Talisman Kai Havertz is back fit and contention for feature, while Thiago Silva should start as Frank Lampard’s side gear up to take on Rennes in the Uefa Champions League.
Chelsea will be looking to take a step closer towards qualifying for the knockout stages of the Uefa Champions League when they take on Ligue 1 side Rennes at Roazhom Park stadium on Tuesday evening.
And head coach Frank Lampard has been treated with positive news heading into the game as blockbuster summer signing Kai Havertz is fit and ready to return to action after having been sidelined for the last few games due to a positive coronavirus test.
Speaking ahead of encounter with Ligue 1 side, Lampard said: ‘I hope he is available. He’s been in for a few days now doing some individual work and he’s looked pretty good.’
The Blues added that both Kai Havertz and Thiago Silva will be travelling to France for their clash with Rennes: ‘Kai and Thiago both travel and they are fit for selection,’ he claimed.
Silva, who has been rested for the weekend clash against Newcastle United, excepted to walk right back into starting XI, replacing Antonio Rudiger. Kurt Zouma ought to be his partner at the hearts of the Blues defence against Rennes tonight.
There could be changes in the full-back slots, though, with Ben Chilwell and Reece James set to make way for Emerson Palmieri and Cesar Azipilicueta. This back-line will provide cover to Edouard Mendy, who returns to his former club mere months after making the move to Stamford Bridge in the summer.
With a crunch game in the Premier League against Tottenham Hotspur lined up at the weekend, Frank Lampard might also look to protect powerful central midfielder N’Golo Kante, who was heavily involved during the international break with France. This could pave the way for Jorginho to return to the starting lineup on Tuesday evening.
While Havertz is in contention for selection, it is unlikely that he will be thrust right back in by the manager. So, the remaining two slots in the centre of the park are likely to be occupied by Mason Mount and Mateo Kovacic once again.
The Blues boss was also confirmed his side once again be without Christian Pulisic, as he is still working towards regarding full fitness.
He said: ‘Christian stays back and doesn’t travel but the good news he has had good progression in the last week. The reason he is staying back is to get some physical work in to hopefully have him ready for selection for this weekend and onwards’.
With Pulisic unavailable and the form that the front three of Hakim Ziyech, Tammy Abraham and Timo Werner have been in, Frank Lampard ought to stick with the same attacking trident against Rennes, with Olivier Giroud and Callum Hudson-Odoi starting on the bench.
Chelsea Predicted XI: Mendy; Azpilicueta, Zouma, Silva, Emerson; Kovacic, Jorginho, Mount; Ziyech, Abraham, Werner
Governors from the South-South region on Tuesday met with Chief of Staff to the President, Amb. Ibrahim Gambari, at the Rivers Government House, in Port Harcourt.
Igbere TV had earlier reported that President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief of Staff and other high profile dignitaries were expected in Port Harcourt later today.
The meeting with the South-South governors and stakeholders of the Niger Delta region is coming after the initial meeting was called-off last week due to the absence of the federal government’s representatives.
At the Presidential meeting on Tuesday were Governors Ifeanyi Okowa (Delta), Godwin Obaseki (Edo), Douye Diri (Bayelsa), Ben Ayade (Cross River), Emmanuel Udom (Akwa Ibom) and Nyesom Wike (Rivers).
Igbere TV reports that the Chief of Staff to the President, Ambassador Ibrahim Gambari, led the federal government delegation to the meeting in Port Harcourt.
During the course of the meeting, the six Governors and leaders in the zone in a common position presented by Chairman of South South Governor’s Forum, Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa, made the following demands:
1. Immediate relocation of headquarters of oil multinational to their operational bases in the South South region.
2. Immediate relocation of government-owned oil subsidiaries from Lagos and Abuja to the South South region.
3. Immediate completion of East-West road under construction.
4. Immediate privatisation of the two refineries in Port Harcourt and the one in Warri for effectiveness.
5. Call for release of all funds due NDDC and that henceforth, all NDDC projects MUST be done in consultation with State Governors.
6. Reactivation of sea ports in Calabar, Port Harcourt and Warri. Then, the Lagos to Calabar rail line.
7. True federalism, resource control, fair revenue sharing and State Police, the best ingredients to achieving a better Nigeria.
Omobaba olowo crooner, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido has complained that he is tired of making money.
In the video which is presently going viral on social media, the father of three was heard bragging about how successful he is and how he has been making money for the past 11 years.
According to Davido, he has been making money at the age of 17 years old and he is tired already. Recall that started making waves in the music industry int the year 2011. This was same year he started making music. Unlike other musicians whom it took years to rise to fame in the musical space, Davido had it easy. Some people argue it is because of his father’s wealth.
Omobaba olowo crooner, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido has complained that he is tired of making money.
In the video which is presently going viral on social media, the father of three was heard bragging about how successful he is and how he has been making money for the past 11 years.
According to Davido, he has been making money at the age of 17 years old and he is tired already. Recall that started making waves in the music industry int the year 2011. This was same year he started making music. Unlike other musicians whom it took years to rise to fame in the musical space, Davido had it easy. Some people argue it is because of his father’s wealth.
