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Football rumours from the media May 28, 2020
Today’s rumours, gossip and social media round-up from around the web
Daley Blind vows to return quickly after being diagnosed with heart muscle inflammation
Ajax and Holland defender Daley Blind has vowed “to come back as soon as possible” after being diagnosed with inflammation of his heart muscle.
Forgotten man Riedewald impresses Palace boss Hodgson
Jairo Riedewald’s professionalism has been hailed by Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson after the Dutchman made a surprise return to Premier League action on Saturday.
Teenage defender James felt Chelsea had nicked win against Ajax
Reece James lashed in the goal that earned Chelsea a point against Ajax, but the 19-year-old was convinced he had played his part in a famous victory.
Lampard says Chelsea can ‘go places’ after stunning comeback against Ajax
Frank Lampard felt Chelsea’s stunning comeback against Ajax proves his young side can “go places” this season.
Today was just a mad one – Lampard on chaotic night at Stamford Bridge
Frank Lampard had many memorable nights during his 13 years as a Chelsea player, but not even he could remember one as dramatic as the 4-4 draw with Ajax.
Chelsea comeback to snatch dramatic draw against Ajax
Chelsea came from three goals down to snatch a 4-4 draw from a roller-coaster Champions League encounter with Ajax.
Chelsea’s youngsters are hungry for trophies – Mount
Mason Mount insists Chelsea’s young guns are already targeting trophies.
Frank Lampard expects Ajax to be more dangerous at Stamford Bridge
Frank Lampard has warned Chelsea he expects an even tougher encounter with Ajax than they faced in Amsterdam.
Leyton Orient postpone Leasing.com Trophy match to prevent Ajax fans attending
Leyton Orient have postponed their Leasing.
Captain Cesar Azpilicueta compliments Chelsea’s Champions League rookies
Cesar Azpilicueta hailed Chelsea’s Champions League rookies after they stunned Ajax in Amsterdam.
Frank Lampard urges Chelsea to build on brilliant Ajax display
Frank Lampard has told his Chelsea youngsters they have set the standard for the rest of the season after their stunning 1-0 win at Ajax.
Frank Lampard believes Ajax performance is the ‘blueprint’ for Chelsea
Frank Lampard felt his Chelsea “babies” came of age in the Champions League after their stunning 1-0 win at Ajax.
Michy Batshuayi boosts Blues to vital victory at Ajax
Michy Batshuayi climbed off the bench to fire Chelsea to a stunning 1-0 Champions League win over Ajax in Amsterdam.
Tomori keen to repay Lampard’s faith in him against Ajax
Fikayo Tomori could be forgiven for pinching himself as he prepares for Chelsea’s showdown with Ajax.
Tomori still pinching himself as Chelsea journey continues
Fikayo Tomori could be forgiven for pinching himself as he prepares for Chelsea’s showdown with Ajax.
Lampard knows Ajax are masters of youth development
Frank Lampard has received plenty of plaudits for the way he has blooded Chelsea’s youngsters this season, but he knows they are facing the masters of youth development in Amsterdam on Wednesday.
Orient to talk to Ajax over Dutch club’s fans planning to attend game
Leyton Orient will speak to Ajax about travelling Dutch fans attending one of their home games after their plans to watch the Champions League match at Chelsea were scuppered by a UEFA sanction.
Ajax and The Class of 2019
What if it was all a dream? The so-called Class of 2019. The summer visits…