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      Lampard shares a joke with Aubameyang as he takes Chelsea training for first time & fans hope outcast will get a chance

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      CHELSEA fans believe outcast Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang would be smiles better than Kai Havertz up front after seeing Frank Lampard take his first training session.Aubameyang laughed alongside Lampard as the Stamford Bridge legend returned as an interim replacement for sacked manager Graham Potter.
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang laughs with interim Chelsea chief Frank Lampard and Reece James in training at CobhamCredit: © Jim Bennett
      Lampard has refused to get drawn into commenting on his long-term futureCredit: Getty
      Stamford Bridge legend Lampard ran the rule on familiar faces plus the expensive buys of ill-fated predecessor Graham PotterCredit: © Jim Bennett
      The ex-Arsenal striker, 33, struggled for even a bench spot under Potter.
      But many Bridge supporters feel he is the out-and-out scorer Chelsea need, even if no longer the lightning-quick force he once was.
      One fan said: “Reintegrate Aubameyang immediately. Havertz is simply not good enough for Chelsea.”
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      Another posted: “He’s a striker they can’t score. I’d try anything.”
      A third wrote: “I mean he is a full on 9.”
      And a fourth reckons Aubameyang could at least be a stop-gap answer until the summer.
      On the topic of whether to bring the Gabon hero back, the supporter replied: “I really hope so. He might not be the perfect solution but for the foreseeable future he would be a good striker.”
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      Chelsea splashed £551million in the last two transfer windows.
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      But despite £323m of that coming in January, Potter failed to bring in a world-class frontman.
      Instead his main buys were Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernández for a £115million British record and £88m Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhailo Mudryk.
      Some fans, however, suggested Aubameyang is no longer an elite goal-getter.
      One wrote: “Aubameyang doesn’t start for any top club anymore I love him and thank him for winning us the FA Cup but that’s just facts.”
      Former Chelsea and England midfielder Lampard, 44, picks his first team on Saturday when his 11th-placed side visit Wolves.
      Lamps was previously appointed permanent Blues’ manager in July 2019 but axed 17 months later before also being sacked by his last club Everton in January this year. More

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      Ian Wright praises Man Utd star for ‘coming up with the goods’ vs Brentford as it gives Ten Hag selection dilemma

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      MARCEL SABITZER’S impressive display against Brentford did not go unnoticed as he earned praise from Ian Wright.The Arsenal legend was left impressed with the midfielder’s performance in which he assisted Marcus Rashford to grab Manchester United’s winning goal.
      Ian Wright was full of praise for Marcel SabitzerCredit: PA
      He impressed in the win over BrentfordCredit: Getty
      The retired forward lauded the on-loan Austrian for “coming up with the goods” in terms of his assist.
      He was also keen to point out how Sabitzer was able to always be “available” and get into “pockets” of space.
      Speaking to Premier League Productions, Wright said: “You have to say, Sabitzer came up with the goods.
      “With the assist and in certain other areas, he was getting into pockets, making some nice little moves and always making himself available.
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      “He got taken off in the end but I thought he did more than enough tonight in that No.10 position.”
      Sabitzer was granted more freedom in the game as Bruno Fernandes was used in a deeper role by manager Erik ten Hag.
      This could give the Dutch manager a selection headache going forward with where to play the pair.
      The performance will be even more convincing that Man United should try and sign Sabitzer on a permanent deal in the summer.
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      The midfielder joined the club on loan from Bayern Munich in January but the deal did not include an option to make the move permanent.
      This means that Man United will have to negotiate with the Bundesliga giants again in the summer. More

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      Arsenal line up Mikel Arteta replacement as Gunners fear boss could be poached by Real Madrid when season ends

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      ARSENAL could target Brighton chief Roberto De Zerbi if Real Madrid poach Mikel Arteta this summer.The table-topping Gunners reportedly fear Real will pursue Arteta as Barcelona romp towards LaLiga glory.
      Brighton chief Roberto De Zerbi is understood to be on the radar of Prem rivals Arsenal plus Serie A giants Inter MilanCredit: Getty
      Mikel Arteta’s assault on the Prem title is said to have alerted Real MadridCredit: Rex
      Inter Milan are also said to be keen on Italian De Zerbi.
      The ex-Sassuolo and Shakhtar Donetsk manager, 43, has guided the Seagulls to sixth place during his first season in English football.
      Turin-based outlet Tuttosport claim De Zerbi is Arsenal’s preferred option should they lose Arteta.
      The Spaniard has taken the Gunners eight points clear in the Prem as they chase their first title since 2004, although champions Manchester City have a game in hand.
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      De Zerbi would be an intriguing choice after such limited experience in England
      And many fans might point to Graham Potter’s failure after swapping Brighton for Chelsea.
      But the way De Zerbi has seemingly improved the Seagulls since Potter’s exit has attracted many admirers across Europe.
      And Inter might well have a vacancy this summer.
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      Boss Simone Inzaghi is under pressure after slipping to fourth in Serie A.
      But Inter are level at 1-1 going into the home leg of their Italian Cup semi-final with Juventus.
      And more importantly they are in the Champions League quarter-finals, meeting Benfica this month. More

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      Erik ten Hag ‘has already decided’ on THREE players to get Man Utd axe in summer transfer window clear-out

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      ERIK TEN HAG has reportedly already decided on three players to axe from the Manchester United squad this summer.The Dutch manager is planning a clearout at United in order to finance moves for new players.
      Erik ten Hag has reportedly decided to axe three players this summerCredit: Getty
      Harry Maguire and Donny van der Beek are two players that are reportedly set to be soldCredit: Reuters
      Victor Lindelof is also heading for the exit doorCredit: Getty
      Ten Hag, 53, has enjoyed a successful first season thus far having won the Carabao Cup against Newcastle.
      The Red Devils are also still in the FA Cup and the Europa League as well as in the hunt for a spot in the Champions League next season.
      Due to this success, it is thought that Ten Hag will be backed in the summer market, but he will have to clear some space in his squad for arrivals.
      One of the players that Ten Hag has decided to sell according to Fichajes is club captain Harry Maguire.
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      The England international, 30, has fallen down the pecking order this season due to the form of Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane.
      Even when one of the defenders have been injured, Ten Hag has opted to play Luke Shaw at centre-back ahead of Maguire.
      The second player on the chopping block is fellow central defender Victor Lindelof, 28.
      The Swedish international, like Maguire, is out of favour and his exit could make way for a new defender to arrive at the club.
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      Lindelof has only featured 11 times in the Premier League this season and could be keen on a move away from Old Trafford to boost his game time.
      The final player that could be sold is former Ajax star Donny van der Beek.
      The midfielder, 25, has struggled to find his best form at the club since his arrival in 2020.
      But after an injury cut his season short, it seems that Ten Hag thinks it would be best to cut ties with Van der Beek. More

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      Christian Eriksen seen back in Man Utd training for first time since ankle injury as star targets return v Everton

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      MANCHESTER UNITED star Christian Eriksen has been spotted in training for the first time since sustaining an ankle injury. The midfielder picked up the problem in the 3-1 win over Reading in the FA Cup fourth round at the end of January.
      Christian Eriksen is back in training after injuryCredit: Getty
      He picked up the problem in the FA Cup versus ReadingCredit: Getty
      Eriksen could be back as soon as this weekendCredit: Getty
      Eriksen was on the receiving end of a bad tackle from Andy Carroll and was subbed off after 57 minutes.
      He sustained ankle ligament damage and was seen leaving Old Trafford with his foot in a protective boot.
      After missing 25 games, Eriksen is now back in training with his team-mates.
      He was in action alongside the likes of Harry Maguire and Anthony Martial.
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      The Dane also gave his thumbs up to the camera to show he is fit and ready to go.
      It is unclear when he will be ready to play again for the first-team, but he is hoping to be back for the weekend’s clash with Everton.
      Erik ten Hag gave an update on his progress before his side beat Brentford 1-0 yesterday.
      He said: “Not for tomorrow but he’s returning on the pitch. He’s returned to team training today, so we have to see now how quickly he can make the progress.”
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      Man Utd will be keen to get Eriksen back fit, with both him and the suspended Casemiro out.
      Ten Hag added: “Two quality players. The midfield department, games will be decided always in midfield, when you miss two quality players it’s clear.
      “But you have a squad, if you don’t have them you still have to win.”
      Scott McTominay and Marcel Sabitzer have been playing in the middle of park, but both players futures are uncertain.
      The Scot has been linked with a move away to Newcastle.
      Meanwhile, the Austrian’s loan deal expires at the end of the season.
      Christian Eriksen has been out since late JanuaryCredit: PA More

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      Chelsea ‘make contact with Jose Mourinho’ to take over from Frank Lampard in summer for THIRD stint at Blues

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      CHELSEA have reportedly sounded out Jose Mourinho over a sensational THIRD stint in charge of the club.The Blues are currently without a permanent manager following owner Todd Boehly’s axing of Graham Potter last weekend.
      Chelsea sacked Graham Potter following a torrid run of resultsCredit: REX
      Club legend Frank Lampard has been installed as the team’s interim managerCredit: PA
      Reports in Spain claim Jose Mourinho has been sounded out over a potential third stint in chargeCredit: GETTY
      The American has brought back former Blues boss Frank Lampard to take charge of the team until the end of the season as he looks for long-term replacements for Potter.
      And he’s reportedly sought out club legend Mourinho over a potential third reign as Chelsea chief.
      That’s according to Spanish outlet Relevo, who claim the Roma boss has already received a phone call about taking the Stamford Bridge vacancy.
      It’s also claimed the Blues brass have also reached out to Mourinho’s countryman Nuno Espirito Santo about the job.
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      It would be truly remarkable for Mourinho to take the Chelsea job for a third time.
      The Portuguese first took charge of the Blues in 2004 after guiding Porto to an unlikely Champions League title.
      Mourinho’s first stint in charge of the West Londoners was a trophy-laden one, to say the least.
      He guided the Blues to two Premier League titles, two FA Cups and two League Cup trophies.
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      But he left Stamford Bridge in September 2007 following a series of disagreements with former owner Roman Abramovich.
      The Special One returned six years later after leaving Real Madrid and guided the Blues to a league and cup double in the 2014-15 season.
      But his second love affair with the club ended in dismissal in September 2015 as he was axed following a dire run of nine defeats in 15 league matches.
      Chelsea currently find themselves in dire straits following Potter’s axing, toiling in 11th place in the league and 13 points off the Champions League places.
      Shortly after his appointment was confirmed, Lampard said: “I’m not getting ahead of myself.
      “I want to do the best I can to impact the club in this period and we will see what happens afterwards.” More

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      Dyche unleashes BRUTAL attack on Harry Kane with sarcastic quip about ‘snapped eyelash tragedy’ after Doucoure red card

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      SEAN DYCHE has joked that Harry Kane “snapped an eyelash” after his altercation with Abdoulaye Doucoure.The Tottenham star went to ground after being pushed in the face, leading to the sending off of the Everton midfielder in the 1-1 midweek encounter.
      Sean Dyche has hit out at Harry KaneCredit: Getty
      He slammed the striker’s reaction to the altercation that saw Abdoulaye Doucoure sent offCredit: Getty
      Kane has come under criticism for his reaction with many claiming that he did not need to fall down.
      However, there has not been any defence for Dourcoure who was quite rightly dismissed for his actions.
      And now the Toffees boss has aimed a sarcastic dig at the England star in his press conference ahead of his side’s match against Manchester United.
      Dyche said: “I thought at one point he [Harry Kane] might have snapped an eyelash, which would have been tragic.
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      “Abdoulaye certainly didn’t have to speak to the group to say anything.”
      Kane gave Tottenham the lead from the spot ten minutes after the sending off of Doucoure.
      However, the Toffees fought back after Lucas Moura’s red card and equalised through Michael Keane’s late screamer.
      Former Spurs midfielder Danny Murphy labelled the incident “embarrassing” for Kane.
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      Murphy said on talkSPORT: “Not enough to send him on the floor, he’s embarrassing himself.
      “Why’s he gone over like that stitching someone up? Doucoure would’ve been sent off anyway.
      “A little flick to the face does not send you the ground like you’ve just been punched. More

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      Gabriel Jesus reveals Zinchenko is Arsenal squad’s biggest joker, but says ‘he wanted to kill me’ when he hit back

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      ARSENAL stars Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko have played together for a long time with the duo sharing an excellent friendship on and off the pitch.But the Brazilian, 26, revealed that his Ukrainian team-mate “wanted to kill him” over a joke about his Premier League title contributions during their time together at Manchester City.
      Zinchenko and Jesus have remained close friends since their move from City to ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Former citizens transferred for a combined fee of £75million. They are both first choice in their respective positionsCredit: Getty
      The duo won four titles during their spell at the Etihad Stadium under Pep Guardiola.
      Yet, the sale of both players from the North West to North London, was sanctioned by Pep last summer.
      Since then, both stars have played an instrumental role in Arsenal’s unexpected title charge.
      Arsenal sit eight points clear of City heading in to the final nine fixtures.
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      Opening up on the pair’s friendship, Jesus says that Zinchenko is among the jokers of the group in North London – but he doesn’t like being the punchline.
      Speaking to Footballers Lives on TikTok, the forward said: ” I think Alex [Zinchenko] is the king of joking.
      “All the time he just jokes with someone. One day he was like saying things you know, joking like ‘ah, I won four Premier Leagues you know and then the last one I give to you’.
      “He says, ‘that last one, last season, I came on against Villa, we were 2-0 down’.
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      “He came on and honestly he changed the game you know because he received the ball, attack and he gave an assist.
      “He just said that ‘I gave you one trophy, one Premier League, because of me, you have four’.
      “I said ‘listen, okay, I accept that but in four Premier Leagues, you only start 20 games’. He wants to kill me.”
      The cheeky jibe referred to Zinchenko’s lack of game time under Guardiola, with Joao Cancelo generally the preferred starter at Man City.
      The comical duo will be looking to get one over their former side, by both pipping Man City to the title and by getting a result in their potential title decider on April 26. More