Chelsea earn Anfield draw as Colwill impresses
Bournemouth’s 19-year-old Rayan scores in a third straight league game, a record alongside Kroupi, after Chelsea missed out on his £24.7m January move amid their winger issues.
McFarlane is ‘very hopeful’ Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho return for the Man City FA Cup final after missing the 1-1 at Liverpool, offering Chelsea a crucial wide boost.
Fabrizio Romano says nothing advanced with Xabi Alonso despite Chelsea making him a preferred candidate after the 1-1 at Liverpool. Decision hinges on Alonso’s interest.
Enzo Fernandez equalises Ryan Gravenberch’s opener as Chelsea halt six-game league losing run with a 1-1 at Anfield, earning a timely boost before the FA Cup final.
Barnes blames Andrey Santos for failing to close Ryan Gravenberch before Liverpool’s opener in a 1-1 draw. Enzo Fernandez equalised, Joao Pedro appealed for a penalty. Santos rated poorly on his first start since Man City.
Colwill shines on return at Anfield in a back three: 11 defensive contributions, 91 touches, 89% passing, 100% ground and aerial duels won, strengthening his FA Cup final case.
Leeds are confident of a deal for Chelsea defender Axel Disasi after his West Ham loan, with the Blues preferring a sale and the player seen as surplus at Stamford Bridge.
Bologna fear losing Jonathan Rowe amid ‘persistent’ Chelsea links and a mooted €38m bid, though the winger wants Champions League football. Galatasaray and Man Utd also watch.
Late on at Anfield, Reece James urged Filip Jorgensen to go long. The keeper completed 53% of passes, 15% long balls, but helped secure Chelsea’s 1-1 and end the losing run.
Chelsea are tracking Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri, valued at £35-40m, after his Marseille loan form. AC Milan, Juventus and Dortmund also monitor the 19-year-old attacker.
Joe Cole urges Chelsea to rehire Jose Mourinho, calling it a ‘realistic’ move and backing him to rebuild with full control, despite the board exploring other candidates.
Chelsea are monitoring Darwin Nunez after his Al-Hilal axing, with a potential free exit touted. Newcastle and Juventus also keen, wages and form pose questions.
Outgoing Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola says he is ‘in no rush’ over his next job amid links to Chelsea and Man Utd, with concerns over structures cited.
