Chelsea Daily News Roundup
Sam Kerr says she is getting back to her best after ACL recovery, with 7 goals since September. She hit 100 Chelsea goals on return but is yet to start in the WSL as City lead the title race.
Opinion piece urges Rosenior to drop Andrey Santos after losing six of nine duels v Arsenal, with Moises Caicedo back and Brentford next.
Chelsea plan a January centre-back signing to back Liam Rosenior, with Rennes’ Jérémy Jacquet and Como’s Jacobo Ramón scouted. Midfield and attack moves likely in summer but opportunistic deals not ruled out.
The Met orders an independent review after Chelsea fans were held back post-Charlton in freezing conditions, with the CST citing poor communication and safety concerns.
Piece argues Raheem Sterling’s £325k-a-week deal restricts Chelsea’s FFP flexibility and blocks attacking reinforcements, with the winger out of favour and preferring a permanent exit over a loan.
Spain’s media hail Martin Zubimendi after his goal and display at Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg, highlighting Real Madrid’s past interest.
Rosenior hails Enzo Fernandez’s ‘passion and commitment’ after a 100-touch display v Arsenal, calling him a leader. PSG interest is mentioned, though his Chelsea importance is underlined.
Reece James and Cole Palmer return to full training ahead of Brentford. A virus hits the camp, while Roméo Lavia steps up grass work but remains short of a comeback.
Chelsea bid for 17-year-old Sheffield Wednesday left-back Yisa Alao, joining Manchester United and Liverpool in the race. Wednesday want to keep him amid ownership uncertainty.
Footage shows Declan Rice in a heated tunnel exchange with Arsenal assistant Albert Stuivenberg during the win at Chelsea, with Gabriel intervening to calm tensions.
Journalist claims West Ham contacted N’Golo Kanté over a January move as he considers leaving Al Ittihad, with Fenerbahce interested and a summer free transfer possible.
TalkSPORT say Chelsea insiders downplay a January move for Antonio Rudiger despite calls to re-sign him. His leadership and passing are praised, but a return looks unlikely mid-season.
Levi Colwill ranks Reece James above Lampard and Fabregas in a blind list, highlighting the captain’s value as Chelsea weigh a January centre-back signing amid defensive struggles.
Chelsea are offered Ruben Neves as the Al-Hilal midfielder eyes a Premier League return. The 28-year-old could add depth and control alongside Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo.
Rosenior opens-door with stars, urges rapid ‘react’ pressing, backs Sanchez, praises Reece James’ leadership and targets set-piece work before Brentford. Talks ongoing with hierarchy over a new centre-back.
Liverpool’s Jeremie Frimpong says he grew up a Chelsea fan due to Didier Drogba, despite joining the Reds, as his stats are compared with Reece James and Malo Gusto.
With Facundo Buonanotte set for Leeds, an opinion suggests Kendry Páez could be recalled from Strasbourg for Chelsea rotation if minutes remain limited in France.
Rosenior says Chelsea have no fixed No 1 as Robert Sanchez faces competition after two errors in the 3-2 Arsenal cup loss. Selection will be based on performance across all positions.
Protests are planned by Chelsea group Not a Project CFC and Strasbourg’s Ultra Boys 90, angered by Rosenior’s move to Chelsea and multi-club ownership under BlueCo.
