Chelsea fall to Sunderland, miss Europe after 2-1 defeat
Axel Disasi will return to Chelsea after West Ham’s relegation ends hopes of a permanent deal. Despite impressing in 17 games, he is expected to leave, with several clubs making enquiries.
Hume’s volley and a Gusto own goal sink Chelsea despite Palmer’s strike. Fofana is sent off, Chelsea finish 10th and miss Europe as Sunderland clinch the Europa League.
Liam Rosenior’s brief, troubled Chelsea stint is cited as Hull owner Acun Ilicali is vindicated for sacking him, after Hull win promotion under Sergej Jakirovic.
Enzo Fernandez waves to away fans after the Sunderland loss. Club sources say there is no update on his future, insisting current talk is just rumours.
Sports Mole readers name Tottenham the Premier League’s biggest underachievers. Chelsea place third after finishing 10th and missing Europe, behind Liverpool in second.
Report cites estimated figures that Liam Delap earns around £100,000 a week at Chelsea after a £30m move. Ipswich, linked with re-signing him, would need to break their wage structure or rely on a pay cut amid rival interest.
Report claims Cole Palmer could be tempted by a Man City return to reunite with Enzo Maresca, but Pete O’Rourke says a move is unlikely, with Chelsea set to build under Xabi Alonso. Livescore
Wayne Rooney says missing Europe could benefit Chelsea, giving Xabi Alonso time and one-game weeks to make them a real threat next season.
Chelsea are tipped to make a move for Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen, with one report claiming a bid is likely and another casting doubt. Some argue Antonio Rudiger would be a better fit for Chelsea’s defence.
Opinion: Chelsea’s 2-1 defeat at Sunderland and 10th-place finish have prompted calls for another rebuild, with criticism of the BlueCo project and the season’s managerial turmoil.
Interim boss Calum McFarlane admits Chelsea ‘let the fans down’ after a 2-1 loss at Sunderland. Fofana sees red, and there will be no Europe next season under incoming manager Xabi Alonso.
