Chelsea let 2-0 lead slip at Leeds as Palmer misses late chance
Chelsea and Liverpool track Bournemouth’s 19-year-old Eli Junior Kroupi, who boasts 0.82 non-penalty goals per 90 and a 32% conversion rate, outperforming Haaland per 90. A €50m move is mooted.
Opinion says Chelsea were right to sell Conor Gallagher, citing a key error in Spurs’ 2-1 loss to Newcastle and technical limits, while acknowledging PSR benefits of the £34m sale.
Chelsea draw 2-2 with Leeds after blowing 2-0 lead. Joao Pedro chips opener, Palmer nets penalty then misses 90+ stoppage-time sitter. Leeds level via Nmecha pen and Okafor, with VAR handball controversy.
Chelsea consider a player-plus-cash bid for Atlético striker Julián Álvarez, potentially offering Marc Cucurella. Arsenal also monitor the forward, with Atleti admiring Cucurella and not obliged to sell.
Joe Cole urges Liam Rosenior to set ‘strict boundaries’ for Alejandro Garnacho after sloppy display and boos vs West Ham, saying the winger must improve ball retention and decision-making.
Chelsea and Man United are monitoring Tromsø’s 19-year-old midfielder Abubacarr Kinteh ahead of summer, with Basel and Young Boys also keen. Fits Chelsea’s youth-focused recruitment strategy.
Writers back Chelsea to beat Hull City 3-1 in the FA Cup, highlighting Rosenior’s strong start and Hull’s defensive leaks, with Gelhardt and McBurnie threats but Blues’ quality tipped to tell.
Chelsea retain hope on €80m-rated Nico Paz as Real Madrid could re-sign from Como to sell for profit. Premier League interest grows, with Chelsea and Man Utd monitoring the playmaker’s situation.
Opinion praises Liam Rosenior’s calm, authentic media presence and resilient response to criticism, noting improved results while urging less blanket ‘everyone is outstanding’ praise.
Chelsea loanee Nicolas Jackson is set to miss Bayern’s DFB-Pokal tie vs RB Leipzig due to squad limits. The striker has 5 goals in 21 games, mostly as a substitute, under Vincent Kompany.
Liam Rosenior says Marc Cucurella felt his hamstring at half-time vs Leeds, prompting Jorrel Hato to replace him. Severity unclear, with Chelsea hoping he is fit for Burnley as his overlap is key tactically.
Column argues Chelsea’s 2-2 vs Leeds exposed inexperience and that £20m January target Marc Guehi would have helped. Suggests summer moves for Murillo or Marcos Senesi to add a seasoned centre-half.
