The latest Chelsea news after the Blues defeated Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge to strengthen their position in the top four, following back-to-back defeats. It was a return to winning ways for Chelsea yesterday (Wednesday) as they beat Aston Villa 2-1 at Stamford Bridge.
Goals from Tammy Abraham and Mason Mount helped the Blues bounce back from the recent defeats against Manchester City and West Ham, with Frank Lampard’s men getting a welcome home win. That maintains their place in the top four ahead of the weekend’s trip to face Everton, who suffered a 5-2 defeat at Liverpool last night to drop into the bottom three. Football fans can book Premier League Tickets on our website on exclusively discounted prices.
John Terry’s message
It was an emotional return to Stamford Bridge for former Chelsea captain John Terry. The Aston Villa assistant was back at the club where he made 717 appearances and won numerous trophies, including the Premier League, Champions League, and FA Cup.
He was given a hero’s welcome back in SW6, with fans unfurling a banner for the club legend, while there were tributes to the 38-year-old in the match program from his former team-mate Frank Lampard and Cesar Azpilicueta.
He applauded the fans after the game and gave thumbs up to the crowd before he made his way down the tunnel, while he embraced some of his old friends at Stamford Bridge, albeit with his handshake with Mateo Kovacic leaving the Croatian wincing. And Lampard spoke of what was said between him and Terry after the game.
“Nothing much special, just a well done He had his moment on the pitch. It is difficult when you come back, I did it last year, to a club that you feel so much for and vice-versa as they did with John,” the Blues’ head coach said.
“You are working and part of another team, another club and he is respectful of Aston Villa, I know that. It wasn’t a massive celebration time but the respect both ways is huge.”
John was very humble about it, he didn’t want to make a big deal, but the fans love him here, he is a legend, the most decorated captain and one of the greatest players, everyone knows the story, and it was important that he got that.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek update
It has been a tough time for Ruben Loftus-Cheek of late, with the midfielder yet to feature for the Blues this season. But it seems that he is no nearer to getting back to the first team, with Frank Lampard delivering some more bad news over his fitness following the game against Aston Villa.
He has had a few setbacks over the last two months,” the Blues’ head coach said.
“He hasn’t had a new one. It is not flying along as we would want. It’s not for the want of trying for everybody.
“For Ruben there is nothing worse, of course, being injured. At the moment we are no closer to him being fit.”
Asked if he had a timescale for Loftus-Cheek’s return, Lampard replied simply with: “No, no.”
Pulisic praise
He may not have got on the score sheet last night (Wednesday), but Christian Pulisic again earned praise from Frank Lampard for his performance against Aston Villa.
The American international again impressed in a Chelsea shirt, starting the game against Villa and playing his part as the Blues returned to winning ways.
And although he was taken off in the second half, Lampard was full of praise for the 21-year-old.
“Really impressed,” he said, speaking in his post-match press conference.
“I think he is playing really well. Since he came into the team, Burnley got those goals and carried on with his form.
“He can score more but we’ve got a player in Christian that is really exciting and when you see this type of player in the modern-day and you see their quality.
“He has got the ability to go on to the extra level, which is the top level of world football. At the minute he is doing really well and I hope he keeps that up.”
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