Manchester United’s January signing Bruno Fernandes is pleased with the effort of the team during the 2-0 league win over Chelsea on Monday night. The Portuguese faced the Blues in what was his first away game in the Premier League and he made an impression with an assist for Harry Maguire’s headed goal from a corner.

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has appreciated the efforts of Callum Hudson-Odoi during the club’s 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup fourth round. The England international has struggled for consistency with his performances since returning from a serious Achilles problem and that has frustrated a section of the club’s faithful.

France international Olivier Giroud has said that he has the ability to play at the highest level for a few more years and he would not hesitate to leave Chelsea, should he continue to struggle for gametime. The 33-year-old has been confined to a bench role during the early stages of the campaign with Tammy Abraham regarded as the undisputed first-choice striker under Frank Lampard.

Former Chelsea and Liverpool ace Glen Johnson believes the Blues could make the top four under Frank Lampard this term. The west London giants were unable to spend during the summer transfer window due to a transfer ban but they have still made a positive start to the season with club graduates Tammy Abraham, Fikayo Tomori and Mason Mount making the breakthrough under Lampard.

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has said that the Blues need to perform at their best in the forthcoming European games following their defeat in the Champions League opener against Valencia. The Blues had gone into the match with the momentum on their side after a thumping 5-2 league win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on the road.

Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta has defended the performances of Mason Mount and Tammy Abraham in the aftermath of the Blues’ embarrassing 4-0 loss at Manchester United. The pair were impressive during the course of pre-season and they could not replicate their performance during the Premier League opener at Old Trafford.

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has admitted that he has been impressed with the performance of Christian Pulisic against Red Bull Salzburg. The USA international scored his first non-competitive goals for the club during the 5-3 friendly win over the Austrian champions and he was also able to win a penalty, which was converted by Ross Barkley.

Speaking after the game, Lampard spoke positively about the forward’s performance but stated that there is room for improvement with the greater demands of the Premier League, he said: "I was very impressed with the way that he took the goals. As a winger in the Premier League, he has to adapt to that league. He is young but with huge potential and I am happy for him."

Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta has defended the performances of Mason Mount and Tammy Abraham in the aftermath of the Blues’ embarrassing 4-0 loss at Manchester United. The pair were impressive during the course of pre-season and they could not replicate their performance during the Premier League opener at Old Trafford.

As such, ex-Blues boss Jose Mourinho had criticised the selection of the young duo while speaking for Sky Sports, but Azpilicueta has no concerns regarding the same. In a report covered by Goal.com, Azpilicueta said that Mount and Abraham were picked on the basis of strong pre-season performances and the team trusts them to do the job.

Chelsea attacker Pedro has said that the players are enjoying the opportunity of working under new boss Frank Lampard. The Blues favourite was announced as the new head coach earlier in the month and since then, he has managed the team through the opening pre-season friendly against Bohemians, which ended in a 1-1 draw.

Speaking after the game, Pedro said that the team were lacking fitness for the friendly while they have just begun to adapt to the manager’s style of play. The Spaniard added that he has been satisfied working under Lampard and the players should prepare themselves better for the forthcoming run of pre-season matches.

The representative of Jorginho has acknowledged that Maurizio Sarri could seek a reunion with the Chelsea midfielder during this summer’s transfer window. The Italian tactician recently parted ways with the Blues to return to the Serie A with Juventus and Jorginho has been fancied to head in the same direction owing to the close association with the manager.

Speaking to Sport Mediaset, Jorginho’s agent revealed that Sarri requires a player of the midfielder’s attribute at the Bianconeri and a reunion could be on the cards this summer. He added that the Italian giants have yet to make an approach but even then, they would have to first find a breakthrough with the Blues before discussing terms for the midfielder, he said: "He needs a player like Jorginho to play as he wants. I don't know Juventus' strategies, we'll see. I know Sarri has just joined Juventus. Paraticiwill decide what to do. I imagine they are talking about transfer targets. Juventus' director won't call us without calling Chelsea first."