Chelsea Scores First Win of the Season: Player Ratings and Latest News
Chelsea secured their first win under Frank Lampard with a 3-1 victory against Bournemouth (Football.London). This marks Lampard’s first win of his second spell at the club (90min). Benoit Badiashile and Noni Madueke were deemed excellent in victory by football.london’s Bobby Vincent.
Injuries have impacted the team recently, with Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana picking up a hamstring injury (Chelsea News). This has allowed for exciting talent Benoit Badiashile to return to the lineup, something that has generated excitement among Chelsea fans (Chelsea News).
As Chelsea looks to strengthen its squad, Mauricio Pochettino’s summer transfer priority has been made clear, with a £40 million focus on a non-striker (Football.London).
Meanwhile, Manuel Ugarte, a 22-year-old midfielder who has impressed at Sporting CP, has been linked with Chelsea as the perfect complement for Enzo (Chelsea News).
In a recent press conference, Frank Lampard displayed a hint of irritation when questioned about his squad selection (Chelsea News).
However, the current state of Chelsea’s team has been criticized by pundits, with one describing it as an “absolute disgrace,” and suggesting that most of the current players should be sold (Chelsea News).
