Mikel Arteta on Rice captaining the side again: “The players made a decision because Declan has earned it. The status, the role, the way he’s taking ownership in difficult moments. He’s a great leader, he’s a top player for us & I love the players to take ownership.” 👏
🔵↪️ Raheem Sterling back to Man City?
Pep Guardiola: “He's a Chelsea player, absolutely”.
“I feel so attached to the time we lived together with Raheem, and Enzo”.
“So I just wish him all the best, but he's of course, a Chelsea player”, says via @City_Xtra.
🔴⚪️ Arteta on Kai Havertz as centre striker: "Kai is a constant threat".
"He can threaten you in behind, he can come to some good spaces and provoke a lot of issues positionally for the opponent", told Sky.
🔵 Cole Palmer: “I decided to leave City as I thought I was ready to play football week in week out. That's the reason I come to Chelsea”.
“I wanted to showcase my ability week in week out like I said. Thankfully it's paid off”, told Sky.
Arteta on replacing Timber: “We have to assess now — as we are always open to reacting if something happens”. 🔴⚪️
“This is not only with injuries but the market as well. That’s why we sign Raya, we need two top players per position”.