A media outlet has named four current Chelsea players that might never play for the club again with a apparently clear-out incoming. We’ve seen and heard this many times before haven’t we?
Chelsea have begun laying the foundations for the next phase of their rebuild, with their long-term transfer priorities now coming into sharper focus as they attempt to close the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal.
One reporter is claiming that a player that left Chelsea in the summer did not want to leave the club after all. Of course, a lot of things happened in the summer window and we saw a lot of players coming and going at Chelsea as we often do.
When the teams for Chelsea’s game against Aston Villa were put out yesterday, it was all pretty much as expected. Enzo Maresca decided to put Reece James back in defence, but otherwise went with his pretty standard first team selection.
One outlet is reporting disappointment in the current position of a BlueCo club seeing as they spent so much money in the summer. With Chelsea currently
Chelsea’s defeat to Aston Villa yesterday came despite the Blues dominating the game for 65 minutes. They hadn’t quite got the second goal they needed, but it was coming.
One insider has explained why Cole Palmer smacked his seat in annoyance after being subbed off in the Aston Villa game. Palmer was actually a picture of frustration all game actually.
Chelsea are reportedly interested in bringing back one of their former experienced players as a free agent in the summer. The Blues could certainly use an extra experienced head or two going forward and adding into a squad that is young and sometimes, still quite immature.
Chelsea are reeling from the back of another painful defeat, and their season seems to be heading back in the wrong direction again. It’s not what Enzo Maresca wants, with the manager having kicked up a fuss a couple of weeks ago.
Reece James has been speaking to the Chelsea official website about the brutal defeat to Aston Villa yesterday, and it was interesting to hear the captain’s thoughts on a number of the issues his team had faced.
Reece James has become more and more of a leader for this Chelsea team since becoming captain, both on and off the pitch. His assist on Saturday was a great example of the former, and speaking to the club’s official website after he showed more of the latter.
Raheem Sterling still prefers to remain in London, but can leave Chelsea if a resolution is found which suits all parties according to reports. Sterling failed to secure a move away in the summer, despite reportedly attracting interest from a number of clubs.
Chelsea have been warned against recalling Aaron Anselmino from his loan spell at Borussia Dortmund in January. The Blues signed Anselmino from Argentine side Boca Juniors in the summer of 2024, and the defender made his debut at the Club World Cup.
Big European clubs are following Josh Acheampong ahead of a potential loan move in January according to reports. Acheampong was promoted to the first team squad by Enzo Maresca last season, and has put in some impressive performances when called on.
Moises Caicedo was a machine for Chelsea in their defeat to Aston Villa last night, particularly in the first 60 minutes, dominating the middle of the field single-handedly.
One person who can’t be criticised for their performance against Aston Villa yesterday is Moises Caicedo. The midfielder was the heart of everything good about Chelsea in the first 60 minutes, picking up loose ball after loose ball and setting his attackers in motion with forward passes.
Nicolas Jackson could play in Serie A one day and is attracted by Italian football according to his agent Ali Barat. The Senegal international joined Bayern Munich on a deadline day loan in the summer, but looks unlikely to join the German champions on a permanent basis.
Ajax have made the return of Jorrel Hato their number once choice for the left back position according to reports. Hato joined Chelsea from Ajax in the summer in a deal worth up to £38.5m, to act as back-up for Marc Cucurella at left back.
Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp was less than impressed with Malo Gusto for his defending against Aston Villa. The Blues slumped to a 2-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge despite dominating the first half, and lead 1-0 at half time thanks to a goal from Joao Pedro.
A Sky Sports reporter has revealed Enzo Maresca looked “crushed” after Chelsea conceded what turned out to be the winning goal against Aston Villa. The Blues dominated the first half and lead at the break thanks to a goal from Joao Pedro, but the second half was a different story.
Former Chelsea goalkeeper Rob Green feels Robert Sanchez should have been sent off in Saturday’s defeat to Aston Villa. Despite dominating the first half and taking the lead through Joao Pedro, Chelsea collapsed in the second and slumped to a 2-1 defeat thanks to an Ollie Watkins brace.
Chelsea face a nervous wait to find out the extent of a potential hamstring injury suffered by Marc Cucurella in the defeat to Aston Villa. Cucurella was replaced by Malo Gusto in the 69th minute, with the game level at 1-1 before Ollie Watkins headed home a winner seven minutes from time.
Chelsea have had a lot of manager turnover in recent years, and they could be searching for a new one again in 2026. Enzo Maresca has impressed since taking the reins at Stamford Bridge, and he could now be tempted into joining another club.