Galaxy

1 Apr 2014

Jose Mourinho: Chelsea need a striker


Jose Mourinho: Chelsea need a striker

Jose Mourinho says that he will look to bring in a new striker for Chelsea this summer, and suggests that a number of Stamford Bridge forwards could leave the club in the close season.

Samuel Eto’o, Fernando Torres and Demba Ba have managed just 15 Premier League goals between them, only one more than the club’s top scorer Eden Hazard.


Mourinho claimed his side cannot win the title after 1-0 defeats at Aston Villa and Crystal Palace let Liverpool grab top spot this weekend, and the Portuguese boss believes his current striking options are simply not good enough to become champions.

"I don't think it's the moment to speak about next season and the market but it's clear to everybody that Chelsea next year wants to bring in a striker," said Mourinho.

"What's the future for the other strikers? The ones who are staying are competing with the striker we are bringing [in].
"And normally, at the end of the season, players that are not playing a lot or players who are not happy may prefer a change. That is also part of the market."

Mourinho revealed that he is happy with the core of his defence -- with the Stamford Bridge side conceding just 24 goals in 42 games -- but will move swiftly this summer to bolster his options up front.

"We want to improve the team and the players and make some surgical movements in the transfer window," he continued.

"It's also clear that we want to improve our players. I can't and I don't need to improve [Branislav] Ivanovic, [Gary] Cahill, John Terry.

"There are other guys I need to improve. I think we are doing that step by step, but it's not enough to be champions."

Chelsea trail league leaders Liverpool by a point with eight games left of the season, although Manchester City will be firm favourites should they win their two games in hand.

Break Up - Nikki Reed Hits the Gym After Announcing Separation From Husband Paul McDonald

Break Up - Nikki Reed Hits the Gym After Announcing Separation From Husband Paul McDonald
Nikki Reed carried out her activities after announcing separation from husband Paul McDonald. The "Twilight" actress made her first outing post-split on Saturday, March 29 in Los Angeles. She was seen wearing black top, pants and sunglasses while carrying a bag, phone and car key as she made her way to her car.

Earlier that day, a representative for the actress delivered news of the split. "After much consideration, Nikki

Pep: Don't count out Man United

Pep: Don't count out Man United
Pep Guardiola has insisted his all-conquering Bayern Munich side could be beaten by Manchester United in the Champions League.

Bayern, the defending champions, are 23 points clear in the Bundesliga, which they have already won, and are bidding to become the first team since AC Milan in 1989-90 to retain the European Cup.

In contrast, United, who host Bayern on Tuesday, are only in seventh place in the Premier League and are on course to have their worst season in a quarter of a century.

But Guardiola said: "I know in the deep of my heart which team we are going to play against. Maybe they don’t play a good season in the Premier League, but they make a good season in the Champions League.

"When I see [Wayne] Rooney, [Nemanja] Vidic, Rio [Ferdinand], Chicharito [Javier Hernandez], [Danny]

Welbeck, I know they are very good players. Maybe they did not play well in the Premier League -- I don’t know why -- but over one game or two games, they can beat us.”

Guardiola insisted that retaining the Bundesliga is more important than winning the Champions League again.
He added: "For me, it is not the most important title. The local title is the most important, but it [the Champions League title] is the most prestigious. We are always convinced of how difficult it is. The last 38 years, Bayern Munich only won it twice, since 1975-76 was the last with Franz Beckenbauer’s team, so it is not easy."

Guardiola reiterated his desire to keep Toni Kroos, who is out of contract in 2015 and has been scouted by United, though he said it is up to the club to retain his services.

He said: "Toni has one year more of a contract, and Toni will remain here. I hope he can extend his contract and stay with us because he is a very good guy. He loves his game. It is not just a job for him, and I would like him to stay, but I spoke with the player, with the club. I gave my opinion. After that, I am not manager. I am just the trainer."

Bayern will be without the sidelined trio of Holger Badstuber, Diego Contento and the former United target, Thiago Alcantara, but have no other injury worries.

DJ Frankie Knuckles Dies From Complications With Diabetes

DJ Frankie Knuckles Dies From Complications With Diabetes
DJ Frankie Knuckles, who is widely dubbed Godfather of House, has passed away. As reported by The Wrap, his longtime Chicago promoter and associate Robert Williams confirmed that Frankie passed away from complications with diabetes. He was 59.

Chicago DJ Vince Lawrence took to Facebook to share the sad news. "A legend has fallen. All hail Frankie Knuckles an inspiration to us all," he wrote. "30 years ago on April Fools Marvin was taken away & i didn't believe it...now this horrible news. #RIPFrankieKnuckles," Questlove wrote after learning of Frankie's passing. "Jesus man. Frankie Knuckles was so under-appreciated. he was the dj that dj's aspired to be. true dance pioneer."

David Morales added, "I am devastated to write that my dear friend Frankie Knuckles has passed away today. Can't write anymore than this at the moment. I'm sorry." Trance music DJ Markus Schulz also took part in the pouring tribute, writing, "RIP Frankie Knuckles. One of the most beautiful human beings to have ever graced this earth. I'll miss that smile."

Born in the Bronx, New York in 1955, Frankie started being a DJ in the early 1970s. The term "house" music is believed to be originated from his popular music performance in a nightclub called The Warehouse in Chicago.

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