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Marcel Desailly believes Italy’s rebuild is heading in the right direction, but warned that patience alone will not close the gap on the nations above them.

Soccer News / Football Italia / October 1

Desailly warns Italy: ‘It takes time to recover after a crisis, 5 or 6 years from now’

Marcel Desailly has warned Italy supporters and head coach Roberto Mancini that it will not be an immediate fix to bring the Azzurri back to its former

Soccer News / Essential Football / July 4

French World Cup winner claims that no one will stop France winning the tournament

He won the World Cup in 1998 alongside current Les Bleus manager Didier Deschamps, and Marcel Desailly thinks that this current crop of French stars are set to lift the trophy again.

Chelsea FC News / Talk Chelsea / June 1

Chelsea player is not a 'killer' and won’t be a top player until he learns that says former Blue

Cole Palmer lacks a key ingredient to be a top player says Marcel Desailly in an interview in the French press today. Cole Palmer had a poor season, let’s face it.

Soccer News / Talk Chelsea / May 31

Marcel Desailly backs Xabi Alonso to do one vital thing at Chelsea

Former Blue Marcel Desailly has backed Xabi Alonso to develop the young talent in the Chelsea squad into stars. Alonso was announced as manager earlier this month, and the 44-yer-old has signed a four year contract at Stamford Bridge.

Soccer News / Talk Chelsea / May 31

Marcel Desailly gives two reasons why Xabi Alonso is 'the perfect coach' for Chelsea

Marcel Desailly believes Xabi Alonso is the “perfect” coach for the Blues, whilst Chelsea is the “perfect” club for the Spaniard. Chelsea confirmed the appointment of Alonso earlier this month, and the 44-year-old has signed a four year contract at Stamford Bridge.

Soccer News / Talk Chelsea / May 30

Marcel Desailly urges Xabi Alonso to sign player who can 'bring something special into the system'

Chelsea legend Marcel Desailly has urged Xabi Alonso to make a move for former Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez. The Blues appointed Alonso earlier this month, with the Spaniard signing a four year contract at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea FC News / Talk Chelsea / April 24

'Not just occasionally but all the time' – Marcel Desailly makes interesting Enzo Fernandez claim

Marcel Desailly believes Enzo Fernandez is being overworked and has called on the Blues to sign first choice internationals this summer. The Blues were quiet in January, but are expected to once again be busy in the summer, with a number of positions in the squad needing to be addressed.

Inter Milan News / Football Italia / April 15

Desailly: Bastoni ‘isn’t even half of Maldini’ but can bring Barcelona to ‘different level’

Former Milan star Marcel Desailly feels Alessandro Bastoni could bring Barcelona to a ‘different level’, but the Inter defender ‘isn’t even half of Paolo Maldini.’ Ex-Milan and France defender Desailly spoke to the Italian Football Podcast about two under-fire Serie A stars in recent weeks: Inter’s Bastoni and Milan’s Rafael Leao.

Soccer News / Talk Chelsea / April 12

'I would actually recommend' – Marcel Desailly tells Chelsea to sign 'very smart' player this summer

Chelsea should make a move for ex-Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez this summer according to former Blue Marcel Desailly. The Blues were very quiet in January, but that’s not expected to be the case in the summer with a number of positions needing to be addressed in the squad.

Soccer News / Talk Chelsea / February 27

'I would actually recommend' – Marcel Desailly suggests Chelsea make move for £46m star

Former Blues star Marcel Desailly believes Chelsea would be a good destination for ex-Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez. The Blues signed two strikers last summer in Joao Pedro and Liam Delap, whilst Nicolas Jackson is on loan at Bayern Munich.

Chelsea FC News / Talk Chelsea / January 27

'You are never patient' – Former Chelsea defender lectures Blues fans

A former Chelsea defender has been lecturing the fans of the club and tells them to be patient in some quotes picked up. The Chelsea project has come under a lot of scrutiny in the last three years under the ownership of Clearlake and Todd Boehly.

Soccer News / Talk Chelsea / January 22

'He will ask for a transfer request…' – Chelsea must do one thing to keep Cole Palmer says former player

Cole Palmer wasn’t in the Chelsea team last night, but today the talk is all about him as the rumours about a potential departure from Chelsea continue to build slowly.

Chelsea FC News / Talk Chelsea / January 22

'I believe' – Former Chelsea defender says key player could ask to leave soon

One former Chelsea player believes that a key player currently at the club could ask to leave soon, which would be a disaster. Marcel Desailly was a solid defender for Chelsea and to be honest, he was one of the best centre backs we have ever had at the club, easily in the top five for me.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / January 21

'I have to apologise' Marcel Desailly sends message to Arsenal man

Marcel Desailly has publicly apologised to William Saliba after admitting that he did not believe the defender would reach a world-class level. Saliba joined Arsenal in 2019 but was required to continue his development away from the club through loan spells before eventually breaking into the senior side in 2022.

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Soccer News / centredevils / November 5

Marcel Desailly surprisingly names ex-Manchester United star over Lionel Messi in all-time World XI

Marcel Desailly is regarded as one of the greatest defenders of his generation, so he knows a thing or two about football. During his 20-year professional career, he won two Champions Leagues, two Serie A titles, an FA Cup and FIFA World Cup.

Soccer News / HITC / October 28

Marcel Desailly opens up on why Eden Hazard failed to reach Chelsea heights at Real Madrid

Eden Hazard’s move from Chelsea to Real Madrid never really worked out, and Marcel Desailly has been reflecting on why it did not come together for the Belgian star in Spain.

Chelsea FC News / Talk Chelsea / October 25

Former Chelsea captain describes the 'famous player' they need to win the league

Marcel Desailly is a man who knows a lot about winning, even at Chelsea. Today, in an interview featured in the Evening Standard, he’s run the rule over the Blues’ season so far and the project under BlueCo as a whole.

Soccer News / NUFC The Mag / September 19, 2025

Marcel Desailly on Thursday night about St James’ Park – A must read

Marcel Desailly played at the San Siro for five years, from 1993 to 1998, then signing for Chelsea and playing at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League until 2004.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / April 19, 2025

Chelsea Outcast Urged to Make Shock PSG Move After AC Milan Loan Comes to End

In an interview with Milan Presse, Marcel Desailly said the Portuguese player should join a project that suits him. According to Desailly, PSG could be an interesting destination for Félix, whose contract with Chelsea runs until 2031.

Chelsea FC News / Talk Chelsea / April 13, 2025

'Not a leader' – Marcel Desailly gives best verdict yet on problem Chelsea player

Former Chelsea centre back Marcel Desailly has given the best verdict yet on one current problem player at the club. This news comes off the back of Chelsea

AC Milan News / Football Italia / April 12, 2025

Desailly blasts Milan and Joao Felix: ‘Lack mental strength’

Marcel Desailly hits out at Milan for their ‘mix of many different problems,’ including the fact Chelsea loanee Joao Felix ‘lacks character and mental strength.’ The Rossoneri are languishing in ninth place in Serie A and it will take something remarkable for them to get back into the hunt for a Champions League spot.

AC Milan News / SempreMilan / December 2, 2024

Bennacer thanks Desailly for ‘valuable advice’ after ‘meeting between Rossoneri’

Ismael Bennacer was able to catch up with Marcel Desailly at the Formula 1 over the weekend, and thanked him for his advice. Bennacer is expected at Milanello in the middle of the month and should return to the field at the end of December, or after the Supercoppa Italiana which will take place in early January.

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