One football legend said it could "ruin football forever", while a second said it made an "unbelievable" decision. It's fair to say Saturday was another controversial day for VAR in the Premier League. Chelsea boss Frank Lampard was first to speak out - saying there was "another huge question mark" about the technology after Tottenham midfielder Giovani lo Celso was not punished for a "leg-breaker" tackle in Saturday's opening match. And there were further incidents involving the video assistant referee in Bournemouth's defeat at Burnley and Manchester City's win at Leicester. "I want it to work and help them and make the game better," said Lampard. "It was so wrong today. "Referees have such a difficult job and VAR was brought in to help
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Transfer News: Lampard is yet to sign any star for Champions league fights
Chelsea remain firmly in the fight for a top-four finish this season and are in the latter stages of the Champions League but new signings are yet to be seen. Frank Lampard was restricted upon his arrival at Stamford Bridge due to the FIFA-imposed transfer ban but that was lifted for the New Year - although new arrivals are yet to be made. The legendary midfielder is pushing for his first Blues signing before the transfer window closes on Friday evening though, with contact made with Napoli regarding Dries Mertens. The Belgium international is among the many forwards that have been linked with a move to West London this month, following on from the likes of Edinson Cavani, Krzysztof Piątek and Moussa Dembele. On
Transfer gists: Edinson Cavani prepare Manchester United than Chelsea; talks opened, £23m fee
The latest transfer news on Edinson Cavani, with the PSG striker closely linked with a January move to Chelsea, Manchester United and Atletico Madrid . Chelsea are reportedly starting to make their moves in the January transfer window. Frank Lampard will be keen to add depth to his attacking options after the defeat to Newcastle at the weekend, with the lack of depth behind Tammy Abraham starting to become a problem. One player who has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge is Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani, with the Uruguayan international out of contract in the summer in the French capital. Manchester United have also been touted as a potential destination for the forward, after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men missed out on
Chelsea Transfer News: Edinson Cavani linked to Chelsea & Man Untd. in this January transfer
Edinson Cavani has been linked with a January transfer to a host of clubs including Chelsea, Manchester United and Atletico Madrid, but the forward could wait until the summer. Besides so many links where Chelsea been attached to; the club still embraced the french striker. According social media across the globe, Chelsea continue to be linked with a host of names from across Europe. The Blues are able to sign players after their transfer ban was shortened on appeal, and the Blues are thought to be keen on attacking reinforcements. One name that has been linked is Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani, with the Uruguayan international well down the pecking order following the arrival of Mauro Icadi in the summer. Man Untd have also been
Chelsea News: Lampard comments on the Kante’s injury.
The former England international player Frank Lampard has revealed that N’Golo Kante has missed Chelsea’s clash with Burnley due to a hamstring injury. N'golo Kante was expected to start in Chelsea’s Premier League fixture against Sean Dyche’s at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Thus, the midfielder failed to make the bench after alerting Lampard to a hamstring problem after training on Friday. R. Barkley plays alongside Jorginho and Mason Mount in Chelsea’s midfield against Burnley, while Lampard admits he did not want to risk Kante for the match. The first kick of Kante’s season was disrupted due to an ankle problem, while the 28-year-old also missed five games due to a groin injury in October. ‘He’s reported some feeling in his hamstring yesterday
Memorable past: Neymar recalls tow of his five-aside mates from Arsenal and Chelsea.
Neymar has named former Chelsea stars Frank Lampard and Eden Hazard and Arsenal great Thierry Henry in his dream five-a-side teams. The Brazilian wasn’t allowed to include any of his fellow countrymen in his two teams, with one being made up of current stars, while the other is made up of retired legends from the game. Neymar also opted against including any defenders or goalkeepers in either side - instead opting for forward thinking players. Hazard features in the current team of stars alongside Barcelona pair Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi, PSG’s Kylian Mbappe and Paul Pogba of Manchester United. Lampard and Henry are named in the legends line-up with David Beckham, Steven Gerrard and Xavi. Cristiano Ronaldo is arguably the biggest name to miss
“I’m set to have a heart-to-heart talks with Frank Lampard”, says Oliver giroud
The French international reveals that he is well sets to have a showdown talks with the boss Lampard. Oliver Giroud has struggled to win the faith of his new manager, who has allowed Tammy Abraham the opportunity to cement his place as the focal point of Chelsea’s attack this season. Giroud played a pivotal role in Chelsea’s Europa League success last term, scoring the opening goal in the final against his old club Arsenal, but has found opportunities to impress hard to come by this term and is concerned about losing his place in the France squad ahead of next summer’s European Championships. Crystal Palace are said to have registered an interest in the 33-year-old, but he could yet return to his homeland seven years after he
“I need players who can bring victory to the club” Lampard told Chilwell, Ake and Zaha
Chelsea are looking forward to bring more of goal eyes strikers who can bring a better result because that could be the way to maintain their position in Premier league. "Deals are mandatory we are waiting for the transfer window off" says Lampard The club were set to be banned from making any transaction even this window, making it two window off on suspension, But CAS cleared the situation, now they can buy as many players as they want from next month. Download and install Hausa artiste channels for entertainment from Hausa cultures and traditions CLICK HERE to download Lots links were created for the team to have make use of to nail their position in EPL. Some of these links are Nathan Ake, Chilwell