Tag: Christensen
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Chelsea call off contract talks with defender
New contract talks between Chelsea and Andreas Christensen have stalled. The Denmark international will see his terms expire at the end of the campaign and it had been assumed that he would pen a new deal. Christensen had verbally agreed a new contract earlier in the season but that has since changed, says the Telegraph.…
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Tuchel believes in me, Lampard made life difficult – Christensen
Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen has revealed that German tactician, Thomas Tuchel truly believes in him. The Dane fell out of favour under previous manager Frank Lampard. But Christensen, 24, has become an important player for Tuchel and has now started talks on extending his contract with the Blues. “I know Thomas Tuchel believes in me,”…
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Why I believe I’ve improved – Chelsea defender
Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen is full of pride over his progress these past 12 months. Christensen has just helped Denmark into the Euro 2020 round of 16, only weeks after winning the Champions League final with Chelsea. He told Bold: “As a player, I do not really think that you feel if there is something…
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Euro 2020: Chelsea defender explains ‘big ear’ celebration
Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen has explained his goal celebration after scoring for Denmark against Russia. Christensen hit a screamer in the 4-1 win as Denmark booked their place in the Euro 2020 round of 16. The defender celebrated by holding his ears and later explained it was recognition of winning the Champions League with Chelsea.…
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The Liverpool hero who inspired me – Chelsea defender
Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen admits he drew inspiration from Liverpool hero Dan Agger when growing up. Christensen is now preparing for the Champions League final against Manchester City. He recalled, “I grew up with Daniel Agger as my role model because he went from Brøndby to Liverpool early in his career. He was always a…
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EPL: Chelsea face double injury blow
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has confirmed that defenders, Emerson Palmieri and Andreas Christensen will be out of action until next month. Emerson sustained a thigh injury in Chelsea’s 2-1 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday in the Premier League. The Italian left-back was joined on the treatment table by Christensen after the Danish centre-back suffered a…