Chelsea’s 1-0 victory over Leicester on Sunday night saw the Blues move back into the top four, but a paradox emerged both inside and outside Stamford Bridge. Manager Enzo Maresca praised his team’s adaptability, as they tweaked their shape to break down Leicester’s reinforced defence, but the home crowd seemed less than thrilled with the
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SANCHO’S FUTURE UNCERTAIN AMID LOAN SITUATION
Jadon Sancho’s future at Manchester United remains unclear despite his ongoing loan at Chelsea, with reports suggesting he may return to Old Trafford at the end of the season. When United sent the winger to Stamford Bridge last summer, a clause was reportedly added to the deal, stipulating that Chelsea could sign him permanently if

CHELSEA TARGET OUSMANE DIOMANDE
Arsenal and Chelsea are both closely monitoring Sporting Lisbon defender Ousmane Diomande as they prepare to make moves for the 21-year-old in the summer transfer window. The talented Ivory Coast international is being targeted by top European clubs, with the London giants emerging as the frontrunners for his signature. Sources indicate that while Diomande’s €80

CHELSEA EYEING MOVE FOR BELLINGHAM
Chelsea may have stayed quiet in the January transfer window, but all indications point to another busy summer for the Blues, with Todd Boehly preparing for a major recruitment push at the end of the season. The club’s focus is currently on securing a top-four finish in the Premier League, which would guarantee Champions League

UK GOVERNMENT CHASE £2BN CHELSEA SALE PROCEEDS
UK ministers are preparing to take Roman Abramovich to court in an effort to unlock more than £2bn from the sale of Chelsea FC to be used for humanitarian aid in Ukraine. Frustrated by the lack of agreement with the Russian oligarch over how the money should be allocated, officials are now turning to the

PALMER’S FRUSTRATION A SYMBOL OF CHELSEA’S STRUGGLES
Of all Chelsea’s players, Cole Palmer has the most reason to feel frustrated. Just months ago, he ran riot against Brighton at Stamford Bridge, scoring four goals in a dazzling solo performance. Now, after back-to-back defeats to the Seagulls, he finds himself on the periphery, his influence diminished across 180 uninspiring minutes. Even when Brighton’s
MIKEL QUESTIONS RECRUITMENT STRATEGY
John Obi Mikel has weighed in on Chelsea’s recent struggles, suggesting that in years past, such a run of form would have cost the manager his job. Enzo Maresca’s early tenure at Stamford Bridge promised much, with whispers of an unexpected Premier League title challenge. However, a dismal run of just two wins in nine

CHELSEA’S SEASON IN DANGER
Chelsea’s 2-1 defeat to Brighton on Saturday has served as a stark reminder of how quickly fortunes can change in football. When they met the Seagulls at home back in September, Chelsea were flying high, delivering a dominant 4-2 victory that had many speculating on a strong season. However, the Blues’ latest loss means they’ve
BOEHLY BUYS MINORITY STAKE IN TRENT ROCKETS
Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly has acquired a 49% minority stake in the Nottingham-based Hundred franchise, Trent Rockets, for nearly £40 million. His company, Cain International, co-founded with Chelsea director Jonathan Goldstein, emerged as the winning bidder in an auction process by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). The auction valued Trent Rockets at £79