Tag: Chelsea

Injury-hit Delap suffers fresh shoulder blow in Chelsea stalemate

Liam Delap
December 2025

Chelsea striker Liam Delap faces another spell out after suffering a shoulder injury and being forced off after 32 minutes in a goalless draw against Bournemouth, compounding a stop-start beginning to life at Stamford Bridge following a previous two-month hamstring layoff. Bundled over by Marcos Senesi, Delap left the pitch in visible pain as Chelsea’s attack again misfired. Enzo Maresca said it “looks quite bad” and admitted both player and club have been unlucky, stressing Chelsea “need that kind of No.9” while scans in the coming days determine damage.

Pochettino admits he “misses” Premier League and still dreams of title

Mauricio Pochettino
December 2025

Mauricio Pochettino says he is happy coaching the USMNT but openly admits he misses the Premier League and wants to return. He still dreams of winning both the Premier League and Champions League after coming “so close” with Tottenham earlier in his career. Pochettino revealed he watches the Premier League constantly and feels it remains the most competitive league. He said he still has energy and motivation to chase major titles, spoke warmly about Daniel Levy, and described pride in making his family and former Spurs “family” proud.

Modric says blocked Chelsea move paved way to Real Madrid glory

Luka Modric
December 2025

Tottenham’s 2011 refusal to sell Luka Modric to Chelsea, despite repeated bids and his public desire to leave, forced him to stay another season, deliver a standout campaign and ultimately paved the way for his 2012 Real Madrid move that defined his legacy. Modric admits going public was a mistake but says he responded professionally, playing on “as if nothing had happened”, helping Spurs finish fourth before Madrid came calling a year later; in hindsight, he believes missing out on Chelsea was the twist that changed everything

Pundit urges shock Raheem Sterling switch to Wrexham

Raheem Sterling
December 2025

Dean Saunders has floated the idea of Raheem Sterling dropping from Chelsea’s bomb squad to join Wrexham, arguing that the winger is still a top player and that the Hollywood backed Championship club could appeal to big names drawn in by the documentary. Speaking to BoyleSports, the ex Wales striker said Sterling’s Chelsea exile is baffling, suggested stars might fancy Wrexham after watching the series, but warned that the Championship is relentless and physical, with constant fixtures that Premier League veterans can struggle to handle.

Enzo Fernandez openly targets Argentina captaincy after Messi era

Enzo Fernandez
December 2025

Enzo Fernandez has admitted he dreams of captaining Argentina once Messi steps aside, stressing he is not chasing the iconic No.10 status but would be honoured to wear the armband when the coaching staff decide the team is ready for a new leader. The Chelsea midfielder pointed to his own experience as captain at club level and said he would gladly accept the responsibility if chosen, while acknowledging the timing and decision rest entirely with Lionel Scaloni’s staff and the natural evolution of the squad.

Merino brands Caicedo tackle “horrible” after Arsenal rescue point

Moises Caicedo
December 2025

Mikel Merino described Moises Caicedo’s studs-up challenge on his ankle as a “horrible” tackle that he always believed warranted a red card, recalling how his joint bent awkwardly and admitting he was relieved to avoid serious injury before later heading Arsenal’s equaliser. Initially booked, Caicedo saw his punishment upgraded after Anthony Taylor consulted the pitchside monitor and ruled the excessive-force challenge endangered Merino’s safety, with the Spaniard revealing he did not speak to the midfielder afterwards and stressing that mobility and luck prevented a potentially much worse outcome.

Maresca fumes over Hincapie elbow after Caicedo sending off

Piero Hincapie
December 2025

Enzo Maresca argued Piero Hincapie should have been sent off for elbowing Trevoh Chalobah under the eye, criticising what he sees as inconsistent refereeing after Moises Caicedo was correctly dismissed for a dangerous tackle and referencing previous leniency shown to Rodrigo Bentancur against Chelsea. Hincapie received only a yellow following VAR review on the aerial clash that left Chalobah with visible facial swelling, while Caicedo’s studs-up lunge on Mikel Merino was upgraded to red, prompting Maresca to accept the dismissal but demand clarity on why similar high and reckless challenges are judged differently week to week.

Chelsea face brutal trend in title showdown at Arsenal

Chelsea
November 2025

Chelsea head into a top-of-the-table clash with a grim statistical backdrop, having won just one of their last eleven league games against Arsenal. The Blues sit second and in form but remain six points behind an almost flawless Gunners side. Arsenal have fourteen wins and two draws in sixteen league matches and are on a six-game unbeaten run at Stamford Bridge from previous meetings. Under Arteta, their derby record has been dominant, turning a once even rivalry into a lopsided series that Chelsea must overturn to stay in the title race.

Nicolas Jackson set to return to Chelsea after Bayern loan

Nicolas Jackson
November 2025

Jackson’s Bayern stay will almost certainly end as a straight loan, since he cannot reach the appearance threshold that would trigger a £56.2m obligation to buy. AFCON absences and limited starts mean the 40-start clause is now mathematically impossible. The Senegal striker has only six qualifying starts and will miss more games while on international duty, leaving Bayern with no automatic purchase requirement. Despite a fractured relationship with Chelsea and Enzo Maresca, his agent still hopes to negotiate a permanent move away from Stamford Bridge.

Shaun Wright-Phillips urges Chelsea to break the bank for Malick Thiaw

Malick Thiaw
November 2025

Shaun Wright-Phillips has urged Chelsea to make Malick Thiaw their top January target, arguing the Newcastle centre-back is worth a huge outlay after emerging as one of Eddie Howe’s most reliable defenders and a long-term solution for a fragile back line. The former Chelsea winger points to Thiaw’s rise from Schalke to AC Milan and now Newcastle, noting his consistency, age and adaptability. He concedes any deal would be extremely difficult given contract length and importance, but insists Chelsea must still test Newcastle’s resolve.

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