Jake Leach

Joined: Nov 26, 2023

Football journalism student. University of Derby.

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23: Thiago Silva of Chelsea looks on during the Carabao Cup third round match between Chelsea and Barnsley at Stamford Bridge on September 23, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around United Kingdom remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Neil Hall - Pool/Getty Images)

Three lessons learnt in Chelsea’s Carabao Cup drubbing of Barnsley

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JULY 22: Mateo Kovacic of Chelsea looks on during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Chelsea FC at Anfield on July 22, 2020 in Liverpool, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Three things to look for as the Blues host the champions

Chelsea's Moroccan midfielder Hakim Ziyech (L) vies with Brighton's English midfielder Solly March and Brighton's Belgian midfielder Leandro Trossard (R) as socially distanced fans watch from the stands during the pre-season friendly football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Chelsea at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on August 29, 2020. - The game is a 'pilot' event where a small number of fans will be present on a socially-distanced basis. The aim is to get fans back into stadiums in the Premier League by October. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea: Three things to look for as the Blues open at Brighton

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City gives his team instructions as Frank Lampard, Manager of Chelsea looks on during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea FC at Etihad Stadium on November 23, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Frank Lampard’s side will challenge for the title next season

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 22: Ben Chilwell of Leicester City holds off Mateo Kovacic of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on December 22, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s new marauding Ben Chilwell: Who the hell are you Vol. 14

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: John Stones of Manchester City battles with Tammy Abraham of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea FC at Etihad Stadium on November 23, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Can John Stones follow in Ross Barkley’s footsteps?

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 01: Callum Hudson-Odoi of Chelsea and Ben Chilwell of Leicester City during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Chelsea FC at The King Power Stadium on February 01, 2020 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Why is Frank Lampard so set on Ben Chilwell?

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 19: Tammy Abraham of Chelsea battles for possession with Harry Maguire of Manchester United during the FA Cup Semi Final match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on July 19, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Andy Rain/Pool via Getty Images)

Chelsea: Three reasons why Tammy Abraham could be a superb servant

LILLE, FRANCE - OCTOBER 02: Willian of Chelsea celebrates with team mates after scoring his sides second goal during the UEFA Champions League group H match between Lille OSC and Chelsea FC at Stade Pierre Mauroy on October 02, 2019 in Lille, France. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Willian’s three best moments as he departs Chelsea

Chelsea's Argentinian goalkeeper Willy Caballero (L) saves at the feet of Bayern Munich's Polish striker Robert Lewandowski (R) during the UEFA Champion's League round of 16 first leg football match between Chelsea and Bayern Munich at Stamford Bridge in London on February 25, 2020. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP) (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea talking tactics: An impossible task against the German champions

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 29: Jorginho of Chelsea is closed down by Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on December 29, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Three things to look for with Blues gunning for FA Cup

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 14: Willian of Chelsea in action during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea FC at Molineux on September 14, 2019 in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Chelsea talking tactics: 3-4-3 to counter Wolverhampton Wanderers

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 19: Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United battles for possession with Reece James of Chelsea during the FA Cup Semi Final match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on July 19, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Alastair Grant/Pool via Getty Images)

Chelsea: Frank Lampard must play a 3-4-3 against Liverpool

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 18: Frank Lampard, Manager of Chelsea (L) looks on from the bench with his coaching staff during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on August 18, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Chelsea talking tactics: Time to overcome the Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hurdle