FRANK LAMPARD is looking forward to the return of the Premier League.
Callum Hudson-Odoi continued his return from injury with a brace for England U21s as the Blues prepare for the Newcastle clash where they eye a fifth win on the bounce in all competitions.
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EDEN HAZARD reckons ignorance is bliss as he battles to become a star at Real Madrid.
The former Chelsea star has been booed by the fans and suffered injury following his £150 million move in the summer.
But Belgian Hazard joked: “I still don't speak Spanish, so I don't pay attention to criticism.
“I know that a lot of people talk about Real Madrid everywhere and that's why I'm here. I have not had any difficult weeks in Madrid so far.”
BILLY GILMOUR has revealed that Frank Lampard REJECTED his request to leave on loan this summer.
The 18-year-old said: “In pre-season the manager had a chat with me saying he knew I wanted to go on loan but said it would be better if I stayed.
“Obviously it's working. He's looking at younger players.
“With the transfer ban it's hard but it's good experience for us.”
FRANK LAMPARD rolling back the years at training.
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PREM clubs have been reassured there are no firm plans to strip them of the fourth automatic Champions League place.
Top flight clubs were caught off-guard when Lars Christer Olsson, head of the European Leagues umbrella group which includes the Prem, suggested reverting to just three guaranteed slots for the major nations.
Olsson is a key player in the strategy to stop the competition revamp planned by the European Clubs Association, which aims to expand the Champions League to up to 21 matches.
But Swede Olsson’s idea was not welcomed by Prem chiefs, who made immediate contact with European Leagues to voice their concerns.
CHRISTIAN PULISIC was left in tears following the decision to haul him off in the USA's defeat to Canada.
The Chelsea winger lasted just an hour of the 2-0 loss with his manager Gregg Berhalter later claiming that the 21-year-old had been suffering from “flu-like symptoms” and a “light fever”.
Yet Pulisic, who has struggled for minutes this season, was visibly frustrated as he was brought off as the US were beaten by Canada for the first time in 34 years in their second CONCACAF Nations League match.
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