Rafa Benitez

Chelsea travel to St Mary's for today's Premier League match against Southampton, with one eye on Monday's FA Cup quarter-final against Premiership runaway leaders Manchester United. Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez has declared that the…

John Terry's return to the Chelsea line-up has been put on hold, with the Chelsea captain struggling for match fitness. Terry made his return to action as a late substitute in Chelsea's 4-0 win over Stoke on Saturday, and had been expected…

Chelsea no.1 Petr Cech has refused to accept that Frank Lampard has no chance of being offered an extension to his contract, despite reports suggesting he has been told to leave. Lampard has been in fine form for the Blues in recent weeks,…

Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez has claimed his team has improved under his guidance, despite the hostile reception he continues to receive at Stamford Bridge. The Blues have been in better form away from home of late, and one reason for this…

Rafa Benitez has declared that John Terry could make his long-awaited return in Saturday's Premier League tie with Stoke City. The Chelsea captain has resumed full training following a lengthy injury received in the Chelsea-Liverpool…

Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez gave the biggest hint yet that Frank Lampard and the other "legends" may be on their way out in the near future. Lampard and Ashley Cole's contracts are due to expire at the end of the season, and have…

Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez has insisted that the Blues are in a season of transition, with the West Londoners hierarchy on the same wavelength. Rafa said: "The team is a good team, when you have a good squad, you can manage…

Rafa Benitez has tweeted that he hopes to see Chelsea's Petr Cech return to action in the next 2-3 weeks. Cech was substituted half-way through the Everton game, after sustaining an injury while jumping for the ball, being replaced by Ross…

Chelsea lost 1-0 to Queens Park Rangers at Stamford Bridge tonight, after Rafa Benitez tinkered with his starting line-up, leaving four of Chelsea's regular stars on the bench. Benitez opted to start the game against bottom-of-the-table…

Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez has confirmed the club will be improving their squad this month, with the view to rotate Fernando Torres. Chelsea have held talks with Demba Ba last weekend, but failed to agree terms, and are expected…