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'Many positives' from Aston Villa defeat can help Chelsea tonight says Enzo Maresca

'Many positives' from Aston Villa defeat can help Chelsea tonight says Enzo Maresca

Chelsea take on Bournemouth tonight in their final match of 2025, and there’s a lot riding on it in the circumstances. Our form has fallen away of late and tensions behind the scenes are giving things a nasty edge.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 30
Predicted XI: Maresca forced to use error-prone player out of position against Bournemouth

Predicted XI: Maresca forced to use error-prone player out of position against Bournemouth

Chelsea are back in action tonight as the hectic festive period continues, with little time to stew after defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday. This is a much harder team to pick, as some players won’t be able to feature twice in such a short period.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 30
'With a new idea' – Marc Cucurella explains the Chelsea project and ambitions

'With a new idea' – Marc Cucurella explains the Chelsea project and ambitions

Chelsea left back Marc Cucurella has been explaining the Chelsea project and the ambitions they have to win more silverware. The Blues full back has been speaking ahead of their game against Bournemouth tonight in the Premier League clash.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 30
'Many things to improve' – Chelsea player speaks ahead of Bournemouth tonight

'Many things to improve' – Chelsea player speaks ahead of Bournemouth tonight

Chelsea take on Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge tonight in their next Premier League game later on, and it’s another big one. Bournemouth are in some rough form right now but that doesn’t make this an any less dangerous game than what it might be.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 30

New twist in £30m midfielder transfer rumour from Nizaar Kinsella

We wrote yesterday about the rumours gathering steam that Chelsea were keen on buying James McAtee from Nottingham Forest. It makes sense – he’s a former Man City youth player, still 23 and likely available pretty cheap as he’s not getting a game at Nottingham Forest after a summer move there.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 30
Chelsea star rises to challenge set for him by Maresca – still has one major target this season

Chelsea star rises to challenge set for him by Maresca – still has one major target this season

After Chelsea’s defeat to Aston Villa on Saturday, the usual people were turned to for quotes. Of course Enzo Maresca is going to say something, but you also knew you were going to hear from Reece James.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 30
Chelsea player who 'lives at the training ground' reaches important 1 year milestone

Chelsea player who 'lives at the training ground' reaches important 1 year milestone

This time a year ago, Chelsea were about to lose 2-0 to Ipswich as their mid-season wobble went from minor to major. One positive feature of that day was the return of Reece James to the matchday squad.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 30

Contact Made: Chelsea join Forest and Aston Villa in attempts to sign £44m striker

Chelsea have reportedly made contact to sign a striker who could end up costing them £44m to sign, but they have competition. Both Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa have been named on the report as being two other English clubs keen on this same striker.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 30
The Antoine Semenyo transfer saga could end as week from hell for Chelsea

The Antoine Semenyo transfer saga could end as week from hell for Chelsea

Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo has a huge part to play in Chelsea’s season just across this week, if he moves to Man City. Chelsea were keen on signing Semenyo and made an enquiry.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 30
BlueCo eyeing former Manchester City midfielder but not yet for Chelsea

BlueCo eyeing former Manchester City midfielder but not yet for Chelsea

It is actually BlueCo who are eyeing a former Manchester City midfielder rather than Chelsea, at least not yet anyway. Strasbourg is a known route to Chelsea for many players, being their sister club and under the same ownership group.

Chelsea FC News / Total Apex Sports / December 29
Chelsea‘s £38M Defender Jorrel Hato Could Return to Ajax Just Months After Signing

Chelsea‘s £38M Defender Jorrel Hato Could Return to Ajax Just Months After Signing

Jorrel Hato’s rise was supposed to follow a familiar modern script. Break through young, earn a big move, adapt quickly, then establish yourself at the

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 29
Chelsea to try cheeky £30m bid for second Cole Palmer who is still fighting relegation this season

Chelsea to try cheeky £30m bid for second Cole Palmer who is still fighting relegation this season

Chelsea’s sporting directors are under even more fire than usual after a bad defeat to Aston Villa last night, and looking back at their record it’s easy to see why.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 29
Chelsea January transfer latest: 'money to spend' but owners’ wishes are now clear, fans won’t love it

Chelsea January transfer latest: 'money to spend' but owners’ wishes are now clear, fans won’t love it

Chelsea are in a bit of a rut right now, and things are gloomy at Stamford Bridge. If you were hoping that a bit of January spending would fix the team (or at least make people feel a bit better about our prospects, think again.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 29
'Diabolical' – Two stats which show perfectly why Chelsea have gone backwards this year

'Diabolical' – Two stats which show perfectly why Chelsea have gone backwards this year

The London is Blue podcast were especially frustrated about Saturday’s result because they had flown across the Atlantic to be there, and see Chelsea fumble a winning position at home once again.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 29
Exclusive claims Chelsea could repeat last January move with loan for unwanted defender

Exclusive claims Chelsea could repeat last January move with loan for unwanted defender

Leeds United are said to be keen on Chelsea defender Axel Disasi, according to an exclusive from Football Insider. Their piece claims that the Yorkshire side are looking to add the defender to their relegation battling squad after losing Joe Rodon to injury.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 29
Another Chelsea summer transfer has failed its first season test as backup fails to do his job

Another Chelsea summer transfer has failed its first season test as backup fails to do his job

Jorrel Hato injured himself in the warmup against Newcastle a couple of weeks ago, and in Enzo Maresca’s press conference released today, the manager was asked whether the Dutchman would be fit to play tomorrow, now that Marc Cucurella has picked up a hamstring tweak: “I don’t think so, no, I don’t think so,” the coach replied.

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Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 29
'Fewer mistakes' – Chelsea’s thriving youth coach on bringing up the next generation of academy stars

'Fewer mistakes' – Chelsea’s thriving youth coach on bringing up the next generation of academy stars

After a 4th place finish in last season’s U18 Premier League, Chelsea are already looking a stronger group this time out. They’re currently second in the southern section of the league, and that’s after having played just 9 games, while the teams around them have played 12.

Enzo Maresca News / Chelsea News / December 29
Maresca hints that transfer strategy could be hurting Chelsea’s ability to hold leads

Maresca hints that transfer strategy could be hurting Chelsea’s ability to hold leads

Chelsea’s game against Aston Villa at the weekend was lost because they brought on subs which improved their team and we brought on subs which made us worse.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 29
Only two Chelsea players make London Team of the Year 2025 Xl

Only two Chelsea players make London Team of the Year 2025 Xl

Only two Chelsea players have made the London Team of the Year for 2025 starting Xl, as chosen by a journalist this weekend. We are just a few days away from entering 2026 now so we are starting to look back and reflecting on things and pondering the year we have left behind in 2025.

Andoni Iraola News / Chelsea News / December 29
'Get something at Stamford Bridge' – Iraola speaks out ahead of Chelsea match

'Get something at Stamford Bridge' – Iraola speaks out ahead of Chelsea match

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has been speaking ahead of his side’s Premier League clash against Chelsea tomorrow night. The Blues have just lost 2-1

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 29
Outlet names 4 Chelsea player who might never play for the club again in clear-out

Outlet names 4 Chelsea player who might never play for the club again in clear-out

A media outlet has named four current Chelsea players that might never play for the club again with a apparently clear-out incoming. We’ve seen and heard this many times before haven’t we?

Enzo Maresca News / Caught Offside / December 29
Chelsea have transfer plans in place as Enzo Maresca makes two priorities

Chelsea have transfer plans in place as Enzo Maresca makes two priorities

Chelsea have begun laying the foundations for the next phase of their rebuild, with their long-term transfer priorities now coming into sharper focus as they attempt to close the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 29
Reporter claims Chelsea player did not want to leave the club in the summer

Reporter claims Chelsea player did not want to leave the club in the summer

One reporter is claiming that a player that left Chelsea in the summer did not want to leave the club after all. Of course, a lot of things happened in the summer window and we saw a lot of players coming and going at Chelsea as we often do.

Enzo Maresca News / Caught Offside / December 27
Enzo Maresca tempted to leave Chelsea as rivals circle

Enzo Maresca tempted to leave Chelsea as rivals circle

Chelsea have had a lot of manager turnover in recent years, and they could be searching for a new one again in 2026. Enzo Maresca has impressed since taking the reins at Stamford Bridge, and he could now be tempted into joining another club.

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