Tag: Enzo Fernandez

Chelsea news: Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard may be replaced by a new Chelsea pair that Mauricio Pochettino finds.

Mauricio Pochettino will have his very own Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard after Chelsea’s shirt number selections for the 2023–24 Premier League season were finalized. The pair contributed to some of the Blues’ most memorable 21st-century moments, with both of them playing significant roles in the team’s 2012 Champions League victory.

But with Todd Boehly taking over as the club’s majority owner in the summer of 2022, those heydays are firmly in the past. Boehly has overseen a significant roster turnover during his first year in charge, with more than £700 million spent on transfers and well over 20 players leaving the club permanently.

A tedious 2022–23 season highlighted the need for numerous changes, one of which was Pochettino, who was hired as the Blues’ new manager earlier this summer. Just a few days remain until the former Tottenham manager leads Chelsea against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge in their first competitive match.

This week, Pochettino will make several decisions, including choosing a new captain. The 2023–24 season’s shirt numbers have also been confirmed. The significant selections Levi Colwill made involved his selection of No. Raheem Sterling will take over as the new No. 26, replacing the late John Terry. 7 and moving from 15 to 10 Mykhailo Mudryk.

There are two choices that stand out: Enzo Fernandez chose 8 and Nicolas Jackson chose 15, both of which have clear associations with famous numbers worn by Drogba and Lampard. If given a more advanced role, Fernandez, who was able to work under Lampard last season, could undoubtedly produce results similar to those the former captain of the Blues produced.

While Jackson, who shares African ancestry with Drogba and plays for the Senegalese national team, adopted the forward’s original choice of number when he first arrived in west London from Marseille. Jackson referred to Drogba and Demba Ba as “icons” in his remarks when he first entered the club this summer.

There was no doubt in his mind when he said, “I wanted to join a big team, [and] when Chelsea came, there was no question in my mind.”. “This kind of team was something I always imagined. I spoke to my family and agent, and I have icons who have played here, such as big strikers Drogba and Ba. So when Chelsea arrived, I decided to come here because my heart told me to when she asked.

I distinctly recall Drogba’s game-winning header in the 2012 Champions League final. I grew up watching those Chelsea players, so I made the decision to emulate them.
Now that I’m here, I hope that stays the case.
“.

Now that Christopher Nkunku’s knee injury has been determined to be serious, Jackson will undoubtedly be in line for a prominent role at Chelsea in the early going of the season. In a collision with Mats Hummels during the preseason friendly against Borussia Dortmund, the 25-year-old suffered meniscus damage, which required surgery and forced him to miss several months of action.

More news……..

Chelsea contacts the relegated Leeds star and is prepared to trigger the player’s release clause.

According to reports, Chelsea has contacted Tyler Adams, a midfielder for Leeds United, and is prepared to trigger his relegation release clause.

Prior to the start of the upcoming Premier League season, manager Mauricio Pochettino is desperate to bolster his midfield lineup. However, he has been unsuccessful in finding suitable replacements thus far.

Paris Saint-Germain beat the Blues to the signing of Manuel Ugarte at the beginning of the summer, and Brighton is still putting up a fight for Moises Caicedo, who is a top target for them.

Adams was recently mentioned as a possible replacement for the Ecuadorian in Chelsea’s transfer plans, but it now seems the club wants both players.

Fabrizio Romano claims that Adams’ representatives have been contacted by the west London club’s hierarchy, who is also looking into the deal’s price.

The transfer for Adams is being treated separately from Caicedo negotiations, and the American captain is not just seen as a backup option but rather as someone who can add depth and competition to the midfield.

Adams, who was released by RB Leipzig last summer, is now available for just £20 million following Leeds’ relegation from the Premier League.

The Daily Mail even claims that Chelsea’s interest has grown to the point where they are prepared to trigger his release clause.

Pochettino prefers to have at least one new midfielder in before next Sunday’s game, but any deal for Caicedo is unlikely to be finished in time with just one week until the Blues face Liverpool in their opening game of the season.

Because Mateo Kovacic, Mason Mount, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek were all sold, N’Golo Kante left on a free transfer, leaving Chelsea with few options in the midfield.

Last weekend, when asked if the team was still looking for a midfielder, Pochettino responded, “I think we’re still talking about needing an experienced midfielder, yes.”.

With 14 appearances in the Champions League and 75 appearances in the Bundesliga prior to his season in the Premier League with Leeds, Adams, 24, undoubtedly brings a wealth of experience to the table. He has 36 caps for the USA as well.

Adams’ release clause would need to be paid in full, which would be different from Chelsea’s usual purchasing strategy since they typically spread out the cost of transfers over several years.