Chelsea got the job done against Brentford yesterday in a 2-0 win, but it wasn’t pretty. And there are major concerns about Cole Palmer. The attacker is struggling to find his best level after a while out injured, to the extent that Simon Johnson’s piece from the game was all about him.
What’s eating Cole Palmer? That’s the question Chelsea fans are all asking themselves right now. In the second half of last season, the attacker really slowed down and started to look tired.
Chelsea got the job done against Brentford last night – two goals and a clean sheet. But it wasn’t a great game in an attacking sense. The Brentford made it a battle, and we won the battle, but it wasn’t pretty.
Joao Pedro has been disappointing us overall, but there was no being disappointed by his finish against Brentford yesterday. The striker wound up a super strike and slammed it left footed into the roof of the net after the ball dropped to him in the box.
Liam Rosenior has not even been in the job two weeks, so it is far too early to be passing judgement on the new head coach. But he finds himself taking over at a difficult time, with Chelsea fans still coming to terms with Enzo Maresca’s exit.
Liam Rosenior revealed he was so “impressed” with Enzo Fernandez after his performance against Brentford on Saturday afternoon. Chelsea recorded a much needed three points as they ran out 2-0 winners at Stamford Bridge against their west London neighbours.
Lyon and Roma have made enquiries about Axel Disasi over a possible January move according to journalist Ben Jacobs. Disasi failed to secure a move away last summer, and has been part of the infamous “bomb” squad along with Raheem Sterling.
Liam Rosenior has praised Robert Sanchez for his “outstanding” performance against Brentford on Saturday afternoon. Chelsea recorded a much needed win as they ran out 2-0 winners at Stamford Bridge to move up to sixth in the league.
Liam Rosenior has revealed a couple of players were complaining about their chests during Chelsea’s win against Brentford on Saturday. The Blues grabbed a much needed three points and moved up to sixth in the league after a 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea are one of three clubs closely monitoring Feyenoord winger Anis Hadj Moussa according to Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg. The Blues heavily invested in their squad last summer, especially in attack as they totally revamped the frontline with five new signings.
Rennes want around €65m for Jeremy Jacquet, but Chelsea don’t want to pay that much with talks said to be ongoing according to Fabrizio Romano. Chelsea were expected to be quiet this month, but there’s been a change of plan, with the Blues looking to bring in another centre back.
There has been some reactions to the Chelsea fan protests against the ownership group yesterday afternoon ahead of Brentford. Some Blues fans gathered ahead of the latest Premier League game against Brentford at Stamford Bridge to voice their concerns over how the club is being run.
Brentford boss Keith Andrews has been left rueing missed chances against Chelsea in a game he feels they mostly controlled. I think many Chelsea fans will
Sky Germany have given an ‘important’ detail on the Jeremy Jacquet to Chelsea transfer deal for this January window. It’s one that has really boiled up in the last few days as new emerged that Chelsea now wanted to dip into the winter market to add a new centre back to the ranks.
Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing an Ivory Coast winger who has 3 goals in 9 games for his country so far. It’s actually his only 9 games he’s had for Ivory Coast so far, having come up through the youth teams of his national side first.
Chelsea were beaten 3-2 by Arsenal at Stamford Bridge, but remain in the tie with a second leg at the Emirates still to come. The Blues started about as badly as you could hope.
Liam Rosenior has just taken his post-match press conference, where he was asked about why defender Tosin had been replaced in the second half. Tosin had been having a good game, using his height to his advantage in fending off Brentford crosses and corners, and it looked like he had picked up a knock.
Chelsea won today, and that’s all that matters. But the big picture remains a little worrying. Cole Palmer’s poor form continues – he looks unfit, unhappy, and despite now having been back for a while doesn’t look to be getting any better.
Liam Rosenior confirmed a couple of Chelsea players played through "chest pains" in their 2-0 win over Brentford on Saturday, while Tosin Adarabioyo sustained a hamstring problem.
It was all set up for Alejandro Garnacho today in Liam Rosenior’s first Premier League match. He scored twice in midweek against Arsenal and earned himself a start, but couldn’t make the most of the chance.
When Enzo Fernandez was subbed off after 90 minutes today, it was very notable how new manager Liam Rosenior embraced him on the touchline and spoke in his ear.
Robert Sanchez was the top rated player for Chelsea according to FotMob this afternoon, and that seems fair enough to us. Chelsea won 2-0 against Brentford, but in reality the Blues were poor.
Liam Rosenior was back at Stamford Bridge this week, taking charge of Chelsea against Arsenal. It wasn’t the result he’d have wanted, with Chelsea falling 3-2 to their London rivals.
Chelsea host Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon for their fourth London derby in a row in all competitions. After facing Fulham, Charlton and Arsenal, Chelsea welcome the Bees to Stamford Bridge hoping to claim their first Premier League win under head coach Liam Rosenior.