Gianfranco Zola
Zola urges Chelsea to stick together to put their season back on track
The Blues host Manchester United in the FA Cup fifth round on Monday.
Feb 16, 10:00
Hudson-Odoi is 'always on the edge of the team', insists assistant boss Zola
The 18-year-old winger is unsettled at Stamford Bridge.
Feb 15, 17:19
Chelsea want Zinedine Zidane to replace Maurizio Sarri?
Chelsea consider an approach for Zinedine Zidane as the speculation surrounding the future of current head coach Maurizio Sarri continues, according to a report.
Feb 13, 13:51
Chelsea squad 'hold crisis talks'
Chelsea's first-team squad held a 'clear-the-air meeting at training' following Sunday's 6-0 defeat to Manchester City, according to a report.
Feb 12, 14:48
Maurizio Sarri 'faces huge fortnight'
Maurizio Sarri's fate as head coach of Chelsea will be decided in the next two weeks, according to a report.
Feb 12, 09:45
Chelsea to place Gianfranco Zola in charge?
Chelsea consider appointing Gianfranco Zola as their manager until the end of the season, according to a report.
Feb 11, 18:20
Odds slashed on Maurizio Sarri being sacked by Chelsea
Bookmakers slash the odds on Maurizio Sarri to be sacked by Chelsea in the wake of his side's 4-0 defeat to Bournemouth.
Jan 31, 16:12
Zola hopeful fan affection will convince Hudson-Odoi to stay at Chelsea
The forward scored on what could be his final appearance.
Jan 28, 04:30
Zola: Club and fans are singing off the same hymn sheet over Hudson-Odoi
Assistant boss Zola wants the 18-year-old forward to stay at the club.
Jan 27, 21:23
Zola wary of Wednesday threat as Chelsea chase more cup cheer
The Italian remembers how tough life could be against Championship opposition during his time at Birmingham boss.
Jan 26, 13:00
Preview: Chelsea vs. Sheffield Wednesday - prediction, team news lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Sunday's FA Cup fourth-round clash between Chelsea and Sheffield Wednesday.
Jan 25, 14:50
Live Commentary: Chelsea 2-0 Nottingham Forest - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Chelsea's 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest as the Blues eased into round four of the FA Cup.
Jan 5, 14:00
Zola urges Morata to embrace main striker role at Chelsea
The Spaniard has struggled to score goals consistently for the Blues.
Jan 4, 22:30
Birmingham face points penalty after debts widen under Harry Redknapp
Birmingham's most recent accounts reveal a loss of £37.5million last year and a growing debt to Hong Kong-based owners that is already £73million.
Jan 4, 15:58
Chelsea assistant boss Zola tells Hudson-Odoi to be patient
The 18-year-old is reportedly a target for Bayern Munich.
Jan 4, 14:26
Gianfranco Zola looking for revenge on Tottenham
Tottenham beat Chelsea 3-1 at Wembley last month.
Dec 20, 04:32
Eddie Howe: 'Callum Wilson will not join Chelsea in January'
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe rules out the possibility of Callum Wilson leaving the club for Chelsea during the January transfer window.
Dec 20, 00:01
Zola expects Chelsea to be at best for Carabao Cup showdown with Spurs
The Blues were beaten 3-1 last month by Tottenham and the behaviour of a minority of the Stamford Bridge club's fans came in for scrutiny.
Dec 19, 23:04
Gianfranco Zola talks up Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson
The striker scored on his England debut last month.
Dec 18, 13:38
Maurizio Sarri 'urges Chelsea to sign Cagliari ace Nicolo Barella'
Cagliari midfielder Nicolo Barella emerges as a rumoured January transfer target for Chelsea, a month after being linked with a £35m switch to Tottenham Hotspur.
Dec 13, 18:25
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri hints at bench for Eden Hazard versus Crystal Palace
Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri hints that Eden Hazard will start on the substitutes' bench when the Blues face Crystal Palace on Sunday afternoon.
Nov 2, 13:21
Jamie Carragher: 'Eden Hazard could join Real Madrid'
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher compares Eden Hazard to Diego Maradona and Pele, but believes that Chelsea will struggle to keep him at the club next summer.
Sep 27, 00:04
Gianfranco Zola: 'Eden Hazard one of best players in the world'
Chelsea assistant manager Gianfranco Zola declares Eden Hazard one of the best players in world football following his stunning winner against Liverpool at Anfield.
Sep 26, 23:09
Hazard can fulfil potential at Chelsea – Zola
Zola returned to Chelsea as boss Maurizio Sarri's assistant.
Sep 25, 17:45
Preview: Liverpool vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of the EFL Cup tie between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield.
Sep 25, 15:40
Ruben Loftus-Cheek refuses to rule out Crystal Palace return
Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek insists that he is focused on the Blues, but refuses to rule out a return to Crystal Palace in January.
Sep 12, 23:29
Preview: Watford vs. Tottenham Hotspur - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League trip to Watford.
Aug 30, 13:14
Mohamed Salah maintains 100% Liverpool start
Liverpool move back to the top of the Premier League table courtesy of a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion at Anfield.
Aug 25, 19:21
Maurizio Sarri: 'Eden Hazard currently unable to complete 90 minutes'
Maurizio Sarri insists that Eden Hazard is not yet ready to play a full game for Chelsea but tips the Belgian to be fully match fit in the coming weeks.
Aug 19, 09:23
Chelsea forward Eden Hazard: 'Maurizio Sarri is a great manager'
Chelsea ace Eden Hazard hails "great manager" Maurizio Sarri and says that he is a fan of the Italian's playing style.
Aug 18, 21:08
Gianfranco Zola: 'Maurizio Sarri must be given time at Chelsea'
New Chelsea assistant Gianfranco Zola urges the club to give manager Maurizio Sarri time to implement his ideas at Stamford Bridge.
Jul 22, 15:00
Chelsea appoint club legend Gianfranco Zola as Maurizio Sarri assistant
Chelsea confirm the appointment of club legend Gianfranco Zola as assistant to new head coach Maurizio Sarri.
Jul 18, 22:31
Maurizio Sarri, Gianfranco Zola agree deals with Chelsea?
Maurizio Sarri reportedly agrees a deal to become the new head coach of Chelsea, with club legend Gianfranco Zola returning to Stamford Bridge as assistant.
Jul 13, 18:09
Gianfranco Zola hints at Maurizio Sarri, Chelsea talks
Gianfranco Zola suggests that Maurizio Sarri is currently holding talks with Chelsea regarding the head coach role at Stamford Bridge.
Jul 5, 16:21
Chelsea, Napoli 'reach Maurizio Sarri compensation agreement'
Chelsea will appoint Maurizio Sarri as their new manager in the coming days after agreeing to buy out his Napoli contract, according to a report.
Jun 26, 09:21
Maurizio Sarri 'finalises Chelsea coaching staff ahead of imminent appointment'
A report clams that Maurizio Sarri is close to being appointed as Chelsea's new manager, with Giovanni Martusciello and Gianfranco Zola joining him at Stamford Bridge.
Jun 21, 09:24
Gianfranco Zola: 'My future is undecided'
Gianfranco Zola insists that his future is yet to be decided amid reports linking the Italian with a return to Chelsea.
Jun 20, 10:39
Report: Chelsea on verge of Maurizio Sarri appointment
Chelsea will reportedly pay Napoli €5m (£4.4m) to release head coach Maurizio Sarri from his contract ahead of his appointment to the Stamford Bridge dugout.
Jun 18, 21:11
Report: Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola to join Maurizio Sarri at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola is to join former Napoli head coach Maurizio Sarri in the Stamford Bridge dugout in the coming weeks, according to a report.
Jun 16, 12:12
Gianfranco Zola: Antonio Conte situation at Chelsea "is not healthy"
Gianfranco Zola wants to see Antonio Conte's future at Chelsea resolved as the situation at his former club has become 'unhealthy'.
May 23, 18:17
