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‘Test their resolve’ - Chelsea told to brace for Palmer bids

Chelsea have been advised to brace themselves for Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernandez transfer bids, with Tony Dorigo telling GOAL that domestic and European rivals will be ready to test the Blues’ “resolve”. Failure to secure qualification for continental competition in 2026-27 will leave the Premier League heavyweights vulnerable to raids from afar, with key men already attracting admiring glances.

Chelsea on Spurs’ slippery slope? Gullit on how to avoid that

Chelsea have seen old adversaries Tottenham suffer a humbling fall from grace, but could the Blues find themselves on the same slippery slope in a season of three managers and potential failure to qualify for Europe? Blues legend Ruud Gullit hopes that fate can be avoided, with the Dutchman explaining to GOAL how Paris Saint-Germain need to be used as a source of inspiration.

Benitez warning! Chelsea a big risk for Liverpool icon Alonso

Former Chelsea and Liverpool defender Glen Johnson has told GOAL why Xabi Alonso would be taking a big risk by agreeing to fill “the hottest seat in world football” at Stamford Bridge. With strong ties to Anfield, the World Cup winner is said to be in contention for a Premier League return in west London. Rafa Benitez has previously trodden that path, and proved how difficult it can be to win over supporters that will demand immediate results.

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Slot provides Isak, Konate and Wirtz injury updates

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has delivered a significant triple injury boost ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash with Chelsea, confirming that Alexander Isak is set to return to the matchday squad. The Reds boss also moved to ease concerns surrounding Ibrahima Konate and Florian Wirtz after both players were notable absentees from training earlier this week.

Fulham wait on Silva as Chelsea circle

Fulham find themselves in a state of limbo regarding the future of manager Marco Silva as interest from Chelsea continues to intensify. Despite a long-standing contract offer on the table, the Portuguese tactician is taking his time to evaluate his next move while the Blues consider him for their vacant head coach role.

Why Chelsea, PSG & more want Werder's teen sensation

A year ago, Karim Coulibaly hadn't even made his first-team debut for Werder Bremen. Fast-forward 12 months, though, and the centre-back could be on course for a record-breaking transfer away from the Bundesliga side at the age of 18. The Germany youth international has enjoyed a breakthrough season at Weserstadion, putting some of Europe's top clubs on notice, and Werder are seemingly prepared to cash-in already.

Madrid should steer well clear of Mac Allister & Enzo

Alexis Mac Allister and Enzo Fernandez have a lot in common. They're two tenacious but technically gifted midfielders who played pivotal roles in Argentina winning the 2022 World Cup. They also presently play for big Premier League teams, but both have been repeatedly linked with Real Madrid. Up until last summer, such speculation made an awful lot of sense.

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Chelsea injury nightmare: Sanchez to miss Liverpool clash

Chelsea face a mounting selection crisis ahead of their daunting trip to Anfield, with interim head coach Calum McFarlane confirming that Robert Sanchez will miss the clash against Liverpool. The Blues are desperate to halt a disastrous run of six consecutive Premier League defeats but must do so without several key first-team figures.

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Iraola closing in on next PL job ahead of Chelsea and Man Utd

Andoni Iraola is reportedly nearing an agreement to remain in the Premier League next season with a move to London. The Bournemouth manager, whose imminent departure from the south coast at the end of the current campaign has already been announced, has become one of the most sought-after tactical minds in English football.

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‘Want them to listen’ - How Palmer would react to £150m bid

Cole Palmer would “want them to listen” if Chelsea were presented with an eye-watering, £150 million ($204m) transfer bid this summer, claims Glen Johnson. The former Blues defender has told GOAL why the England international playmaker may be considering a move elsewhere, with a return to his Manchester roots at United being heavily speculated on.

‘Fall apart’ - Chelsea warned off Fabregas appointment

Chelsea have been warned off appointing Cesc Fabregas as their next manager, with the former Blues star considered to be in need of more experience as his current Como side have a tendency to “fall apart” in big games. Tony Dorigo has explained to GOAL why an alternative option would be better at Stamford Bridge for now, allowing a familiar World Cup winner to retrace steps to west London at some point further down the line.

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Not Chelsea! Lampard's most-likely next club after Coventry revealed

Frank Lampard has transformed his managerial reputation by leading Coventry City back to the Premier League, ending a historic 25-year exile. However, despite the title-winning success, the former England international is already being linked with a shock departure. While many expected a Chelsea return, he is tipped to join another London club instead.

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Premier League return? Nunez reaches Saudi transfer agreement

Darwin Nunez is prepared to call time on his adventure in Saudi Arabia after reaching an agreement to leave Al-Hilal at the end of the current campaign. The former Liverpool striker has endured a difficult period in the Middle East, finding himself frozen out of the squad following a registration squeeze.

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Barcelona offered shock Fofana transfer as Chelsea set asking price

Barcelona have been handed a surprise opportunity to bolster their defensive ranks after Wesley Fofana was reportedly offered to the Catalan giants. Chelsea have set their asking price for the Frenchman and initial talks over a summer deal are said to be underway.

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Estevao returns to Palmeiras for injury rehabilitation

Chelsea starlet Estevao Willian has returned to his native Brazil to continue his rehabilitation from a hamstring injury at the facilities of his former club, Palmeiras. The 19-year-old winger is facing a desperate race against time to prove his fitness ahead of the upcoming World Cup, with his place in Carlo Ancelotti's squad currently in serious jeopardy.

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Revealed: How woeful Chelsea can STILL qualify for Champions League

Chelsea are now out of the race for a top-five finish in the Premier League, but a narrow and unlikely route to the Champions League still exists. The Blues must climb to sixth in the Premier League - and hope Aston Villa deliver a crucial favour in Europe.

'I feel sorry for the fans' - Chelsea star reacts to dismal Forest defeat

Chelsea sank to another damaging defeat at Stamford Bridge as Nottingham Forest claimed a comfortable win. Joao Pedro admitted the squad must take responsibility after a sixth straight league loss left their Champions League hopes in tatters.

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Chelsea considering move to appoint ex-Barcelona boss Xavi

Chelsea are reportedly exploring the possibility of appointing former Barcelona manager Xavi as their next permanent head coach. The Blues are reassessing their direction following the sacking of Liam Rosenior, with Calum McFarlane currently leading the first team on an interim basis.

Derry posts update after horror injury on Chelsea debut

Jesse Derry has spoken out after a frightening collision during his full Premier League debut for Chelsea left him needing hospital treatment. The 18-year-old thanked medical staff, team-mates and fans for their support as messages of encouragement flooded in after his withdrawal against Nottingham Forest.

'Broken club' - Chelsea's 'shocking' decline comes from owners, says Carragher

Ex-Liverpool star Jamie Carragher launched a fierce critique of Chelsea after their defeat to a heavily rotated Nottingham Forest side. The Sky Sports pundit blamed the Blues' ownership and recruitment strategy, claiming the current culture at Stamford Bridge has left them looking like “a broken football club”.

Sanchez may miss Liverpool clash with concussion after Gibbs-White collision

Chelsea are sweating over the fitness of Robert Sanchez ahead of their crucial Premier League encounter with Liverpool at Anfield. The Spanish goalkeeper is facing a race against time to be cleared for action following a nasty collision during the Blues' defeat to Nottingham Forest on Monday.

Gibbs-White reveals graphic injury after Sanchez clash

Nottingham Forest playmaker Morgan Gibbs-White has shared the gruesome reality of his collision with Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez during his side's impressive 3-1 victory at Stamford Bridge. The England international was forced off midway through the second half after a sickening clash of heads left both players requiring immediate medical attention and multiple stitches.

Derry hospitalised as Chelsea provide update following head clash

Chelsea released an official update regarding the condition of Jesse Derry after the teenager was rushed to hospital during Monday's Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest. The academy graduate, making his full debut for the Blues, was involved in a distressing collision that resulted in a lengthy delay at Stamford Bridge.

McFarlane 'massively disappointing' by Chelsea performance vs Forest

Chelsea manager Calum McFarlane has delivered a scathing assessment of his side's performance following a dismal 3-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest on Monday. The Blues boss hit out at a sluggish start that saw his team trailing within two minutes, effectively ending their realistic hopes of a top-five finish.

Pedro demands Chelsea 'step up' after shameful Forest defeat

Joao Pedro has issued a rallying cry to his Chelsea team-mates, insisting that every member of the squad must take personal responsibility for their current slump. The forward spoke out after a dismal afternoon at Stamford Bridge saw the Blues' European ambitions suffer a potentially fatal blow.

Frequently asked questions

: Der Chelsea Football Club wurde am 10. März 1905 in London-Fulham gegründet.
: Der FC Chelsea gehört seit Mai 2022 dem Konsortium BlueCo. Die Eigentümergruppe um den US-amerikanischen Geschäftsmann Todd Boehly und die Investmentgesellschaft Clearlake Capital erwarb den Verein für rund 2,5 Milliarden Pfund von Vorbesitzer Roman Abramovich.
: Die Blues spielen an der Stamford Bridge, einem Stadion im Londoner Stadtteil Fulham. Offiziell eröffnet wurde die Heimspielstätte des FC Chelsea bereits im Jahr 1877 - also noch vor der Vereinsgründung. In 1905 übernahm der Klub die Leichtathletikarena und baute sie in ein Fußballstadion um.
: Im Vergleich der englischen Topklubs ist die Stamford Bridge eines der kleineren Stadien. Die Arena hat eine Kapazität für rund 41.000 Fans.
: Mit 34 großen Titeln gehört der Chelsea FC zu den erfolgreichsten Fußballklubs in England. Neben nationalen Pokalen konnten die Blues auch international die größten Wettbewerbe gewinnen: In 2012 und 2021 holten sie die Champions-League-Trophäe nach Hause.
: Der FC Chelsea konnte insgesamt sechsmal die englische Meisterschaft für sich entscheiden. Den ersten Titel holte der Klub in der Saison 1954/55, als die Liga noch First Division hieß, seit 2004/05 kamen noch fünf weitere Trophäen dazu.
: Ron Harris ist Rekordspieler beim Chelsea FC. Zwischen 1961 und 1980 absolvierte der Innenverteidiger 748 Pflichtspiele für die Blues.
: Toptorschütze des Vereins ist ein Mittelfeldspieler: Frank Lampard konnte in 648 Einsätzen 211-mal zuschlagen.
: Zahlreiche Weltstars haben bereits das Trikot der Blues getragen, die wohl bekanntesten Namen stammen aus der Erfolgsphase seit den frühen 2000ern. Unter anderem standen Frank Lampard, John Terry, Didier Drogba, Petr Cech, Eden Hazard, Gianfranco Zola, Claude Makelele, N’Golo Kante, Ashley Cole und Michael Ballack für die Londoner auf dem Rasen.
: Auch auf der Trainerbank haben schon einige bekannte Namen gesessen. Den größten Erfolg hatte Chelsea unter Jose Mourinho, mit ihm an der Seitenlinie holte der Verein acht Titel (u. a. 3x Premier League, 3x League Cup, 1x FA Cup, 1x Community Shield). Bei den beiden CL-Trophäen coachten Roberto Di Matteo (2012) und Thomas Tuchel (2021), unter Carlo Ancelotti holten die Blues das Double aus Liga und FA Cup (2009/10).
: Aufgrund der Vereinsfarben ist der FC Chelsea auch unter dem Spitznamen "The Blues" bekannt.

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