Chelsea weigh injuries as Palmer central to Leeds plan
Benoit Badiashile could be sold this summer, with Milan, Juventus and De Zerbi’s side linked. He sits behind Fofana, Chalobah and Adarabioyo in Rosenior’s pecking order.
Tosin Adarabioyo is unlikely to be rushed back, with a Hull City FA Cup return more probable than facing Leeds.
Chelsea deem Cole Palmer ‘virtually untouchable’. Talks advance with Julian Alvarez’s camp. Blues monitor Morgan Rogers, while Man Utd track Liam Delap ahead of summer moves.
Chelsea may miss up to seven, with Andrey Santos a doubt. Reece James could return to the bench, Gusto likely starts. Palmer central after hat-trick, Sanchez in goal for Leeds clash.
Piece defends Pedro Neto: key in build-up vs Wolves, strong off-ball ‘sacrifice’, trusted by Liam Rosenior. Passing data refutes rift with Cole Palmer. Eight goal involvements keep him among top contributors.
Bayern’s Leon Goretzka has been offered to Chelsea on a free in summer. Midfield depth sought, but rivals also alerted and the 31-year-old’s minutes have dipped under Kompany.
Chelsea eye free agent Dusan Vlahovic, who has long targeted the Premier League. Fitness record and high wages may complicate any move amid Spurs interest.
Pochettino says Palmer’s early office chat showed ‘top’ desire. Palmer hit a Wolves hat-trick to reach 51 in 114 for Chelsea, with Rosenior dismissing talk he is unhappy.
Sonia Bompastor, backed by a four-year extension, hits back at criticism as Chelsea Women beat Tottenham 2-0 to steady WSL form.
Opinion says Liam Delap’s poor form and injuries raise doubts. TEAMtalk claim he is playing for his Chelsea future, with Man United, Newcastle, Everton and others monitoring. Club want improvement by May.
