Chelsea have lodged a formal complaint with UEFA over racist abuse aimed at Callum Hudson-Odoi during the closing stages of the 5-0 Europa League win away to Dynamo Kiev.
Tag: UEFA Europa League
Arsenal to face Napoli in Europa League last eight
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri got his wish to avoid former club Napoli after the Italian side were drawn to face Arsenal in the quarter-finals of the Europa League.
‘Competitor’ Giroud wants regular playing time at Chelsea
Olivier Giroud has cast doubt over his Chelsea future after insisting he has no intention of settling for the role of Premier League substitute.
Maurizio Sarri hoping Chelsea avoid Napoli in Europa League quarter-finals
Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri wants to dodge a two-legged Europa League tie with Napoli because of his positive relationship with his former club.
Aubameyang brace sends Arsenal into Europa League last eight
Arsenal made it six English clubs in the quarter-finals of European competition as they overturned a first-leg deficit to beat Rennes in their Europa League clash.
Sarri hopes to avoid former club Napoli in Europa League quarter-finals
Maurizio Sarri hopes to avoid former club Napoli until the final of the Europa League after guiding Chelsea into the last eight of the competition.
Giroud hat-trick guides Chelsea into quarter-finals with Kiev thrashing
Olivier Giroud hit a hat-trick as Chelsea set aside Maurizio Sarri’s concerns about Dynamo Kiev’s pitch by easing into the Europa League quarter-finals with an emphatic 8-0 aggregate win.
Eden Hazard focused on Chelsea – Willian
Eden Hazard is fully focused on Chelsea and has not spoken of a desire to join Real Madrid, according to team-mate Willian.
Maurizio Sarri criticises ‘dangerous’ Dynamo Kiev pitch
Maurizio Sarri fears for the safety of his Chelsea players after branding Dynamo Kiev’s pitch “dangerous” and a “disaster”.
Lacazette suspension twist surprises Rennes boss Stephan
Rennes manager Julien Stephan has expressed his surprise at the timing of UEFA’s decision to reduce Alexandre Lacazette’s suspension.
Unai Emery: Arsenal must be at their best to turn Rennes tie around
Arsenal manager Unai Emery knows only the best will be good enough to see his side progress past Rennes in the Europa League.
Sokratis insists VAR would have saved him from Europa League red card
Arsenal defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos believes he would not have been sent off in Thursday’s Europa League defeat to Rennes had video assistant referee technology been used.
Unai Emery says Arsenal need to adapt after another red card costs them
Arsenal head coach Unai Emery wants his players to learn how to operate with 10 men after another red card led to a Europa League defeat to Rennes.
Sarri: Hudson-Odoi a great player but too much pressure on teenager ‘dangerous’
Maurizio Sarri believes Callum Hudson-Odoi is a “great player” but fears excessive pressure could ruin the teenager’s promising career.
Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri wants to keep Callum Hudson-Odoi grounded
Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri fears piling pressure on Callum Hudson-Odoi could lead to the winger losing focus and failing to fulfil his potential.
Chelsea close in on Europa League quarter-final spot with dominant win
Chelsea continued their resurgence under Maurizio Sarri by putting one foot in the quarter-finals of the Europa League with a dominant 3-0 win over Dynamo Kiev.
Unai Emery says there are no discipline troubles at Arsenal
Arsenal head coach Unai Emery wants his players to learn how to operate with 10 men but insists there are no disciplinary issues in his squad despite another red card in the Europa League defeat to Rennes.
Sokratis sent off as 10-man Arsenal are roundly beaten by Rennes
Arsenal suffered more Europa League away day blues as their 10 men were well beaten by Rennes in the first leg of their last-16 tie.
Maurizio Sarri not interested in speculation about his future at Chelsea
Maurizio Sarri has dismissed doubts about his future as Chelsea head coach as “not important” and is already making plans for pre-season.
Chelsea defender David Luiz talks up head coach Maurizio Sarri
David Luiz has described Maurizio Sarri as a “great human” and praised him for sticking to his footballing principles during Chelsea’s recent struggles.