Morgan O’Sullivan, a Florida-based Liverpool supporter, gives us his opinion on all the most recent Reds news in advance of Leicester, including how Jürgen Klopp’s revamped squad is performing.
Manchester City eliminated Liverpool from the Carabao Cup last year, but the club is back in the competition this year hoping to win back the trophy it won in 2022.
By defeating Newcastle United to claim the victory, Manchester United won it the previous year.
Prior to the match, we spoke with Florida-based Liverpool supporter Morgan O’Sullivan about the Reds, including how the newcomers are adjusting and how Jürgen Klopp’s 2.0 version of the team is taking shape.
Today’s Leicester City. Are you anticipating a team that is similar to the one that faced LASK and confident of victory?
Yes, hopefully we will ring the changes once more tonight. It’s amazing how a few successful games can alter a club’s entire culture.
From the disappointment of the previous season and the uncertainty of the summer, we have moved to a growing optimism about a title challenge this year.
We have options all over the field and young players who are developing at the same time, having previously been a club with a depleted midfield.
This ongoing evolution of our team gives us great hope for the current season and the years to come, if the changes over the summer were regarded as a revolution.
We should win tonight, but caution is advised because historically, Liverpool has viewed Leicester as something of a bogey team.
At Anfield today, Ryan Gravenberch should give us another look at what he can do for Liverpool. What do you think he has accomplished so far, and what do you hope he will accomplish in the future?
Gravenberch has so far displayed great energy and is able to move around the field with ease. He brings mobility to the team that some of our other signings might not have, and he ought to be a great addition. It will be interesting to see how he joins the team and whether there will be a gradual adjustment over the course of the season or if he will be thrust into the starting lineup right away after a few weeks.
So far, Dominik Szoboszlai has excelled.
How do you think he and Alexis MacAllister have performed as Liverpool players up to now?
They’ve both gotten off to great starts. Szoboszlai is the center of attention, but Mac Alister is progressively integrating himself into the background.
While not always performing at his peak, he has still given the team another dimension despite being asked to fill a few positions in the early going.
Both of the new signings should perform at an even higher level once the manager has figured out our ideal midfield, which I still believe he is still trying to do.
Any additional points to make?
We are back in the league cup tonight, and even though it is ultimately the lowest honor on the totem pole, it is crucial that we win because it will open up more opportunities for players like Gravenberch, Caoimhn Kelleher, Ben Doak, and others.
This season, Liverpool is off to a fantastic start in the Premier League.
The Reds haven’t lost in their first five games of the season, and while their performances haven’t always been spectacular, they have displayed a real cutting edge in attack.
In fact, the Merseyside club has been scoring goals like crazy lately, and Luis Diaz has made a significant contribution to the Liverpool attack.
Clinton Morrison, speaking on Premier League Productions, claimed that after missing significant amounts of last season due to injury, Diaz has returned with a mission to prove.
The winger, according to Morrison, appears to be a new addition at Anfield this season.
Like a fresh signing
Morrison had nothing but positive things to say about Diaz.
“Diaz came off the bench and changed the game, that much I am certain of in that contest.
He, Nunez, and Diaz in particular.
With the injury he suffered last season, Diaz has been like a new signing for Liverpool.
He is an outstanding player and a top-tier player, according to Morrison.
Been outstanding.
Morrison is absolutely correct; this season, Diaz has been like a new signing for Liverpool, and his rise to prominence has undoubtedly given this team new life.
Simply put, the winger is a fantastic player.
On that left wing, he can conjure something from nothing, and when he’s in top form, he’s impossible to contain.
The Colombian’s main goal this term is to stay healthy, but if he succeeds, he may end up as one of the Premier League’s players of the season.
This Liverpool team has undoubtedly received a new lease on life thanks to Diaz.
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5 talking points as Liverpool overcomes a deficit to defeat LASK, but suffer another blow due to an injury.
Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz, and Mohamed Salah score for Jurgen Klopp’s team as they defeat their Austrian rivals, LASK, 1-3.
As they began their Europa League campaign with victory over LASK, Liverpool came from behind to win for the fourth time in their previous five games.
The fact that Florian Flecker scored from the edge of the box to put Liverpool down 1-0 at the half must have worried Jurgen Klopp, who made 11 changes to his starting lineup.
It took a stroke of luck for the breakthrough after Darwin Nunez saw his point-blank range header brilliantly blocked by LASK goalkeeper Tobias Lawal.
Nunez converted the ensuing penalty kick into the corner after Luis Diaz was brought down in the area to tie Liverpool at 1-1.
When Ryan Gravenberch crossed low for Diaz to score on the break, they were in front seven minutes later.
Although Mohamed Salah scored a beautiful late goal for Liverpool, it was not classic play, and Gravenberch limping off won’t help matters. Klopp brought in the big guns off the bench to easily hold off their Austrian opponents for the three points.
Starting slowly.
Liverpool struggle with sluggish starts.
Due diligence on the part of LASK led to the use of two blockers to give Flecker room on the edge of the box.
He made good use of it, beating Caoimhin Kelleher with an excellent effort.
Klopp is aware of the bigger problem at hand, though, as this was Liverpool’s fourth first-half goal conceded in their previous five games.
The lead against the Reds was taken by LASK along with Bournemouth (three minutes), Newcastle (25 minutes), and Wolves (7 minutes).
Liverpool is making it difficult for themselves to win even though they rallied to win all three of those games. That is not a viable strategy.
Klopp must address it because it is beginning to appear to be much more than a coincidence.
Doak exudes confidence.
Doak, who started for Liverpool on Thursday night, started a European game as the fourth-youngest player ever.
Although his youth may have suggested his status, observing him would not have revealed his lack of experience.
It’s understandable why Doak has Liverpool supporters buzzing.
On the right wing, the young Scot is a ball of energy who shone in Austria right away.
He ran at his man relentlessly, completely unafraid of dropping the ball.
He displays why he has Klopp’s trust through his quick feet and brisk burst of speed.
He will need to be patient as Mohamed Salah’s understudy, but he undoubtedly brings something unique to the table. He was removed from the game in the 60th minute after doing well.
Gravenberch eager to please
Because of his dissatisfaction with his limited playing time at Bayern Munich, Gravenberch left for Liverpool.
He was promised to Liverpool for £34 million, but he has had to wait to make his debut.
He wanted to impress his new manager, and that was immediately apparent.
He was seen cursing the ground during a period of the first half when he lost possession of the ball several times in a row.
Gravenberch was assigned to a more liberated No. 8 position, which he appeared to enjoy, with fellow newcomer Wataru Endo serving as the midfield’s anchor. The 21-year-old has a strong engine and an eye for the ball; before earning his first assist for Liverpool by bursting forward on the break and crossing for Diaz to score, he made three crucial passes.
Later, when he burst forward and botched a three-on-three opportunity with an errant pass, his eagerness did come across as trying a little too hard. He ran himself into the ground and was replaced shortly after.
Liverpool will be hoping it’s nothing serious after he limped gingerly off the field.
showing off the depth of the squad.
The team that defeated Wolves 3-1 over the weekend underwent 11 changes under Klopp, who also mentioned the need for rotation in his pre-game interview.
He told TNT Sports, “We made the changes because we want to give everything in this competition.”.
Doak, Gravenberch, and a recovered Stefan Bajcetic all had opportunities, but they failed to seize them in the opening period.
Nunez’s clear-cut header was the only shot on goal for Liverpool, and Klopp must have been unsure of the strength of his team at the time.
However, Liverpool took charge as LASK grew drained and Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Joe Gomez, and Salah came off the bench.
They will need their supporting players to perform better in the future as the Thursday-Sunday routine sets in.
Quality is highlighted by Salah.
LINZ, AUSTRIA – SEPTEMBER 21: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool scores the team’s third goal during the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 group stage match between LASK and Liverpool FC on September 21, 2023 in Linz, Austria. (Photo by Christian Hofer/Getty Images)
Three of Liverpool’s seasoned attackers made the difference in a game that was supposed to be about the fringe players rising to the occasion.
Nunez scored from the penalty spot, Diaz completed a quick counterattack, and Salah added the finishing touch by gliding through the defense and toe-poking in a third goal.
It was all about winning, and only winning, so Klopp won’t mind.
However, it demonstrates the gap between the starters’ attackers and their back-ups, though LASK’s drained legs should also be taken into account.
On Sunday in the Premier League, Liverpool plays West Ham once more.
Thomas Sageder, the head coach of LASK, responds to Liverpool’s 3-1 Europa League victory over his team at home.
When Liverpool defeated the Austrians 3-1 on Thursday night, LASK head coach Thomas Sageder questioned whether Liverpool’s second goal should have stood.
A Darwin Nunez penalty, along with goals from Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah, helped Jurgen Klopp’s team rally after falling behind 1-0 at the break.
The victory marked the start of their Europa League group-stage campaign.
Sageder questioned whether it was appropriate to give Liverpool a penalty after Diaz was brought down in the box, but he was more upset with a purported foul that occurred before the Colombian’s own goal.
We need to improve on a few things, he told reporters, “but we could compete against Liverpool.”.
“Every loss can be turned into a learning experience, and that is what I will tell my players.
“We actually anticipated their lineup to be that way. We paid no attention to names.
We learned that Liverpool is a top team in the second half.
To win balls and create situations was very difficult for us.
“I will have to check the penalty; I don’t know what it is.
I believe there was a foul against us prior to the second goal, but I will need to double-check it.
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Sageder downplayed Klopp’s complaints about the Raiffeisen Arena pitch in the meantime.
Perhaps Mr. Klopp is accustomed to different pitches, he suggested.
But I believe it was manageable and not a big deal.”
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Ryan Gravenberch and two others stand out in the Liverpool player ratings for the LASK matchup as winners and losers.
Liverpool player rankings, winners, and losers vs. LASK, a 3-1 victory for Jürgen Klopp’s team in Austria to kick off its Europa League campaign.
RAIFFEISEN ARENA, LINZ // Liverpool overcame a deficit to defeat LASK away on Thursday night to win its Europa League debut.
Florian Flecker spectacularly drove the ball home from long range to give LASK a startling advantage inside the opening 15 minutes.
Ten minutes into the second half, Darwin Nez equalized via penalty kick; shortly after, Luis Daz gave the Reds the lead.
Just before the end of the game, Mohamed Salah scored the Reds’ first Europa League goal to secure the victory.
WINNERS
It is unclear if Ryan Gravenberch’s injury will keep him out for an extended period of time after making his full debut for his new team with an outstanding assist.
Luis Dáz scored the game-winning goal after winning the penalty kick that brought Liverpool back into the match.
LOSERS
Neither Wataru End nor Ben Doak were successful in claiming the right wing position for themselves in the Europa League.
Both players failed to make their case for starting more Premier League games in holding midfield.
PLAYER RATINGS
Caoimhn Kelleher received a 6/10.
The first shot, the only one he faced in the first half, was helpless in his hands.
got down well to block another attempt from range, this time from Havel, just before the hour mark.
Stefan Bajčetić (off 61′) — 5/10.
He was targeted by the LASK press early on and was a little sloppy with the ball in the first half due to his unfamiliar role.
Naturally, he didn’t appear to be entirely at ease when attacking down the right wing.
Booked.
Ibrahima Konaté (off 81′) 5/10.
made an amateurish attempt to block the cross that resulted in the goal-scoring corner and received a booking for his argument with the referee. as the game progressed, improved.
Virgil van Dijk 6/10.
Van Dijk outperformed most in a dull first period, making crucial blocks to stop ulj and Ljubii.
Kostas Tsimikas 6/10.
Tsimikas appeared to be Liverpool’s top creative threat in the opening period, but he ought to have passed the ball when given the chance to counter just before halftime.
(Off Wataru Endo (off 61′) 5/10.
End, who was only making his second start for the Reds, remained largely unnoticed.
In truth, there wasn’t much to write home about before he came off; this game was all about what he could offer in possession.
Harvey Elliott: 6 out of 10.
After perfectly placing a cross to find Nez, he might have been due an assist, but it was his pass to Bajeti that broke down the defense and resulted in the penalty.
(7/10) Ryan Gravenberch (off 75′) 7/10
While LASK struggled to stop Gravenberch fairly, he drew a lot of fouls and made a few errant passes before perfectly positioning Daz with a low cross.
In a two-on-one situation, he brought the ball forward and had the opportunity to score another goal, but he blundered. 15 minutes before the end, went down and hobbled away.
Ben Doak(off 61′) 5/10.
In the first period, Doak had one or two shining moments, but overall, the teen’s debut was disappointing.
Darwin Nez: 7/10.
In the first half, Nez missed headers from crosses from Elliott and was heroically saved by Lawal at close range after Van Dijk headed back across from a corner.
He confidently put his penalty into the side netting, and then his square pass led to Salah’s goal.
Luis Dáz: 7/10.
After a last-second challenge from Zeireis, Daz earned the penalty, converted the easy finish from Gravenberch’s cross, and made a strong defensive effort.
SUBSTITUTES.
Joe Gomez (on 61′) 6/10.
When he came on, he did a good job of staying defensive.
Dominik Szoboszlai (on 61′) 6/10.
brought some much-needed class to the team.
(On 61′): Alexis Mac Allister: 6/10.
Mohamed Salah (on 75′) 8/10
as soon as he was introduced, he appeared more energized than many of his teammates, and a dangerous shot was immediately blocked.
produced a clean finish through Lawal’s legs to score the goal.
Chelsea declare the Belgian deal completed! Magician teases the next move amid Blues links. £60M ace tempted by move
Here is a summary of the top Chelsea news and rumors from icfootballnews that we believe you might have missed today.
Reece James will be tempted by a move to Real Madrid, according to former Chelsea defender Glen Johnson, as the rumors about the club intensify.
James became one of the highest paid players in the club when he signed a lucrative new six-year contract with CHELSEA last year (2022), which will pay him a reported £250,000 per week.
However, there was a lot of transfer rumor during the summer window that Madrid was keen to try and complete a deal for the Englishman but were unable to persuade Chelsea to let him leave Stamford Bridge.
However, Perez is ‘convinced,’ according to Spanish publication Nacional, that Real Madrid’s priority for the upcoming summer “must be the incorporation of a right back,” as their “trust in Dani Carvajal limited.”.
Glen Johnson, a former CHELSEA defender, believes that as the rumors and speculation swirl, James will be drawn to a move to Real Madrid.
Johnson suggested to GGRecon that Real Madrid’s interest in him may have led to Chelsea appointing him captain.
“Any player will be interested in playing for Real Madrid, and anyone who claims otherwise is lying.
Although I don’t necessarily think Reece wants to leave the team, I do think he would be interested in the transfer because being wanted by the Galácticos is a very flattering development.
“Reece obviously loves Chelsea, and I think leaving would be a very difficult choice for him to make.
Your best players cannot go to Real Madrid if the team wants to compete with the best teams in the world.
While James has struggled recently due to injuries, he is undoubtedly one of the best full-backs in the world when healthy, and Mauricio Pochettino undoubtedly has big plans for him.
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So if Madrid comes calling, James will have to force a transfer if he wants to leave because CHELSEA do not need to sell the player or cash in.
But since he is currently the club’s captain, we do not foresee that happening.
HAZARD TEASES -.
In the midst of rumors of a free transfer to CHELSEA, Eden Hazard may be ready to call it quits on his illustrious football career, hinting that it’s time to “enjoy life.”.
Eden Hazard, who rose to prominence at Stamford Bridge and is now considered one of the best players in the world of soccer, made the decision to join Real Madrid, where he will attempt to advance his career.
if this was factual or real.
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On a one-year loan from Chelsea, Nicky Evrard, a player for Belgium, has joined Brighton.
The 28-year-old Belgian moved to Chelsea from OH Leuven in July on a three-year contract, but manager Emma Hayes didn’t think she fit into the team’s immediate plans, so she was sent out on loan for the year.
Evrard, one of CHELSEA’s five goalkeepers, is the second goalie to leave on loan this summer after Emily Orman signed with Reading.
Nicky is a fantastic addition to the team, according to Melissa Phillips, Brighton’s manager.
She has excelled at the club level in Belgium as well as on the international stage at both the World Cup earlier this year and the Euros last year.
“We’re eager to collaborate with her and give her the chance to compete in the WSL.”
Evrard has played 63 times for Belgium and was a member of the group that advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2022 Euro.
A statement from Chelsea read: “An experienced goalkeeper at both the domestic and international levels, Evrard will spend the upcoming 2023–24 season competing in the WSL with Melissa Phillips and her Brighton team.”
“Nicky is moving to the South Coast, and everyone at Chelsea wishes her the best of luck.”
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What was the point of finalizing the transfer deal when Chelsea wanted to sign the goalkeeper over the summer only to send her out on loan for the season a few months later?
But having such a skilled goalkeeper who will improve the team is a very good move for Brighton, and she will be a great addition to the team.
Recently, Mohamed Salah accomplished something that even Lionel Messi was unable to do, earning him a new contract with Liverpool.
Together with Kylian Mbappé, Mohamed Salah is a member of an elite four-player club.
Despite interest from Saudi Arabia, Liverpool must make every effort to keep him past 2024.
Five Liverpool players were finalists for the Ballon D’Or in 2022.
If you include Sadio Mané, who made his case by scoring 23 goals for the Reds and leading Senegal to the Africa Cup of Nations victory before moving to Bayern Munich in the summer, that number rises to six.
Karim Benzema of Real Madrid won the award in the end, but Mané finished second behind him and was joined in the top five by Mohamed Salah.
Had the Champions League final ended differently, Mané might have won the prize.
Luis Dáz, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Fabinho, and Virgil van Dijk, who finished between 14th and 22nd, were also named to the shortlist.
Salah, however, is the only representative of Liverpool on the 30-man list one year later.
Given that the Reds unexpectedly dropped to fifth place in the Premier League standings and only made it as far as the round of 16 of the Champions League before losing badly to Real Madrid on aggregate by a score of 6-2, this isn’t entirely surprising.
Salah is always there, so in a way it feels appropriate. Many elite athletes have put up comparable numbers, but very, very few have done so with the same level of reliability that the Egyptian has demonstrated since he moved to Anfield in 2017.
His uniqueness comes primarily from that.
Along with Karim Benzema, Kylian Mbappé of Paris Saint-Germain, and Kevin de Bruyne of Manchester City, Salah is one of only four players to have been nominated for each of the past five Ballon D’Or awards (the prize wasn’t given out in 2020 due to the pandemic).
Even Lionel Messi, arguably the best player to ever play the game of football, isn’t on that list, as you’ll notice.
Despite looking to be the favorite this year after leading Argentina to the World Cup ahead of the record-breaking Erling Haaland, Messi was actually left off the shortlist last year after scoring just six league goals in a lackluster season for PSG.
As a result of his forced departure from Manchester United and move to the Saudi Arabian team Al-Nassr last year, Cristiano Ronaldo’s nomination streak, which dates all the way back to 2003, has also been broken.
Salah’s accomplishments are still impressive at the age of 31, despite the fact that Messi and Ronaldo are much further along in their careers.
Even though Liverpool’s fortunes have changed over the past five years, he has consistently performed at a world-class level, with an impressive lowest goal total in a single season of 23. He scored 31 goals during the Reds’ injury-ravaged season of 2020–21, and he added another 30 goals the following year as many of the team’s other stars—some of whom are mentioned above—experienced sharp declines in performance.
Salah still doesn’t seem to be slowing down.
Since his own 15-game streak between August and December of 2021, he has either scored or assisted in 10 straight Premier League games, the longest such streak in the league.
While doing so, he is developing a more compelling case for a new deal at Liverpool in the face of fierce Saudi interest.
Saudi Pro League officials believe Salah will move to the Gulf country “when, not if,” despite Al-Ittihad’s unsuccessful $187 million (£150 million/€175 million) bid this summer.
Liverpool shouldn’t accept the loss of Salah for the following season and just watch as he goes on a farewell tour this year.
The Pro League, which would otherwise view the winger as ripe for the taking given that his current contract expires in 2025, should be rebuffed by trying to tie him down to a new deal.
Given his athletic prowess and footballing genius, Salah appears to have a few more years of superstardom in him, so Liverpool needs to do everything in its power to convince him to stay.
Chelsea youngster Harvey Vale has been praised by the media following his performance for Bristol Rovers last night.
Harvey Vale, still just 19, is a talented youngster progressing through the Blues academy and spending a season on loan at Bristol Rovers this year.
The left-footed striker has made a few appearances off the bench in League One matches, but started in a Football League Trophy match on Tuesday evening.
The Chelsea teenager played 90 minutes and impressed in Bristol Rovers’ 4-1 home win over Cheltenham.
Surprisingly, the playmaker was used as a left-back in a four-man defense.
The promising Chelsea talent has received plaudits from the local media for his individual performance this week which will hopefully bring him closer to more league minutes.
The Bristol Post wrote: “Harvey Vale – 7/10.
It was a surprise to see the attacking midfielder play at left-back, but he excelled in an uncomfortable role.
Solid defensively but still keen to step forward and contribute down the left flank and was unlucky not to get an assist.
“He had the opportunity to play a more familiar right-midfield role in the final quarter of the game and completing the full 90 minutes will be hugely important to his progress as he looks to fight for a regular start in the league.
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Vale’s short spell at Hull City last year didn’t bring much success, but the decision to move to Bristol this season looks much better.
Our hope is that it’s only a matter of time before England’s Under-20s get consistent starts for Bristol Rovers.
The youngster’s versatility will greatly enhance his chances when he returns to Chelsea next summer.
For now he can focus on his growth and football at Bristol Rovers.
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Chelsea News – Thiago Silva responds forcefully to fans’ reactions as Ben Chilwell raises an important point
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Silva responds to fan reactions
Thiago Silva has responded to a Chelsea fan who suggested dropping him from the squad following the 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest.
The Brazil international was insane in the run up to Anthony Elanga’s goal and that was apparently enough for a Blues supporter who admitted he thought the veteran defender was holding Chelsea back.
It’s fair to say, though, that Silva didn’t take that comment very well when he replied on Instagram with a subtle nod to Mauricio Pochettino.
Chilwell makes goals claim
Ben Chilwell has revealed what Chelsea need to do better if they are to improve following their 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues looked brilliant up front with 21 shots on target, but only two of those forced a save from Matt Turner, with Chilwell highlighting the obvious problem.
“We are going in the right direction,” he said.
“We controlled possession in every game and in most games we played.
We have to take risks, be more reckless and keep our composure to get back into the game.
This is the last part, trying our luck.”
Mudryk slammed
Mykhailo Mudryk has come under fire again following Chelsea’s surprise defeat to Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
The Ukraine international came on as a second-half substitute and struggled to make an impact, almost helping Nottingham Forest score instead.
He’s yet to score for the Blues, providing only two assists.
And of the 19 games he has played, Chelsea have won just twice, with former Premier League striker Gabby Agbonlahor calling his performance against Forest “totally pointless”
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Chelsea News – Paul Merson predicted Mauricio Pochettino whom he succeeded in Chelsea, even if he had a brutal look at his difficulties so far
Former Arsenal Star Paul Merson succeeded in Chelsea in Chelsea, but rendered a brutal judgment on his current situation.
After changing ownership, the Blues are in a transition state last year, in which Blueco was taken over by Roman Abramovich.
You have transformed the club from top to bottom and transferred their structure from their players to rear teams.
The biggest change has been the strategy because they are trying to modify the recruitment policy for the purchase of young talents that the team will receive for the years to come.
During the three windows that had owned, around 1 billion pounds sterling were spent on transfers, which increased players’ turnover.
Last season saw a huge influx of talent but Chelsea failed to finish 12th in the Premier League after a difficult season.
There were further changes this summer with the appointment of new head coach Pochettino and a series of departures to trim the squad before further arrivals were made.
The former Tottenham manager had a slow start to life with the Blues, who were more dangerous in their game but picked up just four points from four games.
This has led to more questions about the expectations the team should be aiming for this season.
Former Arsenal star Merson slammed Chelsea but backed Pochettino’s success when speaking to Sky Sports about the departure. He said: “Chelsea have signed a million players and you’re like, ‘How do you choose a team from that group?’”
“Chelsea is about winning trophies.
It’s not about Tottenham trying to get into the top four, but that’s what it’s about – and doing it so quickly. If you read this book on vacation, you would throw it in the trash.
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You might think, “That’s the biggest amount of trash.
It can’t happen.
“Chelsea had all these great young players they were producing, a team that had just won the Champions League and now you look at that and you’re like, ‘How did that happen?
“It’s like Men in Black –
Someone has turned the pen and you’re like, ‘What happened?’ Mauricio Pochettino will get there because he’s a good manager, but it’s going to be difficult. If they finish in the top four, they will cut down trees.
“They bought too many equal players. Enzo Fernandez is of a different class, much better than the others. But how long will he last?
There is not enough cheating in the team.” No player passes the ball through the eye of a needle.
“Teams will go to Stamford Bridge, line up ten players behind the ball and counter-attack.
I said on Saturday that Chelsea would be beaten 1-0.
I know how difficult they are against teams that have ten players in defense.They can.
Don’t let teams fall apart. It’s like watching Subbuteo football: there’s no movement.Unless Fernandez finds that killer pass, no one else will…
“These players all have eight-year contracts, so I don’t know where this is going.
Maybe you’ll get the book out of the sea again and see how this plays out.”
Reece James responded to the news that Callum Hudson-Odoi, a recent academy graduate, had left Chelsea on social media.
One of the first team’s longest-tenured players was transferred to Premier League team Nottingham Forest, and he left a single sad emoji comment on the former player’s Instagram.
After a long summer of rumors that he would be moving on, Hudson-Odoi’s departure from the club was finally confirmed yesterday.
Last season, they tried one last loan to the Bundesliga in an effort for him to regain the form that helped him break into the team in the first place.
However, under Xabi Alonso, things did not go well, and he actually left Bayer Leverkusen before his loan was supposed to end.
When Hudson-Odoi sold, James was devastated.
Under Mauricio Pochettino, a path back to the first team appeared to be very difficult to see.
He wasn’t a part of the team that traveled to the US for the preseason tour.
Many Premier League teams were rumored to be interested in signing the player, but Forest sealed the deal for a pittance.
James expressed his regret over Hudson-Odoi’s departure on his former teammate’s Instagram story.
James and Hudson-Odoi were friends for many years as they progressed through the academy.
The attacker might not have to wait long, though, as Chelsea is scheduled to play Forest in the league today.
Cole Palmer might make his debut for his new team during this game as Chelsea looks to extend its winning streak at home in the Premier League.
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The Chelsea star Mykhailo Mudryk provides a four-word update on his injury.
The 22-year-old could play for the Blues this weekend if he returns from injury.
Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has announced he is back in training after picking up a minor injury ahead of the Blues’ game against Luton Town last weekend.
The 22-year-old was criticized for his poor performances in Chelsea’s first two games of the season against Liverpool and West Ham, failing to make a huge impact in either game.
However, he was ruled out of the Luton game with a training injury and Pochettino admitted he was disappointed Mudryk missed the game against the Hatters.
“I think he might need a few days to recover,” Pochettino said. “He won’t be available. Very disappointed with the situation, he played against West Ham for 45 minutes.
“He is a player we hope to help play the way he thinks he can. Disappointed, but at the same time it’s not a big deal. Maybe a week or a few days.”
Mudryk also missed AFC Wimbledon in the Blues’ 2-1 win in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night, as the Ukraine international was left out of the match-day squad.
But the star is on his way back, having shared on his Instagram story a photo of him and teammate Malo Gusto in training and sharing a hug. He finally tagged the France international with a blue heart emoji, with Mudryk captioning the post: “Happy to be back.” He could be part of Pochettino’s squad when the Blues play Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
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Chelsea set medical following £45m deal agreed with Man City
Chelsea have agreed a £40m deal plus £5m in add-ons for Manchester City winger Cole Palmer.
The 21-year-old has already agreed to move to Stamford Bridge. Personal appointments should be a formality and a doctor’s appointment is currently being arranged.
A £35million offer from the Blues was rejected earlier on Wednesday but quickly returned to the negotiating table to broker a deal for the striker, who was on the sidelines in Pep Guardiola’s squad.
Former City scout Joe Shields, who is now co-director of recruitment and talent, played a key role in securing the deal. Palmer struggled to establish himself at the Etihad Stadium and was an unused substitute in the treble winner’s last two games, despite his goal in a Super Cup win in early August.
He is still highly regarded for playing an integral part in England’s victory in the Under-21 European Championship this summer.
The move will see Chelsea’s summer spending exceed £400m and over £1bn for the three transfer windows since the Boehly-Clearlake takeover.
Palmer’s arrival will be Chelsea’s latest outlay, with player sales topping the agenda until the 11pm deadline on Friday.
The transfer of Romelu Lukaku to Roma should take place shortly, while negotiations are still underway for the permanent transfer of Callum Hudson-Odoi to Nottingham Forest. Ian Maatsen, Conor Gallagher and Trevoh Chalobah still face an uncertain future. Maatsen is interested in a permanent contract with both West Ham and Burnley, while Chalobah is in the sights of Bayern Munich.
Tottenham continue to monitor Gallagher’s availability, having previously had the option to sign him.
The 22-year-old could play for the Blues this weekend if he returns from injury.
Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has announced he is back in training after picking up a minor injury ahead of the Blues’ game against Luton Town last weekend.
The 22-year-old was criticized for his poor performances in Chelsea’s first two games of the season against Liverpool and West Ham, failing to make a huge impact in either game.
However, he was ruled out of the Luton game with a training injury and Pochettino admitted he was disappointed Mudryk missed the game against the Hatters.
“I think he might need a few days to recover,” Pochettino said. “He won’t be available. Very disappointed with the situation, he played against West Ham for 45 minutes.
“He is a player we hope to help play the way he thinks he can. Disappointed, but at the same time it’s not a big deal. Maybe a week or a few days.”
Mudryk also missed AFC Wimbledon in the Blues’ 2-1 win in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night, as the Ukraine international was left out of the match-day squad.
But the star is on his way back, having shared on his Instagram story a photo of him and teammate Malo Gusto in training and sharing a hug. He finally tagged the France international with a blue heart emoji, with Mudryk captioning the post: “Happy to be back.” He could be part of Pochettino’s squad when the Blues play Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
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Chelsea set medical following £45m deal agreed with Man City
Chelsea have agreed a £40m deal plus £5m in add-ons for Manchester City winger Cole Palmer.
The 21-year-old has already agreed to move to Stamford Bridge. Personal appointments should be a formality and a doctor’s appointment is currently being arranged.
A £35million offer from the Blues was rejected earlier on Wednesday but quickly returned to the negotiating table to broker a deal for the striker, who was on the sidelines in Pep Guardiola’s squad.
Former City scout Joe Shields, who is now co-director of recruitment and talent, played a key role in securing the deal. Palmer struggled to establish himself at the Etihad Stadium and was an unused substitute in the treble winner’s last two games, despite his goal in a Super Cup win in early August.
He is still highly regarded for playing an integral part in England’s victory in the Under-21 European Championship this summer.
The move will see Chelsea’s summer spending exceed £400m and over £1bn for the three transfer windows since the Boehly-Clearlake takeover.
Palmer’s arrival will be Chelsea’s latest outlay, with player sales topping the agenda until the 11pm deadline on Friday.
The transfer of Romelu Lukaku to Roma should take place shortly, while negotiations are still underway for the permanent transfer of Callum Hudson-Odoi to Nottingham Forest. Ian Maatsen, Conor Gallagher and Trevoh Chalobah still face an uncertain future. Maatsen is interested in a permanent contract with both West Ham and Burnley, while Chalobah is in the sights of Bayern Munich.
Tottenham continue to monitor Gallagher’s availability, having previously had the option to sign him.
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Chelsea owners sent angry message after controversial £65m deal
Chelsea news: Strasbourg fans continued their protests over BlueCo’s £65m takeover of the club in Sunday’s 2-0 win over Toulouse
Chelsea’s takeover of Ligue 1 club Strasbourg continues to anger the club’s supporters. The company that owns Les Bleus took a first step in building a multi-club network with the takeover of the French club in June.
BlueCo, made up of Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, invested in a stake in Strasbourg at the start of the summer to acquire almost 100% of the club. BlueCo paid around £65million for their participation and the Ligue 1 outfit are in their first season under new ownership.
Former Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira was appointed as head coach shortly after taking over, before Brazilian wonderkid Angelo Gabriel was loaned to the club for a season after signing from Chelsea earlier this summer.
It’s a decision that has fans worried.
Strasbourg Ultras expressed their dissatisfaction with Boehly & Co.’s involvement in the club by demonstrating in late June. A message appeared on the Internet saying “Boehly is not welcome”.
Well, in Sunday’s 2-0 Ligue 1 win over Toulouse, Strasbourg fans once again made their feelings clear and protested against the multi-club model. A banner in the stands read “No to timeshare”. Which translates to “No to multi-ownership”.
Chelsea co-owner Behdad Eghbali was present at the Stade de la Meinau to see Strasbourg rise to fifth in the Ligue 1 table thanks to goals from Emanuel Emegha and Jean-Richer Bellegarde. Strasbourg chairman Mark Keller has previously said Le Racing won’t just be a development area for Chelsea prodigies in an effort to allay grievances among supporters.
“It’s not the project,” he said in an interview with L \ ‘Equipe. “We had meetings with the sports management to define the objectives. We will have more resources to be more ambitious. Loïc Désiré (Strasbourg chief scout) will discuss the players we might be interested in, if any. You also have to want to come to us.
According to reports, Liverpool and Manchester United have a chance to win an end-of-summer deal for Bayern Munich midfielder Ryan Gravenberch.
Gravenberch is ready for a new challenge away from Bavaria and could find himself in the final stages of the Premier League market
Liverpool and United could switch to a new midfielder before Friday’s deadline, with Gravenberch one of the names linked to both clubs.
Erik ten Hag added Mason Mount to his ranks in a £60m deal before transferring Fred to Fenerbahce after entering the final year of his contract at Old Trafford.
Meanwhile, Jurgen Klopp has spent £134m luring Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai and Wataru Endo to Anfield to cover an exodus of midfielders.
James Milner, Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Jordan Henderson and Fabinho left Merseyside this summer. And now the German boss may be keeping an eye out for a fourth arrival in the form of Gravenberch to further bolster his engine room.
According to Sky Germany, there is a feeling that Liverpool will be pushing for Gravenberch in the coming days.
So far, no negotiations have been communicated with the 21-year-old player and Bayern are awaiting concrete offers to take him away from the Allianz Arena.
Gravenberch is fourth in Thomas Tuchel’s hierarchy in midfield, behind Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka and Konrad Laimer.
According to the report, he is not happy with his current situation and wants to play regularly this season after a frustrating first year at Bayern. Klopp’s revamped midfield showed promising signs at the start of the season, with two wins and a draw against Chelsea, AFC Bournemouth and Newcastle United.
Endo, Mac Allister and Szoboszlai all started in Sunday’s 2-1 win at Newcastle, and are expected to be Liverpool’s first-choice trio going forward.
It’s a different story for Ten Hag, who have had a turbulent start to the season despite taking two wins out of three on the card.
United’s midfield has been a major concern, with Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes and Mount all struggling to co-exist in the first two matches against Wolves and Tottenham.
More strength is needed alongside Casemiro to keep him from isolating himself now that Fred is no longer in the game and Ten Hag are actively looking to sell Scott McTominay and Donny van de Beek.
And Gravenberch could provide that if United raise the money to start a permanent or loan search before the window slams.
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Jurgen Klopp intervenes as angry Virgil van Dijk ‘insults’ officials over Liverpool red
Virgil van Dijk was sent off in a nightmarish first half for Liverpool against Newcastle.
Jurgen Klopp stepped in by seemingly pushing Virgil van Dijk through the tunnel after the Liverpool defender was sent off against Newcastle. Van Dijk has been sacked for the first time in his Reds career after bringing down Aleksandar Isak to deny a clear scoring chance.
The Dutchman was visibly angry with the decision and it took him some time before he walked off the pitch. He continued to yell at referee John Brooks, with Sky Sports commentator Gary Neville implying he was “insulting” the referee. Van Dijk eventually made his way to the touchline and continued yelling at the fourth official, sounding like he was cursing in his face. Liverpool manager Klopp then appeared to step in to prevent his experienced star from getting into further trouble.
Klopp gently nudged Van Dijk through the tunnel and away from the scene, where the defender clearly wanted to continue arguing his case against the fourth official. The German then continued to protest with the agents, risking being reprimanded.
Van Dijk’s red card came as part of a chaotic first half for Liverpool at St. James’ Park. Fellow defender Trent Alexander-Arnold narrowly escaped sending off in the opening six minutes.
The England defender was booked after three minutes for throwing the ball away after a decision he didn’t like – now considered a mandatory yellow card under guidelines given to referees at the start of the season. Moments later, the right-back cynically brought down Anthony Gordon.
Umpire Brooks only let an embarrassed Alexander-Arnold get away with a warning. But it was the English ace’s mistake that led Newcastle to open the scoring midway through the first half. Mohamed Salah’s poor pass proved too much for Alexander-Arnold to control, allowing Gordon to escape on goal. The former Everton winger coolly passed Alisson.
Newcastle then had the chance to make it 2-0. Isak collected Gordon’s pass and appeared to be one-on-one with Alisson, only for Van Dijk to bring down the Swede savagely.
Brooks had no choice but to show the 32-year-old the red card. Van Dijk will miss the match between Liverpool and Aston Villa next weekend, but his apparent abuse of the referee and fourth official could cost him an extended suspension.
Speaking of Sky’s match commentary, ex-Manchester United defender Neville said: ‘Now he’s abusing the referee. You just have to take your medicines and leave the pitch. We’ve all been there.’
