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Chelsea Boss Mauricio Pochettino Would ‘Never’ Quit Struggling Blues
11 Mar

Chelsea Boss Mauricio Pochettino Would ‘Never’ Quit Struggling Blues

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Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has insisted he would “never” quit his job amid the club’s struggles this season. He was booed by some Blues fans, who also called for him to leave, during last weekend’s draw at Brentford. Chelsea have earned five points from the last 15 and go into Monday’s game against Newcastle United in 11th place. “The fans are not going to love any more another coach at Chelsea. I knew it was going to be tough [and] we need time and belief,” he said. “If you compare with the past when you are in a different project,…
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Mauricio Pochettino: Chelsea’s Under-Pressure Boss UUnderstands Fans’ Frustrations
08 Mar

Mauricio Pochettino: Chelsea’s Under-Pressure Boss UUnderstands Fans’ Frustrations

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Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino says he understands why fans were frustrated during Saturday’s draw at Brentford. The club are 11th in the Premier League, having won just 10 games this season, and the Argentine is under growing pressure at Stamford Bridge. “We need to accept the frustration,” Pochettino said on Thursday. During the 2-2 draw at Brentford, where a late Axel Disasi header rescued a point for the Blues, some fans chanted the name of former boss Jose Mourinho. “Maybe if I was a fan I’d be the same because we are not matching the expectation,” added Pochettino, who took…
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Chelsea Joins Premier League Rivals In Pursuit Of Athletic Club’s Nico Williams
07 Mar

Chelsea Joins Premier League Rivals In Pursuit Of Athletic Club’s Nico Williams

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The number of clubs in the Premier League that have shown interest in signing Nico Williams has now reached three, according to recent reports. The latest club to join the race is Chelsea Football Club, based in London. Nico Williams, who is 21 years old, has been delivering exceptional performances for Athletic Club in the Spanish La Liga this season. He has already scored three goals and provided six assists. His overall performance has significantly improved since last season, which has helped him secure a regular spot in the Spanish national team. Before Chelsea's interest, two other Premier League clubs,…
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Crystal Palace 1-3 Chelsea: Mauricio Pochettino Praises ‘Priceless’ Conor Gallagher
13 Feb

Crystal Palace 1-3 Chelsea: Mauricio Pochettino Praises ‘Priceless’ Conor Gallagher

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Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino hailed Conor Gallagher as a “priceless” player after his two goals inspired the Blues to victory at Crystal Palace. Gallagher cancelled out Jefferson Lerma’s opener and scored again in the 91st minute before Enzo Fernandez got a late third to seal a 3-1 win. The 24-year-old has been linked with moves away from the club. “I think he is a player with a great commitment to the team,” said the Chelsea manager. “He is always trying to compensate in every situation, in offensive and defensive situations. It’s priceless to have a player like him.” Gallagher, who is…
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Enzo Fernández’s Agent: Enzo Commitment Very Clear On Chelsea Project
08 Feb

Enzo Fernández’s Agent: Enzo Commitment Very Clear On Chelsea Project

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Enzo Fernández’s agent has denied reports that the player wants to leave Chelsea this summer. Chelsea are 11th in the Premier League and look likely to miss out on Champions League football for a second straight season. Asked about media speculation that Fernández is frustrated with the team’s disappointing performances and wants to leave the club this summer, the midfielder’s agent Uriel Perez told ESPN: “This [the rumours] came out of the London press, I don’t understand why. Both Enzo and I are very clear on what this project is, which was transmitted to me on the day of the…
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Chelsea’s Reece James To Have Hamstring Surgery; Set To Return In Three Months
21 Dec

Chelsea’s Reece James To Have Hamstring Surgery; Set To Return In Three Months

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Chelsea captain Reece James is reportedly set to have surgery on his hamstring, which will keep him out of action for three to four months. James suffered his latest injury blow in a 2-0 defeat to Everton earlier this month has had various assessments since. The right-back was reluctant to have surgery due to the seriousness of the procedure but it seems he has been forced into doing so, in a major blow for Mauricio Pochettino and his team. The Daily Mail have revealed, however, that ‘it has now been decided’ that James ‘will have an operation in hope of curing…
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EFL Cup: Mauricio Pochettino ‘Wants To Deliver’ Trophy For Chelsea
19 Dec

EFL Cup: Mauricio Pochettino ‘Wants To Deliver’ Trophy For Chelsea

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Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has urged his Chelsea players to “fight” and be “aggressive” as he looks to mark his first season with a trophy. The Blues will secure a Carabao Cup semi-final if they defeat Newcastle in an all-Premier League tie on Tuesday. “We want to deliver for the club and for the fans,” said Pochettino, who took charge last summer “It’s a priority when you’re at Chelsea to win a title, it’s important so it’s in our mind and objectives.” Chelsea have struggled for consistency under Pochettino and sit 10th in the Premier League, 12 points off the…
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Emma Hayes says Blues ‘Robbed’ Of Victory In Women’s Champions League Draw
16 Nov

Emma Hayes says Blues ‘Robbed’ Of Victory In Women’s Champions League Draw

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Chelsea manager Emma Hayes says her side were "robbed" of victory by "embarrassing" refereeing in their 2-2 draw with Real Madrid in the Women's Champions League. The Blues dominated their Group D opener but were undone by two controversial decisions - a late penalty call against them and a last-gasp winner ruled out for offside. There is no video assistant referee in the Women's Champions League group stage, unlike the men's competition. "I can't remember the last time we were in a game like that when two humongous decisions like that have gone against us," said Hayes. "That is a…
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Chelsea Could Face Scrutiny Over Alleged Payments Connected To Former Owner Roman Abramovich
16 Nov

Chelsea Could Face Scrutiny Over Alleged Payments Connected To Former Owner Roman Abramovich

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Chelsea could face further scrutiny from football’s authorities over reports of payments connected to the club’s former owner Roman Abramovich. The Guardian has reported that leaked files show the Russian billionaire used offshore companies to make transactions worth tens of millions of pounds to agents and associates which appear to have been for the club’s benefit and could have breached financial rules if they were not officially declared. The revelations are likely to intensify questions over how Abramovich, who owned Chelsea for 19 years until he was sanctioned by the British government in 2022, funded a period of unprecedented success.…
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Chelsea To Play Newcastle In Carabao Cup Quarter-Finals
02 Nov

Chelsea To Play Newcastle In Carabao Cup Quarter-Finals

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Last season's runners-up Newcastle play at Chelsea in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, while Liverpool face West Ham. Newcastle have eliminated Manchester City and Manchester United in the past two rounds and travel to Stamford Bridge for the next round. Everton entertain Fulham in an all-Premier League tie and League One outfit Port Vale play at home against Middlesbrough of the Championship. Matches will be played in the week commencing 18 December, 2023. On Tuesday, Port Vale moved into the quarter-finals for the first time in their history with a 1-0 win at League Two Mansfield Town, while Middlesbrough came from…
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