Cole Palmer is the complete package – the performance against Brighton showed why
Now regarded the ‘star-man’ after his heroics last season which saw him hit the 30+ goal contributions mark, Cole Palmer continues to shun speculations of a downturn in form and influence. After solely guiding the blues to a win with four goals in the just concluded 4-2 home win against Brighton, we have but no […]
Calmness and presence – the partnership of Tosin and Colwill
Coming into the new season without a consistent back-line due to injuries and poor performances, Enzo Maresca has been forced to juggle his options in the search for his best defensive line of four. Five domestic games in now, it seems Enzo Maresca is closer to identifying the solid foundation of which is team would […]
Jadon Sancho announces himself in Chelsea colours and slams door shut on “007”
Playing under the floodlights at the Vitality stadium with an electric atmosphere after a grueling international break that saw many Chelsea players away on travels to distant locations is not the ideal situation for any coach. However, Enzo Maresca had no choice despite being short-handed in the middle of the park due to the illness […]
Three takeaways from Chelsea’s draw to Crystal Palace
A 14-game wining run coming into the tie today, Chelsea had the opportunity to make it 15-consecutive wins against the same Premier League opponent, which would have been a new record. A 1-1 draw with goals from both teams either half however see’s us look at some visible improvements to be made ahead of the […]
It is not just the players that are learning, Enzo Maresca is too
Coming up against a familiar face in Pep Guardiola who he previously worked under, Enzo Maresca tasted defeat in charge of his first premier league game. A lethargic showing from both teams under the London sunshine at the Bridge, but it was Pep’s team who looked the better as the game had shades of a […]
Assessing some fringe player’s future’s at Stamford Bridge
Just a week away from hosting the champions of England, Manchester City, Enzo Maresca’s men warmed up ahead of the season’s opener with the last game of pre-season against the champions of Italy, Internazionale Milan. The last game of a grueling pre-season that saw the team play a total of 6-games and loads of traveling […]
Problems that are contributing to Maresca’s defensive nightmare
In what was the last game of the US tour for Chelsea, the blues fell to defeat at the hands of Real Madrid. Goals from Lucas Vázquez and Brahim Diaz condemned Enzo Maresca’s men to a third defeat in five games. Now, we take a look at some of the issues facing the team after […]
Maresca’s ultimate Swiss Army knife delivers again
After an injury-torn first season in England for the 26-year old Frenchman signed from Leipzig for a fee in the region of €56 million, Christopher Nkunku is finally becoming the talisman many predicted him to be after he signed for the West London outfit. A global star due to his starring performances for the French […]
Selling Trevoh Chalobah would be irrational and defy logic
Cruising to a 2-0 win before a brain-dead moment from returning captain Reece James, meant Mauricio Pochettino’s men had to fight hard to leave the south coast with a 1-2 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion. A third consecutive victory over Roberto De Zerbi’s men (4/4 if you include pre-season) sees Chelsea leapfrog Newcastle into […]
Moises Caicedo is sealing lips of critics with magnificent displays
Coming off an impressive London derby thrashing of neighbors West Ham, Chelsea earlier today sought to continue their winning run as they visited Nottingham forest. Playing a host looking to confirm their status as a premier league team for the second successful season, it was always going to be a tough tie for Mauricio Pochettino’s […]