Costa To Miss Leicester City Clash And Doubtful For Euros

Chelsea are set to miss out on the services of their top marksman Diego Costa, as they prepare for the match against newly crowned Premier League champions Leicester City.

Costa is suffering from a hamstring injury that had kept him out of Chelsea’s midweek draw against Liverpool at Anfield. Blues manager Guus Hiddink even went on to say that the 27 year old might be doubtful for the Euro 2016 coming up next month.

“He [Costa] needs a good rest and with training he might be fit for the Euros but I’m not sure,” Hiddink was quoted as saying on Chelsea’s official website.

Right back Branislav Ivanovic is also a doubtful case with a groin injury while captain John Terry will miss what could be his last match for the club, as he is suspended after picking up a double booking against Sunderland last weekend.

However, star man Eden Hazard, who has been suffering from several groin and hamstring injuries this season, seems to have leaped back into form in the match against Liverpool and is expected to play.

“After a splendid season before he’s [Hazard] had a difficult season, falling back into injuries, being close to good appearances and then falling back again,” said Hiddink.

Costa To Miss Leicester City Clash And Doubtful For Euros

Lukaku Claims An "Unfinished" Business With Chelsea

New Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is set to splash out this summer as he tries to reinvent the Blues’ under-performing squad, and he could now be a step closer to finding a new striker.

Despite already boasting the likes of Diego Costa, Pedro, Alexandre Pato, Loic Remy, and Radamel Falcao, Chelsea have not scored enough goals this season, and have set their hearts on a familiar face.

Romelu Lukaku has scored 18 times in the Premier League for Everton this season, but is expected to leave Goodison Park at the end of the season.

According to The Sun, he now believes he has “unfinished business” with Chelsea, who let him go despite giving him just 10 games to prove himself.

Having been unable to oust Fernando Torres, Samuel Eto’o or Demba Ba – none of whom were huge successes in West London, it has to be said – Lukaku left for pastures new, but he could now prove the key to the Blues challenging for honours once again.

Lukaku Claims An "Unfinished" Business With Chelsea

Fascinating Comments By Filipe Luis On Mourinho

Atletico Madrid defender Filipe Luis why having Jose Mourinho in the dressing room can be a difficult one as he demands more and more from his players.

Luis was part of the Atletico Madrid contingent of Thibaut Courtois and Diego Costa that arrived at chelsea in 2014, but the left back couldn’t prolong his stay at the club.

Luis revealed that he was not surprised by the fate of the 53-year-old at west London as he demanded too much from every individual in the squad which could be taxing for many in the long run.

Speaking to FourFourTwo, the full-back said: “Speaking about Mourinho is always controversial and there’s always some intrigue surrounding him. But he is an awesome coach who tries to take the maximum from each and every one of his players.”

Luis insists despite not featuring in the first-team for much of the 2014-15 term, he holds no grudges towards Mourinho but instead hails the tactical genius of the Portuguese.

“In my case, we got along very well and he helped me when I wanted to rejoin Atletico. He’s a very good coach.”

“It’s just a pity I wasn’t able to convince him that I should start for Chelsea.”

Fascinating Comments By Filipe Luis On Mourinho

Huge Colossal Blow For Chelsea Ahead of Swansea Clash

Chelsea caretaker coach Guus Hiddink has given Chelseafc.com a team news and injury update ahead of this weekend’s trip to face Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium.

The Dutchman in his pre-match press conference ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Wales, confirmed a quadruple blow with first team regulars John Terry, Nemanja Matic, Loic Remy and Eden Hazard all ruled out through injury, whilst Gary Cahill  will have to pass a late fitness test after suffering a tendon injury while away with the England squad last month

Terry missed last week’s thumping 4-0 victory over Aston Villa after picking up an Achilles problem and Hiddink has confirmed that his skipper will once again be absent against Swansea tomorrow.

Matic was an unused substitute at Villa Park last weekend and the Serbian international will now miss out entirely due to bruising on his lower leg, but the Chelsea boss hopes to have the midfielder back for next week’s clash with Manchester City.

Remy limped out of the game against Villa after suffering a groin injury during the first half and Hiddink has confirmed the French international may now not play again this season.

Playmaker Hazard will continue on the sidelines with a hip injury that has caused the Belgian international trouble over the past few weeks.

 

Huge Colossal Blow For Chelsea Ahead of Swansea Clash

Chelsea Star Player Set To Leave After Conte Appiontment

Diego Costa is ready to leave Chelsea this summer, despite Antonio Conte’s Champions League promise.

Chelsea announced on Monday that Italy manager Conte will replace interim boss Guus Hiddink at the club after Euro 2016.

And his first job will be to convince Costa to stay. Express Sport understands the Spaniard is looking for a way out of Stamford Bridge. The striker is currently serving a three-match suspension after being sent off against Everton for a clash with Gareth Barry.

And Costa is said to be frustrated at the prospect of a season without Champions League football even though Conte has vowed to return to the top four in the Premier League.

But the Brazilian-born goal-machine still has three years left on his contract at Stamford Bridge meaning it will likely take a very large bid to part Chelsea with their man.

Chelsea Star Player Set To Leave After Conte Appiontment