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'I tried to learn…'- Reece James names Chelsea icon he looked up to – it’s not who you expect

'I tried to learn…'- Reece James names Chelsea icon he looked up to – it’s not who you expect

Reece James is injury free and playing incredibly well right now, and in a chat with the Chelsea website he spoke about his happiness at passing 200 games for the Blues.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 24

Chelsea’s January transfer plans made clear by recent patterns

This is a syndication of an article for the BBC which was originally published here. With January just around the corner, talk all around the Premier League has turned to the winter transfer window.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 24
Chelsea player’s continued thoughtless actions mirror his manager’s ill-discipline

Chelsea player’s continued thoughtless actions mirror his manager’s ill-discipline

We’ve had some pretty thick players at Chelsea over the years, but recent times have seen some record breakers. Nicolas Jackson’s series of clownish actions

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 24
'One of the best' – Maresca’s praise for world class Chelsea star

'One of the best' – Maresca’s praise for world class Chelsea star

With a year of fitness under his belt, we can finally start dropping the qualifiers and say it clearly: Reece James is one of, if not the best right back in the world.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 24
'He’s ready' – Maresca confirms Chelsea star ready to play full game but Blues need more than minutes

'He’s ready' – Maresca confirms Chelsea star ready to play full game but Blues need more than minutes

After missing him for so long with a groin injury, Cole Palmer’s reintegration into the Chelsea team has been pretty quiet. The team hasn’t been at its best, and nor has the attacker.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 24
Maresca shuts down attacking midfielder swap talk ahead of friendly rivalry game

Maresca shuts down attacking midfielder swap talk ahead of friendly rivalry game

Chelsea’s current run of games didn’t look too scary back in the Autumn, but a lot of these games are turning our harder than we anticipated. There’s no better example than Aston Villa, who started the season unable to score a goal, let alone win a game.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 24
Enzo Maresca names Chelsea player who is 'already one of the best young players in the world'

Enzo Maresca names Chelsea player who is 'already one of the best young players in the world'

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has named a Chelsea player who is “already one of the best young players in the world.” And to be honest, there aren’t too many people who will be disagreeing with this statement, because he has taken the Premier League by storm this lad.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 24
Enzo Maresca delivers positive team news for Aston Villa with two injured stars back

Enzo Maresca delivers positive team news for Aston Villa with two injured stars back

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has delivered some positive Chelsea team news for the Aston Villa game with two injured stars back. Chelsea have been doing much better with injuries this season and albeit some players who have reoccurring issues and consistent injuries, mostly they are fairing pretty well in the injury department this season.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 24
Maresca casually names two important attackers ready to feature for Chelsea in huge Saturday clash

Maresca casually names two important attackers ready to feature for Chelsea in huge Saturday clash

Enzo Maresca has just taken his press conference ahead of this weekend’s game against Aston Villa, and right off the bat he had some positive injury updates for Chelsea fans.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 24
'I think' – Reece James delivers his verdict on Chelsea and future success

'I think' – Reece James delivers his verdict on Chelsea and future success

Reece James has acknowledged there’s been a lot of change at Chelsea over the past few years, but is confident the team will get stronger and have more success.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 24
'Will continue to' – David Ornstein reveals Chelsea plans after withdrawing from Semenyo race

'Will continue to' – David Ornstein reveals Chelsea plans after withdrawing from Semenyo race

Chelsea will continue to look at attacking options in 2026 after pulling out of the race to sign Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo according to David Ornstein.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 24

'Chelsea have' – Fabrizio Romano shares interesting update on Aaron Anselmino future

Chelsea have rejected a request from Borussia Dortmund to try and agree a deal for Aaron Anselmino according to Fabrizio Romano. The Blues signed Anselmino from Boca Juniors in the summer of 2024, and he made his debut at the Club World Cup.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 24
Report: Chelsea to battle Arsenal for highly rated midfield star, Newcastle also interested

Report: Chelsea to battle Arsenal for highly rated midfield star, Newcastle also interested

Chelsea are amongst the clubs keeping a close eye on Marseille youngster Darryl Bakola according to reports in France. The Blues once again heavily invested over the summer, and completely revamped the frontline with five new attacking signings.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 24
Chelsea get huge injury boost ahead of Aston Villa as star pictured back in training

Chelsea get huge injury boost ahead of Aston Villa as star pictured back in training

Chelsea have got themselves a huge boost right before the Aston Villa game on Saturday with one star pictured back in training. Chelsea have suffered quite a few injuries again this season after a busy summer and a busy schedule up until now.

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Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 24
'That was made clear' – Matt Law provides fascinating update on Nicolas Jackson and Chelsea

'That was made clear' – Matt Law provides fascinating update on Nicolas Jackson and Chelsea

Nicolas Jackson won’t play for Chelsea again whilst Enzo Maresca is manager of the club according to top insider Matt Law. Jackson joined Bayern Munich on a season long loan on deadline day, with an obligation to buy based on making a certain number of appearances.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 24
'What Chelsea needs' – Former Chelsea captain recommends new signing to the club

'What Chelsea needs' – Former Chelsea captain recommends new signing to the club

One former Chelsea player has recommended a new signing to the club and says he would be exactly what Chelsea needs right now. There will be many who agree with this but also, I’m sure that some will not agree either right now, and that is due to the form of one current Blue.

Axel Disasi News / Chelsea News / December 24
'All informed' – Fabrizio Romano provides important update on Axel Disasi future

'All informed' – Fabrizio Romano provides important update on Axel Disasi future

Axel Disasi is available in January but any reports of a loan move are wide of the mark according to Fabrizio Romano. The Frenchman is currently part of the infamous “bomb” squad after failing to secure a move away in the summer.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 24
Chelsea’s embarrassing brief on Antoine Semenyo not a good look as real reason comes out

Chelsea’s embarrassing brief on Antoine Semenyo not a good look as real reason comes out

Chelsea’s embarrassing brief on why they allegedly missed out on Antoine Semenyo is not a good look as the real reason now comes out. Yesterday was a mad one.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 24

Chelsea learn their Carabao Cup semi final opponents after late drama last night

Chelsea have now learned their Carabao Cup semi final opponents after some late drama last night in what was an entertaining game. Chelsea fans would have been watching on as Arsenal played against Crystal Palace just two days before Christmas Day.

Leo Castledine News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / December 23
Chelsea prepared to sell in-form loanee in January for future profits

Chelsea prepared to sell in-form loanee in January for future profits

Chelsea are open to selling young midfielder Leo Castledine, who has generated interest from several Championship clubs amid his impressive loan season at Huddersfield, according to reports.

Enzo Maresca News / The 4th Official / December 23

Chelsea Have Set Their Sights On This Talented Playmaker: Should Maresca Go For Him?

In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey revealed that Chelsea have set their sights on Genk playmaker Konstantinos Karetsas. It has been stated that the Blues are eyeing a move to bring the Greek talent to Stamford Bridge next year.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 23
Sky Sports: Chelsea 'impressed' by winger who could make January move

Sky Sports: Chelsea 'impressed' by winger who could make January move

Until today’s rumours about a potential bid for Antoine Semenyo came out of the blue, the line coming from Chelsea about January has been very clear – don’t expect any major business.

Chelsea FC News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / December 23
Loan club expect Chelsea to allow young defender to stay despite January recall option

Loan club expect Chelsea to allow young defender to stay despite January recall option

Chelsea have the option to recall young centre-back Aaron Anselmino from his loan at Borussia Dortmund in January, but the German club expect him to stay until the end of the season, according to reports.

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