Serious questions are being asked of whether Cole Palmer will play for England again during Thomas Tuchel’s reign as Three Lions manager, with Darren Bent explaining to GOAL why the talented Chelsea playmaker faces “commitment” and Jude Bellingham problems. Having pulled out of an international camp in September, the 24-year-old was snubbed completely when the latest squad was named.
England captain Harry Kane has grown frustrated with international team-mates who opt out of Three Lions duty through minor injury concerns, according to Thomas Tuchel. The England boss has backed his skipper's stance, revealing that the striker is particularly unhappy with "50-50" decisions made by players to skip camp.
Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City have all made enquiries about signing Tottenham defender Pedro Porro in the upcoming January transfer window. However, the Premier League heavyweights face a difficult battle for the Spain international, who reportedly prefers a return to Liga amidst interest from Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Manchester United and Manchester City are monitoring Chelsea defender Malo Gusto as the west London club place a £75 million price tag on the peripheral right-back. The 23-year-old Frenchman has fallen behind Josh Acheampong in the Stamford Bridge pecking order since head coach Xabi Alonso took charge.
Nottingham Forest striker Liam Delap has opened up on the frustration and anger he experienced during his difficult spell at Chelsea before completing a £50 million summer move to the City Ground. Having rediscovered his goalscoring touch in the East Midlands, the 23-year-old forward is now determined to earn a maiden senior England call-up.
Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez has escaped unhurt after crashing a £300,000 Ferrari into a barrier at around 70mph during a track day at the Nurburgring in Germany. The Spaniard, currently on loan at Como, lost control on the notorious Caracciola-Karussell corner, before climbing out of the wrecked car and helping to collect the debris strewn across the track.
The athletic centre-forward is scoring goals for fun on both the domestic and European stage, attracting attention from the world's biggest clubs in the process
England starlet Rio Ngumoha has opened up on his high-profile decision to leave Chelsea’s academy to continue his development at Liverpool, describing the move as an easy choice for his career. The 18-year-old winger has enjoyed a meteoric rise at Anfield, recently earning a place in Thomas Tuchel’s national team squad after establishing himself as a first-team regular.
Napoli are keeping a close eye on Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens as Massimiliano Allegri plots a crucial January reinforcements. With the Italian side desperate to salvage their season, the 22-year-old has emerged as a key target alongside Monza's Gustavo Varela.
Chelsea have issued a strict warning to club staff after Joao Pedro's recent quad injury was inadvertently leaked through Fantasy Premier League selections. The internal reminder comes after several employees, along with forward Morgan Rogers, removed the injured attacker from their online teams before the public announcement.
Sunday's dismal defeat to Sunderland has sounded some serious alarm bells, with the Blues only making stuttering progress under their new manager so far
Lens defender Ismaelo Ganiou is attracting interest from Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, Chelsea owners BlueCo and Manchester City's parent group after his Ligue 1 breakthrough. The highly rated youngster has drawn comparisons to former Bollaert-Delelis graduate Raphael Varane as European heavyweights track his rise.
Xabi Alonso has taken full responsibility for Chelsea’s narrow 1-0 defeat at Sunderland, choosing to focus on his team's lack of clinical edge rather than the officiating. Despite several contentious VAR decisions at the Stadium of Light, the Blues boss insisted that defensive lapses were the primary reason for their failure to secure a result.
Chelsea's tactical dominance counted for nothing on Wearside as Xabi Alonso's men failed to convert dominant possession into a result. A first-half penalty from Enzo Le Fee proved the difference in a disappointing afternoon for the visitors.
Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso has challenged his squad to earn their place back among Europe’s elite following a promising start to his debut season at Stamford Bridge. While the Spaniard has utilised a lighter schedule to implement his tactical ideas, he admits he is desperate to swap quiet training weeks for the chaos of continental competition.
Brentford have ruled out sanctioning a mid-season departure for record signing El Hadji Malick Diouf following fresh transfer links to Premier League rivals Chelsea and Liverpool. Having only recruited the 21-year-old Senegal international from West Ham United for up to £40 million in late August, Gtech Community Stadium chiefs consider him untouchable this winter.
Thomas Tuchel has stood firm on his decision to omit Cole Palmer from his latest England squad, admitting he did not even feel the need to contact the Chelsea playmaker before the announcement. Despite Palmer returning to fitness and form at Stamford Bridge, the German coach cited a lack of consistent availability as the primary reason for the high-profile snub.
Xabi Alonso has refused to dwell on Cole Palmer's omission from the England squad, insisting his conversations with the 24-year-old are only about Chelsea. The Blues boss also joked about goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez's protective mask and revealed that midfielder Moises Caicedo has "little problems" ahead of Sunday's Premier League trip to Sunderland.
England manager Thomas Tuchel has caused a stir with his latest squad selection for the upcoming UEFA Nations League double-header against Croatia and Spain. While the headline news sees the Bellingham brothers united in the senior setup for the first time, several high-profile Premier League stars, including Cole Palmer and Phil Foden, have been left out in the cold.
Romeo Lavia has opened up on the significant impact Chelsea icon Eden Hazard is having on his career as he finally finds his feet at Stamford Bridge. The young Belgian midfielder revealed that a recent encounter with his legendary compatriot has provided him with a fresh wave of inspiration during his most consistent run in the first team.
Liam Rosenior has finally addressed the intense scrutiny and online mockery that defined his short-lived tenure at Chelsea, insisting that he is far from the 'joke' he was portrayed as. The 42-year-old manager, who spent just 107 days in the hot seat at Stamford Bridge, believes his departure was fueled by external narratives rather than his tactical capabilities on the pitch.
Chelsea star Cole Palmer should have been sent off for violent conduct during the recent London derby defeat against Tottenham, according to the Premier League's Key Match Incidents panel. While the England international was eventually dismissed for two yellow cards, officials now admit he was lucky to remain on the pitch following a heated confrontation.
Former England right-back Glen Johnson has urged Bournemouth playmaker Alex Scott to snub Chelsea in favour of joining Liverpool during the upcoming January transfer window. Both Premier League heavyweights are competing to sign the 23-year-old midfielder after the south coast club set a £100 million asking price for their prized asset.
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