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  • Chelsea vs Borussia Dortmund: friendly prediction, start time, tv, live stream, team news, h2h

    Chelsea vs Borussia Dortmund: friendly prediction, start time, tv, live stream, team news, h2h

    Chelsea wraps up their pre-season preparations with a final friendly against Borussia Dortmund in Chicago. The Blues are so far unbeaten
    C    helsea wraps up their pre-season preparations with a final friendly against Borussia Dortmund in Chicago.

    The Blues are so far unbeaten under Mauricio Pochettino and have even won the Premier League Summer Series, sparking optimism ahead of the new season.

    While not many definitive conclusions can be drawn from the friendlies, fans will at least be happy to see some positive elements returning to the club.

    Dortmund recently beat Manchester United so will likely offer a severe test before Pochettino plans his Premier League campaign.

    Here’s everything you need to know. Date, start time and place

    Chelsea vs Borussia Dortmund is scheduled for kick-off at 1.30am BST on Thursday 3 August 2023.

    Chicago’s Solider Field hosts.

    Where to watch Chelsea vs Borussia Dortmund?

    TV Channel: The match will be broadcast on Chelsea’s official website.

    Live Stream: The Chelsea ‘5th Stand’ app offers a live stream to season ticket holders.

    LIVE coverage: Follow the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog, with Nizaar Kinsella providing expert analysis from the ground up. Chelsea vs Borussia Dortmund Team News

    Noni Madueke is yet to feature for Pochettino and it remains to be seen if the England U21 star will be included.

    Kepa should be back in goal and Nicolas Jackson could start alongside Christopher Nkunku and Raheem Sterling.

    Reece James could also earn a spot as he steps up his comeback after an injury-plagued season.

    Chelsea v Borussia Dortmund

    If the Blues are not always completely convincing, confidence seems to be returning. For this reason, Chelsea look like favourites. Chelsea win 3-1.

    Head to head history (h2h) and results

    Chelsea win: 1

    Draw: 0

    Borussia Dortmund win: 1

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    Chelsea now could sign £40m midfielder and Moises Caicedo this summer

    Chelsea now could sign £40m midfielder and Moises Caicedo this summer
    Reports say Chelsea are looking to sign more than one midfielder this summer.

    According to the Evening Standard, the Blues will be looking to add another target to their ranks besides Moises Caicedo if they close the deal for him.

    Attempts to sign Caicedo so far have been well documented throughout the window, with a number of offers quickly rejected.

    Brighton are believed to value the Ecuador international alongside Declan Rice, who recently moved to Arsenal for a British record fee.

    Chelsea are less willing to pay that amount and are unwilling to include defender Levi Colwill in a potential deal. That brought things to a halt as the Blues are currently not offering a £100million transfer fee for the 21-year-old to cross the line.

    Chelsea to buy two midfielders

    Chelsea now could sign £40m midfielder and Moises Caicedo this summer
    However, he wouldn’t be the only target for a midfielder. They also remained interested in the additions of Gabri Veiga and Amadou Onana in the middle of the park.

    Despite their quality, they reportedly tried to strengthen Caicedo with Ajax’s Mohammed Kudus.

    The Dutch side’s valuation has been put at around £40m with the understanding that the player would be interested in a transfer if he is successful. The position certainly looks like it could use more than one addition, having already passed a number of first team options.

    N’golo Kante, Mateo Kovaic and Ruben Loftus-Cheek have all left the club, while a new offer for Conor Gallagher is currently expected after the Blues turned down one from West Ham in the last 24 hours.

  • REPORT: ‘DEAL CLOSED’ AS LIVERPOOL TAKES OFF £40m MIDFELD TRANSFER

    REPORT: ‘DEAL CLOSED’ AS LIVERPOOL TAKES OFF £40m MIDFELD TRANSFER

    FABINHO GOODBYE FROM LIVERPOOL After a stellar five-year career at Liverpool, Fabinho has signed a new three-year contract with Al-Ittihad
    FABINHO FAREWELL TO LIVERPOOL
    After a stellar five-year career at Liverpool, Fabinho has signed a new three-year contract with Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia. After an emotional farewell, it marks the end of an era at Anfield for the Brazilian.

    Fabinho now joins former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema and former Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante in the Middle East powerhouse. His £40million move is a big signing for the Saudi Pro League club. OVERCOMING BARRIERS TO MOVEMENT
    The transition has not been without problems. There have been minor delays due to paperwork and fears that Fabinho’s French Bulldogs may not be allowed in Saudi Arabia, where his breed is classified as ‘dangerous and aggressive’. However, these were only obstacles and all obstacles have since been removed.

    MEMORIES OF LIVERPOOL

    Fabinho’s departure from Liverpool was accompanied by a moving Instagram video which highlighted his many triumphs at Anfield. Since joining Monaco in 2018, he has won the Champions League, Premier League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup.

    He expressed his feelings with these heartfelt words:

    “Today I leave my home. It’s been five years wearing this jersey and always with the greatest honour and happiness possible… Thanks to Liverpool, I reached my highest level and played a World Cup. Thanks to Liverpool, I fulfilled my dream of walking into a stadium with my son in my arms. Thanks to Liverpool, I played in the best stadium in the world, with the best atmosphere in the world, which is Anfield. That moment will always be in my memory. I love this club. Thank you, Reds, for everything we’ve experienced together. You will never walk alone. #YNWA ❤️🙏🏾”

    THE LIVERPOOL ROAD AHEAD
    The Brazilian’s departure leaves a significant void in Liverpool’s midfield, which has been exacerbated by Jordan Henderson’s recent move to Saudi Arabia. However, with the signings of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp is optimistic about the future and admits more players need to be added before the transfer window closes.

    “There are so many things to do,” he said. “The transfer window is open. If my day would have 28 hours at the moment it would not be a problem – I could fill them easily!”

    CONCLUSION
    As Fabinho embarks on this new journey, Liverpool fans will certainly miss the highly decorated midfielder, but memories of his contributions will live on in their hearts. The Reds will keep pushing forward and make sure to continue their road to success.

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    Jurgen Klopp describes an unnoticed Liverpool youngster as “a joy to watch.”.

    James McConnell
    James McConnell made another valuable contribution against Leicester, and Jurgen Klopp praised the impact of the teenager.

    McConnell has participated in all three of Liverpool’s preseason friendlies so far this summer’s second half, blending in seamlessly with the team’s more seasoned players in the midfield.

    Following his team’s 4-0 victory over Leicester, Klopp praised McConnell for being a “joy to watch” and praised his versatility in moving into the No. despite having little prior expertise in that position, position no.

    The manager enthusiastically praised the teen’s performance, saying: “James in the six is just a joy to watch. The boy never played in that position before, we put him there, and he throws his heart on the pitch. ”.

    Despite having previously stated that this wouldn’t be the case, Klopp made significant substitutions against Leicester at halftime and completely rearranged his outfield for the second half.

    McConnell and several of his peers have benefited from the opportunity the rotation has given Liverpool’s young players to express themselves and show what they can do.

    Regarding the young talent in the team, Klopp expressed his excitement for the advancements being made while admonishing his team not to become overly dependent on the younger players as they continue to develop.

    The young boys jumped at the opportunity to appear. I told them in the locker room about a week ago that while I’ve seen many young players throughout my career, these are unique.

    We’ll see where it goes, but if these boys take center stage next season, we’ll have a problem.

    “We use these boys occasionally when things are really going well, giving them space to grow between uses. ”.

    One of many young players eager to make the most of their opportunities this summer and catch the manager’s attention before the new season is McConnell.

    The 18-year-old, who joined from Sunderland in 2019, had 13 U18 Premier League appearances last season and contributed five goals and three assists.

    There will undoubtedly be more opportunities for McConnell to showcase his skills next season as the Reds look to battle on all fronts once more, as Liverpool will begin a Europa League campaign for the first time since reaching the final in 2016.

  • If Liverpool can address two problems, Jürgen Klopp already has a new Fabinho who is similar to Moisés Caicedo.

    If Liverpool can address two problems, Jürgen Klopp already has a new Fabinho who is similar to Moisés Caicedo.

    If Liverpool can address two problems, Jürgen Klopp already has a new Fabinho who is similar to Moisés Caicedo.
    Liverpool need a ‘new Fabinho’ as Jurgen Klopp approaches the new season without a permanent number six. But he already has a Moisés Caicedo figure in the ranks.

    In a dream transfer window, Jürgen Klopp would undoubtedly get away with twice at Brighton. Liverpool have already signed Alexis Mac Allister and re-teaming him with Moisés Caicedo would be a ruthlessly effective way to fill the Fabinho gap.

    In April, Sky Sports reported that Caicedo was an interesting player for Liverpool. They have cited him as a player who could make up for Jude Bellingham’s missed entry, but like the Englishman, Brighton’s in-demand midfielder is an excellent all-rounder and could even be a solution to Fabinho’s farewell.

    Since then, transfer reports have stalled, with Chelsea the leading candidate. With several big offers rejected, it seems clear that Caicedo has long since moved out of the price range Liverpool would like to operate in.

    If anything, Caicedo’s unavailability underlines the deal Liverpool made with Mac Allister, having taken advantage of a very advantageous release clause. But a player similar to his former Brighton colleague – someone who is both a six and an eight, with proven world-class qualities – would make Klopp feel a lot better about the situation in midfield. That player may already be in the ranks of Liverpool. Although Klopp has mainly used him up front, his numbers paint him as a very similar proposition to Caicedo, with numbers of tackles far exceeding last season’s version of Fabinho.

    If Liverpool can address two problems, Jürgen Klopp already has a new Fabinho who is similar to Moisés Caicedo.Come forward, Thiago Alcântara. With Caicedo ranked his most comparable player in Europe’s top five leagues by FBref, their profile is flawless. After welcoming Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai in the number eight roles and watching the development of Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott, Klopp could now see his Spanish master as a dedicated number six. The biggest myth about Thiago’s career at Liverpool is that he is weak in possession. The opposite is clearly true. His 3.35 tackles per 90 minutes last year placed him in the 95th percentile of all midfielders in Europe’s top five leagues, despite him playing for a team that dominates possession. For context, Fabinho recorded 2.13 tackles per game over the same period.

    Thiago is also an expert on wiretapping. The same ability to read the game that makes him so good in possession also allows him to deflect attacks.

    So where do these defensive misconceptions about Thiago come from? One possibility is that fans realize the very real problem that the Spaniard has a tendency to take unnecessary risks in dangerous areas, a habit that can create chances out of thin air for the opposition.

    It’s a clearly unusual trend for Fabinho and Klopp would need to address it before he can truly trust Thiago as his number six. The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich star was disowned 1.67 times per 90 minutes last season, putting him well below the Premier League’s fourth percentile. With 0.38, Fabinho was in the 93rd percentile.

    However, given his playing intelligence and ability to follow instructions, there is reason to be optimistic that Thiago can adapt. Particularly when deployed as a deeper midfielder, he could certainly be struck by the importance of a safety-based approach.

    If Liverpool can address two problems, Jürgen Klopp already has a new Fabinho who is similar to Moisés Caicedo.
    It is the second problem which seems a little more insurmountable and which could force Klopp to return to the transfer market. While Caicedo made 37 appearances last season, Thiago made just 18, with the veteran struggling with fitness issues since he arrived at Anfield. Although this is a ‘stop-gap’ in Thiago’s final year of contract, there is no real reason to be optimistic that his fitness can reach the level Liverpool need. It would certainly be unwise for Klopp to rely on his existing line-up in the middle of the park knowing that his only solution Fabinho for the senior is so injury-prone.

    However, Thiago’s presence at least means Liverpool could potentially walk away with just one more signing in midfield. There’s no denying that it’s still a risk, but it’s a calculated risk – especially if the money saved is invested in bringing in defensive staff.

    Signing a young number six like Roméo Lavia and then balancing your minutes with Thiago and Stefan Bajčetić seems like a sensible path. Days away are to be expected for the oldest member of the trio, but the young duo are said to have enough confidence during these times to get involved.

    Of course, a young and fit Thiago would be the ultimate transfer dream and that’s basically Caicedo. But given the realities of Liverpool’s budget and the very real need to kick out an elite ‘unicorn’ defender with his left foot, Klopp may already be thinking about his new Fabinho.

     

  • Amara Nallo, a “Rolls Royce” English talent, is currently the subject of negotiations with Liverpool.

    Amara Nallo, a “Rolls Royce” English talent, is currently the subject of negotiations with Liverpool.

    Reason behind Kylian Mbappe's transfer to Liverpool and admission of "new project”
    Amara Nallo, a 17-year-old defender for West Ham, is reportedly being courted by Liverpool, who want to bring him into their academy system.

    Nallo is the most recent player the Merseyside giants are looking to add to their youth system, according to Fabrizio Romano, and Liverpool are in talks to bring the 16-year-old center back to Anfield.

    Nallo, the most recent promising prospect to come out of the Irons’ successful academy, has been dubbed a “Rolls Royce” of a player by West Ham coach and former Premier League striker Carlton Cole.

    Nallo, who made his U-18 Premier League debut just last season, is thought to have tremendous potential and is a player who, with the right coaching and development, could one day succeed at the senior level.

    And this might be the case given that Liverpool, one of the best clubs in England for an exciting British prospect to learn the ropes and receive the best footballing education available, is currently in talks to sign Nallo.

    Nallo could become a superstar one day at Liverpool

    Liverpool have seen many defenders become global superstars through the academy and Nallo could become the next player to make his mark in the years to come.

    The centre-back is obviously held in high regard as Liverpool are currently negotiating the signing of Nallo from West Ham, who could demand a good transfer fee for the 16-year-old if the defender agrees to move to Anfield.

    In fact, Nallo has all the qualities needed to become a superstar centre-back for Liverpool and the training the defender will receive at the club will help the youngster take the next step in his already promising career.

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    Reason behind Kylian Mbappe’s transfer to Liverpool and admission of “new project”

    Reason behind Kylian Mbappe's transfer to Liverpool and admittion of "new project
    Liverpool are hoping to get Kylian Mbappé to join them on loan as PSG continue their efforts to sign the forward now rather than lose him as a free agent next summer

    Six years after losing the deal for Kylian Mbappé, Liverpool are once again aiming to sign the Frenchman.

    The Reds have come out of nowhere as a potential destination for Mbappé, who looks set to be transferred from Paris Saint-Germain this summer after refusing to commit his future at the club beyond next year.

    The 24-year-old Mbappé can leave Parco dei Principi as a free agent in 2024 under the terms of the contract signed last summer. And with PSG looking to cash in on their forward while they can, Mirror Football revealed on Saturday that Liverpool are looking to negotiate a stunning loan deal with the French giants that will see Mbappé spend the 2023-24 season at Anfield.

    A season-long deal would still allow Mbappé a dream move to the Bernabéu next summer if he wishes, and the striker is known to be an admirer of Reds boss Jurgen Klopp. In 2017, Klopp and Liverpool launched a massive charm offensive to lure Mbappe to Anfield when it became clear the striker had overtaken Monaco. At the time, however, The Telegraph claimed that Mbappe chose PSG instead because the Reds failed to convince him that joining them was the best step for his career.

    Since then, Liverpool have even been linked with Mbappe. Before signing a new contract last summer, the PSG star made it clear he was open to the possibility of taking on a new challenge outside of France.

    “It’s a very important moment for me, maybe I’m reaching the first or second turning point in my career,” Mbappe said after being named Ligue 1 player of the year in 2019. “I’ve learned so much here and I feel like maybe it’s time to take on more responsibility. Maybe it would bring me great joy at PSG, or maybe somewhere else for a new project.”

    While it remains to be seen whether Liverpool’s latest attempt to sign Mbappe will be successful, Mbappe’s mother and agent Fayza Lamari is known to be a huge Liverpool fan.

    Mbappe is believed to be happy to see out the final year of his contract in Paris, but PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has made it clear he will actively seek to sell the world champion if he refuses to secure his future to devote himself to the association. beyond 2024.

    PSG accepted a club-record £259million offer from Al-Hilal earlier this week but the deal fell through as Mbappé was unwilling to consider a move to the Saudi Pro League.

     

  • Liverpool vs. Bayern Munich – Prediction, team news, forecast and lineups.

    Liverpool vs. Bayern Munich – Prediction, team news, forecast and lineups.

    Liverpool vs. Bayern Munich - Prediction, team news, forecast and lineups.
    On Wednesday at noon, Liverpool and Bayern Munich square off in a thrilling friendly at the Singapore National Stadium.

    Recently, Jurgen Klopp’s team destroyed Leicester City 4-0 in Kallang, and the German champions finished their visit to Japan with a 1-0 victory over Kawasaki Frontale.

    MATCH PREVIEW

    On Wednesday at noon, Liverpool and Bayern Munich square off in a thrilling friendly at the Singapore National Stadium.
    Two months after defeating Leicester with three unanswered goals at the King Power, Liverpool’s dominance over their Championship rivals was still evident in Singapore, where a first-half barrage put the Reds on their way to a convincing victory.

    Before the half, Darwin Nunez, Bobby Clark, and Diogo Jota all made the net tremble, and in the second half, rising Scottish winger Ben Doak added his name to the scoresheet as Liverpool continued their remarkable streak of scoring four goals in every preseason match this summer.

    The Reds also scored four goals in their two exhibition matches against Greuther Furth and Karlsruher SC in Germany, though they were forced to settle for a 4-4 draw against the latter. However, few will be expecting another four-goal outburst against the defending champions of Germany.

    Though Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister, recent additions to the Liverpool engine room, are already settling in, talks over a transfer for Romeo Lavia are reportedly ongoing in the background as Fabinho gets ready to join Jordan Henderson in Saudi Arabia, according to Klopp.

    The thrilling match on Wednesday will be Liverpool’s final friendly away from English soil before they finish their summer exhibition schedule against Darmstadt 98 at Deepdale on August 7. Klopp’s team will then try to give Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino a rough welcome back to life in England during their Premier League opener on August 13.

    Liverpool vs. Bayern Munich - Prediction, team news, forecast and lineups.
    Although Liverpool’s preseason goalscoring achievements are commendable, the Reds’ 12 goals are dwarfed by Bayern’s opening 27-0 demolition of FC Rottach-Egern, a ninth-tier team. Thomas Tuchel’s team has since struggled to establish their dominance in a pair of Japan-based matches.

    In fact, the Bavarians fell short in a 2-1 loss to Manchester City on July 26, three days before a Tokyo match with J1 League heavyweights Kawasaki Frontale, where Bayern’s only victory came from a second-half goal by Josip Stanisic.

    Tuchel bemoaned his team’s pre-season exhaustion as the reason for their lackluster performance, but the German champions have not had much time to rest up as they prepare to fly to Singapore for their fourth exhibition match of the summer.

    Bayern’s final two preseason opponents will be Monaco and Weinbeisser Kaltern. The Bundesliga champions may or may not start their latest title defense with Harry Kane leading the way as club executives work to placate ruthless Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy.

    Liverpool and Bayern have played nine competitive matches, with five ending in draws. However, Liverpool most recently defeated Bayern 3-1 in the second leg of a Champions League last-16 matchup.

    After a brief absence due to an ankle injury, Szoboszlai returned for Liverpool’s recent thrashing of Leicester, but Stefan Bajcetic, former Bayern lynchpin Thiago Alcantara, and Conor Bradley were all left at home to continue their recoveries.

    Liverpool vs. Bayern Munich - Prediction, team news, forecast and lineups.
    Team news

    Given the quality of the opposition and the fact that no new injuries were discovered over the weekend, Klopp should start a strong lineup, forcing Clark, despite his memorable goal against the Foxes, to accept a bench position.

    In addition, Alisson Becker might reclaim the goalie’s gloves, allowing Caoimhin Kelleher to return to the dugout. In the attack, Luis Diaz might make a comeback to support Mohamed Salah and Nunez, the latter of whom has four goals in as many friendlies.

    Meanwhile, Sadio Mane, a former Liverpool player, will not be playing for Bayern on Wednesday because he is on the verge of signing a lucrative contract with the Saudi Arabian team Al-Nassr. Thiago will also miss the opportunity to play against his former team.

    Mane’s impending departure will further weaken an attack already without the injured Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (knee) and Thomas Muller (hip), as well as Manuel Neuer and newly acquired Raphael Guerreiro, who will both miss out due to leg issues.

    Kim Min-jae, who made his debut for the German champions in their victory over Kawasaki, will continue to guard Yann Sommer in the Bayern goal despite persistent rumors of a possible transfer to Inter Milan.

    Starting lineup options for Liverpool include:. Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Mac Allister, Jones, Szoboszlai, Salah, Nunez, and Diaz are some of the players.

    starting lineups for Bayern Munich could include:.
    Sommer; Pavard; Kim; De Ligt; Davies; Kimmich; Goretzka; Sane; Musiala; Coman; Tel.

    We say; Liverpool 3 – 1Bayern Munich 

    Liverpool may enter the game on Wednesday as the favorites because Bayern’s team is both injured and worn out, and their preparations may be hampered by the lengthy flight from Japan.

    Klopp’s team should take advantage of Bayern’s recent struggles to close out their Singapore trip with a stunning victory, even though another four-goal performance might not be possible.

     

  • To give Kepa Arrizabalaga competition, Chelsea wants to acquire Robert Sanchez.

    To give Kepa Arrizabalaga competition, Chelsea wants to acquire Robert Sanchez.

    As talks over midfielder Moises Caicedo continue, the Blues want a double deal with Brighton. In order to compete with Kepa Arrizabalaga
    As talks over midfielder Moises Caicedo continue, the Blues want a double deal with Brighton.

    In order to compete with Kepa Arrizabalaga, Chelsea has made Robert Sanchez of Brighton their top target.

    This summer, the 25-year-old is being projected as a player who could either replace Kepa as Mauricio Pochettino’s first-choice goalkeeper or push Kepa to up his performance level.

    Ben Roberts, who last season served as Chelsea’s goalkeeper coach under former manager Graham Potter but now holds a wider management position in goalkeeping at Stamford Bridge, has given Sanchez his recommendation.

    Sanchez, who is available after falling out of favor at the Amex Stadium under Roberto De Zerbi, enjoys a close relationship with Roberts.

    Chelsea and Brighton are still working out the financial details, and after having trouble acquiring top midfield target Moises Caicedo, they expect difficult negotiations.

    Kepa, with whom Sanchez trained while serving Spain abroad, might be reunited with him. After Edouard Mendy was traded earlier this summer, Chelsea will also try to loan out Gabriel Slonina.

    Slonina has a broad agreement in principle to go on loan to Belgian club KAS Eupen, but Chelsea is still open to other possibilities.

    Although Pochettino is content with Kepa as his starting goalkeeper, the Blues would suffer if the Spaniard were to get hurt. Andre Onana, who recently moved from Inter Milan to Manchester United in a £47.2 million deal, was among the goalkeeping options that Chelsea considered earlier in the summer.

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    Different viewpoints: At Chelsea, Pochettino and Boehly disagree on a particular issue.

    Different viewpoints: At Chelsea, Pochettino and Boehly disagree on a particular issue.
    Different viewpoints: At Chelsea, Pochettino and Boehly disagree on a particular issue.

    When it comes to Conor Gallagher, Mauricio Pochettino and Todd Boehly at Chelsea are at odds.

    That is what Ben Jacobs claims.

    Let’s take a look at the most recent information regarding Conor Gallagher at Chelsea.

    What’s going on?

    Boehly appears to be willing to sell the Chelsea No.23 Although Pochettino is less eager to part with the England international, this summer.

    Given that Gallagher is a Chelsea player and wants to compete for a spot, Jacobs, a reputable sportswriter for CBS Sports, said to Give Me Sport that Pochettino and the Chelsea board still need to trim down the squad size.

    Even though Pochettino likes Gallagher a lot and he isn’t necessarily the first player that Chelsea needs to resolve, I believe the Chelsea board would view Gallagher from a slightly different angle and be willing to sell him if the price was right.

    “There is Pochettino’s perspective, and he is very impressed with Gallagher. He claimed as much during the American tour, but I believe the Chelsea board would be open to selling him if the right price were to be offered. ”.

    Chelsea values the 23-year-old at £50 million, according to Fabrizio Romano.

    Different viewpoints: At Chelsea, Pochettino and Boehly disagree on a particular issue.

    Todd Boehly should leave Conor Gallagher decision to Mauricio Pochettino

    Boehly would be smart to defer to Pochettino for football-related decisions like this, in our opinion.

    Since taking over at Chelsea, the American has already garnered attention for his insistence on being overly involved, including his now-famous visits to the dressing room at Stamford Bridge.

    The 49-year-old would be foolish to defy Pochettino and try to sell a player the Argentinean likes.
    Of course, Boehly must maintain control of his finances and may need the money from Gallagher’s sale.

    Given that Gallagher’s future is uncertain, it is important to keep an eye on this situation.

     

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    We can’t wait to see two Chelsea players who are displaying excellent chemistry tonight.

    Todd Boehly should leave Conor Gallagher decision to Mauricio Pochettino
    Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson’s chemistry has been really exciting to watch develop through the first three preseason games, and as we approach our penultimate friendly tonight, we’re eager to see more of it.

    With Premier League action beginning in less than two weeks, Fulham will present a strong opponent and are in the same stage of their preparation as we are.

    Even though this isn’t one of those games that will be played at full strength, it should still be quite tense, particularly in the early going when adjustments from both coaches could potentially disrupt the flow. The starting lineup that Mauricio Pochettino selects should resemble his starting XI for the match against Liverpool in two weeks, and Jackson and Nkunku’s attacking interplay will be crucial to our success throughout the season.

    Preseason time spent together is extremely valuable. We eagerly anticipate seeing what they come up with tonight.

     

  • Trent Alexander-Arnold has been named as Virgil van Dijk’s vice-captain by Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.

    Trent Alexander-Arnold has been named as Virgil van Dijk’s vice-captain by Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.

    In place of Jordan Henderson, Trent Alexander-Arnold has been named vice captain and Virgil van Dijk has been named the new Liverpool
    In place of Jordan Henderson, Trent Alexander-Arnold has been named vice captain and Virgil van Dijk has been named the new Liverpool captain by Jurgen Klopp.

    The Netherlands defender was brought in to fill Henderson’s shoes after the latter gave up the captaincy to join Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ettifaq after being lured to the region and signing a staggering £700,000-per-week contract.

    Van Dijk joined the Reds from Southampton in 2018 and has since established himself as one of the team’s top performers during a successful period that has seen the team win its first Premier League championship and sixth Champions League trophy.

    He will assume the captaincy, making him the first Reds defender to do so since Sami Hyypia gave it up in 2003.

    Van Dijk said to Liverpoolfc . com in Singapore: “[It’s] a really proud day for me, for my wife, for my kids, and for my family.”. I struggle to put into words the unique feeling I’ve been experiencing.

    But it’s something I’m really, really proud of. “Of course, I’m captain of Holland; that was already such a tremendous honor and a proud moment.”. I can’t right now describe what it’s like to also be the captain of Liverpool Football Club.

    “It’s just something that makes me very proud, and I will do everything I can to make everyone happy and proud of me and the football club.”. ‘ .

    Van Dijk has led the Netherlands since being named captain ahead of the 2022 World Cup, and Klopp has apparently been impressed enough to name him as Liverpool’s newest manager.

    The 32-year-old has played a crucial role in the club’s recent success, but over the past two seasons, he has struggled with serious injuries at various points.

    He missed 41 days of the previous season due to a hamstring injury, and he also missed nearly the entire 2020–21 campaign due to surgery for a cruciate ligament injury.

    In place of Jordan Henderson, Trent Alexander-Arnold has been named vice captain and Virgil van Dijk has been named the new Liverpool
    In the event that he is unable to participate in games during the upcoming season, vice-captain Alexander-Arnold will assume the captaincy.

    The city is where the England international was born, and he has played a crucial role in Klopp’s efforts to help Liverpool win more trophies.

    His place in Liverpool’s lineup was called into question following a disappointing campaign the previous year, during which the Reds struggled to find consistency and ultimately finished outside the Champions League spots.

    After a late surge of impressive midfield displays, Alexander-Arnold recovered and is once more anticipated to start every game for Klopp in 2019.

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    Report: A “devastating” player will join the Premier League; Liverpool was thinking about making a £30 million offer

    This summer, Liverpool has been one of the teams linked to Barcelona's desire to sell midfielder Frank Kessie to the Premier League.
    This summer, Liverpool has been one of the teams linked to Barcelona’s desire to sell midfielder Frank Kessie to the Premier League.

    The Catalan giants intend to offload Kessie next week, and they anticipate that the English top division will be his final destination, according to Mundo Deportivo.

    The Ivorian signed a four-year contract with a whopping €500 million buyout clause when he left AC Milan for Barcelona last summer on a free transfer.

    Antonio Cassano, the club’s former striker, described Kessie’s time in Milan as “devastating,” but he hasn’t been able to match that performance in La Liga.

    Kessie scored a last-second goal to beat Real Madrid in March, but he only made seven starts last year and that goal ended up being his only league goal for Barcelona.

    According to the report, Barcelona will now try to offload Kessie and is hoping to get a fee from an English club, while Juventus is only interested in a loan deal.

    The 26-year-old is rumored to be eager to establish himself in Spain, but if he were to transfer to the Premier League, he would only be interested in signing with a “Big Six” club.

    This summer, Liverpool has been one of the teams linked to Barcelona's desire to sell midfielder Frank Kessie to the Premier League.
    This summer, Kessie has been heavily linked to a number of clubs, including Liverpool. According to a Daily Mail report from last month, Liverpool was considering making a £30 million offer to entice Kessie to Anfield.

    Romeo Lavia appears to be a target for the Reds this week, but if Fabinho and Jordan Henderson are both able to sign with Saudi Arabia, the Reds may still look to add another midfielder.

    Could Frank Kessie find his form again at Liverpool?

    If Barcelona weren’t in such dire need of money, Frank Kessie, who was highly regarded while playing for AC Milan, might have a better chance.

    Although Jurgen Klopp is the only manager who has a chance to restore him to form, Liverpool may try to capitalize on his impending departure.

    Kessie could be a great addition for the Reds because of his 35 league goals over five years for AC Milan. The Reds need to add more experience to their new-look midfield.

    Whether they will want to meet his £30 million asking price is another matter; if Lavia signs, their midfield recruitment spree could cost close to £150 million.

  • A domestic Virgil van Dijk replacement may be the Liverpool defender with a pass completion rate of 97%.

    A domestic Virgil van Dijk replacement may be the Liverpool defender with a pass completion rate of 97%.

    In preseason, a Liverpool defender has been drawing attention after having a Virgil van Dijk-like moment. Young players
    In preseason, a Liverpool defender has been drawing attention after having a Virgil van Dijk-like moment.

    Young players never have an easy preseason, especially with Jürgen Klopp’s demanding training schedule. The young players must not only step up and compete against more experienced players, but they must also quickly adjust to a new setting and the demands of training.

    The fact that these Academy prospects do succeed in preseason and establish their value for Klopp and his coaching staff is what makes it so impressive.

    In terms of young players making contributions, Liverpool’s third game of the summer was likely the best so far.

    With goals from Bobby Clark and Ben Doak, Liverpool had plenty to be excited about for the future. However, the best and most exciting glimpse may not have been in front of the opposition’s goal, but rather at the other end.

    Jarell Quansah, a U20 England international for Liverpool, provided one of the game’s highlights. In the second half, Leicester had a clear shot at goal. Wilfred Ndidi crossed the ball to Patson Daka in the Liverpool penalty area, who appeared to finish the play easily.

    However, that impression only lasted for a split second. Aware of the threat, Quansah rushed in front of Daka and spread his body wide to make a brilliant block that kept Liverpool’s first preseason clean sheet and prevented what would have been a certain Leicester goal.

    In terms of execution, the scene was almost Virgil van Dijk-like. The Dutchman has become accustomed to making similar last-ditch and goal-preventing blocks at the core of the Reds’ defense over the past few seasons, and Liverpool supporters have grown accustomed to it.

    In preseason, a Liverpool defender has been drawing attention after having a Virgil van Dijk-like moment. Young players
    To get there, Quansah still has a ways to go. But in terms of his future, this was encouraging.

    Since the days of Jamie Carragher, Liverpool has probably not produced a center-back of the highest caliber in years. Quansah, however, may be the club’s first star product.

    He is a calm defender who has displayed solid play in each of his so far in preseason appearances. Even when Liverpool gave up three goals in the second half against Greuther Fürth, it was his more experienced teammates who made the errors that resulted in those goals, with Quansah hardly at fault.

    He continued to display the qualities that make him a typical center-back for Klopp against Leicester, finishing 36 of his 37 passes with a completion rate of 97 percent. He continued to produce two of Liverpool’s most crucial passes during preseason, making him the center-back with the most of those.

    We don’t yet know what the near future will bring. Liverpool could use a little more depth at center-back, and Europa League play may present opportunities for Quansah to play for the team in competitive games. He is also younger than 21, so he is not required to register and will be considered a homegrown player once he is required to join the squad.

    However, borrowing money is a possibility as well. At Bristol Rovers in League One last season, Quansah made an impression under Joey Barton, and he is undoubtedly prepared to establish himself at a higher level.

     

  • Nkunku, Odoi and Caicedo future in Chelsea news now

    Nkunku, Odoi and Caicedo future in Chelsea news now

    Signing acknowledges that "he will do exciting things"; £60M star close to transfer; £100M star to FORCE Chelsea move.
    Signing acknowledges that “he will do exciting things”; £60M star close to transfer; £100M star to FORCE Chelsea move.

    Here is a compilation of the most important Chelsea news and rumors from icfootballnews that we believe you might have missed.

    According to Gabby Agbonlahor, the proposed transfer of Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea to Fulham is an agreement that the player needs at this point in his career.

    In the early part of this summer, CHELSEA has already lost a number of well-known players. A new home in the Premier League has been found for Mateo Kovacic, Mason Mount, and Kai Havertz.

    N’Golo Kante, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Edouard Mendy have all joined the Saudi Pro League, while Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Christian Pulisic have both joined AC Milan. Cesar Azpilicueta, the team captain, has moved on to Atletico Madrid.

    Hudson-Odoi was viewed as Chelsea’s future player a few years ago. He was a unique talent that didn’t come around often, and the team had high expectations for him.

    He had fallen short of the expectations of many, though, and is now set to sign a £4 million deal to join Fulham.

    WHICH HAS BEEN SAID -.

    Agbonlahor said exclusively to Football Insider: “It didn’t work at CHELSEA. Additionally, he hasn’t taken care of himself when out on loan.

    “He’s a talented player, but if you don’t work hard, your value can go down, so I think Chelsea should let him go.

    Hudson-Odoi will want to play every single week, and Fulham is still a great club to join. ”.

    IS ODOI READY TO MOVE ON?

    Signing acknowledges that "he will do exciting things"; £60M star close to transfer; £100M star to FORCE Chelsea move.
    Once upon a time, the young man had a bright future, but the money got to him, and his performances began to suffer. A move away would be best for him because he needs to rekindle his career.

    The young man made the right choice because he will be able to revitalize his career at Fulham and return to the exciting talent he was just a few seasons ago.

    NKUNKU SENDS A MESSAGE -.

    In an interview with Chelsea fans, Christopher Nkunku said he can accomplish exciting things for the team.

    Having failed to win a trophy, placing 12th in the Premier League, and failing to qualify for Europe at all, CHELSEA had one of the worst seasons in the history of the club’s fan base in 2017.

    In order to once again challenge Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Man United for the title the following season, the club decided to hire Mauricio Pochettino and a number of players.

    And after that disappointing 12th-place finish from the previous season, summer signing Nkunku has spoken out and said he is eager to show the fans what he is capable of.

    WHAT HAS BEEN SAID.

    He declared, “I want to demonstrate my abilities.”. Just getting started now. I still have to change.

    It made me very happy to come here and score right away in the first game. My top priority is to adapt with the team, my teammates, and the club as a whole, and to continually get better. ’.

    In this project, the team is everything, he claims.
    “We want to be at the top of the table and qualify for the Champions League next year.”.
    The main thing is this, and after that, I do have goals, but I keep those private.

    I had a dream of playing in the Premier League. I wanted to play in this league and have the opportunity to do so throughout my career. Every great player aspired to play in this league because it is the biggest in the world. ’.

    IcFootballnews View….

    Many will be hoping for another trophy and European spot for CHELSEA this year because they should be an improvement over last year and Nkunku should score a few goals. At the moment, they are too far behind Man City in terms of quality.

    CAICEDO TO FORCE MOVE  -.

    Signing acknowledges that "he will do exciting things"; £60M star close to transfer; £100M star to FORCE Chelsea move.
    According to reports, Moises Caicedo will attempt to persuade Chelsea under Mauricio Pochettino to buy him from Brighton and Hove Albion.

    In recent months, CHELSEA has been linked with Caicedo and has been attempting to complete a transfer for the midfielder.

    Brighton has set a staggering asking price of £100 million for Caicedo, and Chelsea are unwilling to meet that demand. This is the problem.

    However, this does not imply that personal terms have not been agreed upon because, if you believe the numerous media reports, Caicedo has already agreed to work on the Stamford Bridge project.

    WHAT IS THE LATEST -.

    According to The Times, Caicedo and his agents “will seek further talks with Brighton” in an effort to “persuade the club to lower their asking price from £100 million.”.

    During the summer transfer window, Caicedo reportedly wants to move to Chelsea.

    WHAT HAS BEEN SAID -.

    Caicedo is reportedly eager to join CHELSEA during the summer transfer window and thinks his team would be acquiring “a top midfielder for a long time” if they were to make the move, according to Marc Cucurella.

    Cucurella responded, “I think he wants to come here, I’ve read in the media a lot of times,” when questioned about Chelsea’s pursuit of Caicedo.

    For me, because we played together at Brighton, I have a really good relationship with him.

    We would have a top midfielder for a very long time if he came here, according to the player. ’.

    WOULD HE ACTUALLY BE WORTH THE MONEY?

    He is nothing special; he only had one successful season with Brighton; he won’t put up weekly goal totals or perform as well as Ngolo Kante did.

    He may not be worth the trouble, and he may not even be worth the money.

     

  • Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Chelsea have finalized a deal to acquire 25-year-old Monaco center-back

    Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Chelsea have finalized a deal to acquire 25-year-old Monaco center-back

    Axel Disasi,
    Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Chelsea have finalized a deal to acquire 25-year-old Monaco center-back Axel Disasi, who will become the Blues’ sixth permanent addition of the summer.

    Although Disasi has recently been associated with several Premier League teams—Manchester United and Newcastle are just two of the clubs that have been linked with him this summer—the Blues didn’t seem to be in the mix until Sunday, when it unexpectedly became clear that a deal was close.

    Romano claims that Chelsea is willing to pay Monaco €45 million for a player who has become more well-known over the past season.

    “Chelsea have sealed a deal for Axel Disasi,” the football transfer expert declared.
    The two clubs are planning to exchange paperwork and documents.
    ”.
    A medical formality that Disasi still needs to finish is scheduled to be finished early this week. With the possibility of an additional year, he will agree to a five-year contract with the team.

    Romano continued by saying that despite interest from both Newcastle and Manchester United, neither of the two Champions League teams decided to make a bid for the player.

    Benoit Badiashile, a central defensive colleague of Disasi, was acquired by Chelsea for €38 million in January, making him the second defender from Monaco that Chelsea has acquired in the past two transfer windows.

    Season to remember for Axel Disasi.
    Disasi participated in each and every one of Monaco’s 49 competitive games in Ligue 1, the Coupe de France, and European football last season as they finished sixth in France. In these games, he scored six goals and assisted on four others.

    He also earned four France caps during this time and played a minute in the World Cup final. He also turned pro during this time.

    Didier Deschamps has used him as a right-back while playing with Les Bleus despite the fact that he is typically a center-back.

    The Expected Transfer Value (xTV) for Disasi is €20 million, which indicates that Chelsea is overpaying to sign him.

    More news……

    Possibly the best player in the world, Kylian Mbappe, has entered into shocking negotiations with Chelsea owner Todd Boehly.

    Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Chelsea have finalized a deal to acquire 25-year-old Monaco center-back Axel Disasi, who will become the Blues' sixth permanent addition of the summer.
    According to Duncan Castles of the Daily Record, Chelsea and PSG have begun contract negotiations so that Mbappe can join them.

    Boehly and Nasser Al-Khelaifi, the president of PSG, have had direct discussions regarding the agreement.

    According to Castles, Chelsea is reportedly offering PSG a cash plus player deal; however, it is unclear which players would be exchanged.

    Given that Mbappe only last week refused to talk about terms with Al Hilal, it is unclear whether the French player has any interest in joining Chelsea.

    Although PSG accepted a €300 million bid from the Saudi Arabian side, it is widely believed that Mbappe is holding out to sign with Real Madrid. Mbappe actually prefers to move to Madrid for nothing when his contract expires at the end of the upcoming season.

    Mbappe wants to leave PSG.
    In an effort to prevent losing Mbappe to a free transfer the following season, PSG has placed Mbappe on transfer list and is determined to sell the French superstar this summer.

    Mbappe has been banished from PSG after they refused to let him join them on their summer tour of Japan and forced him to train alongside players who are on the transfer market.

    The 24-year-old attacker has been informed by PSG that if he doesn’t sign a contract extension, he will be sold this summer and might not play again for the team.

    Mbappe is up for grabs this summer from a number of major clubs, not just Real Madrid and Chelsea.

    Arsenal is reportedly keeping a close eye on Mbappe and may use Gabriel Martinelli as a makeweight to sign the Frenchman in 2024, according to a recent report from FootballTransfers.

    Even though moves to Manchester United, Tottenham, or even Liverpool themselves have been mentioned, it seems unlikely that they will happen.

    In the upcoming weeks, a formal offer for Mbappe from Real Madrid is anticipated, according to The Daily Record.