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

'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 / Chelsea News / January 22
'He will ask for a transfer request…' – Chelsea must do one thing to keep Cole Palmer says former player

'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 / Chelsea News / January 22
'I believe' – Former Chelsea defender says key player could ask to leave soon

'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

'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.

Soccer News / centredevils / November 5
Marcel Desailly surprisingly names ex-Manchester United star over Lionel Messi in all-time World XI

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

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 / Chelsea News / October 25
Former Chelsea captain describes the 'famous player' they need to win the league

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

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

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 / Chelsea News / April 13

'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

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.

Soccer News / SempreMilan / September 29, 2024

‘Modern re-edition of Desailly’ – Ordine praises impact of ‘safety lock’ Fofana

Franco Ordine has praised Youssouf Fofana for the impact that he has made since joining AC Milan, likening him to the legendary Marcel Desailly. When Fofana

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