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Estevao Willian’s potential role against Bournemouth hinted by Enzo Maresca remarks

Estevao Willian’s potential role against Bournemouth hinted by Enzo Maresca remarks

After the disaster against Leeds, Chelsea will be hoping to bounce back at Bournemouth on Saturday, and Enzo Maresca’s plans for Estevao Willian may have just become clearer.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 5

Enzo Maresca provides concerning Romeo Lavia update ahead of Bournemouth clash

Enzo Maresca has provided an update on Romeo Lavia ahead of Chelsea’s game against Bournemouth on Saturday. Lavia picked up an injury against Qarabag last month, and updates have been few and far between on the Belgian since.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 5

Report: Chelsea lead the race for Under-17 World Cup star, both Manchester clubs interested

Chelsea are working on a deal for Burkino Faso youngster Mohamed Zongo, but face competition from two Premier League clubs according to reports. Signing the best young talent from around the world has been a key part of Chelsea’s transfer strategy under the Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital ownership.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 5

'I want to' – Mamadou Sarr sends clear message to Chelsea over his future

Mamadou Sarr has confirmed he plans to play for Chelsea next season once he returns from his loan spell at Strasbourg. Chelsea signed Sarr from the Ligue 1 side in a deal worth £12m in June, and he made his debut at the Club World Cup against ES Tunis.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 5

'We need to talk about' – Paul Merson drops Bournemouth vs Chelsea prediction

Former Arsenal star Paul Merson has now dropped his Bournemouth vs Chelsea predictions for tomorrow afternoon. Chelsea are right back in Premier League action again this weekend and have a chance to put the 3-1 defeat to Leeds United from Wednesday night behind them.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 5
The Athletic reveal how Chelsea feel internally after Leeds defeat

The Athletic reveal how Chelsea feel internally after Leeds defeat

Internally Chelsea don’t expect to be in a position to win the Premier League come the end of the season according to The Athletic. Chelsea went unbeaten in November and put in some impressive performances, but December got off to the worst possible start.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 5

Apparently a ‘trusted source on X’ is reporting a possible Harry Kane to Chelsea move

Apparently, what is being called a ‘trusted source on X’ is reporting that a possible Harry Kane to Chelsea move in on the cards. Whilst it seems very unrealistic to me, I guess being in this game of writing about Chelsea for so long now, you learn to never write anything off.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 5
'That’s on him' – Alan Shearer calls out Enzo Maresca and blames him for Leeds defeat

'That’s on him' – Alan Shearer calls out Enzo Maresca and blames him for Leeds defeat

Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker believe Enzo Maresca was at fault for Chelsea’s defeat to Leeds due to the changes he made to the back four. Chelsea put in a disappointing performance on Wednesday evening as they slipped to a 3-1 defeat at Elland Road.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 5
Where Opta are now predicting Chelsea finish in the league will please Blues owners

Where Opta are now predicting Chelsea finish in the league will please Blues owners

Chelsea owners will be totally fine with where Opta are predicting they will finish in the Premier League this season. Opta have updated their predictions after the latest round of Premier League games this week in which Chelsea lost 3-1 against relegation battlers Leeds United in what was a terrible performance from The Blues.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 5
'The spine isn’t good enough' – Gary Neville says Chelsea ‘miles off’ winning the PL

'The spine isn’t good enough' – Gary Neville says Chelsea ‘miles off’ winning the PL

Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville says that Chelsea are ‘miles off’ winning the Premier League title. It’s some more of Neville’s words that Chelsea fans will be hoping also come back to bite him in the butt like a lot of his former quotes have done.

Enzo Maresca News / Chelsea News / December 4
'Makes no sense' – Enzo Maresca’s decisions slammed by ESPN pundit

'Makes no sense' – Enzo Maresca’s decisions slammed by ESPN pundit

It looks like Arsenal will win the Premier League this year, and while they’re a good side, their main ability is their consistency. They’ve been able to change their team around and keep results the same, something everyone else is struggling with.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 4
1/5 crosses, 2/5 long balls, 1/4 duels – Chelsea midfielder’s embarrassing showing sums up team performance

1/5 crosses, 2/5 long balls, 1/4 duels – Chelsea midfielder’s embarrassing showing sums up team performance

Chelsea’s defeat to Leeds last night was brutally disappointing, especially in the context of the positive results from the week before. There was not really a single acceptable performance out there from the Blues who started the game.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 4
Chelsea join Manchester United in chase for 16 year old African wonderkid

Chelsea join Manchester United in chase for 16 year old African wonderkid

How do you cheer yourself up after a bad result? With a transfer rumour of course. It’s well established that Chelsea won’t be spending big on any first team players in January, but just like last year there will be some shuffling of loans, and maybe the addition of a young talent or two.

Enzo Maresca News / Chelsea News / December 4
Maresca names Chelsea’s 'best player' from last night who has made improvement 'normal'

Maresca names Chelsea’s 'best player' from last night who has made improvement 'normal'

Chelsea’s result last night was a disaster, a pathetic defeat to Leeds. One positive was Pedro Neto, who came on and scored. He is really racking up his goal contributions now, with 5 goals and 2 assists in 14 appearances in the Premier League this season.

Enzo Maresca News / Chelsea News / December 4
Enzo Maresca ignores the best part about Cole Palmer return – one of these two flops can be dropped

Enzo Maresca ignores the best part about Cole Palmer return – one of these two flops can be dropped

We’re looking over the wreckage of last night’s incredibly frustrating defeat to Leeds United. If you want to find one positive from it all, you’d think of the return of Cole Palmer.

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Enzo Maresca News / Chelsea News / December 4
Chelsea worse in 2 key categories than a year ago – title talk already proven to be foolish

Chelsea worse in 2 key categories than a year ago – title talk already proven to be foolish

As quickly as it began, it faded away again… The pressure on Enzo Maresca to admit Chelsea were in the title race after an impressive, battling performance with ten men on Sunday night had finally grown to the point where he had to say there was a chance.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 4
'I’ve had enough' – Jason Cundy’s bizarre rant after Chelsea lose to Leeds United

'I’ve had enough' – Jason Cundy’s bizarre rant after Chelsea lose to Leeds United

Former Chelsea defender Jason Cundy has gone on a bit of a bizarre rant after Chelsea lost 3-1 to Leeds United last night. Cundy isn’t the only one, either.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 4

Chelsea have 2 nominations for Premier League monthly award for November

Chelsea have two nominations for the Premier League monthly awards for the month of November, as revealed today. It might be bad timing because Chelsea have just suffered a bit of an embarrassing defeat to Premier League relegation battlers Leeds United last night.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 4
'We are human' – Chelsea player reacts after 3-1 defeat to Leeds United

'We are human' – Chelsea player reacts after 3-1 defeat to Leeds United

One Chelsea player has come out and reacted after being on the losing side in a 3-1 defeat to Leeds United last night. Chelsea were not at the races at all, but the credit is full deserved for Leeds who climbed out of the bottom three with that huge win for them.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 4
'What a mess' – Gary Neville singles out two players as he slams Chelsea’s defending vs Leeds

'What a mess' – Gary Neville singles out two players as he slams Chelsea’s defending vs Leeds

Gary Neville has slammed Chelsea’s defending against Leeds as he singled out Malo Gusto and Tosin Adarabioyo for their performances. Chelsea endured a tough night at Elland Road as they turned in a poor performance and slumped to a 3-1 defeat, which sees them drop to fourth in the league.

John Terry News / Chelsea News / December 4
'Everything I said' – John Terry less than impressed as he slams 'poor' Chelsea after Leeds defeat

'Everything I said' – John Terry less than impressed as he slams 'poor' Chelsea after Leeds defeat

John Terry has described Chelsea’s performance against Leeds as “poor”  as he bemoaned a lack of fight from Enzo Maresca’s men. Chelsea turned in an awful performance as they slumped to a 3-1 win at Elland Road, and seemed totally unprepared for the occasion.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 4
'So negative' – Gary Neville not impressed with Chelsea star in Leeds defeat

'So negative' – Gary Neville not impressed with Chelsea star in Leeds defeat

Gary Neville couldn’t understand why Jamie Gittens had been so negative against Leeds before getting the assist for Chelsea’s goal. Chelsea turned in a poor performance having played so well against Barcelona and Arsenal, and slumped to a 3-1 defeat at Elland Road on Wednesday evening.

Enzo Maresca News / Chelsea News / December 4
'Our best players' – Enzo Maresca singles out two Chelsea stars as he slams Leeds performance

'Our best players' – Enzo Maresca singles out two Chelsea stars as he slams Leeds performance

Enzo Maresca singled out Alejandro Garnacho and Pedro Neto as Chelsea’s best players in their disappointing defeat to Leeds on Wednesday night. Chelsea were completely out of sorts as they slipped to a 3-1 defeat at Elland Road, and dropped to fourth in the Premier League.

Enzo Maresca News / Chelsea News / December 3
'The reason…' – Maresca explains half time change for second game in a row

'The reason…' – Maresca explains half time change for second game in a row

Chelsea were beaten by Leeds tonight, and there was a lot for Enzo Maresca to cover in his post match press conference. He was asked why he had taken off Estevao Willian, who looked frustrated in the first half and picked up a silly yellow for a frustrated lash out at an opposition player.

Moises Caicedo News / Total Apex Sports / December 3
Moises Caicedo Is Burnt Out And Chelsea Are Worried

Moises Caicedo Is Burnt Out And Chelsea Are Worried

Chelsea’s engine room is beginning to show cracks. Moisés Caicedo has long been the kind of midfielder managers dream about, aggressive in the tackle,

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