Tag: Chelsea

Brazil fans came to the Joao Pedro realization Carlo Ancelotti already did
6Jul By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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Brazil fans came to the Joao Pedro realization Carlo Ancelotti already did

Brazil were knocked out of the World Cup in the Round of 16 for their worst tournament finish in decades, as Norway took them down 2-1. The Selecao wasted so many great changes from Vinicius Junior, flubbed a penalty, and defended poorly in a disaster class that further sinks the reputations of Neymar, Gabriel Magalhaes, Casemiro, and other players who were overrated. Ney, in particular, has opened up a conversation in the fan base. He was only selected, despite being injured and playing horribly for months, because fans pressured Carlo Ancelotti into making a decision that disgraced the team. Although he scored cooly from the spot, Neymar was horrendous. He looked beyond finished, unable to create chances or dribble past any defenders while selfishly holding back Vinicius Junior - t...
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David Ornstein revealed what Chelsea fans never expected about Andrey Santos to Man United transfer
5Jul By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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David Ornstein revealed what Chelsea fans never expected about Andrey Santos to Man United transfer

Chelsea have been trying to sign Granit Xhaka, the former Arsenal captain, from Sunderland at the behest of Xabi Alonso, as the Swiss international was the Spanish manager's key leader in the Bundesliga when his Bayer Leverkusen made history by going undefeated. While the Blues have been able to avoid losing their own star No. 6, Enzo Fernandez, with Real Madrid dropping out of the race for the 2022 World Cup hero, they could lose a young gem from the midfield. David Ornstein of The Athletic has confirmed that Manchester United are exploring a deal to sign Andrey Santos away from Chelsea, and he says that the Red Devils have even made enquiries to the agents of the player, as have other clubs. The 22 year old Brazilian appears to want out, but his transfer will hinge on the price....
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Fabrizio Romano spilled the tea on Maxence Lacroix to Chelsea transfer
5Jul By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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Fabrizio Romano spilled the tea on Maxence Lacroix to Chelsea transfer

Chelsea needed to sign a top center back last season but failed to do so, and the ensuing fallout cost the club Enzo Maresca, who is now replacing Pep Guardiola for Manchester City, and led to a spiraling in results that the former manager had predicted. So far, the Blues are cleaning house at center back, with Trevoh Chalobah potentially headed to Como in Serie A or another club, while Como are also interested in young Mamadou Sarr on loan. What Chelsea need, though, is an established, proven Premier League starter at center back. Maxence Lacroix, who has stepped out of the shadow of former Chelsea man Marc Guehi after the latter's big winter move to Manchester City, has been on the radar. And now, Fabrizio Romano has an updated report on the underrated Frenchman. Fab says that C...
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Chelsea’s next sale is painfully obvious after Tyrique George joins Everton
5Jul By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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Chelsea’s next sale is painfully obvious after Tyrique George joins Everton

Chelsea have made a significant sale in the summer transfer window, as BBC Sport's Nizaar Kinsella reports that the Blues have agreed to sell Tyrique George to Everton for a cool 25 million pounds. For many Chelsea fans, the George sale is unsurprising, as the club never seemed to believe in the 20 year old prospect, with many fans worried that the sale will come back to bite them. But the real annoyance is that George is the one to go before Jamie Bynoe-Gittens and Alejandro Garnacho after those two players were much, much worse than George in the attack following their big money transfers. Chelsea should probably be buying in on their own prospects before splurging on questionable talents, but since they are giving up on George, the only question is, who will go next? If Chel...
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Fabrizio Romano affirmed the harsh Granit Xhaka truth for Xabi Alonso
4Jul By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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Fabrizio Romano affirmed the harsh Granit Xhaka truth for Xabi Alonso

Chelsea's new manager Xabi Alonso is doing his best to hold onto Enzo Fernandez, and with Real Madrid dropping off the radar and Manchester City not actively in talks, he stands a great chance at keeping the World Cup hero in his team. The Blues, meanwhile, are pushing to add another big star to the midfield in Granit Xhaka, the former Arsenal captain and star for Sunderalnd last season, as he played a huge role in keeping the Black Cats in the Premier League. Unfortunately, Fabrizio Romano is reporting that despite the Blues continued interest in Xhaka, Sunderland are refusing to open the door for Alonso to reunite with the leader who helped him achieve a historic undefeated Bundesliga season in 2023/24. Romano says that Sunderland do not want to sell Granit Xhaka at any price. F...
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Fabrizio Romano made Chelsea’s stance on Granit Xhaka crystal clear
4Jul By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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Fabrizio Romano made Chelsea’s stance on Granit Xhaka crystal clear

Chelsea are faced with the prospect of losing star defensive midfielder Enzo Fernandez, but, so far, the Argentinian international looks more likely to stay with Real Madrid balking at the asking price. And in the meantime, the Blues are working on adding another big name in former Arsenal player Granit Xhaka, who is very interested in rejoining Xabi Alonso. He was Alonso's deputy on the field as captain during Bayer Leverkusen's fairytale undefeated 2023/24 season. Sunderland have been blocking the deal because of how important Xhaka was to their survival last season, but Fabrizio Romano is reporting that Chelsea are not giving up on this deal getting done. Fab says that while Sunderland are telling Chelsea that a deal is over, the Blues are making it clear that they are still go...
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The writing is on the wall for Alejandro Garnacho after Chelsea’s latest transfer news
3Jul By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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The writing is on the wall for Alejandro Garnacho after Chelsea’s latest transfer news

Alejandro Garnacho begged and begged to leave Manchester United last summer transfer window, thinking he merited a big opportunity at another top club, and Chelsea, ever hungry for high upside talent no matter the risk, obliged. Although the attacking midfielder and pretend winger managed to have a couple of moments against easier competition, his first season at Chelsea was a monumental flop, exposing his selfish ways and inconsistent play. Now, Chelsea fans will be all too glad to let him go, and there is surprisingly a big club in Serie A interested. According to Italian transfer insider Alfredo Pedulla, via Absolute Chelsea, Roma have requested information from the Blues on the availability of Garnacho for a loan. While many Chelsea fans would be more than happy to see Garnach...
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Reece James just offered injury update England fans needed to hear
2Jul By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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Reece James just offered injury update England fans needed to hear

England national team star right back Reece James is more important than ever after Thomas Tuchel, his former manager when Chelsea won the Champions League in 2021, snubbed Real Madrid superstar Trent Alexander-Arnold from his squad. James has been out since the last game of the World Cup group stage, a 2-0 win over Panama, after suffering a hamstring injury against Ghana in the second match, which was a 0-0 draw. England clearly missed him in the Round of 32 against DR Congo, as the underdogs, led by striker Yoane Wissa of Newcastle United, very nearly pulled off an upset before Harry Kane stepped in with a clutch brace. The good news is that James could be back for the Round of 16 against hosts Mexico, who have been on fire. Per David Ornstein of The Athletic, Reece James provid...
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Aurelien Tchouameni won’t like the latest Enzo Fernandez transfer news
24Mar By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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Aurelien Tchouameni won’t like the latest Enzo Fernandez transfer news

Real Madrid star defensive midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has been under a microscope since joining the club in 2022 as the Casemiro replacement after the Royal Whites won the Champions League title. But Tchouameni has been a success on his 80 million euro price tag, winning a Champions League crown of his own in 2023/24 as a crucial starter, including playing some important games as a center back amidst a serious injury crisis at the position. This season, Tchouameni is settling down and playing the best football of his life under new manager Alvaro Arbeloa, but that doesn't mean his future as a starter is 100 percent secure. Enzo Fernandez dreams of Real Madrid Real Madrid are being linked with another deep lying playmaking midfielder in Chelsea's controversial and high priced st...
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5 Premier League wingers who have flopped miserably this season
21Mar By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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5 Premier League wingers who have flopped miserably this season

Premier League fans have lamented the down turn in individual quality and wing play this season, and these five players have fed into that narrative with horrendous 2025/26 seasons. Kaoru Mitoma, Brighton Remember when Kaoru Mitoma was the Khvicha Kvaratskhelia of the Premier League? The Japanese international was not but a sensation a couple of years ago, and now he is an absolute ghost for Brighton who can barely pose a threat to the opposition keeper. He was getting links to Barcelona, for goodness sakes, and now he is nowhere near a top five player on his own team. Mohamed Salah, Liverpool Obviously, the biggest flop among the Premier League wingers is Mohamed Salah, who went from being the best player in the league during the 2024/25 season to being a liability for Liverpool. And ...
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