Tag: Chelsea

Morgan Rogers is answering the big doubts for Jordan Henderson
11Oct By Frank G. BarnesNo Comments
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Morgan Rogers is answering the big doubts for Jordan Henderson

Jordan Henderson raised a lot of eyebrows when Chelsea signed him, and many wondered why the Blues were after a "past it" Liverpool icon, but with his two goals and an assist against Bournemouth, he blew a lot of minds by totally bossing the pitch with incredible end product. Another new Chelsea signing who was a lot more expensive with much more hype has been a king of end product in Morgan Rogers, and the attacking midfielder waxed poetic about "Hendo" after the 5-1 win. Rogers told reporters, via Peter Rutzler of The Times, "People said he was too old and you saw (vs Bournemouth) what he does. Everyone in the dressing room knows what he can do. He's probably still the fittest player at the club to be honest. He's a machine. People forget about his football because they just think ...
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Paul Merson spit the take Chelsea fans have been screaming for a long time
11Oct By Frank G. BarnesNo Comments
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Paul Merson spit the take Chelsea fans have been screaming for a long time

Chelsea star defensive midfielder Moises Caicedo was finally back in the starting lineup after several weeks out with a calf injury, and he was monstrous next to new signing Jordan Henderson as the Blues blew out the Cherries 5-1. Everyone around Chelsea has been praising Caicedo highly, and now pundit Paul Merson, a former Arsenal star, has joined in by effusively praising the Ecuadorian defensive midfielder on Sky Sports: "When you’ve got Henderson and Caicedo in there, they can just sit, and you just let the other three just get on with it. They shouldn’t let in too many goals, they shouldn’t be that open, because you’ve got them two that can hold in midfield and then you’ve got three that are as good as anything. Henderson’s got the experience and Caicedo, for me, is the best hol...
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Levi Colwill admitted the issue every Chelsea fan can see
11Oct By Frank G. BarnesNo Comments
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Levi Colwill admitted the issue every Chelsea fan can see

Chelsea have transitioned to a new formation with a back three under Xabi Alonso, and while Levi Colwill used to play in that formation, everyone can see that he is still adjusting to making his full impact defensively. Colwill told reporters after Chelsea's key win over Bournemouth, "I haven't played on the left of a three for maybe two years, and it's a lot different. So I'm still adjusting. I've still got to learn so much about the role and try to improve in the position..." While Colwill has looked good in one on ones, he isn't making enough plays defensively with fewer than a tackle and an interception per game for the Blues in a handful of starts as the left sided center back. Chelsea and Colwill are all adjusting to the new coach and new responsibilities, but as Colwill say...
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Xabi Alonso said how every Chelsea fan feels about Moises Caicedo
11Oct By Frank G. BarnesNo Comments
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Xabi Alonso said how every Chelsea fan feels about Moises Caicedo

Chelsea finally got defensive midfielder Moises Caicedo back on the pitch after being out for several weeks with a calf injury, and it is no coincidence that they won against Bournemouth with their all important defensive anchor. Xabi Alonso was like everyone else in the Chelsea fan base, just dying to see Caicedo, and he had this to say about having the Ecuadorian star back in his lineup, “I couldn’t wait to have him back to be honest because with Moi on the pitch everything looks more in place because he’s so important, so pivotal.” Caicedo had four tackles, two interceptions, and three clearances with three fouls drawn in a perfect No. 6's performance in the 5-1 blowout win over the Cherries. He was dominant, as ever, and, yes, it was great to see him back out there. E...
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Chelsea are mulling a move for the elite defender they should have signed years ago
9Oct By Frank G. BarnesNo Comments
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Chelsea are mulling a move for the elite defender they should have signed years ago

Chelsea had one of the worst defenses in the Premier League last season, and that held them back from making it into a Champions League place - and it also led to Enzo Maresca's tantrums and mid-season departure. The Blues signed Crystal Palace star Maxence Lacroix, but sitting in 10th place right now, it is hard to say that they are materially better, even with Levi Colwill healthy and Lacroix serving as a significant upgrade. Chelsea still need more help for Alonso's new look back three, and according to a report from Matteo Moretto, Chelsea are analyzing the numbers to see if a move for Jules Kounde is plausible. Kounde was actually supposed to join Chelsea years ago from Sevilla as their dream center back upgrade, but he ended up staying in La Liga with Barcelona at the last s...
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Xabi Alonso has beautiful Moises Caicedo injury news for Chelsea fans
9Oct By Frank G. BarnesNo Comments
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Xabi Alonso has beautiful Moises Caicedo injury news for Chelsea fans

Purely from a defensive perspective, Chelsea star Moises Caicedo is the best defensive midfielder in the game, and with Enzo Fernandez now at Manchester City, his presence has been missed even more due to injury. Chelsea fans have been waiting on the edge of their seat for any injury updates regarding the Ecuadorian superstar midfielder, as Caicedo has been out since the end of August with a tricky calf injury. Caicedo was able to train and rest over the break, and with optimism that he would be able to return this weekend against Bournemouth as the Premier League returns, too, Xabi Alonso has finally confirmed the great news. Alonso told reporters before the Bournemouth match that his star No. 6 will be out there, "Yes, he’s finally ready to go”. Chelsea need to get back to wi...
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Chelsea are eyeing the biggest dream replacement for Enzo Fernandez
9Oct By Frank G. BarnesNo Comments
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Chelsea are eyeing the biggest dream replacement for Enzo Fernandez

Chelsea sold Enzo Fernandez this past summer transfer window to Manchester City after Real Madrid rejected him and the Argentinian international demanded to leave the club still. The Blues did not sign anyone to replace him, and they have been hurting in the midfield, currently 10th in the Premier League table with Xabi Alonso badly lacking that general. According to a report from Diario Sport in Catalunya, Chelsea are interested in signing Barcelona superstar center midfielder Frenkie de Jong, who has remained in Barcelona despite years of transfer speculation. While De Jong is a multi time La Liga winner and one of the best metronomes in the world, after Barca signed Rodri and with young guns coming up like Marc Bernal and Marc Casado, perhaps the right offer could tempt Barca a...
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Xabi Alonso’s Jamie Gittens injury news isn’t as harsh as what Chelsea fans think
9Oct By Frank G. BarnesNo Comments
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Xabi Alonso’s Jamie Gittens injury news isn’t as harsh as what Chelsea fans think

Jamie Gittens was one of the best players in the Bundesliga in the 2024/25 season, especially in the first half before Niko Kovac made the tactics more defensive so that Borussia Dortmund could actually stay in Champions League qualification. But since his approximately 50 million pound transfer to Chelsea, Gittens has been a disaster. Instead of looking like the improved player at Dortmund who was one of the best in Europe at taking defenders on, Gittens has been back to falling over the ball and carrying no goal threat. According to Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso at the press conference before Chelsea vs. Bournemouth, Gittens is injured and won't play against the Cherries. Furthermore, he won't even be available for weeks. Alonso said, "Jamie Gittens is out for tomorrow, that’s the...
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Xabi Alonso gave the Estevao update Chelsea fans needed to hear
9Oct By Frank G. BarnesNo Comments
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Xabi Alonso gave the Estevao update Chelsea fans needed to hear

Chelsea star right winger Estevao has only been able to play a couple of minutes here and there this season after a torn hamstring a couple of months ago, as the Blues have been wisely, slowly easing the way back for their biggest young gem on a squad filled with young gems. Estevao has a chance to become one of the best right wingers in the world, and after the September and October international break, Chelsea fans are dying to know when the 19 year old will be able to start again alongside an improved Chelsea attack after the signing of blockbuster left winger and attacking midfielder Morgan Rogers. Xabi Alonso gave an update on Estevao before Chelsea face Bournemouth in the return of the Premier League on Matchday 6, and it sounds like it won't be long before Chelsea rev up Estev...
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Ranking the 10 best players of the 2026/27 Premier League season heading into Matchday 6
8Oct By Frank G. BarnesNo Comments
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Ranking the 10 best players of the 2026/27 Premier League season heading into Matchday 6

Matchday 6 of the 2026/27 Premier League season is upon us after a lengthy international break. Let's take a reset and rank the top 10 players of the season so far. 10. Liverpool LW Cody Gakpo Cody Gakpo is having a phenomenal start to the season under Andoni Iraola, and hopefully the Liverpool forward does not miss much time with injury. He is one of the best creators in the league and can also finish off his chances. 9. Manchester United AM Bruno Fernandes The reigning Premier League Player of the Season can be too one-dimensional, but with 3 goals and 2.6 key passes per game, Bruno Fernandes is once again carrying a pretty subpar Man United team that is sitting in the bottom half of the table. 8.  Leeds CB Tarik Muharemovic Tarik Muharemovic looks even better than advertised at Sa...
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