Enzo Maresca claims Chelsea are planning to keep Marc Guiu in the first-team squad this season. The 18-year-old forward jointed Chelsea in a £5 million deal from Barcelona at the start of the month. Guiu made his first-team breakthrough at Barcelona last season, scoring two goals in seven games. But strong competition for a place […]
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Enzo Maresca reveals main Chelsea concern after 4-1 defeat to Celtic
Enzo Maresca admits Chelsea ‘need to improve many things off the ball’ after they were hammered 4-1 by Celtic in their pre-season friendly on Saturday night. Brendan Rodgers’ side ran out deserved winners at the at Notre Dame Stadium in Indiana as goals from Matt O’Reily and Kyogo Furuhashi put the Scottish champions in front […]
Enzo Maresca fires warning to Robert Sanchez as Chelsea launch bid for new goalkeeper in summer transfer window
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has warned goalkeeper Robert Sanchez that ‘anything can happen’ while the summer transfer window stays open. Maresca’s comments come amid reports that Chelsea are closing in on a deal to sign highly-rated Villarreal goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen ahead of the new season. The west Londoners have already lodged an opening offer […]
Chelsea legend slams ‘stupid’ decision by Enzo Maresca in Wrexham draw
Chelsea legend Frank Leboeuf has criticised new manager Enzo Maresca for the ‘stupid’ decision to play out from the back in the pre-season friendly against Wrexham. The Blues were held to a 2-2 draw by the League One side in the first game of their US tour at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Christopher […]
Chelsea set to complete signing of Rennes star Guela Doue
Chelsea have beaten Roma to the signing of Rennes right-back Guela Doue, with the defender in line to become the club’s seventh new recruit of the summer transfer window. The Blues have been busy in the transfer market with a view to kick-starting the Enzo Maresca era, with Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Guiu, Caleb Wiley, Renato […]
Reece James speaks out being given new position by Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca
Reece James conceded he still ‘has a lot to learn’ after being given a new role by Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca iin last night’s 2-2 draw against Wrexham. The Blues stepped up their preparations ahead of the new Premier League campaign with a friendly against the League One side in California. James has endured a […]
Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez sends message to Enzo Maresca amid Filip Jorgensen rumours
Robert Sanchez insists he is ‘the right guy’ for the style of play Enzo Maresca plans to implement at Chelsea and is ready to fight for his place as number one next season. Chelsea signed Sanchez from Brighton for a fee of around £20million last summer and the 26-year-old went on to make 21 appearances […]
Chelsea urged to ‘take a chance’ on Man Utd star as Erik ten Hag sanctions transfer exit
Chelsea have been urged to ‘take a chance’ on a Manchester United player who Erik ten Hag is ready to sell this summer. The Blues have been one of the most prolific clubs in terms of transfers since Todd Boehly’s takeover and the spending spree has continued during the summer window. Chelsea have added the […]
Peter Crouch tells new Chelsea star he ‘can always’ return to former club if transfer fails
Peter Crouch says Chelsea summer signing Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall ‘can always’ return to Leicester City if his move to Stamford Bridge fails. Dewsbury-Hall completed a £30m move to Stamford Bridge earlier this month, reuniting with Enzo Maresca who also left Leicester for Chelsea. The 25-year-old has signed a six-year deal with Chelsea, keeping him in west […]
Enzo Maresca reveals plan for Christopher Nkunku in new Chelsea system
Enzo Maresca says he has been impressed with Christopher Nkunku during Chelsea’s pre-season training sessions and wants him to play in multiple positions during the new Premier League season. Chelsea spent £52 million on signing Nkunku from RB Leipzig last June but the 26-year-old suffered a major injury during last summer’s pre-season campaign and required […]