Tag: Chelsea

Chelsea have landed Brazilian forward Joao Pedro from Brighton in a deal that could reach £60 million. The 23-year-old arrives after an impressive goal-scoring season and signs a lengthy contract, boosting Chelsea's attacking options ahead of a busy schedule.

With a 3-0 lead from the first leg, Chelsea rotated key players against Legia Warsaw in the Conference League quarter-final, resting stars ahead of Premier League battles. Despite a 2-1 defeat on the night, Jadon Sancho impressed with another assist as the Blues advanced 4-2 on aggregate, keeping player fitness at the forefront.

The Subway League Cup final between Manchester City and Chelsea takes place on March 15 at Pride Park. It's a pivotal debut for City's interim coach Nick Cushing as the team eyes a fifth League Cup victory. Chelsea, unbeaten and eyeing a historic quadruple, are strong favorites. This match also marks the beginning of multiple crucial encounters between the two sides in the coming weeks.

In a highly anticipated Premier League match at King Power Stadium, Chelsea emerged victorious against Leicester City with a 2-1 win. Enzo Fernández played a crucial role with an assist and a goal, while Jeffrey Ayew's late strike wasn't enough for Leicester. Key substitutions and a missed penalty shaped the dynamic showdown, highlighting Chelsea's rise to 3rd place in the league standings.

Chelsea has shown interest in signing Villarreal's 22-year-old goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen, a move that aligns with the strategies of their new head coach, Enzo Maresca. Jorgensen, who joined Villarreal in 2019, recently extended his contract until 2028. Chelsea's current goalkeeping roster includes several talents, while Kepa Arrizabalaga's future remains uncertain after his return from a loan to Real Madrid.

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez faces allegations of 'uninhibited racism' after a video surfaced showing Argentina’s national team singing a discriminatory chant against French players post-Copa America victory. The video sparked outrage, with the French Football Federation threatening legal action, and Chelsea initiating an internal disciplinary procedure against Fernandez.