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Chelsea’s ‘fringe players’ causing selection headaches for coach Enzo Maresca

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says the fringe players in their “bloated” squad are giving him selection headaches following their recent performances. The Italian made significant changes to the Blues’ starting line up, handing starts to the likes of Christopher Nkunku, Joao Felix, Pedro Neto and Mykhailo Mudryk as they overcame League Two side Barrow 5-0 in the League Cup Third round on Tuesday. Nkunku scored a...

UEFA Conference League: Palmer, Fofana & Lavia out of Chelsea’s provisional squad

UEFA Conference League: Palmer, Fofana & Lavia out of Chelsea’s provisional squad

Premier League club Cheslea have decided to leave out trio of Cole Pamer, Wesley Fofana and Romeo Lavia from their 28-man provisional squad for the UEFA Conference League, the club announced on Thursday. With the new format league phase of the Conference League fast approaching, the Blues are looking at resting some of their key players from UEFA’s third-tier club tournament. The West London club qualified...

Premier League: Salah shines in Liverpool win; Chelsea held despite Jackson’s goal

Premier League: Salah shines in Liverpool win; Chelsea held despite Jackson’s goal

Liverpool put the proverbial icing on the cake on a very eventful Sunday in the Premier League as the Reds, led by Mohamed Salah's goal and two assists, ensured they beat Manchester United 3-0 at Old Trafford. The 32-year-old struck in the 56th minute to seal the victory for the Merseyside club, having earlier provided both of Luis Diaz's goals in the 25th and 42nd minutes....

‘He will have no minutes here’ – Chelsea boss Maresca warns Raheem Sterling

‘He will have no minutes here’ – Chelsea boss Maresca warns Raheem Sterling

The new football season is underway, and the drama that comes with it is unfolding as quickly as possible as new Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca sent out a warning to England international Raheem Sterling. Maresca, who joined the Blues from Leicester City this summer, seems to not be the biggest fan of Sterling, who moved to the Stamford Bridge from Manchester City in July 2022. The...

Done Deal: Chelsea sign Joao Felix as Conor Gallagher joins Atletico Madrid

Done Deal: Chelsea sign Joao Felix as Conor Gallagher joins Atletico Madrid

Portuguese forward Joao Felix has completed his move to Premier League club Chelsea from Spanish side Atletico Madrid for a reported fee of £45 million, while England international Conor Gallagher heads the other way in a deal worth about £36 million, Afrosport reports. Felix, 24, on his return to the Stamford Bridge, has signed a seven-year deal with Chelsea, reported to have paid a fixed fee...