Match story
- Chelsea fired more attempts (21 vs 5 shots).
- Chelsea held more of the ball (53% possession).
Chelsea defeated Tottenham 2-1 in the League Cup. The fixture is part of the Semi-finals stage in the 2018 season. The match was played at Stamford Bridge in London. Martin Atkinson, England officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Chelsea vs Tottenham meeting in League Cup with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Chelsea and Tottenham. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
League CupRecorded meetings: 0 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Chelsea defeated Tottenham 2-1 in the League Cup. The fixture is part of the Semi-finals stage in the 2018 season. The match was played at Stamford Bridge in London. Martin Atkinson, England officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Chelsea vs Tottenham meeting in League Cup with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Chelsea and Tottenham. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
League Cup
Rodri is reportedly very close to leaving Manchester City, and Enzo Fernandez would be Enzo Maresca's dream signing to replace the Spaniard. Enzo Fernandez has emerged as Manchester City’s dream target to replace Rodri, according to transfers insider Gianluca Di Marzio, with new head coach Enzo Maresca identifying his former Chelsea player as the ideal successor for the departing Spanish midfielder. Rodri, 30, has reportedly made clear that his priority is a move to Barcelona, with City already rejecting an opening offer from the Catalan club. Talks between the two sides remain ongoing, with Spanish media putting the total package in the region of €60 million, including a €45 million upfront payment. Maresca, who worked closely with Fernandez during his time at Stamford Bridge, sees the Argentine as possessing the leadership, passing range, tactical intelligence and on-pitch personality needed to control matches from the center of the park. Chelsea, however, are firmly opposed to selling, viewing the 25-year-old as a cornerstone of their project. He remains under contract until 2032 and is valued at over £100 million, with a direct move to a Premier League rival likely to inflate that figure further. Enzo Fernandez of Chelsea. (Getty Images) The more advanced alternative: Ayyoub Bouaddi While Fernandez remains Maresca’s dream pick, Manchester City‘s most concrete route to replacing Rodri runs through Lille’s young star Ayyoub Bouaddi. According to Fabrizio Romano, negotiations for the 18-year-old Moroccan are moving into their final stages, with City already in agreement with the player on personal terms over a five-year deal, and reports placing the fee around €100 million. Unlike Fernandez, who profiles more as a forward-driving midfielder, Bouaddi operates as more of a tempo-setting playmaker — a style that matches with Rodri’s attributes at the midfield. Still, while City have the Bouaddi deal almost wrapped up, that doesn’t mean they won’t still try to go after the Argentine midfielder.
Tottenham rejected a move for Cristian Romero to Arsenal, while the Argentine reportedly closes in on a move to Atletico Madrid. Arsenal have been rebuffed in their approach for Cristian Romero, with Tottenham making clear they won’t do business with their London rivals as the Argentine defender edges closer to a move to Atletico Madrid. The reigning Premier League champions turned to Romero after William Saliba suffered a serious back injury during France’s World Cup campaign, leaving Mikel Arteta’s side short at the back with the transfer window nearing its close. Arsenal had already seen an earlier approach for Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa rejected before shifting their attention to the Tottenham captain. Spurs, however, wasted no time shutting the door. Fabrizio Romano reported that Arsenal made inquiries this week but that Spurs prefer to sell abroad, while a separate report from The Athletic stated that Tottenham’s hierarchy have categorically ruled out selling Romero to Arsenal under any circumstances. That stance has left the door wide open for Atletico Madrid, who have emerged as the clear favorites for Romero’s signature. The Spanish club has already opened formal negotiations with Tottenham, seen an initial bid rejected, and is preparing a new offer, with Romano placing Atletico Madrid well ahead of Inter Milan in the race for the Argentine. Cristian Romero of Tottenham. (Getty Images) Inter, meanwhile, had reached a €40 million agreement with Tottenham but saw the move stall after failing to sell Benjamin Pavard to fund it and after Romero himself held off on agreeing personal terms — with reports suggesting the defender has a clause favoring a move to one of Spain’s traditional “big three” clubs. Romero hinted earlier at a LaLiga move Romero’s links to a Spanish move aren’t new. Speaking to Los Edul a few months ago, the defender admitted that a switch to LaLiga was something he’d long considered. “Growth is always on my mind, going to new places to keep growing. Playing in LaLiga is something I’m missing out on. I would love that, honestly,” he said at the time. Those comments now look particularly timely given how close he appears to Atletico Madrid. While Romero has been consistently linked with a move to Spain over the past year, his own words suggest the interest runs both ways.
Xabi Alonso is still getting settled in at Chelsea, and he is hoping to foster a mentality that will make them fighters in all competitions. The post Alonso wants to make Chelsea ‘a team that can compete anywhere’ appeared first on SoccerNews.
Micky van de Ven is reportedly set to agree fresh terms with Tottenham, and Jan Paul van Hecke believes that would be a positive mood. The post Van Hecke hopes for long partnership with Van de Ven as Spurs defender nears new contract appeared first on SoccerNews.
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!“We were so close … At the end of the day, really, they made him an offer he couldn’t refuse … It shows where we’re trying to aim for the club … There has been a lot of stuff written in the papers that you have to take on the chin I’m afraid – they should be talking about how well the England cricket team are playing at the moment.” Words said not by Mikel Arteta about Arsenal missing out on Vinícius Júnior after the Brazilian megastar signed a new Real Madrid contract, but by Glenn Hoddle in 2002, as Tottenham missed out on signing … yes, Rivaldo. That last sentence was probably a dead giveaway. Tottenham’s solution to the Brazilian-shaped hole in their transfer ambitions was to sign Robbie Keane to his boyhood club. What might Arsenal do next? Eye up Cristian Romero, you say?Mikel Arteta said after Arsenal’s 3-1 loss to Betis that ‘sometimes it’s good to create even more fire in the belly’ (yesterday’s News, Bits and Bobs, full email edition). Having the squad eat American lettuce would probably be faster in that regard” – George Ronczy.Re: commemorative days of the year (yesterday’s Football Daily). According to the website, 7 August is International Beer Day, with (appropriately) 8 August being International Hangover Day. That’s well planned” – Mark Jones.You claim to have an ever-forgiving reader (yesterday’s Football Daily). That is some claim. Can you let us know who this poor, deluded sap is? That might go some way to proving it. It would also help the rest of us help to show them the error of their ways” – Peter Holford (no, I’m not the ever-forgiving reader).This is an extract from our daily football email … Football Daily. To get the full version, just visit this page and follow the instructions. Continue reading...
Atletico Madrid are set to once again test Tottenham’s resolve over the coming days as the Spanish giants prepare a fresh bid for Cristian Romero, according to Fabrizio Romano. Despite seeing their initial approaches get rebuffed earlier in the summer, Diego Simeone’s men have made Spurs’ skipper their standout target this summer. Romano reported on […] The post Atletico Madrid prepare a fresh raid for Cristian Romero appeared first on SoccerNews.
Atletico Madrid have held talks with Tottenham defender Cristian Romero, who is expected to leave the club this summer. The 28-year-old is allowed to leave, but Spurs are still asking for a substantial fee, believed to be about £40m. Romero is keen on a move to Spain to work with compatriot Diego Simeone, and personal terms are not expected to be an issue.
Simeone keen on move for Spurs defenderVan de Ven expected to pen five-year extensionTottenham are in talks with Atlético Madrid over the sale of Cristian Romero after categorically rejecting Arsenal’s approach for the Argentina defender and are expected to agree a new five-year deal with Micky van de Ven.Romero has made no secret of his desire to leave Spurs despite signing a new four-year contract at the start of last season and had looked set to join Inter for a fee of around £35m. But Atlético are long-term suitors of the 28-year-old and are thought to be his preferred destination, with Diego Simeone’s side understood to be prepared to match Inter’s bid. Continue reading...
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Rodri is reportedly very close to leaving Manchester City, and Enzo Fernandez would be Enzo Maresca's dream signing to replace the Spaniard. Enzo Fernandez has emerged as Manchester City’s dream target to replace Rodri, according to transfers insider Gianluca Di Marzio, with new head coach Enzo Maresca identifying his former Chelsea player as the ideal successor for the departing Spanish midfielder. Rodri, 30, has reportedly made clear that his priority is a move to Barcelona, with City already rejecting an opening offer from the Catalan club. Talks between the two sides remain ongoing, with Spanish media putting the total package in the region of €60 million, including a €45 million upfront payment. Maresca, who worked closely with Fernandez during his time at Stamford Bridge, sees the Argentine as possessing the leadership, passing range, tactical intelligence and on-pitch personality needed to control matches from the center of the park. Chelsea, however, are firmly opposed to selling, viewing the 25-year-old as a cornerstone of their project. He remains under contract until 2032 and is valued at over £100 million, with a direct move to a Premier League rival likely to inflate that figure further. Enzo Fernandez of Chelsea. (Getty Images) The more advanced alternative: Ayyoub Bouaddi While Fernandez remains Maresca’s dream pick, Manchester City‘s most concrete route to replacing Rodri runs through Lille’s young star Ayyoub Bouaddi. According to Fabrizio Romano, negotiations for the 18-year-old Moroccan are moving into their final stages, with City already in agreement with the player on personal terms over a five-year deal, and reports placing the fee around €100 million. Unlike Fernandez, who profiles more as a forward-driving midfielder, Bouaddi operates as more of a tempo-setting playmaker — a style that matches with Rodri’s attributes at the midfield. Still, while City have the Bouaddi deal almost wrapped up, that doesn’t mean they won’t still try to go after the Argentine midfielder.
Tottenham rejected a move for Cristian Romero to Arsenal, while the Argentine reportedly closes in on a move to Atletico Madrid. Arsenal have been rebuffed in their approach for Cristian Romero, with Tottenham making clear they won’t do business with their London rivals as the Argentine defender edges closer to a move to Atletico Madrid. The reigning Premier League champions turned to Romero after William Saliba suffered a serious back injury during France’s World Cup campaign, leaving Mikel Arteta’s side short at the back with the transfer window nearing its close. Arsenal had already seen an earlier approach for Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa rejected before shifting their attention to the Tottenham captain. Spurs, however, wasted no time shutting the door. Fabrizio Romano reported that Arsenal made inquiries this week but that Spurs prefer to sell abroad, while a separate report from The Athletic stated that Tottenham’s hierarchy have categorically ruled out selling Romero to Arsenal under any circumstances. That stance has left the door wide open for Atletico Madrid, who have emerged as the clear favorites for Romero’s signature. The Spanish club has already opened formal negotiations with Tottenham, seen an initial bid rejected, and is preparing a new offer, with Romano placing Atletico Madrid well ahead of Inter Milan in the race for the Argentine. Cristian Romero of Tottenham. (Getty Images) Inter, meanwhile, had reached a €40 million agreement with Tottenham but saw the move stall after failing to sell Benjamin Pavard to fund it and after Romero himself held off on agreeing personal terms — with reports suggesting the defender has a clause favoring a move to one of Spain’s traditional “big three” clubs. Romero hinted earlier at a LaLiga move Romero’s links to a Spanish move aren’t new. Speaking to Los Edul a few months ago, the defender admitted that a switch to LaLiga was something he’d long considered. “Growth is always on my mind, going to new places to keep growing. Playing in LaLiga is something I’m missing out on. I would love that, honestly,” he said at the time. Those comments now look particularly timely given how close he appears to Atletico Madrid. While Romero has been consistently linked with a move to Spain over the past year, his own words suggest the interest runs both ways.
Xabi Alonso is still getting settled in at Chelsea, and he is hoping to foster a mentality that will make them fighters in all competitions. The post Alonso wants to make Chelsea ‘a team that can compete anywhere’ appeared first on SoccerNews.
Micky van de Ven is reportedly set to agree fresh terms with Tottenham, and Jan Paul van Hecke believes that would be a positive mood. The post Van Hecke hopes for long partnership with Van de Ven as Spurs defender nears new contract appeared first on SoccerNews.
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!“We were so close … At the end of the day, really, they made him an offer he couldn’t refuse … It shows where we’re trying to aim for the club … There has been a lot of stuff written in the papers that you have to take on the chin I’m afraid – they should be talking about how well the England cricket team are playing at the moment.” Words said not by Mikel Arteta about Arsenal missing out on Vinícius Júnior after the Brazilian megastar signed a new Real Madrid contract, but by Glenn Hoddle in 2002, as Tottenham missed out on signing … yes, Rivaldo. That last sentence was probably a dead giveaway. Tottenham’s solution to the Brazilian-shaped hole in their transfer ambitions was to sign Robbie Keane to his boyhood club. What might Arsenal do next? Eye up Cristian Romero, you say?Mikel Arteta said after Arsenal’s 3-1 loss to Betis that ‘sometimes it’s good to create even more fire in the belly’ (yesterday’s News, Bits and Bobs, full email edition). Having the squad eat American lettuce would probably be faster in that regard” – George Ronczy.Re: commemorative days of the year (yesterday’s Football Daily). According to the website, 7 August is International Beer Day, with (appropriately) 8 August being International Hangover Day. That’s well planned” – Mark Jones.You claim to have an ever-forgiving reader (yesterday’s Football Daily). That is some claim. Can you let us know who this poor, deluded sap is? That might go some way to proving it. It would also help the rest of us help to show them the error of their ways” – Peter Holford (no, I’m not the ever-forgiving reader).This is an extract from our daily football email … Football Daily. To get the full version, just visit this page and follow the instructions. Continue reading...
Atletico Madrid are set to once again test Tottenham’s resolve over the coming days as the Spanish giants prepare a fresh bid for Cristian Romero, according to Fabrizio Romano. Despite seeing their initial approaches get rebuffed earlier in the summer, Diego Simeone’s men have made Spurs’ skipper their standout target this summer. Romano reported on […] The post Atletico Madrid prepare a fresh raid for Cristian Romero appeared first on SoccerNews.
Atletico Madrid have held talks with Tottenham defender Cristian Romero, who is expected to leave the club this summer. The 28-year-old is allowed to leave, but Spurs are still asking for a substantial fee, believed to be about £40m. Romero is keen on a move to Spain to work with compatriot Diego Simeone, and personal terms are not expected to be an issue.
Simeone keen on move for Spurs defenderVan de Ven expected to pen five-year extensionTottenham are in talks with Atlético Madrid over the sale of Cristian Romero after categorically rejecting Arsenal’s approach for the Argentina defender and are expected to agree a new five-year deal with Micky van de Ven.Romero has made no secret of his desire to leave Spurs despite signing a new four-year contract at the start of last season and had looked set to join Inter for a fee of around £35m. But Atlético are long-term suitors of the 28-year-old and are thought to be his preferred destination, with Diego Simeone’s side understood to be prepared to match Inter’s bid. Continue reading...
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