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/ 1308 days ago

Potter says Chelsea job is the hardest in soccer

Graham Potter has claimed that Chelsea is the toughest job in the sport. The head coach made the statement during a recent press conference in which he talked about Roman Abramovich era, new ownership, and the injury crisis currently at the club. Abramovich owned the Premier League team for nearly two decades. The Russian oligarch […]

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/ 1309 days ago

Chelsea signs João Félix on short-term loan deal

João Félix has officially signed for Chelsea on loan. The Portugal international will, however, just be at Stamford Bridge for the remainder of the current campaign. Chelsea snatched up Felix in a $11.8 million move, while also covering his salary during his time with the Premier League club. This brings the total cost of the […]

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/ 1310 days ago

Christian Pulisic out for weeks with another injury

Christian Pulisic is the latest name to feature on Chelsea's injury list. The American forward hurt his knee in the first half of Chelsea's 1-0 loss against Manchester City on Thursday. Manager Graham Potter said the club is still analyzing Pulisic's knee. However, he estimated that this stint on the sidelines could stretch into February. […]

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/ 1311 days ago

Chelsea close to landing João Félix on loan

João Félix may not join Arsenal nor Manchester United, with Chelsea emerging late to land the Atletico Madrid forward. For weeks, Arsenal and Manchester United looked like the top two suitors to acquire the Portuguese. However, a late swoop by Todd Boehly and Graham Potter may bring in the talent. According to The Athletic, João […]

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/ 1312 days ago

Man City thrash Chelsea 4-0 in the FA Cup

Manchester City eased into the fourth round of the FA Cup as they thrashed Chelsea 4-0 at the Etihad on Sunday evening. Pep Guardiola’s side dominated from start to finish and will now await the winners of Arsenal and Oxford in the fourth round of the competition. Chelsea, however, have now lost five of their […]

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/ 1314 days ago

Former Italian star striker Gianluca Vialli passes away

Former Sampdoria, Juventus, and Chelsea striker Gianluca Vialli has passed away at the age of 58. Doctors diagnosed the Italian with pancreatic cancer in 2017. Although Vialli claimed that he was well a year later, the cancer returned in 2021. Health issues forced the former striker to leave his role as delegation chief of the […]

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/ 1315 days ago

Man City edge Chelsea to close gap on title race

Manchester City did what Arsenal couldn't do on Tuesday: they won despite not playing at their best. The reigning Premier League champions narrowly defeated Chelsea at Stamford Bridge 1-0 on the night. City boss Pep Guardiola spoke about needing to be 'almost perfect' to catch the Gunners prior to the game. Although they were far […]

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/ 1315 days ago

Benfica boss labels Chelsea 'disrespectful' over Fernandez talks

Benfica head coach Roger Schmidt had made some interesting comments regarding the Chelsea attempts to land Enzo Fernandez. The Benfica boss claims that the Blues acted like they would pay the player's full release clause, but then wanted to enter negotiations to drive the price down. Fernandez currently has a $126 million release clause with […]

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/ 1318 days ago

$16 million loan fee for João Félix may be stumbling block

João Félix is on the verge of a loan move to a Premier League club, but an associated fee may dissuade some clubs. Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea are all among the teams expressing interest in the Portuguese international. However, those clubs would have to pay just for the remaining five months of the campaign. […]

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/ 1319 days ago

Manchester United plot move to sign Tammy Abraham

Manchester United are reportedly plotting a January move for Roma striker Tammy Abraham, according to a report referenced in national newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport. Chelsea do have an option to buy back their former striker. However, the London side isn’t interested at the moment, and it is believed that United are monitoring the situation […]

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/ 1319 days ago

Chelsea held by Nottingham Forest in frustrating result for Blues

A lackluster Chelsea were held to a 1-1 draw by Nottingham Forest on New Year’s Day, a result that comes as a blow for Graham Potter’s side in their quest for a UEFA Champions League berth. The Blues have only won one of their last five league games and currently sit eighth in the standings, […]

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/ 1319 days ago

Chelsea sign Benoit Badiashile in deal for French defender

Chelsea have reached an agreement with AS Monaco to sign young French defender Benoit Badiashile for an estimated fee worth £32.7 million ($39 million). The Athletic reports that the 21-year-old center back has agreed personal terms with the Blues and a medical has been scheduled. Badiashile is a left sided center back who will give […]

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/ 1321 days ago

Frank Lampard tried to sign Erling Haaland for Chelsea

Former Chelsea coach Frank Lampard has revealed he previously tried signing superstar Erling Haaland. Lampard apparently made the approach for the striker in 2019, when he was in his first season as Blues boss. Haaland was with RB Salzburg at the time. Ultimately, Borussia Dortmund won the race to sign the star in January of […]

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/ 1323 days ago

Chelsea ready to sign Enzo Fernández in January window

Chelsea are supposedly set to splash the cash on Enzo Fernández. The Evening Standard claim that the Blues are content to trigger the midfielder's release clause at Benfica. This fee would be in the region of $125 million. Fernández was one of the breakout stars of the World Cup with Argentina. The 21-year-old central midfielder […]

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/ 1324 days ago

Chelsea win, but Reece James suffers possible injury setback

Chelsea collected all three points in their return to Premier League play on Tuesday, but the storyline, unfortunately, revolves around a Reece James injury. The Blues entered the match against Bournemouth having lost three consecutive league fixtures. The injury bogs down a refreshing 2-0 result for the west London club. Reece James departed the match […]