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Recce James: Chelsea captain set to return to training after lengthy injury layoff

Recce James: Chelsea captain set to return to training after lengthy injury layoff

Chelsea captain Reece James is set to return to full team training in the coming week after a lengthy layoff due to injury, Afrosport reports. The 24-year-old right-back has been unavailable for selection for the Blues this season since he suffered a recurring hamstring injury in a pre-season against Real Madrid back in July. In James' absence, Malo Gusto has stepped in at right-back, playing five...

Palmer and Maresca scoop September Premier League award

Palmer and Maresca scoop September Premier League award

Chelsea forward Cole Palmer and manager Enzo Maresca have been awarded with the Premier League player and coach of the month for September, Afrosport reports. Palmer had a decent performance last month, scoring five goals with one assist in five appearances. Four of those goals came in the first half of a 4-2 win over Brighton & Hove Albion, becoming the first player in Premier League...

Chelsea’s Cole Palmer named England men’s Player of the Year

Chelsea’s Cole Palmer named England men’s Player of the Year

Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer has been named the England men's player of the year for 2023-24, Afrosport reports. The 22-year-old edged Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham and Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka to the award, which was voted for by the public, with the two other stars finishing second and third, respectively. Cole Palmer is your England Men's Player of the Year connected by @EE 👏 Congratulations, Cole!...

Ivory Coast-born Guehi calls for stronger mentality from Crystal Palace

Sancho happy with start to life at Chelsea

Jadon Sancho is pleased with how his career has kicked off at Chelsea since sealing a summer transfer deadline day loan move from Manchester United, Afrosport reports. The 24-year-old England winger has had immediate impact at Stamford Bridge, providing three assists in his first three league games, including one for Cole Palmer in Saturday's 4-2 win over Brighton & Hove Albion. Sancho has won a lot...

Cole Palmer scores four first-half goals to set Premier League record in Chelsea victory

Cole Palmer scores four first-half goals to set Premier League record in Chelsea victory

Chelsea's Cole Palmer became the first player in Premier League history to score four first-half goals in a game as the Blues defeated Brighton and Hove Albion 4-2 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. The thrilling matchday six encounter saw summer signing Georginio Rutter give Brighton the lead in the 7th minute with a brilliant header via an assist by Cameroonian midfielder Carlos Baleba after a error...