Chelsea

Chelsea beat Lyon 4-3 on penalties after a 2-2 aggregate draw to reach the Champions League semi-finals; Blues were facing elimination until Lauren James ...

"For Maren to do what she did, last kick of the game, she's a Chelsea legend. "I knew if we got to that situation momentum would turn. Players have had to come into the game and play multiple roles. I had to be so conscious even in extra-time that the penalty takers were on the pitch. "I didn't see a goal in us to be honest. We have never won a penalty shootout as a team so can you imagine what was going on in my mind?

DAVID BARNARD joined Chelsea back in 2002.In that time, the Director of Football Operations has seen the Blues sign over 3000 players.New owner Todd.

Now you've also got to bear in mind the time difference when things are taking so long. He said: "The first thing I saw on the television was a truckload of bodies on a bridge, and all the bodies were then being thrown into the water. Barnard continued: "I got to Bogota, and as I got to the hotel, there was two armed guards." [Spain](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/team/330175/spain/) in Colombia, he had to fly on to South America. Speaking on the deal, Barnard told the [Chelsea](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/team/247842/chelsea/) days quite match a 2011 deal with [Barcelona](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/team/247810/barcelona/).

Graham Potter is not going to block Anthony Barry's move to Bayern Munich but has revealed Chelsea are trying to delay it until after any potential ...

“He is a fantastic coach, a fantastic person. I have always said there is not a direct replacement for anybody but the collective can solve the problem.” So he is not with us at the moment, I think that’s the best thing while that is getting resolved. [Antony](https://theathletic.com/football/player/antony-wnm4X5Bgf4PfC0PP/) is in discussions, the clubs are in discussions at the moment around his situation. He has been a fine member of staff, is a great guy. He is someone I respect a lot, he has given everything to Chelsea.

DOMINIC KING: Thomas Tuchel has admitted the pain of leaving Chelsea still lingers as he revealed his reign ended in a brutal three minute meeting.

But we have the chance for three titles – and we will fight for them.’ I’m happy to be at a very ambitious big club, straight away I feel the energy and spirit from the all departments here. But asked if he had received messages from the players after leaving, Tuchel replied: ‘Yeah – and I still have a good bond with the players. There is so much love in there, so much spirit and so much joy. It still hurts in a way – I’m not able to see these people on a daily basis. I was no longer part of this group, a group that felt like a family.’

Lyon Femenin head coach Sonia Bompastor believes the award of Chelsea's last-minute penalty in their Champions League quarter-final second leg was an ...

“It’s right that I take a good look at those images,” Bompastor said after the match. “Disappointment, frustration, injustice,” Bompastor continued. Referee Ivana Martincic had initially waved play on following the incident but was then instructed by the VAR to use the pitchside monitor.

Chelsea news: The Blues are under pressure to bounce back to league form against Aston Villa with important fixtures on the horizon.

For us, Saturday is a match against one of the best teams in the Premier League, with a very good coach, with very good players.” In the Premier League, they’re not keeping the balance of being consistent in the table. “He deserved to take a step ahead with a team like Chelsea – They are progressing, and everything he did in Brighton he can do in Chelsea. "His work in Brighton was amazing and he needs time to adapt his ideas to Chelsea. Since taking over in the Midlands Emery has led his new team out of danger, looking up once more. Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has praised Chelsea counterpart Graham Potter ahead of Saturday's meeting between the two teams.

Struggling for inspiration with your predictions for Play Predictor this week? Then let our person on the inside at Cobham help you out with these little ...

We score most infrequently in the first 15 minutes of games (twice), and most often in the last 15 minutes (eight times). You can use our widget above to check the stats for other players and make your own assumptions of where the game could be won or lost! Villa most commonly concede in the first 15 minutes of games, and in the last 15 minutes (nine each). With Joao a player who likes to jink through outstretched legs, could Mings be likely to dive in and earn us set-pieces in dangerous areas? The Villa defender likes a challenge, but he’s committed 15 fouls, picked up four yellow cards and has a tackle success rate of 30 per cent. Then let our person on the inside at Cobham help you out with these little tips, facts and pointers ahead of Saturday’s deadline!

Thomas Tuchel admits that his sacking at Chelsea did come as a surprise, with the meeting relieving him of his duties lasting just five minutes.

[successor to Julian Nagelsmann at Bayern Munich](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/why-bayern-munich-ruthless-swapping-julian-nagelsmann-thomas-tuchel-tottenham-interest/blt309fba01111805d3). He considers that to be [the perfect position for him](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/bayern-munich-sack-nagelsmann-thomas-tuchel-lined-up/bltcf0f06832728ff5c), with the Bavaria native saying: “My family lives nearby. BVB currently hold a slender one-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga table. Tuchel’s first game in charge of Bayern is set to see him run into familiar opposition, with a crunch Der Klassiker clash with his former employers at Borussia Dortmund taking place at the Allianz Arena on Saturday. We had a good relationship with people there (Chelsea). Tuchel had previously overseen Champions League and FIFA Club World Cup triumphs for the Blues, but no sentiment was shown when he was ushered through the exits without much hesitation.

Chelsea boss Emma Hayes has heaped praise on her side after they secured their spot in the last four of the Champions League.

"For Maren to do what she did, last kick of the game, she's a Chelsea legend. "I knew if we got to that situation momentum would turn. Players have had to come into the game and play multiple roles. I had to be so conscious even in extra time that the penalty takers were on the pitch. "I didn't see a goal in us, to be honest. "I'm just relieved it's over and we're through.

Former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has gone into detail on the brutal meeting where he discovered he was being sacked by Blues co-owner Todd Boehly for the ...

[Brexit](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/brexit) – then came the change of ownership. [Join the debate!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/thomas-tuchel-boehly-chelsea-sack-29599178#comments-section) Do you think Chelsea made a mistake by getting rid of Tuchel? But recent results - including victory in the Champions League Round of 16 against Borussia Dortmund - has eased pressure on Potter. We were a strong, strong group (at Cobham). "We built an extraordinary bond in the circumstances. We had a feeling that we were in the right spot at the right time. It still hurts in a way – I’m not able to see these people on a daily basis. [£21.5m in compensation](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/chelsea-face-world-record-payout-29326321) to acquire the services of [Graham Potter](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/graham-potter) and several members of his backroom staff from [Brighton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/brighton-and-hove-albion-fc). And he explained that he still has a close relationship with plenty of Blues' staff members. I felt it, strangely, when I drove to the training centre. I was also not in the mood to talk longer. [The Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11924613/Thomas-Tuchel-reveals-Chelsea-sacked-8am-meeting-lasted-just-THREE-MINUTES.html) : "It was a shock.

Graham Potter has suggested Anthony Barry's move to Bayern Munich could be delayed until after a potential Champions League semi-final.

We had a feeling that we were in the right spot at the right time. “We built an extraordinary bond in the circumstances. I was also not in the mood to talk longer. “I felt it, strangely, when I drove to the training centre. “Anthony is in discussions, the clubs are in discussions. [Chelsea](https://www.theguardian.com/football/chelsea) over the assistant coach, who wants to join Thomas Tuchel’s staff.

Chelsea will respect coach Anthony Barry's aspirations should the former Ireland assistant coach opt to join Bayern Munich.

“But he’s a top professional and he’s a fantastic lad. How he has acted with me and with the team has been absolutely top. “It’s between the two clubs. It’s between the clubs. “The clubs are in discussions around his situation. Chelsea would understandably be reluctant to allow a member of the first-team staff to take inside knowledge to a possible opponent.

Tuchel won the Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup during a 20-month spell as Chelsea boss before being let go by Todd Boehly.

We had a feeling that we were in the right spot at the right time. “The meeting we had felt unusual – and it turned out to be a very short meeting. “The decision had been made and, honestly, it was a shock for all of us.

Ahead of Chelsea hosting Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League, Graham Potter confirmed that several players will be back in his squad for ...

However, Boubacar Kamara and Leander Dendoncker could both be back in their squad after returning to training during the international break. 'We have to manage his minutes and building those minutes up in the Premier League, because he’s been out for so long. 'I think it’s been tough for him because he’s had some niggling injuries and noise and speculation off the pitch. That’s exactly what he’s done.' Raheem’s coming back, he will miss the game but I think he’s got more of a chance for Tuesday. 'Kai was a fever, but he’s recovered now, so he’s trained the last couple of days,' said Potter.

Tuchel won the Champions League, Uefa Super Cup and Club World Cup during a 20-month spell as Chelsea boss but was dismissed in September by the club's new ...

We had a feeling that we were in the right spot at the right time. “The decision had been made and, honestly, it was a shock for all of us. “The meeting we had felt unusual – and it turned out to be a very short meeting.

Chelsea will respect coach Anthony Barry's aspirations should he opt to join Bayern Munich, but any move could be delayed amidst the possibility of the ...

“But he’s a top professional and he’s a fantastic lad. How he has acted with me and with the team has been absolutely top. We have a really good staff here that can fill in, fill the gap. “It’s between the two clubs. Chelsea would understandably be reluctant to allow a member of the first-team staff to take inside knowledge to a possible opponent. I also understand that human beings have lives, they have families.

Chelsea aren't best pleased with Tuchel's Bayern Munich poaching and Potter says the Blues could hold up talks "for obvious reasons".

There’s a nice spirit in the team.” “It’s been good for N’Golo,” Potter said when asked about the benefits of the international break. The collective can solve the problem.”