Enzo Maresca

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Chelsea

Chelsea Eyes Major January Signings: Centre-Back and Striker Targets Revealed

Chelsea are expected to remain quiet regarding new signings during the January transfer window, according to reports, and will concentrate their attention on player departures instead. The Blues maintained their usual busy approach throughout the summer, bringing in João Pedro, Jamie Gittens, Alejandro Garnacho, Jorrel Hato and Liam Delap alongside

Chelsea

Chelsea Star Erupts: "They Bullied Us" as Blues' Alarming Slide Continues

Malo Gusto has criticized Chelsea's opening 45 minutes against Lincoln City on Tuesday night, confessing that the League One outfit "dominated" the reigning world champions. Chelsea found themselves behind at halftime during their Carabao Cup third round encounter with the Imps, though Tyrique George shone after

Cole Palmer

Maresca Sounds Alarm: Chelsea Must Shield Star Palmer After Injury Scare

Enzo Maresca has disclosed that Chelsea are approaching Cole Palmer's situation on a "daily basis" to "safeguard" and handle the player following a persistent groin problem that resurfaced during the Manchester United match. After coming back from a previous groin absence as a replacement

Estêvão

Estevao Shatters Chelsea History in West Ham Triumph as Maresca Issues Stern Warning

Estêvão made history as Chelsea's youngest Premier League goal provider during Friday's commanding 5–1 victory against West Ham United. The young Brazilian found himself thrust into the starting lineup after Cole Palmer withdrew from the pre-match warmup due to a groin problem, but quickly made

Chelsea

Chelsea Set to Unleash New Signings Hato and Gittens Against Bayer Leverkusen

Chelsea make their return to Stamford Bridge as global champions this Friday night when they welcome Bayer Leverkusen for the opening match of their two preseason exhibition games. The Blues' summer period has been predominantly occupied by the FIFA Club World Cup, a tournament Chelsea claimed victory in against

Chelsea

Chelsea Launch Transfer Pursuit of Bundesliga Star Eager for Stamford Bridge Move

Chelsea appear to have identified their latest transfer target in the form of highly sought-after RB Leipzig attacking midfielder Xavi Simons, with emerging reports suggesting discussions between both clubs regarding a major summer move. Simons has clearly expressed his intention to depart Leipzig, with Bayern Munich, Arsenal and Barcelona all

Club World Cup

Enzo Maresca's Tactical Genius Leads Chelsea to Club World Cup Glory

The term 'tactical masterclass' is frequently thrown around without much evidence to support it, but when an underdog team delivers a performance like Chelsea's on Sunday evening to claim the Club World Cup, one must acknowledge the influence from the touchline. Paris Saint-Germain had been touted

Chelsea

Cole Palmer Fires Back at Chelsea Critics with Savage X-Rated Comeback

Cole Palmer responded to Chelsea's detractors following the Blues' historic triumph as the inaugural champions of the revamped Club World Cup, declaring that the squad is "heading in the proper direction". Palmer dominated Sunday's final encounter, scoring a brace and providing an assist

PSG

Chelsea Crush Paris Saint-Germain in Stunning Club World Cup Final Victory

Chelsea triumphed over Paris Saint-Germain with a commanding 3-0 victory to claim the FIFA Club World Cup at MetLife Stadium. This outcome surprised many observers, considering PSG's impressive form across various tournaments in recent months, yet it confirms Chelsea's resurgence as a major player in European

Club World Cup

Palmer's Masterclass Destroys PSG as Chelsea Claim Club World Cup Glory

Chelsea stunned the football world by completely overwhelming Paris Saint-Germain, delivering a commanding 3-0 victory over the Champions League titleholders in the Club World Cup final. The London side entered as significant underdogs, but that narrative was swiftly rewritten following an extraordinary opening 45 minutes. Cole Palmer proved unstoppable, terrorizing

Chelsea

Chelsea Legend Delivers Brutal Reality Check on Club's Premier League Title Dreams

Former Chelsea captain John Terry has expressed his backing for the Blues' youth-focused approach, though he remains skeptical about Enzo Maresca's team's ability to claim the Premier League title in the upcoming campaign. Despite fielding an exceptionally youthful roster, Chelsea secured fourth position under Maresca&

Chelsea

Noni Madueke's Shocking Decision Sends Arsenal Fans Into Frenzy

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has revealed that Noni Madueke's departure to Arsenal was entirely the player's choice, according to statements made during his recent press briefing. The Italian tactician is currently preparing his Chelsea squad for the Club World Cup final showdown against Paris Saint-Germain, as

Club World Cup

Chelsea Eyes Massive Payday as 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Victory Could Net Millions

This summer has proven exceptionally beneficial for Chelsea both in terms of performance and business, as they've successfully advanced to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final following their triumph over Fluminense. João Pedro's remarkable brace secured victory against the Brazilian side on Tuesday, earning the

Club World Cup

Joao Pedro Spearheads Chelsea's Commanding Victory as Blues Storm Into Club World Cup Final

Chelsea secured a commanding 2-0 victory over Fluminense in the Club World Cup semifinals, positioning themselves just one match away from claiming their second trophy of the campaign. Enzo Maresca's squad demonstrated superiority throughout the encounter, with new acquisition João Pedro leading the charge by netting an impressive

Arsenal

Enzo Maresca Delivers Confident Statement on Noni Madueke's Future Amid Transfer Speculation

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea's head coach, has expressed confidence in Noni Madueke's ability to handle the transfer speculation linking him with Arsenal, as the Gunners contemplate submitting an offer for the English winger. Arsenal have reportedly reached an agreement on personal terms with Madueke while exploring their

Estêvão Willian

Enzo Maresca Raves About Chelsea's Latest Star Acquisition as "Huge Talent"

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca expressed his admiration for Estêvão Willian following the Blues' Club World Cup quarter-final triumph against Palmeiras, describing the young player as possessing "enormous talent". The English Premier League club secured their place in the semi-finals of the restructured competition with a 2-1 victory

Noni Madueke

Arsenal Push Forward in Noni Madueke Transfer Talks as Enzo Maresca Breaks Silence

Arsenal have reportedly intensified their discussions with Chelsea winger Noni Madueke's representatives as they pursue a new attacking wide player. The North London club harbors ambitions of acquiring Real Madrid's Rodrygo, but considering the enormous financial outlay required and associated complexities, they view Madueke as a

Club World Cup

Chelsea Storm Into Club World Cup Final Four After Epic Battle Against Palmeiras

Chelsea overcame Palmeiras with a 2-1 victory to advance to the Club World Cup semifinals in a match that proved more challenging than the opening period suggested. The London side started aggressively, with Cole Palmer netting a spectacular strike to give them the advantage before halftime. However, Palmeiras responded in

Chelsea Transfer

Jamie Gittens Could Be the Missing Piece in Enzo Maresca's Chelsea Revolution

With Jadon Sancho returning to Manchester United and Mykhaylo Mudryk facing a possible extended suspension, Chelsea find themselves in urgent need of wide reinforcements this summer. While the Blues were linked with Alejandro Garnacho during the January window, they shifted their focus after the 2024-25 campaign ended. Rather than pursuing

Pedro Neto

Chelsea Grants Winger Compassionate Leave Following Diogo Jota's Tragic Death

Chelsea's head coach Enzo Maresca has granted compassionate leave to winger Pedro Neto after the passing of his international colleague Diogo Jota. After receiving word of Jota's heartbreaking death on Thursday, Neto was absent from Chelsea's morning training session as the team prepares for

Chelsea

Palmeiras Clash with Chelsea: Match Preview, Expert Predictions and Expected Starting XI

Brazilian powerhouse Palmeiras squares off against English Premier League heavyweights Chelsea in a crucial Club World Cup quarterfinal showdown. Under Abel Ferreira's guidance, the team successfully navigated past defending Copa Libertadores titleholders Botafogo in an intense battle. The tension and hostility between these Brazilian rivals was palpable throughout

Palmeiras

Chelsea Face Palmeiras Without Star Midfielder Caicedo: Who Steps Up for the Blues?

Chelsea face Brazilian club Palmeiras as they seek to progress and represent the Premier League in the Club World Cup semifinals. Following a group stage loss to Flamengo alongside two convincing wins over LAFC and ES Tunis, Chelsea secured second place in their group but found themselves on the more

Enzo Maresca

Enzo Maresca Unveils Bold Transfer Strategy for Chelsea's Rising Star

Enzo Maresca has confirmed that he has no intention of parting ways with Josh Acheampong despite interest from multiple Champions League clubs. The 19-year-old defender's situation appeared uncertain at the start of the previous campaign due to contract negotiations, but he has been given regular opportunities with Chelsea

Enzo Maresca

Maresca Reveals Why Rising Star Andrey Santos Saw Limited Action at Club World Cup

Chelsea's head coach Enzo Maresca has emphasized that midfielder Andrey Santos requires additional time to adapt to the club's playing philosophy after returning from his loan spell. Santos had an outstanding period at Strasbourg, which secured him a place in Chelsea's Club World Cup

Benfica

Palmer Set to Return as Chelsea Unveils Star-Studded Lineup Against Benfica

Chelsea will battle for their spot in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals this Saturday evening as they take on Benfica in the round of 16. Comfortable wins against Los Angeles FC and Espérance de Tunis in the group phase were interrupted by a disappointing loss to Flamengo on

Liam Delap

Enzo Maresca Backs Liam Delap for Stardom After Striker's Breakthrough Chelsea Goal

Chelsea's head coach Enzo Maresca has once again expressed his belief in recent acquisition Liam Delap, who netted his maiden goal for the Blues during their Club World Cup victory against ES Tunis. Delap, making his second straight start while regular striker Nicolas Jackson serves his suspension, celebrated

Club World Cup

Chelsea Delivers Masterclass Performance to Claim Club World Cup Glory

Chelsea secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over ES Tunis, avoiding any complications as they advanced to the Club World Cup's round of 16. With just a draw required to progress, Chelsea showed no signs of anxiety and effectively sealed the match with two crucial goals in the closing