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Carlo Ancelotti delivers blunt Chelsea verdict as Xabi Alonso disagreement emerges

Carlo Ancelotti delivers blunt Chelsea verdict as Xabi Alonso disagreement emerges

Xabi Alonso has made an indifferent start to life at Chelsea. But much like the hot-and-cold nature on the pitch, Alonso is learning that he will never please everyone off of it either, namely Carlo Ancelotti.

Kendry Paez News / Talk Chelsea / November 11

Rumours claims Scottish giants and Championship side want Chelsea talent on loan

Chelsea talent Kendry Paez is being linked with loan moves, but they all sound pretty unlikely to us right now. The international break is bringing the return of some pretty unlikely transfer rumours looking ahead to January, and TeamTalk’s effort today may just have taken the cake.

Chelsea FC News / The Chelsea Chronicle / November 11
Glenn Hoddle claims Chelsea flop would now walk into their starting XI

Glenn Hoddle claims Chelsea flop would now walk into their starting XI

There was a lot of excitement among Chelsea supporters in the summer of 2024 after the club’s transfer window. Chelsea brought in the likes of Pedro Neto, Joao Felix, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Jadon Sancho, players who arrived at Stamford Bridge with Premier League experience.

Chelsea FC News / The Chelsea Chronicle / November 11
Chelsea’s position on signing new striker in January after false 9 failure

Chelsea’s position on signing new striker in January after false 9 failure

Chelsea have really struggled this season when they have been without their first-choice centre-forward Joao Pedro. Pedro is Chelsea’s joint-top scorer in the Premier League alongside Morgan Rogers after netting five times in six outings.

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Chelsea FC News / Football FanCast / November 11
Chelsea must end Neto experiment & unleash the new Didier Drogba

Chelsea must end Neto experiment & unleash the new Didier Drogba

At the Stadium of Light on Sunday, Chelsea were bullied by a Sunderland side who came to fight; they did not simply sit back and defend against Xabi Alonso's frontline.

Chelsea FC News / The Chelsea Chronicle / November 11
Eric Dier singles out Chelsea wonderkid who has really impressed him, he’s ‘very composed’

Eric Dier singles out Chelsea wonderkid who has really impressed him, he’s ‘very composed’

Despite Chelsea’s constant turnover in the transfer market, the Blues still manage to promote from the academy regularly, and Eric Dier is excited by one Cobham graduate.

Chelsea FC News / The Chelsea Chronicle / November 11
Five Chelsea players who must prove themselves after the international break

Five Chelsea players who must prove themselves after the international break

Even after their 1-0 loss to Sunderland, collectively, Chelsea are not too far away from where they want to be. Xabi Alonso’s men are in fifth place and just two points behind Liverpool in fourth.

Chelsea FC News / Talk Chelsea / November 10
Pundit names Xabi Alonso team decision which 'really worried' him as Blues lose to Sunderland

Pundit names Xabi Alonso team decision which 'really worried' him as Blues lose to Sunderland

Xabi Alonso made one team decision which Paul Merson was very uncertain about and has him worried about the Blues coach. Paul Merson is a Chelsea fan as well as a Sky Sports pundit, so we always take his thoughts pretty seriously when it comes to the games.

Chelsea FC News / Talk Chelsea / November 10
'Huge, massive failure' on the cards for Chelsea if they don’t solve their biggest problem claims pundit

'Huge, massive failure' on the cards for Chelsea if they don’t solve their biggest problem claims pundit

Chelsea were very poor against Sunderland and one pundit is not happy with what he’s seeing from the players on their team. Paul Merson always has interesting views on Chelsea, and the Sky pundit’s column today looks back at another disappointing result.

Soccer News / The Chelsea Chronicle / November 10
Former Belgium international settles Mike Penders and Senne Lammens debate

Former Belgium international settles Mike Penders and Senne Lammens debate

Chelsea goalkeeper Mike Penders has yet to earn his first senior cap for Belgium, but that could change over this international break. Penders has been called up by Mark van Bommel and is now in a battle with Manchester United’s Senne Lammens for the spot between the sticks.

Chelsea FC News / The Chelsea Chronicle / November 10
Chelsea legend slams Dermot Gallagher’s ‘pathetic’ take on Cole Palmer penalty decision

Chelsea legend slams Dermot Gallagher’s ‘pathetic’ take on Cole Palmer penalty decision

Chelsea had reason to feel aggrieved after their 1-0 defeat to Sunderland on Sunday, particularly over a penalty decision involving Cole Palmer. Palmer was brought down by Luke O’Nien on the edge of the 18-yard box, but referee Jarred Gillett waved play on and VAR did not intervene.

Chelsea FC News / Talk Chelsea / November 10
Chelsea next transfer is clear after player 'ragdolled' by striker claims former scout

Chelsea next transfer is clear after player 'ragdolled' by striker claims former scout

Chelsea need to buy yet another central defender, a former Premier League scout has claimed today when looking at our defeat at the weekend. Chelsea were beaten by Sunderland on Sunday, and while the referee was a problem, a far bigger issue for Chelsea was the way that the Black Cats dominated the Blues’ defence physically.

Morgan Rogers News / The Pride of London / November 10
Morgan Rogers has been lucky not to add another red card to Chelsea’s poor discipline record

Morgan Rogers has been lucky not to add another red card to Chelsea’s poor discipline record

Many people are aware of Chelsea's discipline issues over the past few seasons with the Blues receiving more red cards than any other team in the Premier League since the start of last season.

Soccer News / Talk Chelsea / November 10
Chelsea named as one of three teams interested in £60m January move for Premier League winner

Chelsea named as one of three teams interested in £60m January move for Premier League winner

Chelsea are one of three teams being most strongly linked to Martin Zubimendi of Arsenal ahead of a potential January move. Well connected reporter Miguel Delaney of the Independent has today written a long story about the future of Martin Zubimendi at Arsenal.

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Xabi Alonso News / The Chelsea Chronicle / November 10
Xabi Alonso’s new system perfect for ‘complete’ footballer Chelsea want

Xabi Alonso’s new system perfect for ‘complete’ footballer Chelsea want

Since his appointment as Chelsea manager in the summer, Xabi Alonso has been very versatile. Earlier in the season, Alonso claimed that he would be flexible with his formation and tactics, which has proven to be the case so far.

Chelsea FC News / The Chelsea Chronicle / November 10
Chelsea revive interest in £57m PSG ace who could be available in 2027

Chelsea revive interest in £57m PSG ace who could be available in 2027

One Paris Saint-Germain star could provide the answer to Chelsea’s problems in central defence this season. Chelsea have real issues in their backline right now, and that was clear to see in their 1-0 defeat to Sunderland over the weekend.

Chelsea FC News / The Pride of London / November 10
Which Chelsea players are going away on international duty?

Which Chelsea players are going away on international duty?

The international break has rolled around again, giving Chelsea fans a welcome opportunity to take a breather from the heartache and the usual rollercoaster of watching The Blues in action.

Joao Pedro News / Goal.com / November 10
Chelsea crack down on internal security after Fantasy Premier League activity leaks Joao Pedro injury news

Chelsea crack down on internal security after Fantasy Premier League activity leaks Joao Pedro injury news

Chelsea have issued a strict warning to club staff after Joao Pedro's recent quad injury was inadvertently leaked through Fantasy Premier League selections.

Chelsea FC News / Caught Offside / November 10
Chelsea take action to fend off growing interest in highly rated star from Barcelona

Chelsea take action to fend off growing interest in highly rated star from Barcelona

Chelsea are reportedly preparing to hold fresh contract discussions with Levi Colwill as Barcelona consider a potential move for the highly-rated defender.

Xabi Alonso News / The Chelsea Chronicle / November 10
Roberto Mancini has advice for Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso, ‘I don’t think he can’

Roberto Mancini has advice for Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso, ‘I don’t think he can’

Xabi Alonso has made an indifferent start to life as Chelsea manager, and the problem seems to be a lack of consistency, with the Spaniard unsure what his best team is.

Joao Felix News / Goal.com / November 9
A private jet rescues Felix from the predicament of the Al-Nassr and Al-Ahli Clasico

A private jet rescues Felix from the predicament of the Al-Nassr and Al-Ahli Clasico

What will happen? Al-Nassr are moving early to avoid losing one of their most prominent attacking weapons for the eagerly awaited Clasico against Al-Ahli.

Xabi Alonso News / The 4th Official / November 9
Chelsea Are In The Mix To Land This Ligue 1 Midfielder: Should Alonso Move In For Him?

Chelsea Are In The Mix To Land This Ligue 1 Midfielder: Should Alonso Move In For Him?

In a recent report, Fussball News stated that Chelsea are in the mix to land Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara. It has been mentioned that the Blues would have to compete with Inter Milan and Al-Hilal in the race to sign the Senegalese midfield ace next year.

Chelsea FC News / Football League World / November 9
Birmingham City, Celtic & Blackburn eye Chelsea man who could be 'better than Messi'

Birmingham City, Celtic & Blackburn eye Chelsea man who could be 'better than Messi'

Blackburn Rovers and Birmingham City are both keen on a deal to sign Kendry Paez from Chelsea. According to Teamtalk, the two Championship sides are both keen on the 19-year-old ahead of the January transfer window.

Mike Penders News / SPTC.news / November 9
EXCL: Chelsea’s centre back transfer shortlist REVEALED! Sunderland 1 Chelsea 0, Mike Penders showed strong character to come back from mistake, A short story, Blues News Report, More....

EXCL: Chelsea’s centre back transfer shortlist REVEALED! Sunderland 1 Chelsea 0, Mike Penders showed strong character to come back from mistake, A short story, Blues News Report, More....

Morning all, I hope you’ve had a good weekend whatever you might have gotten up to. Chelsea played yesterday of course, away at Sunderland. It was a disgraceful performance from the players and the manager, and a disgraceful result against a team who were BOTTOM of the league.

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