Marc Cucurella is one of the biggest “wind up merchants” around, and he was up to his old tricks last weekend when he was provoking West Ham players by the corner flag.
Paul Merson was at the centre of some controversy with Chelsea fans this week when he criticised the way the team set up against Arsenal. Now he’s been talking about Cole Palmer’s poor form, and has blamed it in part on the departure of Nicolas Jackson, who went to Bayern Munich on loan.
Chelsea brought central defender Mamadou Sarr back from his loan at Strasbourg in January, meaning that they will have a very crowded selection in that area of the pitch once Levi Colwill is fit again.
Joao Pedro did an interview with Sky Sports today where he was asked about what he had been speaking to Liam Rosenior about in their early weeks together at Chelsea.
Real Madrid continues to be linked with Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea. They are looking to improve in the middle of the park, and they have identified the 25-year-old South American as the ideal target.
Liam Rosenior has drawn plenty of attention with his start as Chelsea manager, and there is already a lot to talk about in his early days. He has hit the ground running at Stamford Bridge, even earning a Premier League Manager of the Month nomination for January.
Chelsea take on Wolves tomorrow, a team rooted to the bottom of the Premier League, who at one point this season looked like they might break Derby’s record for fewest points.
Jamie Gittens’ injury has reduced Chelsea’s options on the left, and the out of form Alejandro Garnacho is now set for more minutes. Daniel Taylor’s piece
Mikel Arteta has apologised to Chelsea after Liam Rosenior accused the north London side of a "lack of respect" during the warm-ups before Tuesday's Carabao Cup semifinal, second leg.
Former Premier League boss Tony Pulis hopes Liam Rosenior gets the time and backing Mikel Arteta has received at Arsenal. Rosenior replaced Enzo Maresca at the start of the year, and signed a six and a half year contract at Stamford Bridge.
Enzo Fernandez has labelled Liam Rosenior a “great coach” and believes the Blues boss has given the squad a lot of confidence. Rosenior replaced Enzo Maresca at the start of the year, and signed a six and a half year contract at Stamford Bridge.
Sky Sports have a long interview with Enzo Fernandez out today, in which they notice something really interesting – the midfielder has 27 goals in his first 151 Chelsea appearances.
Enzo Fernandez has thanked Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher for his recent comments praising his form, and admitted it meant a lot to him. Chelsea paid a then British record of £106m to sign Fernandez from Portuguese giants Benfica in January 2023, and he’s established himself as a key player.
Enzo Fernandez has hailed Frank Lampard as an “inspiration” and said he hopes to follow in the footsteps of the Chelsea legend. Fernandez joined the Blues three years ago on deadline day in the January window for a then British record of £106m from Portuguese giants Benfica.
Chelsea and Enzo Maresca parted ways after the manager reportedly clashed with club officials over how injuries were being managed. The ownership group, led by Todd Boehly, had already built a reputation for this sort of thing.
Former Arsenal striker Jay Bothroyd has hit back at Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior over his comments about a lack of respect from the Gunners. Speaking on Sky Sports in the video clip below, Bothroyd insisted that what Rosenior described – players warming up and occasionally moving into their opponents’ half – happens all the time.
Chelsea travel to Wolves on Saturday afternoon in the Premier League, and Paul Merson has given his prediction for the game. After losing to Arsenal in the semi final of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday evening, Chelsea will be looking to return to winning ways.
Chelsea are preparing to play hardball over the future of Enzo Fernández, with reports in Spain suggesting the club have drawn a clear financial line amid growing interest from Real Madrid.
Liam Rosenior believes reactions, body language and spirit are key intangibles which make a big difference at a football club. The 41-year-old arrived replaced Enzo Maresca at the start of January, and signed a six and a half year contract at Stamford Bridge.