Here is your Chelsea morning digest for Saturday, November 28.
Lampard gives Silva contract update
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has confirmed that the club have the option of extending Thiago Silva’s contract by another year.
The 36-year-old defender arrived on a free transfer in the summer and has impressed in the Premier League.
Reports have emerged claiming that Chelsea are about to trigger a clause in the Brazilian’s contract which would see him remain at the club for another year beyond the end of this season.
“I have seen the reports and there is an option in Thiago’s contract that we can look at as the season goes on,” Lampard said.
“With the way he is playing at the minute, we are very happy. That is the end of it really, I am surprised it has come out in that way.”
Klopp ‘not surprised’ by Chelsea’s start
The Blues are currently third in the Premier League, two points behind Liverpool and leaders Tottenham.
And Klopp has acknowledged the quality of the sides competing at the top of the division early in the season.
“There’s a lot of quality in these squads and with the managers," he said.. “A lot of good work is done on the training ground.
“They all played so far a really good season. I’m not surprised that Tottenham or Chelsea are where they are.
“Southampton look really, really good too and we know how good Leicester are. It’s a sign that the teams are close together this year.
“It’s a very difficult but interesting season for everybody. There’s chances there for all the teams and it’s nothing to do with what you achieved last year.
“You have to be ready for that because it’s really tough for all of us. But I’m not surprised.”
Cole ‘nervous’ for Chelsea ahead of Spurs clash
Former Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole has admitted he is “nervous” for his ex-club ahead of Sunday’s game against Tottenham.
The Blues head into the London derby two points off their rivals, who sit top of the Premier League after nine games.
Despite Chelsea’s strong form, Cole has highlighted the difficulty of facing Jose Mourinho’s side.
“I’m nervous,” he told Coral and JOE Media’s All to Play For podcast.
“There seems to be something tangible changing at Tottenham.
“They look like a team that’s got a little bit of strength of character now. The manager would’ve implemented that no doubt.
“He’s cracked the whip, signings have been good, he’s got everyone on board.”
