Tag: Chelsea

Chelsea handed major Delap lift with quicker-than-feared shoulder recovery

Liam Delap
December 2025

Chelsea expect Liam Delap to return in three to four weeks after scans confirmed no fracture in the shoulder he damaged against Bournemouth, limiting his latest setback after a two month hamstring layoff and offering hope he can rejoin the attack early in the New Year. Delap had impressed with his physical presence before landing heavily and going off inside half an hour, prompting fears of a long absence, but Maresca now plans to cover upcoming games with Joao Pedro, Pedro Neto and Tyrique George up front while Delap rebuilds fitness once cleared.

Mount targets fresh start after volley caps United’s rout of Wolves

Mason Mount
December 2025

Mason Mount says he is finally ready to push on at Manchester United after scoring his third goal of the season in a 4-1 win at Wolves, matching his combined league tallies from the previous two injury disrupted campaigns at Old Trafford. The 25 year old midfielder, signed from Chelsea in 2023, has already featured in 12 of United’s 15 league matches, volleyed in a Bruno Fernandes cross at Molineux and insists staying fit, making forward runs and adding ruthless finishing are now his main priorities.

Chelsea rest Palmer for Atalanta as Maresca manages fragile fitness

Cole Palmer
December 2025

Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Cole Palmer will miss Chelsea’s Champions League trip to Atalanta after the playmaker sat out training, with the club choosing to manage his fitness carefully following an injury hit campaign that has already restricted him to six appearances. Palmer only recently returned, playing half an hour before Bournemouth and around an hour in the goalless draw, and Maresca says the medical staff have planned to rest him between tightly scheduled fixtures to avoid flare ups while Liam Delap recovers from a shoulder problem.

Atletico join Chelsea in chase for Strasbourg star Barco

Valentin Barco
December 2025

Atletico Madrid have joined Chelsea in the race for Strasbourg full back Valentin Barco, whose revival in Ligue 1 after difficult spells at Brighton and Sevilla has made the versatile Argentine one of the most sought after young left sided players in Europe. Strasbourg plan to resist most offers after turning Barco’s loan into a permanent deal, while Atletico lean on their strong Argentine links and Chelsea revisit long standing interest, setting up a potential bidding war if the French club eventually soften their stance.

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.

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