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'These are my words' – Maresca lays down the law over tactical change he could make 'one day'

If you haven’t been paying attention the talk of the footballing world this season is a sudden change in the direction of the game. After a long period where possession was everything and teams just wanted to play out from the back, suddenly set pieces – including long throws – are everything.

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'He needs to…' – Maresca calls for more from player he’s been asked to praise

Chelsea face Wolves twice in the coming weeks, so it was a good moment to ask Enzo Maresca about his thoughts on former Wolverhampton man Pedro Neto. “He’s top, he’s very humble, working hard, he’s a very important player for us and we are very happy with Pedro,” Maresca said.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / October 28

Maresca points to one thing Chelsea had at the start of last season which gave them better results

Chelsea started last season with Levi Colwill and Wesley Fofana as their centre back partnership, and all went well with them in charge. In December Fofana got injured, and while he’s now back, Colwill is out for the season.

Chelsea FC News / Last Word On Sports / October 28

Every Chelsea Wonderkid in Football Manager 26 Ranked

It is that time of year again as Football Manager has released its beta for the new release. This has allowed us access to their database of players and with it the emergence of a new wave of wonderkids and prospects from across the football world.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / October 28

'Not a number nine' – Maresca says Chelsea striker is not going to score 20 goals in bizarre answer

Joao Pedro put in a really disappointing showing against Sunderland at the weekend, the latest in a pretty disappointing run for him. It was bad enough that his form became a talking point in today’s press conference.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / October 28

Insider: Chelsea now 'looking at options and they want to improve' the defence

Chelsea are reportedly now looking at options as they look to improve what they have at the back in defence. The Blues have just not been good enough at the back this season and they have looked vulnerable on more than a few occasions.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / October 28

'What are you doing?' – Former Chelsea man goes in on current Blues player

A former Chelsea player has gone in on one current player at the club after his involvement in a goal from the weekend. Chelsea lost 2-1 at home to newly promoted Sunderland in what was a very poor result and performance by The Blues.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / October 28

Club making plans that will bring nightmare back to Chelsea in the summer

A club are making some plans that will bring a reoccurring nightmare back to Chelsea at the end of the season. We will all remember this annoying story very well as Chelsea fans, and it looks like the story is not going to be over any time soon and we will have to re-live it all again in the summer at the end of this season.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / October 28

'For sure' – Enzo Maresca confirms one thing about his team for tomorrow night

Enzo Maresca has just taken his pre-match press conference ahead of Chelsea’s game against Wolves tomorrow in the EFL Cup, and the manager has admitted we’re going to see major changes to the team which played in the Premier League on Saturday.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / October 28

'Yes' – Maresca drops major injury news but it may be weeks before Premier League start for striker

Enzo Maresca has just taken his press conference ahead of Chelsea’s EFL Cup tie against Wolves, and the whole thing began with an important team news update.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / October 28

'Why are you picking them?' – Enzo Maresca’s huge selection mistakes slammed

The wreckage of a frustrating defeat to Sunderland on Saturday is still being taken apart, and on the London is Blue podcast they had one issue with Enzo Maresca’s selection.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / October 28

£40m star’s big day ruined – but he still impresses in one stat which could keep him in the team

Alejandro Garnacho scored his first Chelsea goal after 4 minutes on Saturday, and it felt like the game was going to be all about him. He even did his “look at me” celebration, sitting on the advertising hoardings.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / October 28

Bigger, better Tosin – free transfer could take Chelsea’s squad to next level

Chelsea are back to where we keep ending up – getting frustrated that we don’t have a top centre back. But according to Graeme Bailey, one could be on the market this summer.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / October 28

What Enzo Maresca explained to Alejandro Garnacho on video call before he signed

It turns out Enzo Maresca spoke to Alejandro Garnacho ahead of him joining Chelsea and helped convince him to come. The Blues boss had a video call with the former Manchester United winger and it has been revealed what was said in that conversation by Garnacho himself this week.

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Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / October 28

Chelsea need to go 'on a journey' with star who can be 'one of the best players in the world'

Chelsea are in a bit of a black moment right now. It’s not a disaster, but there’s a sense that we’ve not made the step forward everyone was hoping we had made.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / October 28

A bright 'Star' – Pending new Chelsea player 'has performed exceptionally well'

A pending new Chelsea player who has been described as a bright star has been performing exceptionally well this season. Yesterday, we covered a story about the chairman of FC Kairat speaking about one of his players who is set to join Chelsea soon, detailing the plans there.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / October 28

Player is 'aware' of Chelsea interest; but latest deal update is bad news for Blues

Chelsea continue to be linked with a move for Juventus star Kenan Yildiz. The rumours have been around for a while, but they’re now coming from more solid sources like Dean Jones from TeamTalk.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / October 28

Player everyone has been missing at Chelsea finally back in training in big boost

A player that everyone has been missing at Chelsea has finally been spotted training back out on the grass in what is a big boost. The Blues have been suffering with a lot of injuries lately and it’s been quite a struggle with fatigue after the Club World Cup and no real break this summer for the players as a result.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / October 28

'I will explain' – Chelsea insider details stadium rebuild plans in Q&A session

A Chelsea insider has been detailing Chelsea’s stadium rebuild plans in his latest Q&A session this week online. As we all know, Chelsea want a bigger stadium and with a bigger capacity than what Stamford Bridge currently has.

Enzo Maresca News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / October 27

Why Tottenham's two goals vs Everton offer Chelsea & Enzo Maresca huge warning

Chelsea have been pre-warned by Tottenham Hotspur ahead of the London derby in the Premier League. Enzo Maresca's side travel across the capital on Saturday evening to face Spurs looking to get back to winning ways in the league after their 2-1 defeat to Sunderland.

Chelsea FC News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / October 27

Wolves vs Chelsea: Confirmed officials for Carabao Cup fourth round tie

The officials have been confirmed for Chelsea’s Carabao Cup tie against Wolves at Molineux on Wednesday night. Chelsea travel to the Midlands for the fourth clash tie against an under-performing Wolves, who wre booed off by their supporters following a 3-2 defeat to newly-promoted Burnley on Sunday.

Trevoh Chalobah News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / October 26

Trevoh Chalobah shares how Chelsea players felt in dressing room during Sunderland defeat

Trevoh Chalobah commented on Saturday's 2-1 home defeat to Sunderland and shared how Chelsea players felt they had to win this game, which backfired. Chelsea suffered their third Premier League defeat of the season, ending their four-game winning streak with a loss to Sunderland at home.