Conor Gallagher set for Chelsea RETURN
The London Evening Standard says Gallagher will be thrust into Chelsea’s first-team plans next season in a move that could alter Thomas Tuchel’s summer transfer strategy. Roman Abramovich will back his manager heavily in the next window, with the Russian owner convinced that Tuchel can mount a serious challenge to Manchester City. But the plans for Gallagher, who will return […]
Chelsea to open contact talks with Mason Mount
Mason Mount is in line for a pay-rise at Chelsea. Chelsea are preparing to open discussions with midfielder Mount over a bumper new contract, according to Fabrizio Romano. The England international still has 18 months to run on his current deal, but the Blues don’t want to waste any time in tying Mount down long-term. Officials at Stamford […]
Fiorentina moved for Ampadu in January
Chelsea’s Ethan Ampadu was a target for Serie A outfit Fiorentina in the January transfer window. The 21-year-old has impressed with Venezia this term, despite the club sitting in 18th spot in the Serie A table. Fiorentina, who are in eighth spot, wanted to take him on for the remainder of the season, per football.london. However, Chelsea chose to keep him at Venezia for continuity, and Fiorentina did […]
Chelsea confident signing Jules Kounde at second attempt
Chelsea are confident of signing Sevilla defender Jules Kounde at second attempt. Blues defenders Antonio Rudiger, Andreas Christensen and Cesar Azpilicueta are all out of contract at the end of June, with negotiations over extensions so far proving unsuccessful. Chelsea came close to luring Kounde from Sevilla last summer, only to balk at Spanish club’s £60million asking price. The 23-year-old admitted missing out on a move […]
Mount Injury NOT as bad as feared, OUT for 2 weeks
Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount is battling to be fit for the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool at the end of the month. Mount was forced off during the first half of the Club World Cup final on Saturday as the Blues were crowned champions after beating Palmeiras in extra time. The England international returned to the pitch to celebrate with his team-mates, […]
Chelsea welcome tidy cash award after CWC victory
Chelsea have enjoyed a tidy cash award for their Club World Cup final triumph. The Blues earned a cool £3.68million for being crowned world champions, reports The Sun. The Blues saw off Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal 1-0 in the semi-finals on Wednesday. And they followed that up with a nervy 2-1 victory over Palmeiras after extra-time yesterday. Those […]
Drogba: CWC goal can be turning point for Lukaku
Chelsea great Didier Drogba is backing Romelu Lukaku to build on his goal in their Club World Cup final victory against Palmeiras. Drogba, 43, who won a host of medals with Chelsea, is a close friend and mentor of the Belgian with the duo having had one year together at Stamford Bridge in 2011. Chelsea ambassador Drogba, who was in the UAE, said: […]
Azpilicueta: CWC penalty mix up a deliberate tactic
Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta has explained his role in the matchwinning penalty in the Club World Cup final against Palmeiras. Azpilicueta has explained how his quick thinking took any gamesmanship sting out of Kai Havertz’s Club World Cup-winning penalty. Germany forward Havertz kept his cool to bury the last-gasp spot-kick in Abu Dhabi as Chelsea beat Palmeiras 2-1 after extra-time to lift their maiden […]
TACTICAL TAKEAWAYS – Chelsea vs Palmeiras
As Chelsea secured their first even Club World Club Trophy, here were the 3 Tactical Takeaways from our historic win in Abu Dhabi: 1 – Chelsea’s vertical approach to breaking down Palmeiras Despite starting with a 5-4-1 on paper, Palmeiras implemented a 5-3-2 in press in order to outnumber Chelsea’s midfield 3v2 (A). In response, […]
Chelsea starting to think about future’s of Kante, Jorginho, Alonso
Chelsea are starting to take a look at the futures of Kante, Jorginho and Marcos Alonso according to Matt Law, all 3 which contracts expire in 2023. Matt Law’s report comes after head coach Thomas Tuchel guided the club to their first ever CWC victory against Palmeiras. Matt Law goes onto state the club are […]