Playing Time - Atsu

Michael Essien Is 2015 Most Influential Ghanaian Footballer On Social Media

Former Black Stars skipper and current Panathinaikos midfielder, Michael Essien has ranked the most influential Ghanaian Footballer on Social Media leading the likes of Kwadwo Asamoah and Kevin-Prince Boateng.

The analysis done by the Ghana Social Media Rankings took into consideration their Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts with focus on how they engaged with their followers, mentions and post reach.

Michael Essien has also been an active user of his pages in supporting the various humanitarian campaign for Africa and other parts of the world.

Find below the chart on the ten most influential footballers in the year 2015:

Michael Essien Is 2015 Most Influential Ghanaian Footballer On Social Media

PHOTO: Christian Atsu takes time off in bid to impress Chelsea manager to shop with family

Ghana winger Christian Atsu went out shopping with his wife and son as he takes time off on his campaign to win the confidence of Chelsea manager Guud Hiddink.

The 23-year-old is pictured around a London mall in the company of his wife, Claire and his two-year old son Joshua.

Atsu has begun training at Chelsea after being recalled from his disastrous loan spell at Bournemouth.

The Ghana international failed to make a single Premier League appearance for the Cherries since arriving from the beginning of the season.

Atsu has had to endure a torrid spell with injuries but is now fit and has resumed training at Chelsea under interim manager Guus Hiddink.

The Ghana international is likely to be given a chance to impress in Chelsea’s FA Cup clash against Scunthorpe United on Sunday.

Manager Guus Hiddink will be using the match to give some opportunities to the fringe players in his squad including Baba Abdul Rahman.

If Atsu fails to impress when given the chance against Scunthorpe, he is likely to be loaned out once more again or even transferred from Chelsea permanently.

The winger arrived at Stamford Bridge from FC Porto in the summer of 2013 but has since struggled to clinch a regular spot in the side and has since been farmed out on successive loan spells at Vitesse and Everton.

PHOTO: Christian Atsu takes time off in bid to impress Chelsea manager to shop with family

Ghana winger Christian Atsu could make long-awaited Chelsea debut this Sunday

Christian Atsu might make his long-awaited debut for Chelsea in their FA Cup game against Scunthorpe United on Sunday.

The 23-year-old has been recalled from a disappointing loan spell from AFC Bournemouth where he failed to make a single Premier League appearance.

Atsu played in the Capital One Cup game for the Cherries but got injured in October and has not played since.

He could however be given the chance to play for the first time for Chelsea since his arrival in 2013 in the FA Cup match against Scunthorpe United this weekend.

Guus Hiddink is expected to use the game to give chances to most of the fringe players at the club including Baba Rahman.

The Dutch trainer wants to see every player in match situations before deciding on who is to stay or leave the club on loan or permanently in the January transfer window.

Ghana winger Christian Atsu could make long-awaited Chelsea debut this Sunday

Ghanaian Midfielder Begins Chelsea Training

Black Stars Player Begins Training With English Premier League Club

Ghana international, Christian Atsu, has started training with Chelsea following an unsuccessful loan spell with English side, AFC Bournemouth.

Flashback: Atsu during his time with AFC Bournemouth

The former FC Porto winger and Most valuable player winner during AFCON 2015 in Equitoral Guinea has been battling injuries since he joined the Cherries with hope of getting more games under his belt. Atsu played two games whilst on loan with Bournemouth and all came in league cup matches.

Flashback: Christian Atsu celebrates scoring for FC Porto

Atsu returns from his third loan stint after previous spells with Vitesse Arnheim in the Dutch Eredivise and Everton in the English premier league since signing for Chelsea in 2013 on a 5 – year deal.

Ghanaian Midfielder Begins Chelsea Training

VIDEO: Christian Atsu contracts personal trainer as he aims to impress Guud Hiddink at Chelsea

Ghana winger Christian Atsu has been putting in extra work on the side in the gym as he looks to impress Guus Hiddink on his return to Chelsea.

The 23-year-old has been recalled from his disastrous loan spell at Bournemouth to rejoin the Blues.

Atsu is however likely to be shipped off on loan once more again having failed to overly convince many of his first team potential at Stamford Bridge.

The former FC Porto man has been working with the famous physical instructor Jamie Lawrence at an unknown gym in London.

Lawrence struck a solid bond with several of the Black Stars players during his working stint with Ghana at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations.

He has served as a personal trainer to the likes of Jonathan Mensah, John Boye and several other Premier League stars.

The ex Leicester City player now turned physical instructor is now looking to whip Atsu in peak physical condition for him to impress new Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink into retaining him at the club.

Watch video of Christian Atsu’s gym workout with Jamie Lawrence below:

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VIDEO: Christian Atsu contracts personal trainer as he aims to impress Guud Hiddink at Chelsea

Bournemouth confirm Christian Atsu"s recall from loan spell, Ghana winger returns to Chelsea

AFC Bournemouth have confirmed the departure of Ghana winger Christian Atsu after being recalled from his loan spell by Chelsea.

The 23-year-old joined the Cherries on a season-long loan agreement from the English champions in the summer.

But injuries have seen for former FC Porto man restricted to just two appearances for Eddie Howe’s side.

Atsu had to return to Chelsea late last year to undergo treatment to his latest injury setback only to return to Bournemouth to the news he is being recalled by his mother club.

“Everyone at Bournemouth wishes Ghana’s Christian Atsu the best of luck after he was recalled by Chelsea,” Bournemouth said in a statement.

The Ghana international is unlikely to be retained by the Blues who are already looking to ship him off once more again on loan.

Atsu joined Chelsea two seasons ago but is yet to make his debut.

He has since been farmed out on successive loan stints at Vitesse Arnhem and Everton before being shipped off on loan to Bournemouth where he failed to play a single game in the Premier League.

Bournemouth confirm Christian Atsu"s recall from loan spell, Ghana winger returns to Chelsea

Christian Atsu Set For Chelsea Return

Chelsea are set to recall tricky winger Christian Atsu from his loan spell at Bournemouth.

The Ghana international, whose season has been wrecked by injury, has made just two appearances for the Cherries this season; both coming in the Capital One Cup.

And the Blues have discussed ending his loan deal which was due to run until the end of the season.

Interim manager Guus Hiddink will then decide whether to keep him in the squad or loan him back out.

The 23-year-old is yet to play for Chelsea having joined the Premier League champions in 2011 from Portuguese outfit Porto.

It’s not been easy for Atsu, who also saw a loan spell at Everton not go to plan as he made just five appearances at Goodison Park.

He had more success on loan at Vitesse Arnhem back in 2013-14, where he scored five goals in 28 appearances in the Eredivisie.

Atsu burst on to the scene at Porto back in 2013 after a loan spell at Rio Ave and made just 17 appearances before Chelsea decided to make their move.

Christian Atsu Set For Chelsea Return

Fine: Atsu"s Bournemouth In Trouble With The Law

Atsu’s English Club To Be Fined For Overspending

 

New premier league side, AFC Bournemouth have found themselves in trouble with the law after the Football league found the Cherries guilty for breaking financial fair play rules during the 2014/15 championship season.

 

The Cherries won promotion to the Premier League along with Norwich city and Watford. The south coast club qualified to the premier league for the first time in their history in 2014-15 but did so exceeding the maximum adjusted loss of £6million set by FFP rules in 2012.

Bournemouth will receive a fine from the governing body and avoid a transfer embargo, the amount of which is yet to be revealed. The club are in talks with the Football League in a bid to reach a “satisfactory outcome”.

Championship Winner celebrating Promotion with open bus Parades

A statement on their official website read: “AFC Bournemouth is fully aware of the Football League’s proposed financial sanction relating to Financial Fair Play and is currently engaged in positive dialogue with the Football League to reach a satisfactory outcome.

“The club will update supporters when an outcome has been reached and will not be making any further comment at this moment in time.”

Fine: Atsu"s Bournemouth In Trouble With The Law