Tag: Chelsea
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Chelsea legend, Drogba regrets not playing in FIFA competition
Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has said he regrets not playing in the FIFA Club World Cup for Chelsea. Drogba, however, said it felt good to see his former side lift the trophy in 2021. Chelsea qualified for the Club World Cup by lifting the UEFA Champions League under former manager Thomas Tuchel. “I would…
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Conference League: Palmer breaks silence as Maresca removes him from Chelsea squad
Chelsea midfielder, Cole Palmer, has insisted he has no concerns over his own fitness. Palmer stated this in reaction to Enzo Maresca leaving him out of the Blues’ Europa Conference League squad. Following an impressive debut campaign at Stamford Bridge, the 22-year-old continues to be the team’s talisman this season with six goals and five…
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EPL: Man Utd sold a special player to Chelsea – Enzo Maresca
Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, has said Manchester United sold a “special player” in Jadon Sancho to the Blues. Man United spent over £70mllion to bring Sancho from Borussia Dortmund in 2021. But the England winger only made 58 appearances in the Premier League for the Red Devils, scoring nine goals. Sancho was then offloaded to…
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EPL: Chelsea face FA punishment after 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest
Chelsea have landed in trouble following their 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Sunday evening. The English FA will fine the Blues £50,000 for receiving six yellow cards in the match. Moisés Caicedo got the first booking of the match for committing a foul on Morgan Gibbs-White in the 21st minute.…
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EPL: He can play anywhere – Micah Richards hails Chelsea player
Former Manchester City defender, Micah Richards has explained why Chelsea attacking midfielder, Cole Palmer is different from the rest of his peers. Richards hailed the England international’s versatility on the pitch. Chelsea’s last Premier League game ended in a 4-2 win against Brighton at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. All four goals were scored within the…
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EPL: I told Chukwuemeka to leave Chelsea – Enzo Maresca
Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, has admitted he asked Carney Chukwuemeka to leave the Premier League club in the summer. The 20-year-old winger signed for the Blues in 2022. But he has struggled for minutes under Maresca this season. Chukwuemeka has made only one appearance for Chelsea this season which came against Barrow in the Carabao…
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EPL: We’ll make mistakes – Maresca admits after asking Chelsea star to leave
Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, has admitted it was probably a mistake to ask Ben Chilwell to leave the Premier League club this summer. Maresca banished Chilwell from first-team training as he tried to force him out. However, the England defender ended up staying at Stamford Bridge and played in the second half of their Carabao…
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EPL: I try to be like him – Palmer names favourite Chelsea icon
England international, Cole Palmer has named his football idol. Palmer has been outstanding for Chelsea since joining from Manchester City in the summer of 2023. The England international has really become a bit of a talisman, doing something that nobody expected to happen and something that any player can only dream of. Palmer has had the same kind of effect…
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Carabao Cup: Chelsea, Man City, Arsenal discover opponents in 4th round [Full fixtures]
The draw for the Carabao Cup fourth round was conducted on Wednesday night. This follow the Arsenal’s clash with Bolton and Liverpool’s tie with West Ham United. Holders Liverpool will travel to Brighton and Manchester United host Leicester City. Manchester City travel to Tottenham, while Chelsea could potentially travel to St James’ Park to take…
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EPL: Maresca names three players that deserve to start for Chelsea
Chelsea boss, Enzo Maresca has named three players that deserve to start for the Blues in the Premier League. Maresca spoke at his post-match press conference following Chelsea’s Carabao Cup 5-0 victory over Barrow at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday. Recall that a hat-trick from Christopher Nkunku and a goal from Pedro Neto ensured Chelsea defeated…