Thomas Tuchel explains his decision to bench Chelsea midfielder Billy Gilmour against Manchester United Speaking in an interview (h/t Metro), Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel revealed why Billy Gilmour was left out of the matchday squad against Manchester United. The Blues lined up with N’Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic in central midfield as the Scotsman was … Read more
Chelsea take a decision on Billy Gilmour According to Football.london, Chelsea starlet Billy Gilmour is set to play for their developmental side against Leicester City. The youngster has played just once under Thomas Tuchel and made the bench on another two occasions. While it was expected that he would leave the club on loan in … Read more
Chelsea to battle Manchester United for wonderkid Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty According to Tuttosport (h/t The Sun), Chelsea could find themselves in a transfer battle for wonderkid Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty. Along with Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Juventus are also said to be highly interested in signing the 16-year-old. A highly-rated teenager, he is held … Read more
Chelsea fans react to training ground banter between Mason Mount and Reece James In a training ground clip posted by Chelsea, fans witnessed some good banter between Mason Mount and Reece James. The clip showed the Chelsea players playing ‘keep the ball’ and it starts with Billy Gilmour snipping the ball off Reece James. After … Read more
Boost for Chelsea as Timo Werner and Andreas Christensen declared fit to face Newcastle According to Football.london, Chelsea will welcome back Timo Werner and Andreas Christensen for their Premier League clash against Newcastle United. The German striker was taken off against Sheffield United with a dead leg and missed the midweek fixture against Barnsley in … Read more
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel praises the club’s youth academy Speaking after the FA Cup win against Barnsley (h/t Football.london), Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel called the youth academy the ‘backbone’ of the club and promised to ‘push’ Chelsea youngsters to first-team success. Chelsea put out a completely changed side against Barnsley in the FA Cup on … Read more
Tuchel eyes reunion with PSG starlet Kays Ruiz-Atil at Chelsea According to claims from Foot Mercato via Inside Futbol (h/t Football.London), Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is weighing up a reunion with highly-rated Paris Saint-Germain prospect Kays Ruiz-Atil. The 18-year-old midfielder was handed his first-team debut at the Parc des Princes by the German boss and … Read more
Academy starlet Lewis Bate has been included Chelsea’s FA Cup squad vs Barnsley According to the Metro, Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has included teenage academy midfielder Lewis Bate in the squad for the FA Cup trip to Barnsley. The 18-year-old has been training with the Blues’ senior squad this week but is yet to make his … Read more
Thomas Tuchel urges Chelsea to hijack David Alaba transfer According to The Guardian, Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel wants the club to hijack Real Madrid’s move for Bayern Munich star David Alaba. The 28-year-old’s contract with the European champions is set to expire in the summer and negotiations regarding a renewal have gotten nowhere. As things … Read more
Chelsea keen on re-signing Eden Hazard from Real Madrid According to Spanish publication Defensa Central (h/t Express), Chelsea chiefs remain interested in bringing Belgian superstar Eden Hazard back to Stamford Bridge. The 30-year-old spent seven years at Chelsea during which he developed into one of the best midfielders in the world. During this time, he … Read more