Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel has challenged Ruben Loftus-Cheek to “use his full potential” after the midfielder was praised for his performance during Tuesday’s 1-0 win in Malmo.The academy graduate started only his second Champions League match, with his full debut in the competition occurring more than six years ago.Loftus-Cheek took time to make his mark on the Group H c...Full Story »

Chelsea remain on course to reach the Champions League knockout phase after Hakim Ziyech struck in the second half against Malmo to secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory. The Blues attacker tapped home after a wonderful cross by Callum Hudson-Odoi, who continued his encouraging recent form to help Thomas Tuchel’s side clinch a third win in Group H. With Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner still s...Full Story »

Two of the Blues' forward line were left needing treatment after heavy tackles in the first half at Stamford Bridge Romelu Lukaku was forced off with an ankle injury during the first half of Chelsea's Champions League clash with Malmo, with strike partner Timo Werner sidelined soon after. Lukaku lasted less than 20 minutes of the encounter at Stamford Bridge before he was withdrawn following...Full Story »

Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner limped out of Chelsea’s facile 4-0 Champions League win over Malmo to deal the Blues a fresh set of injury concerns.Jorginho converted two penalties, while Andreas Christensen and Kai Havertz laid on classy finishes – but Chelsea’s new injuries still grabbed the greatest attention.Lukaku hobbled off in clear pain with a suspected ankle problem, whi...Full Story »

CHELSEA are preparing a £6.9million bid for former Nottingham Forest defender Anel Ahmedhodzic, according to reports. The centre-back, 21, left the Championship club for Malmo at the start of last year and has impressed in Sweden. Anel Ahmedhodzic has made a name for himself with hometown team Malmo According to Swedish newspaper Kvallposten, Chelsea are one of several European teams int...Full Story »

MALMO Ultras have set fire to the club's statue of hero star Zlatan Ibrahimovic after he became co-owner of rivals Hammarby. The superstar striker, 38, is aiming to make the Stockholm outfit Scandinavia's biggest team after buying a 50 per cent stake. Malmo fans set fire to the stature of Zlatan Ibrahimovic after he decided to buy a stake in rivals Hammarby Credit: Instagram @blatteultras04 ...Full Story »

ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC showed he has lost none of his modesty - even if a huge new statue of himself almost has! The Swedish legend told thousands of fans at the unveiling of the near-naked effigy in Malmo: "When you come to New York you have the Statue of Liberty, when you come to Sweden you have the Statue of Zlatan." Zlatan Ibrahimovic was for once overshadowed - albeit by a statue himself - as...Full Story »