Chelsea draw Port Vale, PSG test looms
Chelsea back Liam Delap despite a slow start. Kaveh Solhekol says injuries and Joao Pedro’s form limit him, but the club urge patience. Delap has 2 goals and 4 assists, with Marc Guiu the other striker.
Chelsea could start Sanchez; James, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Santos; Palmer, Fernandez, Neto; Joao Pedro. Mudryk suspended, Colwill out, Fofana fit, Palmer tipped to reprise PSG tormentor role.
Roman Abramovich claims the frozen Chelsea sale funds are his via Fordstam and is ready to contest any seizure, as UK ministers push to direct money to Ukraine-related causes.
RMC Sport say PSG players privately seek revenge on Chelsea after the Club World Cup flashpoints, though Luis Enrique avoids ‘revenge’ talk ahead of the Champions League last-16 first leg.
Rosenior returns to Paris with Chelsea for the Champions League last 16. The Blues sit fifth after a 4-1 win at Aston Villa and edged Wrexham 4-2, aiming to exploit PSG’s recent wobble.
Chelsea reach the FA Cup quarter-finals after a 4-2 extra-time win at Wrexham, joining Port Vale after their upset of Sunderland. Livescore
Chelsea draw League One Port Vale at Stamford Bridge in the FA Cup quarter-finals, their first meeting since 1929. Tie set for Apr 4-5 after the break, with the Blues strong favourites at home.
Argentine outlet La Nación briefly links Chelsea with a €100m move for Inter captain Lautaro Martínez for 2026/27, framed as speculation while he recovers from a calf injury.
PSG could start Safonov; Hakimi, Zabarnyi, Pacho, Mendes; Neves, Vitinha, Zaire-Emery; Doue, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia. Ruiz out, Marquinhos a doubt to return, Dembele set to start vs Chelsea.
Axel Disasi says he ‘could get into trouble’ if he details his Chelsea freeze-out. Now key on loan at West Ham, six starts, FA Cup quarter-final reached, aiding a relegation fight after Maresca axed him.
Clearlake’s Jose Feliciano insists Chelsea’s model is ‘sustainable’ despite a £355m loss, citing player trading and youth assets, while UEFA limits spending and stadium plans remain unresolved.
Ben Foster says Robert Sanchez is in an ‘awful place’ with decision-making errors after Wrexham and Arsenal displays, putting his PSG start at risk as fans back Filip Jorgensen in goal.
Around 2,000 Chelsea fans are expected at the Parc des Princes for the Champions League last-16 first leg, with the match rated 3/5 risk by French authorities.
Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs addresses rumours of a £50m Chelsea move, speaking on speculation around a potential transfer. Livescore
Giuseppe Rossi urges Sandro Tonali to join a ‘big team’ amid Chelsea links. Blues weigh midfield needs with Lavia and Essugo fitness, but any move would be costly and face rival interest.
Ex-Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund player switches allegiance from England after talks with Ralf Rangnick ahead of the World Cup, ruling himself out of Thomas Tuchel’s plans.
