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Granit Xhaka Chelsea Transfer Bid Gives Xabi Alonso Immediate Sunderland Test
13+ hour, 25+ min ago (873+ words) Chelsea are preparing a fresh Granit Xhaka transfer bid after Sunderland rejected their opening "8m offer for the former Arsenal midfielder. The 33-year-old Sunderland captain is wanted by Xabi Alonso as Chelsea look to add experienced midfield control at the start…...
Reece James And Trevoh Chalobah Reach World Cup Last 16 As Chelsea Wait Continues
22+ hour, 29+ min ago (738+ words) Chelsea's current England story is not just about whether Reece James can shake off a tournament irritation or whether Trevoh Chalobah gets his first World Cup minutes. It now sits inside a much older Stamford Bridge standard. On the morning…...
Malo Gusto France Cameo Gives Chelsea A Xabi Alonso Right-Back Decision
22+ hour, 9+ min ago (741+ words) Malo Gusto gave Chelsea another useful World Cup signal after coming on in France's 3-0 win over Sweden, adding weight to one of Xabi Alonso's first right-back decisions. The 23-year-old replaced Jules Kounde in the 76th minute in New Jersey as Didier…...
Xabi Alonso Must Fix Cole Palmer And Enzo Fernandez Roles In Chelsea Team
18+ hour, 24+ min ago (693+ words) Xabi Alonso's Chelsea reign has not opened with a mystery. It has opened with a map. Sky Sports framed the new head coach's first Stamford Bridge brief around transfers, Cole Palmer, Enzo Fernandez and the patience of a fanbase that…...
Pedro Neto Portugal Role Gives Xabi Alonso A Chelsea World Cup Selection Signal
19+ hour, 44+ min ago (776+ words) Pedro Neto's World Cup has quietly become one of the more useful pieces of live scouting available to Chelsea as Xabi Alonso begins work at Stamford Bridge. The winger is not merely travelling with Portugal. He has become a regular…...
Marco Palestra Completes Chelsea Transfer From Atalanta
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (463+ words) Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Italian international Marco Palestra from Atalanta, with the 21-year-old defender signing a contract until 2033. Palestra will join his new team-mates for pre-season under Xabi Alonso after completing his move from Serie A, adding another…...
Trevoh Chalobah Could Feature For England After Reece James Injury Update
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (370+ words) Trevoh Chalobah's England World Cup role has changed quickly from squad-depth story to genuine Chelsea watchpoint after Reece James and Jarell Quansah were ruled out of the DR Congo tie. The Chelsea defender has not yet played at the tournament,…...
Moises Caicedo Leads Ecuador Against Mexico As Chelsea Prepare For Xabi Alonso Era
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (1667+ words) Moises Caicedo's Ecuador role against Mexico gives Chelsea and Xabi Alonso a clear midfield plan to study before the new manager officially starts work at Stamford Bridge. The Chelsea midfielder is not simply away at the World Cup. He is…...
Michael Olise Gives Chelsea A Hard Xabi Alonso Wide-Player Benchmark
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (720+ words) Michael Olise has moved from former Chelsea academy footnote to genuine Ballon d'Or conversation piece. That should land at Cobham as more than a wistful what-if. Bavarian Football Works relayed comments from former Chelsea and France winger Florent Malouda, who…...
Chelsea Launch Pride Collection In Supporter-Facing Club Push
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (376+ words) Chelsea have moved their Pride Month activity from symbolic messaging into a sharper supporter-facing push with the launch of a new Pride Collection. According to Chelsea's official website, the range is now available to buy and includes Pride t-shirts, with…...