Chelsea have four options to choose form in defence alongside Trevoh Chalobah to face Arsenal tomorrow – but they all have issues. One of the biggest decisions Liam Rosenior is going to have to make tomorrow is who to play at centre back.
Gareth Southgate has suggested that Liam Rosenior was put into a difficult position from the very start, with his appointment at Stamford Bridge leaving him with plenty to prove early on.
Pedro Neto is going to be a key player for Chelsea in their game against Arsenal tomorrow, and he spoke about the Blues’ aims. Last season saw Chelsea pick up a Conference League trophy and then a Club World Cup in the summer.
Chelsea are reportedly keen to open talks with star duo Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo over new contracts with significant pay rises. The Blues have faced interest in Fernandez and Caicedo from Real Madrid, though they’re now keen to ensure they keep the pair, with Los Blancos seemingly looking elsewhere, according to TEAMtalk.
Pedro Neto is in good form this season, and will have a crucial role to play against Arsenal tomorrow afternoon in a massive game. Chelsea are at a critical moment – they’ve got some very tough games to finish the season, and a lot of their attackers are unfit or out of form.
Arsenal are top of the league and some distance clear of Chelsea, but by the numbers the Blues are doing well. Chelsea have more players in a combined XI with Arsenal than the Gunners, according to WhoScored’s average ratings.
Chelsea travel to Arsenal in a huge London derby on Sunday and Premier League legend Alan Shearer has given his prediction. The Blues haven’t beaten Arsenal since 2021, as they prepare to take on the Gunners for the fourth time this season.
Chelsea are not willing to part ways with either Enzo Fernandez or Moises Caicedo despite previous interest from Real Madrid according to reports. The Blues spent a then British transfer record to sign both players from Benfica and Brighton respectively in the January and summer windows of 2023.
Chelsea are set to be frustrated in their pursuit of Marc Casado with the midfielder set to sign a new deal at Barcelona according to reports. The Blues didn’t do any business in January, but they are expected to once again be active in the summer as they look to strengthen a number of positions.
Several clubs from Saudi Arabia have set their sights on Nicolas Jackson with Al-Ahli said to have shown the most interest according to reports. Jackson is currently on a season long loan at Bayern having joined the German champions on deadline day last summer.
PSG are looking to postpone their Ligue 1 match against Nantes on March 15th in order to have more rest between the games against Chelsea according to reports.
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta highlighted Chelsea's tactical flexibility under Liam Rosenior ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash. Liam Rosenior raised some eyebrows with his back three system in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-finals at the Emirates Stadium at the beginning of February.
Liam Rosenior has defended his attacking options despite many of them them clearly being out of form. There is an obvious flaw with Chelsea at the moment, and that’s in attacking areas.
Alan Shearer’s predictions for the Chelsea – Arsenal game aren’t good for Chelsea fans, but we think he’s being a little generous. Writing for the Metro, Alan Shearer has had his say on the Chelsea – Arsenal game which is coming up on Sunday.
Luis Enrique has admitted there’s no feeling of revenge after PSG were drawn against Chelsea in the last 16 of the Champions League. In a repeat of the Club World Cup final the Blues will once again face off against the French champions with the first leg in Paris on March 11th.
Feyenoord coach Robin van Persie has launched a passionate defence of new signing Raheem Sterling after the forward came in for criticism following a cameo appearance on debut for the Dutch side.
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior said Wesley Fofana is a "tough guy" and is "absolutely fine" after being racially abused following Saturday's draw with Burnley.
Chelsea women have taken a major step in strengthening their football leadership by appointing Phil Radley as their new Sporting Director. The club confirmed Radley’s appointment in an official announcement on Friday, September 27, and he will start his role in March.
Chelsea have been matched up with PSG in the Champions League Round of 16, and they now know what their potential path to a final in Budapest looks like.
The Champions League Round of 16 draw will soon reveal Chelsea’s next opponent, and Alan Shearer has weighed in on whether he would like to see Newcastle paired with the Blues.
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has held team meetings over the last two weeks to address the team's poor record in converting winning positions this season, according to reports.