Cucurella targets return as Rosenior’s Chelsea hit FA Cup stride
Liam Rosenior hails Pedro Neto’s ‘outstanding’ hat-trick in the 4-0 FA Cup win at Hull, ending an eight-game drought. Estevao Willian also scored as Chelsea reached the fifth round.
Teenager Jesse Derry made his Chelsea debut in the 4-0 win at Hull, completing all passes and dribbles. He hailed ‘what a night’ on Instagram, with praise from Tosin Adarabioyo, Rio Ferdinand and Jack Grealish.
Chelsea had a January bid for Spurs midfielder Lucas Bergvall rejected. Interest may resume in summer depending on his minutes and Spurs’ next manager. He fits Chelsea’s midfield cover needs.
Marc Cucurella expects to return in 3-4 weeks after a scan. The left-back missed Hull in the FA Cup and could target the Champions League last 16 in mid-March, with league games vs Burnley, Arsenal, Villa ahead.
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Marc Cucurella is extremely happy at Chelsea and open to a new deal, with Barcelona not an option. His injury likely rules him out 3-4 weeks, giving Jorrel Hato a chance at left-back.
Chelsea-linked Joaquin Panichelli, formerly at Strasbourg under Liam Rosenior, says he modelled his game on Olivier Giroud. A move could strain Strasbourg fans further after Emanuel Emegha’s deal to Chelsea.
Cesc Fabregas blasted ex-Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata after a late red card in Como’s 2-1 loss to Fiorentina, saying those who cannot handle provocation should play another sport.
Troy Deeney says Joao Pedro’s form is driven by his partnership with Cole Palmer. Pedro has 13 goals and 8 assists for Chelsea.
Chelsea are ball 7 for the FA Cup fifth round after beating Hull 4-0. Draw: Monday 16 February 2026, 6.35pm UK on TNT Sports, discovery+ and YouTube. Potential rivals include Liverpool, Manchester City, Newcastle and Arsenal.
Chelsea are keen on Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson but told it could take £100m amid interest from Manchester United and Manchester City. The report adds Chelsea also need defensive upgrades and a reliable finisher.
Mo Salah hails Liverpool’s Dominik Szoboszlai as one of the best in the world and key to their FA Cup bid, after Chelsea advanced by beating Hull 4-0. Chelsea previously held talks to sign Szoboszlai in 2023.
Antonio Valencia hails Moises Caicedo as the strongest player, highlighting his ground-duel numbers. He says Caicedo is among the world’s top midfielders and is improving at Chelsea.
Chelsea are weighing a €70m move for Juventus centre-back Gleison Bremer to add experience and aerial strength, with defensive exits likely needed given options like Fofana, Badiashile, Colwill and Sarr.
Enzo Fernandez credits Liam Rosenior for giving him freedom higher up, boosting his 11 goals and 4 assists. He featured off the bench vs Hull as minutes were managed alongside Moises Caicedo.
Chelsea are linked with Brentford’s Igor Thiago, who has 17 Premier League goals. Bayern Munich and Manchester City are also in the race. Despite Emegha and Satpaev arriving, Chelsea could move to bolster Rosenior’s attack.
Mamadou Sarr impressed on his full debut in Chelsea’s 4-0 FA Cup win at Hull, helping secure a first clean sheet in seven. He completed 101/103 passes, created a big chance and drew praise from Liam Rosenior.
