Swift riseKepa Arrizabalaga has been on Athletic Club's books since he was nine, swiftly rising through the ranks. After a couple of seasons on loan in the second tier, he made his first-team debut (keeping a clean sheet at Deportivo) in September 2016. Kepa conceded just 22 goals in 23 outings in 2016/17; last season, despite finishing 16th, Athletic shipped fewer than fifth-placed Villarreal. Playing style
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Chelsea’s Eden Hazard Makes Young Soccer Fan Giddy With Jersey Gift
Eden Hazard is Chelsea’s gift that keeps on giving. The Chelsea forward thrilled a family of fans Saturday by giving one youngster his jersey following the Blues’ 4-0 win over Brighton in the Premier League. Cameras were following Hazard as he removed his jersey and approached the young fan, who was holding up a sign which asked the Chelsea star for his jersey. The reactions of the fan and his family are priceless. Hazard scored twice in Chelsea’s victory over Brighton, moving him into third place on the Blues’ all-time Premier League goal-production list. Chelsea now sits third in the Premier League standings after 24 games. Thu... NESN.com
How brilliant was Chelsea’s Frank Lampard?
With his 21-year professional career now at an end, UEFA.com gives full credit to a player regarded as one of the great England midfielders of modern times.What they said"To have a midfield player who consistently scores so many goals at the top level is a rare thing."Lionel Messi, Barcelona forward "One of my best players ever, one of my best professionals ever, a Chelsea legend and a legend in the Premier League."José Mourinho, former Chelsea manager"Lamps is a proper Chelsea legend. Lamps won everything with us and in my opinion is the best and most ... UEFA.com - News
Pato becomes Chelsea’s latest Brazilian
Chelsea have increased their striking options with the signing of attacker Alexandre Pato on a six-month loan from Corinthians.With Diego Costa susceptible to hamstring injuries and Radamel Falcao sidelined since 31 October with an ongoing thigh problem, the Blues were in need of firepower as they bid to climb the Premier League and make progress in the UEFA Champions League, where they face Paris Saint-Germain in the round of 16.Pato, who has spent the last two years on loan at São Paulo, could yet provide that if his record at AC Milan is anything to go by. The Brazilian international scored 51 goals in 117 Serie A games and six in 22 European Cup outings between January ...
Chelsea’s talks with Ba hit snag, reports say
By ESPN.com news services Demba Ba deal on hold as transfer window nears The January transfer window is about to open, but one player who could be staying put is Newcastle striker Demba Ba. Demba Ba deal on hold as transfer window nears NEXT VIDEO Demba Ba deal on hold as transfer window nears Demba Ba deal on hold as transfer window nears The January transfer window is about to open, but one player who could be staying put is Newcastle striker Demba Ba. Benitez wary of QPR Benitez wary of QPR Rafael Benitez says QPR's position at the bottom of the Premier League makes them dangerous opponents when they visit Chelsea on Wednesday. Chelsea's hopes of signing Newcastle striker Demba Ba have suffered an early blow after unproductive discussions