Chelsea reject Barcelona transfer approach for Andreas Christensen

Chelsea reject Barcelona transfer approach for Andreas Christensen
Chelsea have rejected a January transfer approach from Barcelona for Andreas Christensen.The La Liga giants are looking for defensive reinforcements after a knee injury to Samuel Umtiti.2

Andreas Christensen has struggled for minutes under Maurizio Sarri this season

The France World Cup winner has been struggling with the problem since the summer and is likely to undergo surgery.Christensen, whose only Chelsea appearances have come in the Carabao Cup and Europa League this season, has been frustrated with his lack of playing time.The Mirror claims the Denmark defender has been earmarked as a short-term replacement for Umtiti, who could miss the rest of the season if he goes under the knife.2

Samuel Umtiti is sidelined with a knee injury

Christensen was an ever-present in ex-Chelsea boss Antonio Contes defence, but under Maurizio Sarri, he is behind Antonio Rudiger, David Luiz and Gary Cahill in the pecking order.And the 22-year-old cast doubt over his Stamford Bridge future last month.Theres a difference from last season,” Christensen admitted. I played a lot of games but this season hasnt been like that. Its always difficult for a player but well see what happens.If you asked every player thats not playing if theyre happy, theyll say no. Everyone wants to play but you know I cant do anything but train and do my best when I get the opportunity.I have to perform well to show him [Sarri] that he can count on me. You dont want to sit around and wait for it you want to play straight away thats why we play football.Not playing is not fun but its a different situation to last season.

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Mo Salah and Divock Origi scored the goals as Liverpool beat Tottenham 2-0 in the Champions League final as they lifted the European Cup for a sixth time. Unai Emery is trying to persuade Paris

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Welcome to our live Chelsea blog where we'll keep you up to date with all the latest news from Stamford Bridge. In the league, Maurizio Sarri's side beat Brighton & Hove Albion 3-0 and West Ham 1-0 in successive games at Stamford Bridge, but travelled to Anfield to face Liverpool on Sunday and were beaten 2-0.
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Where Messi's free-kick v Liverpool ranks among his goals

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And Koeman thinks he should beat five-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi for his achievements. "He deserves the Ballon d'Or," Koeman declared in an interview on Oranje's official YouTube account. "Everyone is often focused on players who score or create goals, or produce decisive goals.
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Rangers' Ryan Kent faces a two-game ban after being charged for shoving Celtic captain Scott Brown. Footage showed the winger, 22, lash out at Brown in the aftermath of James Forrest's late winner
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Jamie Carragher picks out what everyone missed about Ben Davies' role in Spurs 3-1 Chelsea "We know the reason - getting Dele Alli around Jorginho - but also Son, who I thought was outstanding, and Harry Kane. So often in the game they just counter-attacked, especially Son as we saw second half causing massive problems in those spaces.
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Manchester United are planning to offer David de Gea and Marcus Rashford new contracts before the end of the season. While a permanent replacement for Jose Mourinho remains a question for the
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While Declan Rice, who could make his England debut against Czech Republic on Friday, has been one of West Ham's standout performers this season. The potential of the squad is frightening, which begs the question, what could the England starting XI look like in four years time at the World Cup in Qatar? Formation: 4-2-3-1. Goalkeeper: Angus Gunn
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Maurizio Sarri insists he is not better than Jose Mourinho because the under-fire Manchester United manager has won "everything everywhere" in his career. Sarri's Chelsea hosts Mourinho and United at Stamford Bridge on Saturday aiming to maintain an unbeaten start to the Premier League season that means it sits behind leader Manchester City

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I hate losing. But at the same time, I do see it as a distraction. One thing I am sure of thou. I will get over us getting knocked out the Carabao cup a lot faster than us failing to win promotion. Stats. Aston Villa has faced Burton four times previously. All in the Championship. With Villa winning three of the four games. The other ending 1-1.
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Tottenham. defender Danny Rose has expressed his gratitude for the support he has received in the wake of the comments about his future in the game.. The 28-year-old said he has 'had enough' and 'can't wait' to quit football because of the way racism was handled in the sport.
Tottenham news: Danny Rose 'grateful' for support since
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'it's been great' The Spurs full-back said that he has 'had enough' and 'can't wait' to quit football because of the way racism was handled in the sport Tottenham defender Danny Rose has expressed his gratitude for the support he has received in the wake of the comments about his future in the game.
Danny Rose 'grateful' for support since claiming he 'can't

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