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'I feel sorry for the fans' – Dejected Joao Pedro has no answers for why Chelsea start games so badly

Joao Pedro has said it was an early goal that cost Chelsea against Nottingham Forest – but he had no answers to why his team start badly. Apart from Jesse Derry, Joao Pedro was the only Chelsea player to emerge from today’s latest embarrassing defeat with any credit.

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'Broken' Chelsea lack crucial ingredient says top Sky pundit

Chelsea were beaten easily by Nottingham Forest today, making it six games without a Premier League win for the Blues. Jamie Carragher laid into Chelsea for individual mistakes at half time.

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Jamie Carragher on one terrible moment which 'sums up Chelsea'

Jamie Carragher has laid into Chelsea’s defending which saw the Blues go 2-0 down in 15 minutes against Nottingham Forest. Chelsea came off at half time against Nottingham Forest 2-0 down and in real trouble.

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Calum McFarlane makes shock half-time sub as Chelsea chase game at home against Nottingham Forest

A surprising half time change for Chelsea against Nottingham Forest has seen Levi Colwill come on for his first appearance since August. Chelsea are 2-0 down against Nottingham Forest at home, and they’ve got no attacking options on the bench with Liam Delap already having come on.

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Chelsea in hell as debutant taken off in serious condition and Palmer misses penalty

Jesse Derry has been stretchered off after a sickening clash of heads with Nottingham Forest defender Zach Abbot. Sometimes you get the feeling nothing can get worse at Chelsea, then it does.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 4

Impending relegation the perfect chance for Chelsea to snatch a bargain – but Man U may beat them to it

Mateus Fernandes is a target for Chelsea, but right now Manchester United have to be favourites to sign him. We wrote earlier this week about Chelsea being linked with West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, and since then the Hammers’ relegation has got that much more likely after their heavy defeat by Brentford.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 4

The biggest news from Chelsea’s team is not on the pitch but on the bench

Levi Colwill is back in the Chelsea squad for the first time this season, cause for celebration for the Blues at last. The big news from Chelsea’s starting XI today is that teenage attacker Jesse Derry gets a start.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 4

Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest – Team News: Academy star picked for first senior start

Chelsea face Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League in just over an hour, and the team news for the game is in! Calum McFarlane is taking charge of his first game at Stamford Bridge, and while most of the team is as we predicted, there is one really interesting change.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 4

Romano’s update on Iraola makes Chelsea look like top candidate for Basque boss

Fabrizio Romano have given a major update on Chelsea’s search for a manager, with Andoni Iraola looking increasingly likely to be our choice. Fabrizio Romano has been on his Youtube channel, giving major updates on all sorts of things including Chelsea’s search for a manager.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 4

'I know the Chelsea fans' – Former Blue concerned about ego issues with one player

Former Chelsea winger Shaun Wright-Phillips says Alejandro Garnacho’s ego will be getting to the Blues fans at the moment. Wright-Phillips, who spent time as a Chelsea player himself, basically says that Garnacho has not been good enough and needs to keep his ego in check.

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Predicted XI: McFarlane sticks with cup team to try and continue winning run

Chelsea’s team for today’s game against Nottingham Forest is coming out any minute, and we’ve predicted it here. Chelsea take on Nottingham Forest in a lesser spotted 3pm Monday kick off, with interim manager Calum McFarlane looking to build on his first win as Blues boss last week.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 4

Brutal news: Chelsea fan favourite ruled out of manager role by latest quotes

Cesc Fabregas has given an interview about his future which makes it clear that he won’t be coming to Chelsea under this ownership. Cesc Fabregas is doing a great job as Como manager, and as as former Chelsea player he has of course been linked with the Blues now they’re looking for a new coach.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 4

'I could' – Former Chelsea fan favourite says he will coach in the Premier League

Former Chelsea cult hero Cesc Fabregas says that he will manage in the Premier League one day, but it’s not going to be Chelsea any time soon. Fabregas has admitted to having a lot of control in football operations at Como right now.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 4

Based off his comments, Cesc Fabregas will never manage Chelsea under Blueco

Cesc Fabregas will NEVER be the manager of Chelsea as long as these owners are still in place, and I’ll explain why. The former Chelsea midfielder has done a big interview with The Telegraph, and a lot of it has been very revealing.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 4

'His feeling' – Callum McFarlane gives injury return update on Levi Colwill

Chelsea interim manager Callum McFarlane has given an injury return update on centre back Levi Colwill after a long spell out. Colwill returned to full group training last week at Cobham, so fans will now be expecting to see him return to the action soon.

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Gus Poyet bizarrely claims Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernandez should not start together

Former Chelsea midfielder Gus Poyet has bizarrely claimed that Enzo Fernandez and Cole Palmer should not start together. In what I see as a wild opinion, Poyet tries to make an argument as to why Fernandez and Palmer cannot start together on the same team.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 4

'Still a top player' – Callum McFarlane disagrees with the narrative on Chelsea player

Chelsea interim boss Callum McFarlane has a differing view on Cole Palmer’s form than many others out there right now. Personally, I don’t think we are seeing the best Cole Palmer right now and we haven’t been for a while.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 4

Former Chelsea player turned coach offers himself to vacant managerial role

Former Chelsea midfielder Gus Poyet says he ‘will love’ to manage Chelsea, with the club currently having a vacant role. However, from what he is saying, he doesn’t sound assured that Chelsea will be offering it to him anytime soon.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 3

Aston Villa star says Chelsea have player who does something better than most footballers

Moises Caicedo is currently struggling for form, but Aston Villa star Matty Cash has claimed he does something better than most other players. The Blues have had another difficult season, and despite making the FA Cup final they sit ninth in the league and ten points adrift of the final Champions League place.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 3

Report: Chelsea star wants summer exit after struggles under Liam Rosenior

Marc Guiu is keen to leave Chelsea this summer, and his preference would be a loan move back to Spain according to reports. Chelsea signed Guiu for €6m from Barcelona in the summer of 2024, but he’s struggled to make an impact at Stamford Bridge.

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'You have to' – Chelsea legend Petr Cech sends strong message to club’s ownership

Chelsea legend Petr Cech has called on the club to change their philosophy if they want to win the Premier League or Champions League. Cech was a huge part of the successful Roman Abramovich era at Chelsea where the Blues won every trophy possible.