Chelsea injuries, Sarr backed, Everton next
Chris Sutton backs Leeds to beat Brentford 2-1, citing counter threat. Match impacts both ends of the table. Limited direct Chelsea relevance.
Chelsea reportedly eye Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson, plus Kees Smit and Mateus Mane, amid Enzo Fernandez uncertainty. Man Utd and Man City also interested, with Forest said to value Anderson near £100m.
Sam Barrott to referee Chelsea at Everton, with Paul Howard on VAR. Maresca’s last game under him saw a contentious Caicedo booking in a 2-2 vs Bournemouth. Chelsea also lost to Fulham with Barrott.
Liam Rosenior says Chelsea have identified the external source of leaked team news before both PSG ties. Lineups, including Jorgensen’s start and defensive picks, were published early as Chelsea exited the Champions League.
Chelsea could reach next season’s Champions League by finishing sixth if Aston Villa win the Europa League and place in the top five, per Dale Johnson. FA Cup permutations apply. A tough run remains, with both Manchester clubs and Liverpool.
Scott Minto urges Chelsea to sign a world-class goalkeeper, centre-half and striker, saying Joao Pedro needs support. He expects Boehly to persist with youth while Rosenior targets a top-five finish.
Report in Argentina claims Chelsea will buy Unión left-back Mateo Del Blanco for around €4m and immediately loan him to Strasbourg as part of the BlueCo pathway.
John Terry slams Chelsea’s 8-2 aggregate loss to PSG as ‘unacceptable’ and bemoans early goals conceded. Chelsea are sixth with Champions League hopes in doubt ahead of Everton.
Rosenior backs 20-year-old Mamadou Sarr after his PSG error, hailing his potential and urging development in his natural centre-back role. With Chalobah out six weeks, Sarr could see more minutes.
UWCL preview tips Chelsea to edge Arsenal over two legs, with Lauren James pivotal. Also backs Barcelona over Real Madrid, Lyon over Wolfsburg, and Bayern to pip Manchester United.
John Obi Mikel likens Chelsea-linked Aston Villa attacker Morgan Rogers to Dele Alli at his peak, calling him ‘fantastic’ and a priority target to complement Cole Palmer.
Chelsea are linked with a £26m move for Lazio centre-back Mario Gila after conceding eight to PSG, but would need to trim a crowded unit with Chalobah, Colwill, Badiashile, Tosin and others before any signing.
Live blog on England’s squad for Uruguay and Japan friendlies under Thomas Tuchel. Monitor for Chelsea call-ups and selection decisions ahead of the World Cup.
Mudryk trains alone at Uxbridge as lawyers work on his doping case. Romano says he is staying fit and under contract until 2031, with his Chelsea future hinging on the verdict.
Liam Delap may depart after only 31 games. Injuries and poor form leave him behind Joao Pedro, with Emegha arriving to compete. Rosenior called him ‘fantastic’, but goals are scarce and minutes limited.
Filip Jorgensen withdrew from Norway with a groin injury after his PSG error, missing Newcastle and the second leg. Brian Riemer says he was ‘incredibly upset’. Sanchez’s form pressures his Chelsea place.
Gary Neville hails Damien Duff as underrated in Mourinho’s Chelsea front three with Robben and Drogba, praising his work rate and title-winning impact before a £5m move to Newcastle.
Rosenior says Enzo Fernandez is ‘fully committed’ after unclear future comments. The captain remains under contract until 2032. Trevoh Chalobah suffers an ankle issue, out for around six weeks. Everton trip next.
Thomas Tuchel now hails Fikayo Tomori as ‘very valuable’, praising his speed and duels. Since leaving Chelsea for £25m, Tomori has starred at Milan. A return is unlikely given his valuation.
