Tag: Chelsea
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Transfer: Enzo Maresca bans three Chelsea players from first-team squad
Chelsea boss, Enzo Maresca, has banned Trevor Chalobah from the first-team group. Chalobah was dropped for the pre-season tour squad and has accepted his future lies away from Stamford Bridge. The 25-year-old, who came through the Blues’ academy, is already attracting attention from Aston Villa and Crystal Palace. The defender has been training with the…
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EPL: Obi Mikel reveals Chelsea player who’s always late to training, matches
Chelsea legend, John Obi Mikel has revealed that Romelu Lukaku was the player who always arrived late to training and matches during his early days at the Premier League west London club. Obi Mikel spoke during a recent visit to Cobham Arena, Chelsea’s training ground, as part of The Obi One Podcast. The former Super…
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EPL: Williams Gallas predicts position Chelsea will finish under Enzo Maresca
Former France international, William Gallas, has said Chelsea is likely to finish in fifth or sixth place this season under their new manager Enzo Maresca. The Premier League west London club produced a late run of form last campaign to end up in sixth place under Mauricio Pochettino. The Blues missed out on a Europa…
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Transfer: De Gea to join Serie A club as Real Madrid eye Chelsea player
Former Manchester United goalkeeper, David De Gea, is close to signing for Serie A club Fiorentina. De Gea has been without a club since he left Old Trafford at the end of his contract in June 2023. The Spain international has turned down a few offers since then, but is now set to move to…
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Transfer: He’ll be a genius – Neymar praises Chelsea-bound forward
Former Paris Saint-Germain forward, Neymar has hailed Chelsea-bound forward Estevao Willian. Willian has had his medicals at Stamford Bridge and is set to complete a summer transfer to the Blues. The 19-year-old, who currently played for Palmeiras, is one of the best talents in world at the moment. Neymar, a former Barcelona star, endorsed the…
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Transfer: Enzo Maresca set to sell two Chelsea strikers
Two Chelsea strikers are set to leave Enzo Maresca’s squad before the new 2024/25 season kicks off. According to football transfer guru, Fabrizio Romano, they are Armando Broja and David Datro Fofana. Both Broja and Fofana spent last season on loan deals at Fulham and Burnley respectively. Romano wrote on X: “Armando Broja and David…
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EPL: ‘It’s not Playstation’ – Maresca reacts to Ancelotti’s comment on Chelsea job
Chelsea head coach, Enzo Maresca, has responded to a recent comment made about him by Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti. Maresca expressed his appreciation for his compatriot’s encouraging words. However, the Blues boss believes it is too soon to determine whether his job at Stamford Bridge will be a success or failure. Ahead of Real…
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Transfer: I can’t accept such players – Enzo Maresca warns Chelsea owners
Chelsea head coach, Enzo Maresca, has maintained that he won’t allow the club’s bosses to sign any player that would not be useful to him. Maresca said this to assert his involvement in the club’s transfers business this summer. Chelsea are selling off some of their top players this summer and are bringing in some…
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Transfer: You’ve made bad decision – Emmanuel Petit blasts Chelsea owner for selling key player
Former Chelsea player, Emmanuel Petit has hit out at the club’s owners for their ‘bad decision’ to sell Conor Gallagher to Atletico Madrid. The England midfielder is all set to join Atletico Madrid after flying to Spain on Monday. Gallagher will undergo a medical and finalise his move to Atletico Madrid this summer. But Petit…
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Transfer: Don’t send me on loan, I’m ready for EPL – Chelsea attacker tells manager, Maresca
Chelsea attacker, Marc Guiu, has said he is looking forward to playing in the Premier League (EPL) this season. Guiu signed for the Blues from Barcelona this summer, after they activated a £5million release clause. The 18-year-old has now spoken about his dream of playing in England’s topflight, amid reports manager Enzo Maresca could send…