Xabi Alonso has insisted that Cole Palmer remains fully dedicated to representing England, explaining that Chelsea’s No 10 sat out the latest international window because of discomfort connected to the groin injury that sidelined him for a significant part of last season. Thomas Tuchel expressed frustration with Palmer, who is available for Saturday’s match against […]
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The Women’s Super League is expected to experience significant disruption next season because of the Club World Cup, with Arsenal and Chelsea potentially missing domestic matches for almost a month. The first Women’s Club World Cup is expected to take place in the United States. The proposed schedule, running from 5 to 30 January, would […]
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Finishing his most recent course underlines Azpilicueta’s eagerness to learn and his commitment to continually improving himself. He developed that mindset at Chelsea, where he joined for a relatively modest fee of £7m and entered a dressing room featuring experienced leaders such as John Terry, Frank Lampard and Petr Cech, as well as prominent players […]
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For the second summer in a row, Chelsea recruited a forward from Brighton, signing Welbeck to join forces with Joao Pedro again and strengthen their attacking options. The 35-year-old Welbeck used the ball efficiently, but limited service restricted him to only 17 touches before he was taken off in the 71st minute. While Joao Pedro […]
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The early belief that Chelsea could emerge as Arsenal’s strongest title rival now appears badly misplaced. Their two frantic victories at the start of the campaign were difficult to assess: either they were valuable results secured while the team developed a stable system, or warning signs of deeper weaknesses. Following three matches without a victory […]
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Paez has already established a reputation for setting records and attracting attention. At just 15, he became the youngest player to appear and score in Ecuador’s top division. Later that season, he also made his Copa Libertadores debut in South America’s leading club competition. In 2023, at 16 years and 131 days old, he earned […]
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Today’s podcast features Faye Carruthers and Suzanne Wrack, who welcome Marva Kreel and Chris Paouros to review the weekend’s WSL matches. Chelsea put five goals past Manchester United, with five players finding the net. Crystal Palace demonstrated their competitive credentials by holding Arsenal to a draw at the Emirates, raising fresh concerns over whether dropped […]
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With Rogers, Palmer and Joao Pedro delivering impressive attacking performances this season, the Blues understand that their defensive weaknesses must be addressed. Alonso said his side created one or two promising opportunities to score the winner but remained vulnerable at the other end. He admitted he was disappointed, believed the team could improve and felt […]
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Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara says he has moved on and is concentrating on the Ligue 1 campaign after his proposed £47.1m transfer to Chelsea failed to materialise. The 22-year-old underwent a medical, but the move broke down shortly before the transfer deadline. Monaco had previously turned down two offers before reducing their valuation during a […]
Continue ReadingWhile Haaland is primarily known as a dedicated goalscorer, Joao Pedro has operated in midfield, as a number 10 and on the wing throughout his career, giving him a broader range of abilities. Alonso, who played 195 matches with former Ballon d’Or winner Benzema at Real Madrid, also identified similarities between the French striker and […]
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