Why Gallagher is one of the first names on the Chelsea teamsheet
by Ben McAleer
at mardi, oct. 17 2023 09:30
Chelsea's first choice central midfield trio this season set them back in excess of £200m. Mauricio Pochettino has routinely called upon Moises Caicedo following his protracted transfer from Brighton, Enzo Fernandez and Conor Gallagher and it's a midfield combination that has worked well. What...
Why Eden Hazard will be remembered as a Premier League great
by Ben McAleer
at mardi, oct. 10 2023 14:02
I was able to realise my dream. Any young football fan dreams of becoming a footballer, and one as exciting as Eden Hazard during his prime. The 32-year-old called time on his career on Tuesday as injuries finally took their toll on the Belgian. Out of contract following his release from Real Madrid...
Cole Palmer proving to be Chelsea's most impactful summer signing
by Ben McAleer
at mardi, oct. 10 2023 08:25
Chelsea have now scored more goals in their last two league matches than they had their previous six. Back-to-back wins at Fulham and Burnley have certainly lifted the mood at Stamford Bridge following a mixed start to Mauricio Pochettino's reign. The Blues kicked off the season with just one league...
Why Armando Broja's return is such a huge boost for Chelsea
by Sam Tighe
at jeudi, oct. 5 2023 12:12
No injury, just a precaution after being out so long.Rarely has such a mundane, matter-of-fact injury update provided such relief among a fanbase, as when Armando Broja stepped off the Craven Cottage pitch alongside a physio on Monday night, Chelsea fans were probably thinking here we go again.The c...
Is Chelsea's Sanchez now one of the Premier League's best goalkeepers?
by Ben McAleer
at mardi, oct. 3 2023 14:42
At the start of August, an injury to Thibaut Courtois threatened to derail Real Madrid's campaign before it had even begun. The Belgian sustained an ACL injury that will effectively sideline him for the season, and it meant Los Blancos had to dip into the market for a new goalkeeper. David De Gea, f...
Newcastle, Chelsea and Arsenal all represented in Premier League September best XI
by Ben McAleer
at dimanche, oct. 1 2023 10:55
Newcastle are the dominant side in the September Premier League team of the month with three Magpies players making the cut, while Chelsea, Tottenham, Manchester City, Everton, Crystal Palace, Liverpool and Arsenal are also represented.Robert Sanchez (Chelsea) - 7.38Robert Sanchez features between t...
Are Chelsea unlucky or are they suffering from poor planning?
by Sam McGuire
at lundi, sept. 25 2023 13:45
Chelsea may have won yet another transfer window but perceived success off the pitch has not translated to success on the pitch. The Blues have won just one of their opening six Premier League matches this term under new manager Mauricio Pochettino. Those three points arrived against Luton Town, the...
Much-improved Mudryk performance offers Chelsea fans glimpse of true potential
by Ben McAleer
at mardi, sept. 19 2023 12:30
Having persisted with a three-man defence in the opening weeks of the Premier League campaign, Mauricio Pochettino finally reverted to his bread-and-butter system in Chelsea's 0-0 draw at Bournemouth. While it was a lopsided 4-2-3-1 with Levi Colwill operating at left-back and Malo Gusto on the oppo...
In Malo Gusto, Chelsea finally have sufficient wing-back cover for Reece James
by Ben McAleer
at vendredi, sept. 15 2023 14:55
When Reece James limped off in Chelsea's opening weekend 1-1 draw with Liverpool, Mauricio Pochettino suggested he was withdrawn due to tiredness rather than injury. A few days later, the Blues boss confirmed James had sustained a hamstring problem. It's a hamstring. It's not a few days, a few weeks...
Who is Antonio Nusa? The Norwegian star-in-the-making courted by Chelsea
by Ben McAleer
at vendredi, sept. 8 2023 15:22
It took Antonio Nusa just 10 minutes to score on his Norway debut. The Lions eased to a 6-0 win over Jordan on Thursday evening, with the teenage winger taking no time at all to open his account for the national team. No wonder Chelsea sought to sign the winger on deadline day. Reports suggest the B...