The Argentine coach used 23 players in the match and highlighted two individuals in particular - Enzo Fernandez and Ian Maatsen. Enzo Fernandez started the game against Fulham, while Ian Maatsen was on the bench, but he still had a chance to impress during the Summer Series. Speaking about Enzo, Pochettino said, "Always it is a pleasure with Enzo. He is very humble, a fighter, and a fantastic player. Being a world champion with Argentina, I am incredibly proud of him. I shared
Where the team won two matches and drew one during their stateside tour. Pochettino expresses his satisfaction with the team's progress and performance. He commends the players for their efforts and work throughout the series, securing seven points out of a possible nine. The Argentine head coach acknowledges the busy schedule but praises the players and staff for their hard work. Despite the packed fixtures, Pochettino emphasizes the importance of continuing to prepare the team for their upcoming match in Chicago against Dortmund
After the centre-back had to leave the field during our 2-0 victory against Fulham in Washington D.C. Chalobah played for only 15 minutes in the match, during which Pochettino utilized 23 players, with just three Blues, namely Kepa, Moreira, and Mudryk, not featuring in the game. When asked about Chalobah's injury after the match, Pochettino said, "I hope it's not a big issue, but now, we need to assess. It doesn't mean it is significant. It was a precaution, but we need to
After our Premier League Summer Series draw with Newcastle United in Atlanta, Mauricio Pochettino and the Chelsea players made a late return to Philadelphia. The journey back to Philly took around two hours, with the squad boarding the plane in Georgia well past midnight. Given the late hour, many players used the flight to catch some much-needed sleep. Due to the late arrival at the team hotel, Pochettino and his coaching staff wisely decided not to schedule a morning training session. Instead, the
"Reece James Chelsea Captaincy Summer Series" The 23-year-old, who has been with Chelsea since the age of six and progressed through the Academy, has become a vital part of the team, making 147 appearances and winning major trophies. Prior to the match in Atlanta, James had revealed his desire to take on the role of Chelsea captain, and Mauricio Pochettino granted him that opportunity. Despite not featuring in match action since April, the full-back impressively played for 65 minutes in the 1-1 draw
Mauricio Pochettino, the Chelsea coach, believes that Reece James has all the attributes required to captain the team and is eager to see the academy graduate in action during the pre-season match against Newcastle United tomorrow. Reece James has been with Chelsea since he was six years old, progressing through the ranks of the Cobham academy. Since making his first-team debut in September 2019, he has become a pivotal figure at the club. With 147 appearances for Chelsea under his belt, including victories
Azpilicueta had been a mainstay at Chelsea since he arrived from Ligue 1 side Olympique de Marseille in 2012, making more than 500 appearances in all competitions, scoring 17 goals, providing 56 assists and winning every major title with the club. Atletico Madrid have signed Spain defender Cesar Azpilicueta on a one-year deal as a free agent, the LaLiga side said on Thursday following his departure from Chelsea after 11 seasons. Azpilicueta has joined Atletico after the Premier League club agreed to let
Staring straight into the camera, Mason Mount bid an emotional farewell to Chelsea fans on Tuesday as the England international closes in on a move to Manchester United. Mount, who was a graduate of Chelsea’s famed academy, spent 18 years at the London club. Now he is about to join its Premier League rival United in a deal worth 55 million pounds ($69 million) and is set to sign a five-year contract. “Given the speculation over the last six months this may not
Officially official, confirmed by Strasbourg, with “BlueCo” (i.e. the entity that owns Chelsea) becoming “the new shareholders”. RCSA President Marc Keller will remain in his role, as will all of their current management team. “This is an important day for Racing. It’s something my shareholder friends and I have been thinking about for the past two years. We’ve built a club that’s healthy at every level and well-managed. “Although there was no financial urgency, we were aware that we had reached the ceiling
N'Golo Kante leaves Chelsea after seven years at Stamford Bridge; France midfielder key part of Blues squad that won Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League, Europa League and Club World Cup during his spell at club; Kante joins Karim Benzema at Saudi Arabia champions Al Ittihad The 32-year-old, who won the 2018 World Cup with France, joins up with compatriot Karim Benzema, who left Real Madrid and signed a three-year contract with the Saudi side earlier this week. "Don't believe in fake news.
Chelsea and Roma have held a meeting about Roger Ibanez as Mauricio Pochettino aims to bolster his defence at Stamford Bridge. Well – according to Roma Giallorossa – Chelsea met with Tiago Pinto, Roma’s Director of Football, in London on Friday to discuss a deal for the Brazil international. Ibanez is described by the Italian news outlet as someone who is definitely leaving Roma this summer. The Italian giants are hoping to receive a fee of around €30m – €35m (£26m – £30m)
Manager Peter Gerhardsson named a 23-player squad on Tuesday which includes goalkeeper Musovic and winger Rytting Kaneryd, both of whom receive well-earned call-ups after their respective performances for the Blues at domestic level. In February, Musovic signed a contract extension with Chelsea while Rytting Kaneryd enjoyed her first full season in English football. Our Swedish duo played significant roles as we secured a fourth successive league title alongside a third consecutive FA Cup triumph. Our former captain Magdalena Eriksson, who leaves Chelsea this
The Chelsea striker picked out the bottom corner with a firm right-footed strike with 12 minutes on the clock. Fernand Goure was the man felled in the box. Fofana, his country’s captain, set up a chance for Goure to double the Ivorians’ lead but his shot was well saved. Fofana had two shots of his own kept out in the second half and despite their dominance, Ivory Coast were pegged back in stoppage time by Panama. Fofana had gone off with 15 minutes
An impressive debut season with Chelsea has been rewarded with a place for Perisset on the 26-player list named by manager Herve Renard on Tuesday, with the squad due to be cut to 23 before the tournament group stage begins. The 28-year-old joined the Blues last summer from Bordeaux in her native France. During her first season in England, she contributed to our fourth consecutive Women’s Super League title and third successive FA Cup triumph. In their latest preparations for the tournament, France
The Ecuadorian, who will join Chelsea after his 18th birthday, has already built a reputation in South America as one of the brightest and most creative young talents around, thanks to his combination of skilful dribbling along with the vision and technique to open up defences with his passing. Paez caught the eye by finding the net on his senior debut for his club this year, becoming the youngest debutant and scorer in the Ecuadorian top flight. He has six senior appearances to
The team have made the donation to Teens Unite, a charity supporting teenagers who are fighting cancer, Real Eazy, clothes created by Chelsea fan Betsi to help make living with cancer easier, and the Royal Marsden Hospital, where the late Chelsea legend Gianluca Vialli was treated. The players’ donation will enable Chelsea Foundation to work closely with both Teens Unite and the Royal Marsden Hospital to develop longer-term programmes with both organisations, while the contribution to Betsi has been made following her visit
Frida joined us in July 2021 from Linkopings FC in Sweden and has since made 78 appearances for us, scoring 20 goals. Frida made 40 appearances in her debut season with Arsenal, including 24 starts and 16 substitute appearances, with the Norwegian midfielder scoring four goals and providing two assists. Now 23, Frida enjoyed a stellar second campaign in N5, starting 32 of the 38 matches she featured in for us and generating a return of 16 goals and nine assists – a
Our head coach has now won this award in four consecutive campaigns and six times overall. Hayes’ side won a fourth successive league title and eighth since 2015 after our final day victory at Reading on Saturday, with the Blues winning 19 of our 22 league outings. After the opening-day defeat away to Liverpool, Chelsea Women then went on to win nine successive WSL matches and proceeded to avoid defeat in the following six months of action. The Blues won every single home
Jurasek will take responsibility for all the business areas of the club and will report to the board alongside co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, who will remain responsible for all the sporting activities of the club. Jurasek said: 'I’m delighted to be joining Chelsea, a club which is loved and followed all over the world. I’m enormously proud to be leading it into the next chapter in its rich history. We have huge opportunities to grow on and off the pitch
Graham Potter, 47, spoke to Chelsea owner Todd Boehly on Wednesday night after Thomas Tuchel was sacked and has reached a verbal agreement with the club. Potter was at Brighton's training ground on Thursday morning but did not lead the team's session. Chelsea hope to name a new manager before Saturday's game away to Fulham. The club, currently sixth in the Premier League, has also held talks with former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino and Sporting Lisbon head coach Ruben Amorim about the vacant