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Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 12
Xabi Alonso’s top quality which makes him stand above other Chelsea candidates
Xabi Alonso would have the authority to command a dressing room at Chelsea, a key ingredient for the new manager. After taking a major lead with the bookies in the race to become Chelsea’s new manager, Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola is finding himself reeled in by his fellow Basque, Xabi Alonso.
Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / May 12
Chelsea told to focus on two qualities in transfer market this summer after Cucurella performance
Marc Cucurella’s left wing showing was worth of praise – but Chelsea need to make sure they don’t need him there again. Cerys Jones’ piece for the Athletic this morning was all about Marc Cucurella and his performance for the Blues against Liverpool at the weekend.
Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 12
Chelsea add mystery 6th candidate to manager shortlist after 'talks' with two in person
Chelsea are working hard on appointing a new coach and seem to have narrowed their search down to a few candidates. Chelsea want to appoint a new manager as quickly as possible, and every outlet out there wants the scoop on what the Blues will do next.
The 'FIFA Club World Cup champions' quiz
How many of the teams to win the FIFA Club World Cup since it was held for the first time in 2000 can you name in five minutes?
Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 12
Chelsea being given free run at main target this summer as Liverpool make decision
Chelsea are apparently being given a free run at signing Xabi Alonso as their next manager after Liverpool make a decision. Alonso obviously used to play for Liverpool before he retired and went into management, and the big prediction is that one day he will return their as the manager.
Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 12
Guardian: Chelsea’s ideal manager candidate emerges – Marco Silva mentioned
The Guardian have named Chelsea’s idea manager candidate this summer and also given some updates on Marco Silva. Silva is obviously the current manager of Fulham, but he has been linked with making a move somewhere else during the summer coming up, and Chelsea have been strongly linked with him.
Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 12
The two leading contenders to take the vacant Chelsea manager role named
The heat around Chelsea’s new manager search is rising quite high this week with plenty of reports coming out. Yesterday, things really picked up around it and mostly around former Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso being linked with the role.
Calum Mcfarlane News / Chelsea News / May 12
Calum McFarlane’s big team decision for Saturday likely already made
Chelsea will want their strongest back line out against Man City, and there are big questions in defence for Calum McFarlane. Calum McFarlane will already be thinking about his team to face Manchester City this weekend in the FA Cup final, and one major decision for him will be at the back.
Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 12
Xabi Alonso to Chelsea heats up as boss believes his system can work with Blues squad
The Xabi Alonso to Chelsea noise is heating up a lot as we began this new week of football news ahead of the summer. We go in to mid May and a month that sees the end of another football season.
Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 12
'Barcelona are going to intensify the negotiations' for Chelsea player this summer
Barcelona are apparently going to step up their negotiations to sign Chelsea forward Joao Pedro this summer. This is a link that has been growing stronger in the last few weeks, with mainly reports from Spain hyping it up.
Jamie Carragher News / Chelsea News / May 12
'A big coup for Chelsea' – Jamie Carragher speaks out on latest Chelsea manager stories
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has been speaking out on the Chelsea links with Xabi Alonso this week. Things are really heating up now with rumours suggesting that Alonso could actually end up at Chelsea this summer.
Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 12
Fabrizio Romano says world class manager is now 'open to Chelsea' job
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has finally joined on board the Xabi Alonso to Chelsea train after a series of reports came out yesterday. Alonso to Chelsea has been gathering real pace this week, and Romano is also now finally reporting some positivity on it after only playing it down big time at the weekend.
Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / May 11
Exclusive says Chelsea 'leading candidate' for manager role is 'open to Premier League'; Blues want to appoint before World Cup
Chelsea are pushing for Xabi Alonso and the Basque seems interested, with a pre-World Cup deadline certainly possible. Chelsea look to be getting very serious in their approach for Xabi Alonso to become their new manager.
Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 11
Latest: Chelsea have in person meeting with second choice candidate as manager
Chelsea have met with Andoni Iraola – but Xabi Alonso it still waiting in the wings, and it could go either way. Chelsea have an FA Cup final to worry about this weekend – but the Blues are also focused on appointing a new manager.
Chelsea FC News / ESPN / May 11
Sources: Aubameyang axed for prank of club staff 
Marseille manager Habib Beye dropped Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for their trip to Le Havre on Sunday after he sprayed a fire extinguisher on a member of staff and his personal belongings on Thursday night, sources have told ESPN.
Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / May 11
Latest: Chelsea name deadline for appointment next manager according to Sky Sports
Chelsea have set a deadline when they hope to have a new manager appointed, according to reports today. Chelsea are aiming to have their new manager in place by mid-January, a report from Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solhekol today has claimed.
Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 11
Joe Cole names two Chelsea players in England’s staring Xl for the World Cup
Former Chelsea star Joe Cole has picked his starting Xl for England’s World Cup campaign, and he’s named two Chelsea players. This will certainly cause a lot of debate, but of course the only person who’s decision matters will be Thomas Tuchel on the day.
Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 11
Two Chelsea players get big praise from Athletic journalist but consistency is key
Two Chelsea players have been on the receiving end of some big praise from The Athletic journalist Simon Johnson this morning. It comes off the back of Chelsea drawing 1-1 with Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday afternoon, ending their losing streak and stopping a run of 7 defeats in a row in the league.
Moises Caicedo News / Chelsea News / May 11
What Chelsea need from Moises Caicedo to beat Man City in FA Cup final
Moises Caicedo was good against Liverpool, but Chelsea will need him to be great against Man City if the Blues want a win. Simon Johnson of the Athletic has had to report on a pretty bleak scene at Chelsea this year, just like we have.
Joe Cole News / Chelsea News / May 11
Chelsea could have opportunity to sign top striker Joe Cole has recommended
Chelsea may well have an opportunity to sign a top striker in the summer transfer market, but they might have some convincing to do. Earlier today, former Chelsea winger Joe Cole recommended three players for Chelsea to sign to add some experience in the squad.
Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / May 11
'It’s a thing…' – Chelsea players know what their killer weakness is but can’t do anything about it
Chelsea got a decent result on Saturday, but the frustrating part was the team still making the same mistakes they always do. It was a good thing that Chelsea came back to draw on Saturday.
Marc Cucurella News / Chelsea News / May 11
'Hopefully…' – Cucurella on how Chelsea managed to improve their FA Cup odds with events on Saturday
Marc Cucurella played a key role for Chelsea against Liverpool, and he gave his thoughts on the performance after the game. Marc Cucurella ended up playing a key role in an attacking sense for Chelsea against Liverpool at the weekend, with his runs into the left channel really unsettling the Reds throughout the game.
Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 11
'We messed up' – BlueCo manager criticises January transfers which saw Strasbourg 'weakened'
Gary O’Neil enjoyed a good start at Strasbourg, but things have gone off the rails a little and he’s now openly criticised the ownership. As Strasbourg’s season fizzles out much as it did last year, manager Gary O’Neil got pretty angry in his press conference last night, his first strike out at the BlueCo hand that feeds.
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