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Chelsea line-up vs Arsenal with significant injury boost as Christopher Nkunku and Reece James joins the squad

How Christopher Nkunku and Reece James’ injuries will allow Chelsea to start stronger against Arsenal.

The Chelsea news could be significant as Mauricio Pochettino will have an additional fortnight to get his team ready for Arsenal’s visit.

The biggest challenge to Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea management thus far will come in just over two weeks. Although he has won three straight games to help right the ship over the last two weeks, a challenging stretch of games ahead could decide the season.

As Chelsea prepares to play Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham, Newcastle, and Brighton over the course of the next six weeks, they will need all the rest and recuperation they can get.
It comes at a good time for Pochettino, who is starting to see some returning players return to the team.

Chelsea is still very close to some of their rivals even though they are missing players worth over $400 million, the club captain, and are frequently forced to rely on academy players to fill the bench.

Maintaining their current form and capitalizing on their lack of European commitments could help Chelsea, who are two points behind Newcastle and nine points from the top, make significant progress in the upcoming weeks.

In addition, it appears that Chelsea is becoming more and more dominant every week.
Raheem Sterling also overcame illness to return for the final three games before the international break, playing a part in all four goals against Burnley.
Armando Broja, meanwhile, scored his first goal in nine months.

When Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal visit Stamford Bridge, both will have a chance to start.

With Nicolas Jackson challenging him for a starting position up front, Broja may get another chance to start after playing little in the first half against Burnley.
Jackson put up his third goal of the season with his second in as many games, but he was seen wearing strapping around his wrist.

Following a minor surgery on his hand, the 22-year-old has now been left out of Senegal’s squad for the upcoming matches.
It shouldn’t have a significant impact on his chances of playing against Arsenal, and now that he’s starting to show some form, it’s the ideal time for him to keep up his recent surge.

Reece James will have the opportunity to continue his recuperation during the break. The right-back was on the verge of making a comeback before being suspended by the Football Association (FA) for actions during the tunnel match against Aston Villa last month.
He has been out of action since the end of August due to an injury.

Despite his limited playing time, there is a possibility that he will return right away following a protracted recuperation.
Malo Gusto, who has filled in admirably for James, has been out of action for the past three games due to a suspension he received during the Villa match.

When he returns, he might start to help James get back up to speed.

Due to the knock he sustained during the most recent international break, Romeo Lavia is still a ways off from playing again, so the midfield will remain unchanged. Axel Disasi was called up and promptly left the France team, so there may yet be more changes to come to the defense.

Despite playing through an injury at Turf Moor, the 25-year-old has reportedly started every league game under Pochettino.

Disasi may be able to maintain his spot in the lineup if the next ten days go well, but he is doubtful for the game due to quadricep trouble.

Though a supportive message has been posted online, Christopher Nkunku is still a ways off from making a comeback, even though he may be wishing he was available for this kind of match.

With his continued gym work, Nkunku is making progress.

He was recently spotted kicking a ball inside.
For the time being, it’s a small step, but it gives those who are still holding out to see him play a little boost.

Potential starting lineup for Chelsea: Fernandez, Caicedo, Gallagher, Palmer, Sterling, Jackson; James, Disasi, Silva, Cucurella; Sanchez.

October 11, 2023
Chelsea star received a £90,000 fine and a one-match ban.

Reece James, a right-back for Chelsea, reportedly received a £90,000 fine and a one-match ban from the Football Association.

According to Sky Sports, Blues captain James has received this as payback for using abusive language during the team’s most recent Premier League loss to Aston Villa.

James has missed several games due to injury so far this year, but according to Sky Sports, this suspension would apply to Chelsea’s match against Burnley, regardless of his current level of fitness.

The long-serving Cesar Azpilicueta was replaced as Chelsea’s captain over the summer, and the England international has obviously still got a lot to learn about managing his emotions under pressure.

James has undoubtedly been missed so far this season, and Chelsea supporters will undoubtedly want to see him back on the field as soon as possible.

James and Christopher Nkunku are two players who, if they were healthy, would undoubtedly start the majority of games right now for Mauricio Pochettino’s team as a result of the numerous injuries to important players.

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To provide Pochettino with more firepower, Chelsea placed four strikers on a “transfer shortlist.”

The Blues beat Fulham on Monday night to get back on the winning track.

According to reports, Chelsea’s recruiting team has identified four talented attackers to target in upcoming transfer windows
In the beginning of his tenure at Stamford Bridge, Mauricio Pochettino had to deal with injury problems and wastefulness, and he has yet to find a reliable solution up top.

On Monday night, Armando Broja presented his own argument by scoring the second goal in Chelsea’s 2-0 victory over Fulham, capitalizing on his first Chelsea start in nearly a year.
An equally unexpected goal scorer was Mykhaylo Mudryk, who had just scored his first Premier League goal.

Chelsea had scored just five goals in its first six league games of the season, though, prior to the start of the match at Craven Cottage.
Concerns have also been raised about summer signing Nicolas Jackson’s poor performance and injured Christopher Nkunku.

The Blues have reportedly added four strikers to their list of potential transfers in order to complete a significant deal next summer, according to CaughtOffside.

After a difficult few weeks at Napoli, Victor Osimhen is thought to be the best option and may try to force his way out of Serie A.
The social media executive resigned after the Nigerian’s agent threatened to sue the Azzurri over an offensive TikTok video posted by the team.

Osimhen has made no secret of his desire to play in the Premier League.
During the summer, he was heavily linked with Manchester United before they decided to sign Rasmus Hojlund.

Ivan Toney is reportedly also on Chelsea’s hit list.
Only Harry Kane and Erling Haaland scored more goals in the Premier League last season than the Brentford striker, who recently switched agents in an apparent effort to test his abilities at a higher level.

Evan Ferguson, a talented young player from Brighton, is also thought to be a player of interest at Stamford Bridge.
The 18-year-old has scored four goals in a little more than 300 minutes of top-flight action so far this season, and many anticipate that he will continue to improve and have a successful career.

The fourth and final name up for consideration is Santiago Gimenez, it is believed.
The 22-year-old, who was born in Argentina and plays for Mexico on the international stage, has scored freely since moving to Europe last year.

Gimenez has scored 10 goals in the Eredivisie so far this season, averaging over a goal per game.
His outstanding hat-trick in the rivalry game against Ajax last week contributed to this astounding statistic

October 5, 2023
A player valued at £80 million who Chelsea reportedly wants to sign leaves a comment on Reece James’ Instagram post.

Ivan Toney, a forward, has engaged Chelsea’s club captain Reece James on social media.

As rumors about his future continued to circulate, he turned to Instagram to comment on the 23-year-old’s picture.

Toney is anticipated to leave Brentford in January, the same month that he is permitted to play competitive football once again after serving his suspension.

His time playing in England’s top division has demonstrated that he possesses the potential to rank among the top goal scorers in the nation.

After Harry Kane and Erling Haaland’s incredible seasons, he finished the previous season as the third-highest scorer, just behind them.

Toney on James’ Instagram

A player valued at £80 million who Chelsea reportedly wants to sign leaves a comment on Reece James’ Instagram post.

A number of major teams have been linked to a move for the English striker, with Arsenal the other team who is reportedly monitoring the terms of a potential £80 million deal.

Despite continuing to make significant investments in the frontline, Chelsea is once again falling short in terms of goals.

They only added Nicolas Jackson, a known striker who has developed a habit of getting himself booked rather than scoring goals, though.

As a result, there have been rumors that they are looking for a number nine, with Toney seemingly at the top of the list.

The fact that James, a huge figure at Stamford Bridge, and the Brentford player appear to already be close friends could benefit the Blues when transfer season rolls around.

They might also keep an eye on the Victor Osimhen situation at Napoli, where he appears to be very upset about how people have been treating him lately.

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Chelsea is now looking to sign a “phenomenal” forward who could cost £175 million.

Victor Osimhen, a striker for Napoli, was a target for Chelsea during the summer transfer window.

Chelsea reportedly inquired about Victor Osimhen, but Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis valued him at £175 million at the time, according to the Daily Mirror.

If reports are to be believed, the Blues’ interest still exists despite the Serie A club’s obvious desire to hold onto their star player.

Osimhen has been elevated to No. 1 for Chelsea, according to a report from FootballTransfers last month.
In the race to sign him, they are the No. 1 target for the upcoming summer transfer window.

He had a fantastic season for Napoli last year, scoring 26 goals in 32 games.

Chelsea’s inquiries

It comes as no surprise to learn that Chelsea questioned Osimhen during the summer.

Osimhen was among the best in the world during the previous campaign, and they needed a new striker after their experiment with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang failed.

However, Nicolas Jackson had to do, and the 22-year-old has struggled under Mauricio Pochettino.

Just his second of the year, it came against Brighton and Hove Albion on Wednesday in the Carabao Cup.

In the end, we believe that Chelsea needed to sign a center-forward with more success and experience, like Osimhen, who has been dubbed “phenomenal” by Italian manager Walter Mazzarri.
But in the end, De Laurentiis demanded too much money from the Nigerian.

There appears to be some tension between the player and the club right now after Napoli released a TikTok video mocking Osimhen, so perhaps Chelsea or another team will try to capitalize on that in the upcoming season

October 2, 2023
Live Chelsea news and transfers: Rafael Leao moment, Dusan Vlahovic offer and Reece James message

the most recent Reece James, Ben Chilwell, and Dusan Vlahovic news, as well as headlines and stories about the Blues as they develop.

The next matchday is one day away.
There is still much to do as Chelsea gets ready to play Fulham tomorrow at Craven Cottage.

Injuries to key fullbacks Reece James and Ben Chilwell, as well as Malo Gusto and Nicolas Jackson’s suspensions, must be balanced by Mauricio Pochettino.
Because of the latter, his manager will not have a fully fit striker to use on Monday.

Many people anticipated that this portion of the field would be important at the start of the season, and so far, they have been proven correct.

Chelsea allegedly made a bid for Dusan Vlahovic over the summer in an effort to alter their options, according to Juventus sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli.

It also explains why rumors about a January offer for Ivan Toney keep making news. It is anticipated that a bid of some kind will be made for the player, and since October is just around the corner, it is never too early to start considering transfers.

Chelsea have the chance to pounce…

On Monday night, circumstances have presented Chelsea and Mauricio Pochettino with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Following a bizarre weekend of Premier League action, the Blues, who travel to Fulham on Monday, have the chance to gain some ground on their rivals.

League champions Manchester City suffered their first defeat of the campaign when they were defeated away at Wolves. Manchester United, who has had a very sluggish start to the season, lost to Crystal Palace at home once more, and Tottenham upset Liverpool in north London.

While Pochettino will still be looking upward in the league standings as he looks to lead the Blues back to European football in his debut season with the club, Chelsea are down in 15th place going into Monday night’s west London derby.
At Craven Cottage, a resurgent Fulham team, however, stands in Chelsea’s way.

Zola Issues.

Gianfranco Zola has identified four transactions that Mauricio Pochettino should not have approved during the summer transfer window.
The co-sporting directors of the Blues were tasked with handling the incoming and outgoing transfers because Chelsea’s manager was eager to trim down his bloated squad.

I am surprised that so many seasoned players left, the Chelsea legend said in an interview with The Times.
According to what I understand, the team will be built over the course of the next three to four years, but players like [Cesar] Azpilicueta, Jorginho, Kai Havertz, and Mateo Kovacic, who were there for a long time and won a lot, have left.
These were probably players that everyone looked up to.

You must have those players.
You rely on those players in trying times.
It doesn’t help the situation that so many people left.

When will the new sponsor of Chelsea, Infinite Athlete, be visible on uniforms?

Six games into the Premier League season, Chelsea has confirmed Infinite Athlete as the team’s new front-of-shirt sponsor. The sponsor will be visible on the front of the playing and training uniform sleeves for the men’s and women’s teams, respectively.

When Emma Hayes’ team welcomes Tottenham to Stamford Bridge on Sunday for the Women’s FA Women’s Super League’s opening weekend, it will be worn for the first time.

The Fulham manager praises the Chelsea teammates.

Before Chelsea’s Monday night match at Craven Cottage, Marco Silva praised Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo. The Fulham manager called the pair “quality” and predicted a “very good fight” in midfield between them and Harrison Reed and Joao Palhinha, who together cost the Blues almost £250 million.

Silva was quoted by the Independent as saying, “Enzo joined in January and Caicedo in the summer as well.”They are excellent.”
We’re referring to two players on whom they almost spent $250 million. This reveals their high regard for them as members of their squad as well as their quality.

“With [Conor] Gallagher in the middle, they have the ability to create a very good fight with our midfield line. I think it will be a very good fight because they have that ability.

Vlahovic offer

Chelsea attempted to sign Dusan Vlahovic during the summer transfer window, according to Juventus’ sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli.
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As Mauricio Pochettino searched for a new striker, the 23-year-old was frequently linked with a move to Stamford Bridge.

But when a move to west London fell through, the Blues turned their focus to Nicolas Jackson.
Although the former Villarreal star has shown signs of promise, he has struggled to find the back of the net since joining the Premier League, receiving more cautions than goals.

Chilwell Injury

Chilwell’s most recent hamstring injury is said to prevent him from playing for about four weeks.

The Englishman suffered a bad injury late in Wednesday’s victory over Brighton, according to Pochettino. It was also established that Chilwell’s injury was to the same hamstring that it had previously been.

If there is a silver lining, it is that Chelsea will only play three times in the upcoming month because of the international break after their match against Burnley on Sunday.

Chelsea is shown what they’ve been missing by Pulisic and Leao!

Christian Pulisic had three goals and one assist in seven games prior to yesterday’s Serie A match with Lazio. And in Saturday’s 2-0 victory, the former Chelsea player put Stefano Piolo’s team ahead with some impressive movement and finishing.

Rafael Leao scored the goal; prior to agreeing to a new contract at the San Siro, he had been heavily linked with a transfer to Chelsea. The Portuguese forward’s cross was perfectly positioned for Pulisic to deflect past Ivan Provedel from a distance of 12 yards.

The fact that Pulisic has now scored more goals for AC Milan than any other Pochettino player across all competitions is bad news for Chelsea. Some Chelsea supporters wouldn’t be wrong to think back on what might have been.
How dangerous Chelsea’s attacking line might have been if they had been able to sign Leao and make the most of Pulisic.

October 1, 2023
‘Someone that I’ve respected,’ admits the £50 million Chelsea player about the Liverpool star.

Ben Chilwell, a defender for Chelsea, says he respects Andy Robertson, a star player for Liverpool.

The 29-year-old was recently listed as one of the top five full-backs in the Premier League by Ben Chilwell.

The England international said, in a statement to the Premier League’s official website, “Over the last few years, as a left-back, I’ve respected him and I’ve seen what he’s done at Liverpool.
And he has numerous awards from that venue, so he will be my fourth choice.

Knowing that Chilwell has a lot of time for Robertson is not surprising.

Of course, both players are left-backs, with the former serving as an example for all left-backs.

Since moving to Liverpool from Hull City in 2017, he has been a huge success for the Merseyside club, contributing to their numerous victories, including the Premier League and Champions League.

Another illustration would be Ben Chilwell.

Also a competent left-back is Chilwell, who Chelsea paid £50 million to acquire from Leicester City.

The 26-year-old is not currently playing there for the Blues for whatever reason. But when he does, partnering with Reece James on the other flank, he offers a lot to the team going forward, as you would anticipate from a contemporary full-back.

Chilwell is completing 2.3 key passes per league game, which is the second-highest average in Mauricio Pochettino’s team (only Enzo Fernandez is making more (2.8)), according to WhoScored.

Even though the former Leicester player now plays further forward, the aforementioned example still demonstrates his ability to spark an attack.

Nevertheless, given all of Chilwell’s attacking talent, it would be surprising if Pochettino continued to play him on the left wing for the remainder of the season.

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Following Liverpool’s latest victory, Peter Crouch and Joe Cole concur on the winner.

Former Liverpool players Joe Cole and Peter Crouch think their team can once again contend for the championship.

After watching Saturday’s comeback against Wolverhampton Wanderers, former Reds Peter Crouch and Joe Cole concur that Liverpool will be a title-challenging force this season.

A challenging first half ensued after Hwang Hee-chan gave the hosts the lead after just 10 minutes.
Following the break, Jurgen Klopp made adjustments that helped his team win.

Cody Gakpo scored the winning goal in the 85th minute before being replaced by interim captain Andy Robertson.
Hugo Bueno’s own goal, which Harvey Elliott forced deep into stoppage time, capped off a successful afternoon.

The outcome temporarily moved the Reds to the top of the standings before the rest of the day’s Premier League action began.

Manchester City, who held the top spot going into the international after winning all four games, made it five from five with a comeback of their own at West Ham to reclaim that position.

Tottenham scored twice after the 90th minute to defeat Sheffield United and tie Liverpool’s total of points.
They were the third high-flying team to win despite the odds being stacked against them.

However, before those outcomes, TNT Sports analysts Crouch and Cole, who were both Reds during their playing careers, were asked whether Liverpool would be Manchester City’s main competition for the Premier League title this year.

Cole responded diplomatically, “Yes, I believe they can push City [the closest].”.
Arsenal will be closer because we see them getting better as well.

As much credit as I want to give Liverpool for their hiring, Jurgen Klopp for the job it sounds like he’s already done, and [Mikel] Arteta at Arsenal, I think a lot depends on how City react.

“They’ve been brilliant so far — undefeated — to the shift in the players who have left them, because they’ve let some big players go.
Are the players that Man City brought going to have as much of an impact as players like [Riyad] Mahrez and [Ilkay] Gundogan who have left?

“Because I believe players like those Liverpool has added will help them, and I also believe Arsenal’s players will help them,” the author explains.

“Those two clubs will be the ones putting pressure on Man City, and I sincerely hope they do so for the benefit of the Premier League.
It’s fun to watch when Man City dominates, and we give them all the respect and flowers they deserve, but we need some competition.

“This group appears capable of competing with Man City. “.

Crouch agreed, thinking that the two teams most likely to have the skills to stop Pep Guardiola’s team would be Klopp’s team and the Gunners, who play Everton tomorrow.

“City are undoubtedly the team to beat.
If you consider how Liverpool was last year and the improvements they’ve made, they are definitely back in the mix, the former striker said, but City likely will have just too much.

“I believe Liverpool and Arsenal will be the two teams in and around City, and as Joe said, hopefully they take it right down to the wire.
Liverpool has made significant advancements this year.
“

September 16, 2023
Reece James now responds inaudibly to what Chelsea did just before deadline.

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.

September 3, 2023
It is now believed that the player sold by Chelsea for £5m could be worth £90m

Reports say some at Newcastle United think ex-Chelsea defender Tino Livramento could be worth a lot more than they sold him.

According to iNews, Eddie Howe’s side believe their new signing could be worth £90m within a few years.

Livramento had great promise all around him as he made his way from the academy to the first team at Stamford Bridge.

However, it was recognized that he would always struggle to establish himself as a regular with the club playing Reece James in the same role.

They then transferred him to Southampton where they initially signed him for a fee of £5 million. However, due to the resale clause included in the sale, this figure has now increased. He joined Champions League club Newcastle in the summer.

Livramento would soon be worth £90million
He has already been drafted into his new team as he soon wants to compete with Kieran Trippier for a place in the starting XI.

However, the Magpies believe they have a player whose value will skyrocket in the years to come, thanks in large part to the promising performances he has already shown throughout his career.

It was reported that they also had similar opinions on the Lewis Hall recording. Earlier in the summer they made too good an offer only to be denied the signing of the young Englishman, who was revealed to have been a Newcastle fan as a child.

Given the potential he showed while playing for the first team last season, this exit could make some fans nervous.

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Felix to Chelsea latest: Barcelona priority, decision of Pochettino, Ansu Fati twist

Joao Felix is keen to leave Atletico Madrid before the summer transfer window closes, with a return to Chelsea as a possible solution for the Portuguese striker.

Joao Felix has been linked with a surprise return to Chelsea as we approach the final days of the summer transfer window. football.london understands that another signing will be fielded by the west London side with an eye to the attacking areas.

A versatile striker is the Blues’ priority ahead of the deadline. Felix joined the west Londoners on a short-term deal from Atletico in January, hoping to impress this summer and secure a permanent move to Stamford Bridge.

However, the 23-year-old has since made it clear that, despite interest from Saudi clubs, his priority is to join Barcelona. That’s why football.london took a look at the latest news on Felix’ future with just two days left until the transfer window.

Barcelona priority

According to Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona are preparing to sign Felix before the transfer window closes on Friday, September 1. The transfer guru said: “Barcelona are ready to launch ‘Operation Joao Felix’ in the next 48 hours – the board are working to find a solution to make this possible with FFP.”

“Joao has only been waiting for Barca since his interview in July. He would only consider other clubs or Saudi Arabia if the Barca deal falls through.”

Player stance revealed

Joao Felix prioritizes a move to Barcelona before the transfer window closes. In a statement about his future, Felix said: “I would like to play for Barcelona.

“Barcelona has always been my first choice and I would really like to play for Barça. It has always been my dream since I was a child. If it happens, it will be a dream come true for me.”

Ansu Fati twist

Barcelona are ready to leave Ansu Fati on loan or on a permanent transfer to make way for the signing of Joao Felix. Tottenham and Chelsea have been offered the chance to sign the youngster from Barca this summer – which would allow the Catalan club to pay Felix’s wages.

The Portuguese international has already expressed his desire to join Barcelona.

Decision of Mauricio Pochettino

According to the Daily Mail, Mauricio Pochettino has already decided he doesn’t want to sign Joao Felix on a permanent deal following his £15million loan spell last season. The Atletico Madrid striker joined the Premier League club on loan in January and has made 20 appearances in all competitions, scoring four goals and providing no assists. Atletico president Enrique Cerezo has confirmed that the Blues will not take the opportunity to sign Felix, adding that he will return to the Spanish capital.

September 1, 2023
Chelsea transfer news: £30m Reece James replacement ‘focused’ as Romelu Lukaku departure ‘confirmed’

Chelsea Transfer News – Check out the top Chelsea transfer news, including updates on Romelu Lukaku, Jeremy Frimpong and Marc Cucurella

Romelu Lukaku would be about to leave Chelsea and join Roma on loan. According to Matt Law the agreement between the two parties has almost been reached.

Roma will pay between £8m and £9m, with the player’s salary the next item on the agenda to complete the deal.

The news comes after further reports from Italy suggest the Belgian rejected a last-minute approach from Borussia Dortmund.

Reece James’ replacement found

Chelsea have named Bayer Leverkusen defender Jeremy Frimpong as a possible replacement for the injured Reece James. As football.scotland reports, former Celtic star Frimpong has sparked interest with his performances at Leverkusen. The Dutch international has been linked with a move to the Premier League for some time after becoming one of the most talented attacking full-backs in Europe.

Chelsea are reportedly ready to make a bid for Frimpong before Friday’s deadline, although a bid of over £30million will be needed to secure his services.

Man United talks

Chelsea and Manchester United held talks over the weekend over the possibility of Marc Cucurella joining Erik ten Hag’s men on loan.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the Blues are ready to loan out the left-back on their terms. The Spanish defender is said to be one of three options for United alongside Marcus Alonso and Sergio Reguilon.

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Premier League score: Chelsea 3-0 Luton Town; post match ratings and reactions following the game

THREE POINTS WINNER AT THE BRIDGE DINNER

Chelsea didn’t get off to the best start, but came into action after a few minutes and created some excellent chances, but were unable to convert them when Raheem Sterling fired straight at the goalkeeper from ten yards after an effort on goal. mouth. and Enzo Fernández aimed his shot over the bar.

But Sterling then took matters into his own hands, putting on a brilliant individual run, losing three or four defenders and then finishing capably with his left foot into the far bottom corner. We haven’t seen many of these goals since Eden Hazard’s departure.

Unfortunately, Chelsea subsequently failed to capitalize on that breakthrough and failed to generate any shots in the final half hour of the first half. Luton rarely threatened, but with just one goal they felt anything but comfortable. Chelsea also made a reasonably good start to the second half, with Chilwell squandering a brilliant opportunity by opting to make the extra pass rather than shoot when eight yards wide. Further chances were squandered in quick succession by Sterling and Jackson as frustration levels began to mount.

Luton then gave a frightening reminder how close the score still was despite Chelsea’s dominance, creating a huge chance out of practically nothing. Sánchez manages to take the shot and clear it, with Gusto’s desperate dive that takes the sting out of the shot but also deflects it.

Chilwell and Sterling then squandered a few more chances before Sterling finally completed a beautiful pass in the 68th minute. Sterling then continued to be a supplier for a few minutes, with Jackson touching home to secure the points.

Three points, to the Bridge!

Carefree.

Pochettino remains faithful to the hybrid three-man defense/four-man guard system

Double spin Ugochukwu-Caicedo in the last 10 minutes, False nine by Sterling

Two goals for Sterling, two assists for Gusto.

Jackson off the goal line, Sterling with the assist on that

Our first win at Stamford Bridge since… ever

Next: AFC Wimbledon play in the second round of the League Cup on Wednesday

August 28, 2023
Information on Chelsea’s injuries and expected returns against West Ham for Christopher Nkunku, Reece James, and Noni Madueke.

The most recent Chelsea injury information is provided as Christopher Nkunku provides a positive update ahead of the Blues’ Sunday afternoon trip to the London Stadium.

Before Chelsea’s game against West Ham, Mauricio Pochettino has received a huge boost. On Sunday in the early afternoon, David Moyes’ team will receive the Blues at the London Stadium as the visitors try to earn their first victory of the year.

Liverpool held Chelsea to a 1-1 draw on the first weekend of the new Premier League season. Reece James’ withdrawal from the game against the Reds in the closing moments caused the west London team to experience a minor injury scare.

As it turned out, Pochettino was merely exercising caution by removing the defender. In other news, despite missing players like Wesley Fofana, Benoit Badiashile, Noni Madueke, and Christopher Nkunku, Chelsea must still play the Hammers.

Against Liverpool, it must be acknowledged that the Blues missed the latter player more than the other three, with Nicolas Jackson frequently surviving on leftovers.
So let’s talk about football now.
London has looked at the most recent Stamford Bridge injury information as Chelsea prepare to face West Ham this weekend.

Nkunku Christopher.

After being challenged by Mats Hummels during the first half of the Blues’ final preseason match against Borussia Dortmund, Nkunku was substituted. His injury is confirmed to be more serious than first thought, and the 25-year-old can expect to miss a few months of action.

“We feel very sorry about him,” Pochettino said. He was doing well and was a crucial player for us. One of the best offensive players who can play multiple positions is always a significant problem for us, but I believe the quality is there. The key right now is to avoid dwelling on the wounds and to think positively about the day he will rejoin us and fully recover.

“We’re working the market as well, and we’ll miss one player like this. The club is working to find a solution, possibly in the short, medium, and long terms, to add the right profile for the team to perform for the time being. “.

What Nkunku has said: “As you can probably guess, I’m really disappointed that I won’t be able to join my teammates at the beginning of the season. It hurts that I wasn’t able to meet you guys at the Bridge. I’ll put a lot of effort into regaining my strength. It’s just a matter of time. “.

Anticipated return date: Jan 2024

Reece James

When James was replaced by Malo Gusto in the second half, there were concerns about an injury because he held his right leg while pausing briefly. Fortunately, Pochettino later clarified that it was only caused by fatigue.

According to Pochettino, Reece James was exhausted. You must discover where he came from. As soon as we arrived, the first thing we did was evaluate and analyze each former participant. For three or four months, he was hurt. Given that he had a difficult preseason, we didn’t want to take any chances, so we decided to stop at 80 minutes.

Noni Madueke

Madueke has returned to training after missing preseason due to a hamstring injury sustained after winning the Euros with England Under-21. The winger was a substitute for the Blues in their match against Liverpool, but he didn’t play because he is still making his comeback from injury.

Benoit Badiashile.

Due to the serious hamstring injury he suffered last season, the defender is another who has missed Chelsea’s preseason schedule. The club is reportedly targeting a return for Badiashile against Luton after the player posted pictures of himself working out at Cobham.

Anticipated return date: Luton (H) Friday, August 25

Brandon Broja.

Since sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament injury in the December friendly match with Aston Villa, Broja has been sidelined from competition. At Cobham, he is continuing to work on his recovery.

Expected return date: Unknown.

Wesley Fofana.

After rupturing his ACL, Fofana is expected to miss another sizable amount of time.

Pochettino said: “Really sad, really bad news. We are so depressed. We can only assist him; we are aware of how difficult it is for him to rejoin the team. He requires our assistance, and we must wish him success. The competition is there, so we must continue. The competition moves quickly, so we must be prepared.

“Hope so. You are fully aware of the difficulties involved. His development is different, but we can only hope that his recovery is successful. “.

Expected return date: Spring 2024

August 16, 2023
Mauricio Pochettino makes brilliant Chelsea transfer call as Real Madrid plan crazy Reece James bid.

Chelsea transfer news: The most recent Blues press conference from Stamford Bridge with responses to stories on Reece James and Ian Maatsen.

Chelsea, who continuously added young players to Mauricio Pochettino’s roster this summer, are moving quickly to reorganize their squad in preparation for the upcoming season.

Young players who had not yet made their senior team debuts made up the 29-man squad that left for America for preseason, which allowed for some room for experimentation. Prior to Sunday’s league opener against Liverpool, Pochettino was hesitant to say that this was his team’s final appearance for the 2023–24 campaign.

Bashir Humphreys and Lewis Hall of Cobham are both in talks to be loaned out, while Angelo Gabriel could be the first player to be assigned to RC Strasbourg, a new BlueCo-owned club. If a deal is reached to sign him permanently as well, Santos forward Deivid Washington might follow.

Ian Maatsen is one of the players who won’t be leaving. The 21-year-old, who entered the squad as an outsider who was anticipated to leave because Burnley and Sheffield United were interested in signing him on a permanent basis, has earned his spot in the starting lineup and is likely to receive compensation.

Maatsen scored twice against Wrexham despite starting out on the right wing, and he continued to shine against Brighton, Fulham, and Borussia Dortmund. He has now been verbally extended a new contract by the club after transitioning from a potential cash source to a crucial player.

According to reports, Maatsen is attempting to extend his stay at SW6 past the end of his current contract in 2019. He is now prepared to play a significant role in the team’s future after speaking with Pochettino and discovering that no bidder was willing to exceed the initial £25 million ($31 million) asking price.

According to football.london: Pochettino has the summer season down pat thus far,. It would have been simple to approve a sale and keep the proceeds given that Maatsen has yet to make his Premier League debut and that clubs are clamoring for him. Instead, by giving the player a chance to shine, he has benefited both Maatsen and Pochettino.

Here is a player who can easily fill in at left back, wingback, midfield, and attack. He was born and raised in Chelsea and has effortlessly risen to the occasion each time.

Pochettino has shown more bravery than earlier managers who would have chosen experience over Maatsen and Levi Colwill, who are now bound by new contracts. If you’re talented and mature enough, Pochettino has two diamonds in the rough. They are definitely capable, and Chelsea will want to watch them grow under their own direction.

from two Academy Award winners to another. Despite signing a new long-term contract last summer, Reece James reportedly still has Real Madrid’s interest. Just over a year ago, in an effort to commit to his boyhood club and ward off potential suitors, he signed a six-year extension.

Real missed the announcement. According to Spanish reports, they are planning an offer for the 23-year-old with the intention of signing him in 2024 rather than this year. Although the right-back had previously been linked with a move to Los Blancos, there is no indication that such a thing is now that he is vying to become the Chelsea club captain.

It is rumored that Madrid will “break the bank” to sign James as a replacement because Dani Carvajal is still the team’s top choice. Despite the lack of evidence to back up this assertion, it also implies that James would be open to a transfer.

August 7, 2023