A data driven insight: Samu Omorodion
Samu Omodorion is indeed yet another unproven signing and, for a fairly high price of £34.5M is a player that will almost certainly come under intense scrutiny from the Chelsea fanbase. As we enter the final window in the sporting director’s ‘four-window strategy’, pressure will inevitably mount on all signings we make and subsequently the […]
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 […]
Why Chelsea fans should not be worrying about Enzo Maresca yet
‘System’, ‘philosophy’, and ‘tactics’ are just some of the words that have been running around the media and the Chelsea fanbase ever since the appointment of Enzo Maresca. Through club briefs and through simply looking at his Leicester side of last season, we have been promised possession-based football with a clear style of play. After […]
Chelsea agree fee for Samu Omorodion
Chelsea have agreed a fee with Atletico Madrid to sign their striker, Samu Omorodion. Omorodion gives Chelsea a different profile, the Spaniard is six foot four in stature and has impressive physical traits. Chelsea will pay around £35m and have been chasing Omorodion all summer. Whilst Atletico wanted to keep a hold of their future […]
Player ratings: Chelsea lose to Manchester City in up and down performance
A poor night full of defensive errors saw Chelsea concede four, some of which in quick succession to Manchester City. With just two pre season games left, improvement especially defensively will be needed Robert Sanchez – 4 Not good enough. We all know it, and even despite the goals not all being on him, he […]
Conor Gallagher arrives at Cobham as his future drags on
Conor Gallagher was back at Cobham this morning according to reports, as his future drags on. Gallagher rejected a two + one year contract recently according to multiple journalists. The midfielder is currently deciding whether or not to join Atletico Madrid after clubs agreed on a £33.8m package. He is expected to decide this weekend, […]
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 […]
Player ratings: Chelsea batter Club America in Atlanta
Chelsea beat Club America 3-0 in Atlanta in a dominant performance which will give lots of optimism towards the season ahead. Maresca is clearly working very hard tactically as the defensive shape improved from the battering to Celtic last game and going forward there is lots of positives. Here are my player ratings: Robert Sanchez […]
Conor Gallagher close to leaving Chelsea Football Club
Conor Gallagher will have to decide whether or not to join Atletico Madrid. This is because Chelsea and Atletico are very close to an agreement on fee, according to Fabrizio Romano and Matte Moretto. Romano states that the operation will be around £29m-£35m and it is now down to Gallagher. Talks are even taking place […]
Victor Osimhen talks continue between Chelsea and Napoli
Chelsea and Napoli are in discussions over Victor Osimhen and Romelu Lukaku as reported by David Ornstein. The clubs are discussing whether they could do an obligation or permanent deal, the deal would only be possible if the package is right for Chelsea. Chelsea will not be bullied into accepting a deal that isn’t on […]