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Thiago Silva, the former Chelsea defender, had a successful stint with his boyhood club Fluminense after returning on a free transfer. He was tasked with saving the Brazilian outfit from relegation. As the captain, Silva led the team to seven unbeaten games in the Brasileirão, with six wins and one draw. However, a foot injury…
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, the midfielder who joined Chelsea in a £30million move from Leicester City last summer, has been the subject of speculation regarding his future at Stamford Bridge. Dewsbury-Hall, who signed a five-year deal with the Blues, reunited with his former Foxes boss Enzo Maresca in west London. With the January transfer window open, there…
Chelsea loanee Armando Broja, who is currently playing for Everton, was stretchered off during their 2-0 win over Peterborough United in the FA Cup. The Albanian striker was left requiring oxygen after a challenge from Emmanuel Fernandez. This incident led to a seven-minute stoppage as he required medical treatment before being stretchered off the pitch…
Former Chelsea midfielder Emmanuel Petit has criticized Chelsea’s decision to loan out Andrey Santos to Strasbourg. The 20-year-old Brazilian has been performing well in France, leading to calls from Chelsea supporters for the club to recall him. Emmanuel Petit said “Players like Andrey Santos were let go and look at him now, he’s scored multiple…
Josh Acheampong, an 18-year-old player, made a surprising debut in the Premier League for Chelsea in a match against Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge. Acheampong, who had previously been seen playing as a right-back, was included in the line-up due to injuries to Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile. He started the game alongside Levi Colwill….
Chelsea are reportedly considering a move to re-sign Crystal Palace and England defender Marc Guehi, three-and-a-half years after he left Stamford Bridge. Guehi, who has 18 months remaining on his current deal at Crystal Palace, was the subject of four unsuccessful bids from Newcastle United in the summer window. However, it is reported that Palace’s…
Scott Parker discussed his playing career and the transition to managing. He reflected on his time at Chelsea, where he had limited opportunities but learned valuable lessons about himself and his career. Scott Parker said “When you look at my three years prior to Chelsea, I was playing some really good football and doing really…
Enzo Maresca’s team was pushing hard for the title, and Sancho had been a significant contributor. The team trailed league leaders Liverpool by just two points after an intense weekend where the main contenders battled for position. In their match against Brentford, Sancho’s consistent performance helped secure a 2-1 victory, marking his fifth start in…
Newcastle United Editor Aaron Stokes expressed his disbelief regarding Chelsea’s decision to let Lewis Hall go as the left-back continued to demonstrate his talent at Newcastle United. Aaron Stokes said “He looked assured with Joelinton in-front of him but what I found really good about him was how he wanted to carry the ball forward.”…
Nathan Sturgess was explaining his actions in court after being seen on CCTV throwing a water bottle towards Chelsea fans. Nathan Sturgess said “They were chucking coins and I got hit. I had no intention of harming anyone.” The police representative was urging for a Football Banning Order for Sturgess due to the incident. The…
Enzo Maresca was discussing Chelsea’s readiness for winning titles when he commented on the nature of goals his team concedes. Enzo Maresca said, “They are not going to concede the goal we conceded. We conceded the goal on 90 minutes, throw-in for us, we conceded a goal. A team that knows how to win titles,…
After Chelsea’s 2-1 win over Brentford, where Marc Cucurella was shown a second yellow card that will see him miss the next league match against Everton, he took to social media with a brief comment on the situation. Cucurella said “We go again.” Following the match, Enzo Maresca, who was asked about the sending-off incident…
Jadon Sancho discussed his experience with the new Chelsea coach, Enzo Maresca, after transferring from Manchester United. He reflects on Maresca’s impact on the players and his coaching style. Jadon Sancho said “He’s a very good coach and he understands players, but he’s very hard on you if you don’t do the right stuff. I…
Enzo Maresca shared his thoughts about the lengthy travel time for Chelsea’s midweek match against Astana in the Conference League. The team faced an unusual eight-hour one-way flight for the match, largely due to having to adjust their route because of the conflicts in Russia, Ukraine, and Syria. In a pre-match press conference, he expressed…
Alan Shearer expressed his scepticism regarding Pep Guardiola’s previous claims about Cole Palmer’s potential stardom with Chelsea. Despite Guardiola’s insistence on valuing Palmer, Manchester City sold him to Chelsea in 2023 for over £40 million due to Palmer’s desire for more first-team action and exceptional performances for both club and country. Alan Shearer said “I…
Enzo Maresca was asked if a particular Chelsea victory was his biggest win and shared his thoughts on focusing on improvement rather than labeling wins. Enzo Maresca said “I don’t know, to be honest. I’m not thinking about this. For sure, it is an important win. First of all, for the way [Chelsea won]. Personally,…
Jadon Sancho was discussing his motivation and the reception he received at Chelsea after transferring from Manchester United. Jadon Sancho said “I know I have a lot of people to prove wrong, and I’m just working hard every day in training. When I get my opportunity, I try to show what I can do.” Sancho…
Enzo Maresca was asked whether the recent victory was his biggest win as Chelsea manager and what went wrong in the first 15 minutes. Enzo Maresca said “I don’t know, to be honest. I’m not thinking about this. For sure, it is an important win. First of all, for the way [Chelsea won]. Personally, I…
Enzo Maresca spoke about the substitutions and their reasons during the match against Tottenham Hotspur and addressed concerns regarding Romeo Lavia’s injury. Enzo Maresca said “First of all we had a problem with Romeo Lavia. That meant Malo Gusto came on and we moved Moi [Caicedo] and changed the attacking midfielder. The changes were good….
Marc Cucurella took to social media after he was at fault for two Tottenham goals against Chelsea. First, the Spain international slipped to let in Brennan Johnson down the right flank, before the former Nottingham Forest man squared for Dominic Solanke. Just a few minutes later, Cucurella once again lost his footing before Dejan Kulusevski…
Mykhailo Mudryk’s agent, Shabliy, discussed Mudryk’s current situation at Chelsea. Mudryk signed an eight-year contract and has been at the club for nearly two years, but he has not lived up to the initial expectations. Despite Chelsea’s frequent changes in the attacking lineup, Shabliy explains that Mudryk is determined to honor his agreement with the…
Enzo Maresca explained his philosophy of pushing players to reach their full potential by sharing the reasons behind his tough love approach, particularly relating to Noni Madueke’s performance. He expressed his intention to push Madueke for his own development and the benefit of the team, despite any temporary displeasure it may cause. Enzo Maresca said…
Enzo Maresca was responding to a question during his pre-match press conference for the Southampton game about whether he believed Chelsea was in the title race. Enzo Maresca said “Absolutely, yes.” He further explained that while being in the title race brings a certain kind of pressure, it’s a welcome challenge, contrasting Chelsea’s current position…
Enzo Maresca critiqued one of his players, Noni Madueke, after a Premier League match where Madueke scored but was not at his best, according to Maresca’s standards. He emphasized the importance of consistent performance and training. Enzo Maresca said “With Noni, I have personal relation in terms of he can do much more. He can…
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca was discussing the current standing of his team in relation to them being considered title contenders. He emphasized that despite their recent performance, Chelsea is not yet in the title race. Enzo Maresca said “Absolutely. Arsenal have been there in the last two years close to Man City and we…
Gary Neville reflected on Chelsea’s current position in the Premier League standings, expressing his opinion on their title chances. Gary Neville said “It feels too early for Chelsea, that’s why I don’t put them level with Arsenal even though they’re on the same number of points. It doesn’t feel like Chelsea will go on and…
Enzo Maresca reviewed Chelsea’s performance against Aston Villa and discussed the team’s development when asked about their progress. Enzo Maresca said “We are doing that since we started, sometimes better and sometimes worse. I said many times, I think we are in the right direction.” Regarding whether the game was a step forward, Maresca expressed…
Enzo Maresca, discussing Wesley Fofana’s injury after Chelsea’s match against Aston Villa, explained that Fofana’s hamstring setback would keep him out for an extended period. Enzo Maresca said “Unfortunately it is bad news. A hamstring problem. These kind of things usually require three, four, five weeks. In this moment, we lose him for 10 or…
Enzo Maresca, Chelsea’s head coach, discussed the need for his team to gain more experience to contend for the Premier League title despite their impressive victory. Enzo Maresca said “Just because we won today I’m not going to change my idea. We’re not ready for that. But the good thing is we are improving and…
Ralph Hasenhuttl spoke about Tyler Dibling’s brief stint at Chelsea and the challenges he faced, emphasizing the importance of young players listening to seasoned voices for their development. Ralph Hasenhuttl said “This is maybe an example of needing to listen a little bit more to what experienced people in the club are telling you. Then…
Enzo Maresca was reflecting on the performance of Enzo Fernandez during a press conference after the match where Fernandez scored and he praised the player’s contributions despite having just returned from international duty. Enzo Maresca said “Enzo did really well today. He is doing very well since we started. The same as I said many…
Cole Palmer discussed his decision to leave Manchester City for Chelsea and the hesitations he initially felt about the move. Cole Palmer said “I got persuaded.” During the transfer negotiations between Chelsea and City, Cole Palmer recalled a specific moment from his day-to-day routine while the deal was being finalized. Cole Palmer said “I remember…
Cole Palmer spoke about his motivation for clearing out his medals, expressing that he wanted to inspire himself to win more in the future. Cole Palmer said “Clear them out so I can stock up again. The feeling you get when you win…you just want it again. You don’t want to stop and never get…
Romeo Lavia experienced a minor injury, which was discussed while addressing concerns about potential Chelsea players’ injuries during the international break. Romeo Lavia said “I received a little blow. At the moment, we are testing to see if it is okay, but it should be fine, I think.” Enzo Maresca, Chelsea’s manager, was commenting on…
Rio Ferdinand’s context is his criticism of Noni Madueke’s actions after being substituted, reflecting on standards from his playing days at Manchester United. Rio Ferdinand said, “You think (Danny) Welbeck or Tom Cleverly or Nani are going to storm off the pitch and throw their dummy out? It’s disrespectful to your teammates as well. It’s…
Enzo Maresca discussed Cole Palmer’s fitness following an incident in a match against Manchester United and his participation in the game against Arsenal. Enzo Maresca said “I don’t think we took any risks. For sure, he was a doubt until the end.” When asked if he was ok, he added: “Yeah, he is painful now…
Enzo Maresca, discussing the need for leadership within the team, explained the importance of developing leaders among his players, highlighting Levi Colwill’s emerging leadership qualities. Enzo Maresca said, “When you don’t have a proper leader, you need to build that. I think we don’t have a proper leader. Probably Tosin is one of the guys…
Enzo Maresca talking about the overall performance of the team Enzo Maresca said “I think the performance was good. We played in the way we want to play on and off the ball.” Enzo Maresca addressing the reaction of Noni Enzo Maresca said “The problem is when you change a player, they are never happy….
Enzo Maresca on Cole Palmer’s fitness after Chelsea vs. Arsenal: Enzo Maresca said “I don’t think we took any risks. For sure, he was a doubt until the end. His performances have been very good. Then they adjust and [Thomas] Partey was marking him man-to-man so it was difficult for Cole in that case, but…
Enzo Maresca on the Team’s Professionalism Enzo Maresca said “I think the players, once again, showed how professional and serious they are. It’s very easy to sleep, or fall down, in these kind of games. Football is full of surprise. I said to them before the game to show how serious we are, how professional….
Enzo Fernandez on Chelsea’s upcoming game against Arsenal Enzo Fernandez said, “Well done boys @chelseafc [blue heart and praying emoji]. All together on Sunday [blue heart, fist bump and wink face emojis].” Enzo Maresca on Chelsea’s performance against Noah and player attitude Enzo Maresca said, “I think the players, once again, showed how professional and…
Benoit Badiashile discussed his desire to succeed at Chelsea and acknowledged the challenges due to competition within the team. Benoit Badiashile said, “Of course I want to stay, Chelsea is a big club. I know how it’s difficult to succeed here but I will try to do my best. When you are a footballer you…
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca addressed the situation regarding midfielder Enzo Fernandez, who has lost his starting spot in the team. Enzo Maresca said “They are human beings and if you pay £100m that is not my problem. You want to buy me then you pay that money. At the end of the day they are…
Enzo Maresca addressed the media following Chelsea’s match against Manchester United, where the teams drew after Chelsea continued their long wait for a win at Old Trafford. Moises Caicedo’s outstanding volley secured a point for Chelsea. Despite some fans’ frustrations over another winless game against United, Maresca expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance. Enzo Maresca…
During the Premier League clash between Chelsea and Manchester United that ended in a 1-1 draw on Sunday, a significant incident took place involving Lisandro Martinez. The Manchester United defender was booked in the 93rd minute for a challenge on Chelsea’s Cole Palmer, catching him high on the left knee. The Premier League later released…
Enzo Maresca faced the media following Chelsea’s exit from the Carabao Cup at the round of 16, defeated 2-0 by Newcastle United at St. James’ Park. The game saw Alexander Isak give the Magpies the lead, followed by an own goal by Axel Disasi, doubling the advantage for Newcastle. **On the performance and result:** Enzo…
Ahead of Chelsea’s Carabao Cup tie against Newcastle United at St. James’ Park, Enzo Maresca addressed the press, offering insights into the team’s preparation and player status. Chelsea faces Newcastle for the second time in four days, having previously won against them at Stamford Bridge with a score of 2-1. The upcoming match presents new…
Chelsea and Newcastle engaged in an exciting Premier League encounter at Stamford Bridge, ultimately ending in Chelsea’s favor. The match, which featured several VAR interventions, saw Chelsea gain the early advantage with a goal at 18 minutes. A precision through ball allowed Pedro Neto to find Nicolas Jackson, who confidently completed the play. Newcastle, however,…
Enzo Maresca said “This is exactly what I was telling to you: I don’t think Cole knows Gianfranco [laughs]. But they are, to be honest, quite similar in terms of quality. I’m from Italy, so I know Gianfranco quite well. I said many times, for me, the best thing about Cole is that he has…
The Blues secured a victory against Newcastle at Stamford Bridge on Sunday with goals from Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson. Despite the win, the game was overshadowed by several clashes with referee Simon Hooper. Six players and manager Enzo Maresca received yellow cards. In the final 10 minutes, Noni Madueke, Robert Sanchez, and Pedro Neto…