Hazard Can Play In Multiple Roles, Courtois Is The Best Goalkeeper In The World - Jose Mourinho

Hazard recently revealed that he had a talk with Jose about playing as a no.10 at Chelsea. Just last week at Spurs Hazard played 90mins has a false 9 in a role in which he didn't perform badly. Jose has now thrown his weight behind Eden insisting that the young star can play multiple roles in different positions while he has hailed returning Courtois has the best goalkeeper in the world.

Jose Mourinho believes that Chelsea star Eden Hazard can adapt his game to play anywhere in the attacking third with enough study and application.

The Portuguese has focused on giving the Belgian statistical reports on how he performed playing upfront in last weekend's 0-0 draw against Tottenham - a role in which the reigining Premier League Player of the Year starred in.

Scandal!!! Thibaut Courtois Accused Of Cheating On His Girlfriend Marta Dominguez With Belgian Model

Chelsea keeper Thibaut Courtois accused of cheating on his girlfriend with a Belgian model, says model

The Sun have stitched up Chelsea keeper Thibaut Courtois on Wednesday, claiming that the Blues stopper has been cheating on his long term girlfriend.

Courtois has been in a long-term relationship with Marta Dominguez, while a model called Emily Vanhoutte has accused the stopper of starting a relationship with her on Facebook.

FA Rejects Chelsea's Courtois Red Card Appeal

The Football Association have rejected Chelsea's appeal against Thibaut Courtois' red card against Swansea City.

The goalkeeper was given his marching orders by Michael Oliver having tripped Bafetimbi Gomis as he ran through on goal, and the Blues were hopeful the decision would be overturned.

But the FA felt there was not sufficient evidence to support their claim and the Belgium international will now miss Sunday's clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.

Chelsea Appeal Courtois Red Card

Chelsea have appealed Thibaut Courtois' dismissal against Swansea City on Saturday. Chelsea have appealed the red card shown to goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Swansea City, Omnisport understands.

Courtois was dismissed for bringing down Swansea striker Bafetimbi Gomis in the 52nd minute at Stamford Bridge - the Frenchman duly dusting himself down to hit the visitors' second equaliser of the match.

Asmir Begovic took over goalkeeping duties from the Belgium keeper, and made two impressive saves from Jefferson Montero to preserve Chelsea's point.

Mourinho Bemoans Courtois Red Card

Thibaut Courtois' red card left Jose Mourinho frustrated as Chelsea started the Premier League season with a draw against Swansea City.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho bemoaned a red card for Thibaut Courtois that he felt cost his side victory in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Swansea City.

The Premier League champions led 2-1 at Stamford Bridge on the opening day of the season after Oscar's free-kick and an own goal from Federico Fernandez sandwiched Andre Ayew's composed equaliser.

Chelsea 2 Swansea 2: Defending Champion Held At The Bridge After Courtois Red Card

Chelsea were unable to begin their defence of the Premier League title with a win, losing goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois to a red card on their way to a 2-2 draw with Swansea City at Stamford Bridge.

Jose Mourinho's side took the lead when Oscar whipped a free kick which was intended as a cross beyond Lukasz Fabianski.

The visitors were soon level through Andre Ayew, who equalised from close range, but the Blues went back in front seconds later as Willian's cross deflected in off Federico Fernandez.

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CHELSEA vs BARCA 2-2 (4-2) - Courtois Stars For Blues In Penalty Shoot-Out

Chelsea were victorious in another penalty shoot-out at the International Champions Cup. Courtois was the hero for the blues again as the London giant seems to be the new penalty king in town.

Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois produced another brilliant display as Chelsea defeated European champions Barcelona 4-2 on penalties after the match ended 2-2 at the end of regulation in Washington DC on Tuesday.

Courtois was the hero in Chelsea's International Champions Cup shoot-out win over Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday, and he was at it again three days later, after team-mate Gary Cahill's 86th-minute header forced penalties at FedEx Field.

We Don't Have The Premier League Title In Our Bag - Thibaut Courtois

Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois insists the Premier League title race is still alive despite his team's dominance. Jose Mourinho's men are four points clear at the top and are unbeaten through 11 league games this campaign.

But Courtois said it was far from over, expecting it to be "very difficult" despite the struggles of Manchester City, Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool.

"We don't have the title in the bag," he said.

"We are working game by game. The Premier League is very difficult.

"We are trying to win with every game that is possible. But there will be a still a long way to win the title. We are working hard. Hopefully that will be enough."

Third-placed City are eight points behind Chelsea, while Arsenal (12), United (13) and Liverpool (15) are even further adrift.

CHELSEA: Petr Cech Running Out of Patience

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech hinted his time at the west London club is nearing an end, after being edged out by Thibaut Courtois. The Belgian shot-stopper has taken Cech's spot as the number one keeper at Stamford Bridge, with Cech's first Premier League minutes this term only coming in their 2-0 win over Arsenal on Sunday.

The discussion surrounding Cech's co-existence with the returning Courtois, from his three seasons on loan at Atletico Madrid, began in the close-season.

Jose Mourinho Shopped For Players At "Harrods"

In his first season back at Chelsea, Jose Mourinho knew what he wanted. He didn't quite have the squad he knew he needed (and wasn't slow to remind us of that fact) but he knew exactly what was needed to transform the Blues back into the trophy-chomping juggernaut they were during his first spell in charge.

Mourinho knew what he wanted and he went out and got it. With the help of Roman Abramovich, naturally, Chelsea's summer dealings were quick and decisive. No faffing around, no politicking, no hard bargaining or settling for second best. Just speedy, decisive action. And, on the evidence shown in the opening two weeks of this Premier League season, that assertiveness has already made Chelsea the standout candidate for the title.

Why Petr Cech Must Leave Chelsea - Martin Keown

Martin Keown has claimed that Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech must leave the club after losing his place in the team. The 32-year-old was named on the bench during Chelsea's 3-1 win against Burnley, with Thibaut Courtois preferred in goal. Blues manager Jose Mourinho has since admitted that Courtois will be his first-choice keeper and Keown believes that Cech is now left with no option but to quit Stamford Bridge.

"Petr Cech has already achieved greatness in a Chelsea shirt but by not picking him last week, Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has left him no way back into the team," he wrote in his column for the Daily Mail. "Unless Jose has developed a hare-brained scheme where his goalkeepers can share duties, there is no choice for Cech. The door to the first team has been ruthlessly slammed in his face, so the only door available to him is the exit.

Petr Cech Is Not Happy - Jose Mourinho

In the pre-match press conference on Friday, Chelsea manager, Jose Mourinho revealed that Petr Cech is coping with being behind Thibaut Courtois but that he is not happy with the situation.

“I don't believe he's totally happy, but that's him,” Mourinho said after Cech was dropped to the bench for the first game against Burnley.

Werder Bremen Calm After Upsetting Chelsea

Werder Bremen full-back Clemens Fritz believes the 3-0 win over Chelsea is evidence of the Bundesliga side's continuing improvement.

Fritz and his team-mates stunned Chelsea in Bremen on Sunday with Eljero Elia and Ludovic Obraniak scoring in the first half, before Felix Kroos added a third goal in the 89th minute.

The 2013-14 Bundesliga campaign was a tough one for Werder as they finished 12th, but they produced some strong results in the last few months of the season.

Thibaut Courtois Will Return To Chelsea After The World Cup Says Jose Mourinho

One issue Mou considers settled is the future of Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who is on Chelsea's books, despite having spent the last three seasons on loan at Atlético: "When the World Cup in Brazil is over, Courtois will be coming straight back to Stamford Bridge - end of story".

One of the first summer transfer stories to break was Tiago Mendes's move to Chelsea, which was announced right after the Champions League final. The Portuguese midfielder won't be the only Atlético de Madrid man swapping the Calderón for Stamford Bridge over the next couple of months.

In particular, Diego Costa, who is currently away on World Cup duty with Spain, is widely expected to join the Londoners.

I Must Be No.1 At Chelsea Says Thibaut Courtois

Thibaut Courtois has insisted that wherever he plays his club football next season, he must be the first-choice goalkeeper.

The Chelsea shot-stopper has spent the last three seasons on loan at Atletico Madrid, and his performances for the Spanish champions and Champions League runners-up have left the Londoners in a quandary over whether to recall Courtois or stick with current number one Petr Cech.

But the Belgium keeper, speaking at his national side’s World Cup training camp, told reporters he would not want to return to Stamford Bridge only to find himself left on the bench.

Chelsea Set To Sell Petr Cech As Courtois Is Set To Return

Chelsea are willing to sell Petr Cech this summer as they prepare to make Thibaut Courtois their No.1 goalkeeper next season, Goal understands. Jose Mourinho has made it clear to the Blues hierarchy that he does not want Courtois going on loan for a fourth consecutive campaign.

The Chelsea boss believes the Belgian is ready to establish himself at Stamford Bridge as the undisputed first-choice keeper and force Cech down the pecking order.

Courtois, 22, has indicated he is prepared to sign the five-year contract he has been offered by Chelsea to replace his current deal, which has two years remaining.

Thibaut Courtois Will Be Chelsea's Number 1 Next Season [Sunday Times & Sunday Telegraph]

After impressing for three seasons on loan at Atletico Madrid, and as part of the side that beat Chelsea in the Champions League last week, today’s news will come as no surprise to many who have been following Thibaut Courtois’ career with interest.

Both The Sunday Times and Sunday Telegraph say that Thibaut Courtois will be the Chelsea goalkeeper next season and will be first choice over Petr Cech.

Duncan Castles writes in The Sunday Times: Jose Mourinho wants to make Thibaut Courtois his starting goalkeeper at Chelsea next season. The decision to bring the Belgium international back from a three-year loan spell at Atletico Madrid where he helped to eliminate his parent club from the Champions League last week would effectively end Petr Cech’s decade-long run as Chelsea number one.”

Thibaut Courtois Will Only Play If We Agree With Chelsea Says Atletico Madrid President

It remains unclear whether the goalkeeper will feature for the Vicente Calderon side in the Champions League semi-finals

Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo says Thibaut Courtois could still miss the Champions League semi-final tie against Chelsea. The Belgium international seemed destined to sit out the clash with his parent club due to a clause in his loan deal stating that Atletico would have to pay Chelsea up to €6 million if they were paired together.

However, Uefa ruled last week that such an agreement was invalid in European competition, but Cerezo remains cautious over Courtois' participation.

UEFA Thibaut Courtois Can Play Against Chelsea

UEFA has ruled that Atletico Madrid will not have to pay Chelsea a hefty fee to play Thibaut Courtois in the Champions League semi-finals should the two clubs be drawn together.

Following claims from Atletico president Enrique Cerezo that the La Liga side would be forced to pay a fee of £4.95 million per match to field the stopper in the last-four - if Atletico are drawn against Jose Mourinho’s Blues - UEFA have released a statement to say that Chelsea can enforce no such a provision.

The statement on the UEFA website read: “In response to media reports referring to the situation of Club Atlético de Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, UEFA would like to reiterate its position.