Chelsea's new boss Liam Rosenior has said that he wants to emulate Sir Alex Ferguson's great Manchester United treble-winning side, which was the result of developing young players, at Stamford Bridge. One of the reasons for Rosenior's appointment has been his success with youngsters at BlueCo-owned Strasbourg and he will be tasked with replicating that in west London.
Former Chelsea youth star Lamisha Musonda has shared that he might only have days to live. The 33-year-old Belgian, who joined the club from Anderlecht alongside brothers Tika and Charly, revealed on social media that he has been living with a health condition and that he is fighting to survive. He expressed his gratitude for the many people he has played alongside.
New Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior has insisted he will be in charge at the Blues and is content with the board’s involvement in the club. The former Strasbourg coach has worked with the BlueCo hierarchy before in France and his appointment has been viewed cynically as a coach happy to bow down to the whims and wishes of those in the boardroom above him.
Wesley Fofana has been slammed as a "habitual offender" after being fined for his tenth driving offence. The Blues defender has been injury-prone throughout his time in west London, but has managed to rack up an almost unbelievable haul of issues on the road, both during his time in west London and beforehand.
Liam Rosenior insists he is 'not arrogant' despite channelling his inner Jose Mourinho during his first press conference as Chelsea head coach. Rosenior was named Blues boss earlier this week, taking over from Enzo Maresca, who left his role at Stamford Bridge on New Year's Day. The 41-year-old takes over a Chelsea side that have won only one of their last nine league matches.
Liam Rosenior was always guaranteed a baptism of fire when he was named as Enzo Maresca's replacement at Chelsea given his complete lack of experience in the Premier League, let alone at one of the division's elite clubs. But even so, the task at hand is unenviable has he arrives to a brimming in-tray in his Cobham office. The Blues' season feels as though it is on a knife edge as the new head coach takes the reins.
Raheem Sterling is seriously considering ending his nightmare spell at Chelsea as he looks to escape a lucrative contract that has become a "prison." The 31-year-old winger has emerged as a potential target for Napoli, who are scouring the market for offensive reinforcements amidst a strict "zero balance" financial policy.
The world watched on as Arsenal hosted Liverpool in a potential changing of the guard in English football on Thursday night. The Premier League leaders had the chance to stretch their lead atop the table to eight points, with the reigning champions down on their luck and jockeying for a Champions League position. But the game didn't live up to the hype.
A female reporter has claimed former Chelsea star Diego Costa once coughed in her face during an interview at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Helene Hendriks was on media duties for Liverpool's Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid in March 2020, and the striker was playing for the Spanish club at the time. After the knockout fixture took place, Costa allegedly did something the 45-year-old will never forget.
Ben Chilwell has told Liam Rosenior he is joining an "amazing club" as his ex-Strasbourg boss prepares to take the reins at his former side Chelsea. Rosenior has been named as the Blues' new head coach following Enzo Maresca's acrimonious exit, and the move has prompted Chilwell to bid him a heartfelt farewell as the English coach leaves the Ligue 1 outfit behind.
Ten-man Chelsea were beaten 2-1 by Fulham in a fiery west London derby at Craven Cottage on Wednesday. A first-half red card for Marc Cucurella meant the Blues faced an uphill battle and ultimately succumbed to defeat in front of new head coach Liam Rosenior, who watched the game from the stands.
Chelsea fans have unleashed their rage on defender Marc Cucurella after he was sent off away to Fulham in the Premier League on Wednesday night. The Spaniard was caught out by a long ball over the top from goalkeeper Bernd Leno, who released Harry Wilson in on goal. Cucurella blatantly pulled the midfielder's arm back, sending him tumbling to the ground. To no-one's surprise, the full-back was shown a red card - the Blues' seventh of the season.
The truth behind a proposed €150 million (£130m/$175m) bid from Chelsea for Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior has been revealed after reports the Premier League giants were planning a mammoth offer for the Brazil star ahead of the January transfer window, amid claims he is unsettled in the Spanish capital since head coach Xabi Alonso's arrival back at his old club.
Chelsea are set to be disappointed in their pursuit of AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan, as the Italian giants edge closer to tying their captain down to a new contract. Maignan was a transfer target for the Blues last summer and they were expected to renew their interest this year given the Frenchman would be available on a free transfer. However, Milan are now in advanced talks to keep the highly-rated stopper at San Siro.
Liam Rosenior must wait to take charge of Chelsea for the first time, with Under-21 coach Calum McFarlane set to manage the first team against Fulham on Wednesday evening. The Blues have officially appointed Enzo Maresca's permanent replacement, with Rosenior jumping from BlueCo-owned Strasbourg to their sister club in the Premier League.
GOAL's writers analyze three big decisions in football, as Enzo Maresca, Ruben Amorim, and Wilfried Nancy all parted ways with major clubs in the last week.
New Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has been convicted of speeding after a delay to his flight prevented him from taking part in a speed awareness course, per a new report. Rosenior admitted speeding in July, and has now learned of his punishment after returning to England from France.
Enzo Maresca has finally broken his silence following his shock departure from Chelsea, delivering a dignified message to supporters just hours after his successor was confirmed. Despite guiding the club to Club World Cup success, the Italian has been ruthlessly cut adrift. As Liam Rosenior steps into the west London pressure cooker, Maresca insists he leaves with "inner peace", having restored the team to their rightful status amidst the chaos.
Frustrated Strasbourg fans have called out the club’s “humiliating subservience to Chelsea” after seeing head coach Liam Rosenior take the reins at Stamford Bridge. The highly-rated 41-year-old has signed a long-term contract in west London after seeing his stock rise while working with one of the Blues’ sister clubs in Ligue 1. Those left behind in France are unimpressed at how that managerial merry-go-round played out.
Liam Rosenior has been confirmed as the new manager of Chelsea, bringing an emotional end to his successful tenure at Strasbourg. The 41-year-old described the move to Stamford Bridge as an "honour" he simply could not refuse, citing the allure of the Club World Cup champions and a desperate desire to return home to his family.
Petr Cech made a shock return to football when gracing Baller League UK, as he reunited with former Chelsea team-mate John Terry, but the legendary Czech keeper - who is now 43 years of age - was left red-faced when conceding a “goal of the season” contender. Cech was unable to help Terry’s team, the 26ers, secure a top-four finish and a place in the finals.
There's a nostalgic feel to Chelsea's sudden firing of a manager and the mad scramble to bring in a successor midway through a season. The difference on this occasion is they are not a team stacked with world-class players in pursuit of the Premier League title, rather a middling assembly of young starlets with little hope of immediate success.
With Liam Rosenior on course to become Chelsea's new manager, following the shock New Year's Day departure of Enzo Maresca, Premier League legend Wayne Rooney has given a resounding endorsement. The retired ex-Manchester United captain knows the Strasbourg boss pretty well already, having been assisted by him during an 18-month spell at Derby County in 2021 and 2022.
Alejandro Garnacho has publicly revelled in Ruben Amorim’s sacking by Manchester United. The Portuguese tactician has been relieved of his duties at Old Trafford as a forgettable 14-month tenure is brought to a close. Garnacho was among those to be frozen out of the Red Devils fold by Amorim, leading to him leaving for Chelsea, and the Argentina international appears to have taken great delight in seeing his former boss dismissed.
Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane admits that Enzo Maresca’s sudden sacking on New Year’s Day caused “shock” in the Blues’ dressing room. Everyone at Stamford Bridge has, however, realigned their focus as it remains important to avoid any distractions. Senior stars in west London, such as captain Reece James, are being credited with “dragging the group together”.