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XMAS BLUES
MAURIZIO SARRI has cancelled Christmas at Chelsea.
That's because the festive season is so busy and Sarri wants his players to remain focused.
EDEN THE CLOUDS
EDEN HAZARD is happy play in the 'false 9' position, according to manager Maurizio Sarri.
The Belgian has been used centrally in place of strikers Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud after they have failed to impress this season.
NO SALE
CHELSEA are not planning to sell Andreas Christensen, despite his lack of playing time.
The Danish centre-back has been linked with Barcelona, but Maurizio Sarri has declared that he is going nowhere.
LOFTY AMBITION
MAURIZIO SARRI has a huge dilemma heading into 2019 – but a good one at that.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek stayed at Chelsea during the last transfer window to fight for a place and is now banging on the door for regular starting spot, despite the Blues' wealth of midfield options.
TAKE THE VIC
VICTOR MOSES is on the verge of re-joining Crystal Palace after falling down the pecking order at Chelsea.
The Nigerian was one of Antonio Conte's most trusted stars – but could now leave for £12m after being deemed surplus to Maurizio Sarri's requirements.
BLUES TARGET SANDRO AGREES NEW JUVE DEAL
ALEX SANDRO has reportedly agreed a new deal with Juventus – landing a hammer blow to Manchester United and Chelsea.
It is undrstood the full-back is set to sign a contract extension with the Old Lady that will keep him at the club until 2023.
HUMMELS NO-GO HITS CHELSEA
BAYERN MUNICH have denied Mats Hummels will leave next month amid speculation his agent is in talks with Chelsea and Tottenham.
The German international is out of favour under new manager Niko Kovac with reports claiming he wants out of the club.
TOON AND PALACE IN TAM RACE
TAMMY ABRAHAM is 6/1 to join either Crystal Palace or Newcastle permanently.
The Chelsea youngster is in hot-form in the Championship, scoring 12 league goals on loan for Aston Villa this season.
THAT'S BATS – AS ANOTHER FLOP COULD RETURN
CHELSEA face having another flop striker dumped on them as Valencia aim to offload on-loan flop Michy Batshuayi.
The Belgian forward, 25, joined the La Liga giants in the summer having spent most of last season at Borussia Dortmund.
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