Tag: Chelsea

The only reason why Chelsea aren’t firing Mauricio Pochettino
25Apr By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
Features, Premier League

The only reason why Chelsea aren’t firing Mauricio Pochettino

Chelsea have shown some signs of life this season, including not embarrassing themselves in the League and FA Cups despite winning neither, but it has been another largely disappointing season for the Blues. Cole Palmer's breakout as the club's best player since Eden Hazard has been a welcome sight, but the England international's elite goal-scoring and chance-creation have been just about the only bright spot. Most of the other young players, such as Mykhaylo Mudryk and summer signing Nicolas Jackson, continue to disappoint. Mauricio Pochettino's job status has been the subject of constant speculation and conflicting rumors, but, to this point, Todd Boehly and Chelsea have shown no signs of being ready to give the former Tottenham manager the axe. According to a report from the E...
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The 3 players Chelsea know they can build their team around
16Apr By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
Features, Premier League

The 3 players Chelsea know they can build their team around

Chelsea have been the most disappointing team in European football since Todd Boehly became the club's owner, as they have been a laughingstock on the transfer market with many of the worst signings made by any club. Financially, the Blues' investment has been a disaster, but, in some ways, their reckless spending has one benefit. Out of 20 signings, even if 15 fail miserably, if 5 of them pan out, then those are 5 players Chelsea can count on. As dire as things have looked for Chelsea, their recent 4-3 comeback win over Manchester United and 6-0 demolition of Everton are clear signs that there are positives underneath the surface of another likely mid-table finish. Cole Palmer has been the obvious hero of those victories and many more positive results for Chelsea, to the point wh...
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3 reasons why Chelsea will ultimately fire Mauricio Pochettino
31Mar By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
Features, Premier League

3 reasons why Chelsea will ultimately fire Mauricio Pochettino

Chelsea suffered another disappointing result this past week in the Premier League, drawing 2-2 with Burnley despite another brace from Cole Palmer, who is now sitting pretty with 21 goal contributions in his first season in London. Other than Palmer, however, there isn't much to like about Chelsea, especially from an attacking sense, and a lot of the pressure keeps falling on the increasingly weak shoulders of former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino. As Poch's seat grows warmer, the chances of him ultimately being axed by Todd Boehly, who already went through two coaches last season, increases. Here are three reasons why Chelsea will end up making the decision to kick Pochettino to the side of the road. He undermines any sense of confidence Mauricio Pochettino's press conf...
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Ranking The 10 Worst Chelsea Transfers Of The Todd Boehly Era So Far
18Mar By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
Features, Premier League

Ranking The 10 Worst Chelsea Transfers Of The Todd Boehly Era So Far

In the summer 2022, Todd Boehly kicked off a new era at Chelsea that can only be described as disastrous. The former 2020/21 Champions League winners under Thomas Tuchel quickly fired the beloved German manager, brought in Boehly's pick Graham Potter from Brighton, promptly fired him, and have since entered a tumultuous relationship with ex-Tottenham coach Mauricio Pochettino. Chelsea have gone from regular Champions League contenders and European champions to a team that basically has little hope of getting back into any sort of European competition. They are spending more money than anyone else yet getting results equivocal to the likes of Wolves and Fulham within the Premier League. Other than success under Pochettino in cups, there isn't much to love about the Blues right now. ...
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Best Premier League U23 Player Rankings: Arsenal dominate; Hope for Chelsea; Don’t sleep on Everton
26Feb By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
Features, Premier League

Best Premier League U23 Player Rankings: Arsenal dominate; Hope for Chelsea; Don’t sleep on Everton

Here is a ranking of the 10 best U23 players in the Premier League right now during the 2023/2024 season. 10. Everton CM James Garner Everton may be near the bottom of the Premier League table, but they do have a number of young talents worth betting on for the future, with center midfielder James Garner quietly standing out alongside Amadou Onana. While Onana is the one getting looks from the likes of Barcelona, Garner has been arguably even better this season with 2.6 tackles and 1.5 interceptions per game. He's even making a difference offensively with 1.2 key passes and 1.3 fouls drawn per game. At 22, Garner is a young general in midfield for Everton and can become one of the best at his position in the Premier League. 9. Manchester United RW Alejandro Garnacho Famou...
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Mauricio Pochettino’s transfer history: Biggest flops and successes, favorite positions
15Feb By Cody AcevedaNo Comments
Features, Premier League

Mauricio Pochettino’s transfer history: Biggest flops and successes, favorite positions

Mauricio Pochettino's transfer history is one of the most interesting in football today. He has managed tiny clubs with small transfer budgets, giant ones who love to spend big in the transfer market, and everything in between. His current club, Chelsea, are set to splash the cash in the summer and bring in even more players to help the Argentine bring them back to the Champions League. With all of this in mind, let’s take a look at some of the biggest flops, success stories, and Pochettino's transfer preferences.  Biggest Flops In his 15-year managerial career, Mauricio Pochettino has signed 87 players. Not all of them have worked out. In fact, quite a few have been very, very bad. Here are three of Mauricio Pochettino's worst signings.  Vincent Janssen Mauricio Pochettino’s si...
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Who was better at their peak, Mohamed Salah or Eden Hazard?
19Jan By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
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Who was better at their peak, Mohamed Salah or Eden Hazard?

Mohamed Salah and Eden Hazard are two of the best Premier League wingers in history. Both men played in the English top flight during the second half of the 2010s before Hazard made an ill-fated move to Real Madrid. While Hazard's prime has fizzled out and his career is over, Salah is still going strong as the absolute best player in the Premier League. From a longevity perspective, Salah's standing is clear of Hazard's. However, going back in time, which player was better at their absolute peak? That's a question that continues to grip Premier League fans, especially the Liverpool and Chelsea faithful, who readily back their club icons. Let's take a closer look and compare these two legends of English football. How good was Mohamed Salah in his prime? Mohamed Salah is 31 years ...
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Best U21 Premier League players 2024: Garnacho joins Chelsea, Brighton standouts
24Dec By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
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Best U21 Premier League players 2024: Garnacho joins Chelsea, Brighton standouts

It isn't easy for U21 talents to break into a Premier League team and get substantial minutes, let alone shine enough to receive buzz or merit in any significant capacity. So it makes it that much more special when a prospect is able to break through the ranks and make a name for themselves. Let's take a look at five U21 players who are shining in the 2023/24 Premier League season. Chelsea CB Levi Colwill Chelsea center back Levi Colwill has split time equally between the left and central aspects of defense, reinforcing the notion that he is one of the best young players to watch in English football at any position. The fact that he's getting regular starts for the Blues in defense at the age of 20 only makes his rise that much more impressive, because it is tougher for youn...
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10 things you need to know about Kai Havertz
19Nov By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
Bundesliga, Features, Premier League

10 things you need to know about Kai Havertz

Arsenal attacking midfielder Kai Havertz is one of the most talented players in world football, and he's also establishing himself as one of the most versatile. Here are 10 things you need to know about one of Arsenal's newest signings, going back to his days with Chelsea and Bayer Leverkusen before arriving in North London. What is Kai Havertz's best position? This has often been a subject of debate, since Havertz has worn a number of hats during his young career thus far. He's even played left back for the German national team. Havertz is at his best when he can play as a support striker or attacking midfielder behind a striker. As a lone man up top, his finishing isn't consistent enough, and he isn't enough of a presence to be a true 9. Further, he doesn't have the unique skill-s...
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Ranking the 10 best Spanish footballers since 2000
11Nov By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
Features, LaLiga

Ranking the 10 best Spanish footballers since 2000

The Spanish national team was the most dominant side in world football from 2008 to 2012. In that time span, they won the European Championship twice and the World Cup once, proving just about impossible to beat behind a Tiki-Taka style of play that was perfected by Pep Guardiola in Barcelona. It is, therefore, unsurprising that when looking back at the best Spanish footballers of the century thus far, many of those players were key cogs in the Blaugrana wheel. Of course, when Spanish footballers are discussed, you had best believe there are plenty of rival Real Madrid players represented. These two historic clubs will unsurprisingly dominate the list of the 10 best Spanish footballers since the year 2000, but if you look closely, you'll find two players who were superstars without ...
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