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Match Preview: Chelsea aim for quarter finals with backing of home tie vs Copenhagen

Chelsea return to Stamford Bridge with a narrow 2-1 lead over Copenhagen as they look to book their place in the UEFA Conference League quarter-finals. Enzo Maresca’s side are the heavy favourites to win the tournament and will be confident of finishing the job, especially after winning their last three matches across all competitions, scoring […]

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 […]

Player ratings: Chelsea battle through to defeat Leicester at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea battled through a resolute Leicester city to defeat them 1-0 thanks to a screamer from Marc Cucurella. Let’s get into some player ratings.. Robert Sanchez – 6 A clean sheet probably warrants a decent rating, though he really had nothing to do throughout the game. One very dodgy moment early on where he completely […]

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 […]

Joao Felix not expected to join AC Milan following ‘flop’ loan spell

AC Milan are currently not even thinking about permanently signing Joao Felix, according to Fabrizio Romano. Romano reports that Milan have been disappointed with the form of Felix, who has scored 1 goal in 6 matches since joining from Chelsea in January. Felix left the Blues on loan in order to get more game time, […]

Chelsea eye up raid on AC Milan ahead of the summer window

Chelsea are interested in Tijani Reinjders and Rafael Leao ahead of the summer window, according to Matteo Moretto. Moretto reports specifically on Reijnders that Chelsea have asked about his situation several times over the last few weeks. While it is expected that he extends his contract, top stars could be made available this summer should […]