Romeo Lavia’s long term future may be in the balance – but he is worth being patient for
Undoubtedly one of the best midfield prospects in world football when fit and healthy, Romeo Lavia’s future as a Chelsea player looks in the balance. Talent wise and ability, there is no question about how integral Lavia is to Maresca’s men and his suitability to the possession-based pattern the Italian looks to adopt at the […]
Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson cannot keep playing through bad form
Since returning from injury, Nicolas Jackson has found it hard to produce his best form despite having played all but one of the games since the March internationals. Missing out of action for over 2 months, Jackson appears to be way off the pace and his usual self at the moment. Loose touches and a […]
Stamford Bridge atmosphere is a problem – but fans have had enough and no excuses should be made
In football, the ‘12th-man’ is a valuable part of the game and many teams key into the power of their home crowd to further aid their chances of winning. This season at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea calls home, the Blues have only lost twice (Opening day defeat to Manchester City and a comeback win for […]
Josh Acheampong is Chelsea’s young Cobham gem – they must allow him to flourish
A name fast becoming familiar amongst the Chelsea faithfuls—JOSH ACHEAMPONG. The 18-year old academy graduate started his 4th match in the Europa conference league tonight against Legia Warszawa. Playing at right back and becoming a RCB when Chelsea had settled possession in the first half, Josh Acheampong barely looked ruffled by the occasion and settled […]
Time is up for Christopher Nkunku in a Chelsea shirt
Signed amidst plenty of excitement from his exploits in Germany playing for RB Leipzig, Christopher Nkunku appears to have fallen by the wayside. Afforded the benefit of the doubt in his first season after a knee injury kept him out for most part of the season, Nkunku has had no excuse to hide behind this […]
Enzo Maresca made risky rotation against Brentford – did his decisions make sense?
Making five changes ahead of a must-win league match away to a city rival was perceived by many as a sign of complacency from Enzo Maresca. We take a look at whether Maresca was right to make that many changes or not. As earlier stated, Enzo Maresca made 5 changes from the win on Thursday […]
Trevoh Chalobah performed admirably against Spurs – It’s not the first time he’s done so in a big game
Since returning from a loan spell in January rather prematurely after Chelsea’s defensive injury woes, Trevoh Chalobah has been pretty consistent. Previously put up for sale and considered surplus to requirements, Chalobah’s decision to leave Crystal Palace where he was a guaranteed starter to return to his boyhood club despite the ‘far from good’ treatment […]
‘Boring’ Chelsea fail another big game test under Maresca, but is he most to blame?
After spending more than £1BN, Chelsea still have gaping holes across the pitch. Mismatched profiles all over the park is a pointer to the incompetence of Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart who have made hard work of assembling a team good enough to sustain a top-3 charge. This season, when faced against the big teams, […]
Cole Palmer’s poor form continues – time to worry yet?
Undoubtedly Chelsea’s player of the season last season, Cole Palmer has found good fortunes hard to come by the second half of this season. The talent and quality of the former City attacker is in no doubt but with increasing noise about his recent drought, many are beginning to raise questions about who/what is responsible […]
Enzo Maresca must improve Chelsea fluidity ahead of the return leg against Copenhagen
Enzo Maresca led his injury-inflicted Blues to Danish side, Copenhagen tonight in search of Chelsea’s seventh straight win in Europe this season, a first time feat for the club. Forced to field an attack consisting 17-year old academy striker Shim Mheuka and a midfielder in Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall on the wings due to the absence of […]