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Chelsea Owners Enter Dressing Room After Brighton Loss

Chelsea
September 2025

Chelsea’s owners, including Behdad Eghbali, entered the dressing room after a 3-1 collapse to Brighton, sparking speculation. The Blues had led through Enzo Fernández before Danny Welbeck’s brace and Maxim De Cuyper’s late strike turned the game upside down. Maresca dismissed concerns, saying the owners regularly visit post-match and did not address players. Despite his calm, the defeat piled pressure on Chelsea, who once again squandered control and collapsed defensively, leaving questions about resilience and tactical cohesion.

Ancelotti Reveals Abramovich’s Mourinho Obsession Led to Chelsea Exit

Carlo Ancelotti
September 2025

Carlo Ancelotti admitted Abramovich measured his success against Jose Mourinho, with Chelsea’s Champions League loss to Mourinho’s Inter in 2010 proving fatal. Despite a domestic double in 2010, Abramovich viewed failure in Europe as unacceptable. Ancelotti said Abramovich expected flawless results and was angered when Mourinho triumphed. Substituting Torres, a personal signing, further strained relations. In his book, Ancelotti reflected that “the Champions League cost me my job,” as Abramovich wanted him to be the calm antidote to Mourinho.

Juventus Ready to Offload Vlahovic in January, United and Chelsea Alerted

Dusan Vlahovic (Juventus)
September 2025

Juventus are preparing to sell Vlahovic due to high wages and contract tensions, with United, Chelsea, and Bayern all circling. His €12m salary and reduced role behind Jonathan David and Lois Openda make a sale increasingly likely. Despite being benched, Vlahovic has impressed with key goals, including a Champions League brace against Dortmund. United and Chelsea could make early bids to avoid a summer bidding war, while Bayern see him as Harry Kane’s successor.

Sterling Rejects Bayern, Left Frozen at Chelsea

Raheem Sterling
September 2025

Bayern Munich attempted a late summer swoop for Raheem Sterling, but the Chelsea forward rejected the chance, citing family priorities in London. The rejection left him stuck in Enzo Maresca’s “bomb squad,” training away from the first team until January. Sterling, earning a place among Chelsea’s unwanted, prioritized stability for his family over silverware abroad. Bayern’s approach highlighted Kompany’s desire to reunite with his ex-Manchester City teammate, but Sterling’s refusal leaves him sidelined with limited prospects until the winter transfer window.

Chelsea Reject ‘Judas’ Mourinho Homecoming

Jose Mourinho (Benfica)
September 2025

Jose Mourinho reportedly hoped to attend Chelsea games this season before joining Benfica, but the Blues will not offer tributes when his new side face them in the Champions League. Mourinho remains divisive, despite delivering three league titles to the club. Chelsea fans once labelled him “Judas” during his Manchester United stint, to which Mourinho replied by flaunting his title wins. With no red-carpet return expected, Stamford Bridge prepares for another tense reunion with their ex-manager.

United Investigate Viral Fan Incident at Old Trafford

Manchester United
September 2025

Manchester United are investigating after viral footage showed fan Frank Ilett, known as “The United Strand,” being attacked in the concourse during the 2-1 win over Chelsea. Ilett has gone viral for refusing to cut his hair until United win five consecutive games. Ilett was verbally abused and grabbed by another supporter, sparking outrage online. United vowed strong sanctions if the culprit is identified. Ironically, the last time United won five in a row was under Erik ten Hag in February 2024.

Getafe Closing in on Free Agent Patrick Bamford

Patrick Bamford (free agent)
September 2025

Getafe are close to signing Patrick Bamford after the striker’s release from Leeds. The 32-year-old, twice a Championship winner, is expected to travel to Madrid to finalise a move following Crystal Palace’s swoop for Uche on deadline day. Bamford, who scored 60 goals in 205 games for Leeds, rejected Chelsea earlier in his career before becoming a key figure at Elland Road. His arrival would strengthen Getafe’s attack and offer valuable experience after losing Christantus Uche to Palace.

Amorim Pays Tribute to Mourinho, Reaffirms United Loyalty

Ruben Amorim (Manchester United)
September 2025

Ruben Amorim praised Jose Mourinho after his appointment as Benfica boss, calling him “the best Portuguese manager.” Amorim credited Mourinho for opening doors for Portuguese coaches but underlined Manchester United remains his only club amid speculation. Despite United’s mixed start, Amorim eased pressure with a 2-1 win over Chelsea, thanks to Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro. He admitted Mourinho remains an inspiration but insisted his own focus is firmly on United’s project, brushing aside any talk of distraction or divided loyalty.

Barcelona’s Fermin Lopez Out Three Weeks With Muscle Injury

Fermin Lopez (Barcelona)
September 2025

Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez will miss around three weeks after suffering an iliopsoas muscle injury in the win over Getafe. The 20-year-old, who rejected a Chelsea move this summer, left the pitch in tears after holding his groin and leg. Tests confirmed the setback, ruling Lopez out of Barcelona’s Champions League showdown with PSG on October 1. With multiple midfielders sidelined, Hansi Flick faces a selection crisis. Lopez had been in good form, scoring twice this season and impressing in the midweek win over Newcastle.

Maresca Clarifies Garnacho Snub in Chelsea Defeat

Enzo Maresca (Chelsea)
September 2025

Enzo Maresca denied leaving Alejandro Garnacho on the bench against Manchester United due to boos from home fans, instead citing an enforced change after Wesley Fofana requested substitution during Chelsea’s 2-1 loss. Garnacho, signed from United this summer for £40m, was preparing to enter but was blocked by injury substitutions. Maresca insisted he had every intention of using the winger despite the hostile reception at Old Trafford, dismissing speculation about crowd influence.

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