Normally, rivalries in football are reserved for the domestic league. Given their London home grounds, Arsenal and Tottenham are just some of the clubs that will trigger any Chelsea fan. But on rare occasions, some rivalries are so deep that they even cross borders and in the 21st century, no international rivalry can match that … Read more
Thomas Tuchel is pleased that Kepa Arrizabalaga is still at Chelsea Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is pleased that Kepa Arrizabalaga has stayed at the club after the transfer window as a deal with Serie A club Napoli failed to materialise. The German was hoping for the Spaniard to remain in London. Kepa arrived at Chelsea … Read more
Chelsea injury and return dates ahead of Champions League opener Thomas Tuchel has been unlucky to lose some first-team players so early in the season. And he could be set to lose some before his side’s Champions League match this Tuesday. (h/t football.london) Chelsea picked up the much needed three points last time out against … Read more
Ross Barkley joins Nice following termination of Chelsea contract Former Chelsea player Ross Barkley has found a new club, a week after his Chelsea contract was mutually terminated. The 28-year-old has joined French side OGC Nice, according to The Herald Scotland. The midfielder was nowhere near Thomas Tuchel’s plan and it was a wise move … Read more
Chelsea name 24-player squad for the UEFA Champions League Chelsea have named their 24-player squad for the Champions League group stages. Seven of the new signings have been included in the squad as published on the official UEFA Website (h/t football.london). The Blues will kick off their Champions League campaign this Tuesday evening with a … Read more
Transfer News: Chelsea target Rafael Leao to be offered new contract by AC Milan In what will come as disappointing news to Thomas Tuchel and Chelsea, AC Milan are planning to offer a new contract to their forward Rafael Leao. This is according to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano via Twitter. He quoted Milan manager Stefano … Read more
Loan Watch: Chelsea have asked Spezia to play Ethan Ampadu at centre-back According to Football365 (h/t Yahoo Sports), Chelsea have asked Italian side Spezia to play Ethan Ampadu as a centre-back. The 21-year-old will spend the 2022/23 season on loan there. Chelsea asked me to play Ethan Ampadu as centre-back. They asked for it as … Read more
Transfer News: Crystal Palace to bid for Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher in January According to The Sun (h/t Daily Mail), Crystal Palace will make a bid for Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher in January. The Eagles will do so if Gallagher loses his place in the Blues midfield. Palace were interested in the 22-year-old this summer … Read more
Chelsea tried to sign Romeo Lavia on transfer deadline day As per a tweet from Fabrizio Romano (h/t Sun), Chelsea tried to sign young midfielder Romeo Lavia from Southampton on transfer deadline day, but the Saints refused the offer put on the table by the Blues. It is revealed that Chelsea had offered £50m to … Read more
Thomas Tuchel opens up on Ben Chilwell after Chelsea vs West Ham United Speaking in the press conference after Chelsea’s 2-1 win over West Ham United (h/t Football.London), Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel talked about the fitness and rhythm of Ben Chilwell, who starred in the game after coming on from the bench. The England wing-back … Read more