Dominic Calvert-Lewin found himself at the centre of a refereeing storm during Leeds United's FA Cup semi-final clash against Chelsea at Wembley. The striker appeared to pull the hair of Blues defender Marc Cucurella, yet escaped any formal punishment despite a lengthy VAR review. The incident comes just two weeks after Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez was sent off for the same offence on Calvert-Lewin in a Premier League clash against Leeds.
Chelsea's internal security has been breached once again after Marc Cucurella’s barber appeared to leak vital team news hours before their Premier League clash with Brighton. The social media reveal correctly identified key absences in Liam Rosenior’s squad, overshadowing the build-up to what became a disastrous 3-0 defeat on the South Coast.
Gary Neville has condemned the "entirely selfish" conduct of senior Chelsea stars Enzo Fernandez and Marc Cucurella following recent disciplinary issues within the squad. The Sky Sports pundit believes their lack of professionalism has undermined young manager Liam Rosenior and will ultimately result in the club missing out on Champions League qualification this term.
Enzo Fernandez didn't look too bothered by his recent suspension, as the Chelsea vice-captain was spotted laughing alongside Marc Cucurella while watching his team-mates from the stands. The Argentine was left out of the FA Cup clash against Port Vale on Saturday after his recent comments hinting that he has his heart set on a move to Real Madrid.
Liam Rosenior has provided a much-needed lift for Chelsea fans by hinting that several key stars are set to sign contract extensions. Despite recent disciplinary issues and a poor run of form, the Blues are moving to secure their long-term futures at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea face brewing uncertainty in midfield as Moises Caicedo has become the latest star to address the possibility of a future move to Real Madrid. His comments come at a sensitive time for the Blues, arriving just as team-mate Enzo Fernandez was handed a club sanction for making similar remarks regarding his long-term ambitions away from west London.
Chelsea have taken a hardline stance against Enzo Fernandez, with the Argentine midfielder officially dropped from the squad following a series of controversial comments regarding his future. Manager Liam Rosenior confirmed the decision ahead of a crucial run of fixtures, suggesting the vice-captain’s public flirtation with Real Madrid has forced the club’s hand.
It is almost certain that El Mala will leave 1. FC Köln this summer. But where to? His preferred plan might be risky for his development, but it is likely to be beneficial overall.
The ownership of Chelsea has been a hot topic of debate ever since they were formed in 1905, with the main purpose of the club being to simply fill the redeveloped Stamford Bridge stadium. When Roman Abramovich took over from Ken Bates in 2003, he pumped in billions to buy the world's best players and improve the infrastructure. It led to the Blues becoming a force in the Premier League and across Europe, but those days are over.
Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella has delivered a blistering assessment of the club’s decision to dismiss Enzo Maresca earlier this year. The Spaniard suggested that the squad had developed an unbreakable bond with the Italian coach, who led the Blues to Conference League and Club World Cup glory. Cucurella believes the current "instability" at Stamford Bridge is a direct result of moving on from a stable project too soon.
Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella has openly flirted with a potential return to his boyhood club, Barcelona. Speaking during the international break in Catalonia, the Spanish defender admitted that an offer from the Spanish giants would be incredibly tempting. While he remains happy in London for now, his comments raise fresh questions about his long-term future at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea have plenty of issues to solve, but perhaps the most glaring right now is their lack of discipline. The lack of experienced heads within the youngest squad in the Premier League has been pointed to on a number of occasions during the BlueCo era, but nowhere is it more glaring than when it comes keeping a full compliment of players on the pitch at Stamford Bridge.
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