As the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final game approaches, Chelsea FC have a major new fitness concern in Moises Caicedo. The Ecuadorian midfielder suffered an ankle injury in the 2-0 semifinal win over Fluminese. Caicedo received medical treatment on the pitch, and later on, in extra time, he was forced off. So it kind of sounds like this is a "50-50/late fitness test" kind of … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC vs PSG Team News: Caicedo, Lavia, Delap, Pacho
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Chelsea FC Starting Lineup Prediction vs Fluminese (Club World Cup Semifinal)
In looking at potential starting lineups for the Chelsea FC vs Fluminese clash on Tuesday, one possible storyline immediately jumps out at you. Thiago Silva could lead the back against his former side. Silva had an amicable departure from Stamford Bridge, so there is no added melodrama there, but anytime a player faces his most recent former club, it is indeed newsworthy. As … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting Lineup Prediction vs Fluminese (Club World Cup Semifinal)
Chelsea Team News vs Fluminese: Lavia, James, Badiashile, Delap, Colwill
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has no shortage of selection issues heading into his side's Club World Cup semifinal clash against Fluminese. Summer signing striker Liam Delap and defender Levi Colwill are both suspended here while Reece James, Romeo Lavia and Benoit Badiashile are all injury doubts. The trio missed the quarterfinal win over Palmeiras due to injury, so at the … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Fluminese: Lavia, James, Badiashile, Delap, Colwill
Jamie Gittens Completes €65m Move to Chelsea FC
The Jamie Gittens to Chelsea FC deal is now signed, finalized and officially announced. The English forward/winger signs a seven year deal with his new club on a transfer fee worth up to €65 million (£48.5m, $76.1m) according to various reports. Gittens, 20, moves over from Borussia Dortmund to become the fourth attacking player joining the southwest London club this … [Read more...] about Jamie Gittens Completes €65m Move to Chelsea FC
Chelsea FC Starting Lineup Prediction vs Palmeiras (Club World Cup Quarterfinal)
It doesn't get any more American than being in Philadelphia, PA, USA on the Fourth of July. Philadelphia is where America was "born," with the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776. The document declaring independence from Great Britain 249 years ago created America's "birthday," so you got to love the coincidence/natural imagery of a team from London, … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting Lineup Prediction vs Palmeiras (Club World Cup Quarterfinal)
Chelsea FC Team News vs Palmeiras: Kepa, Caicedo, Gittens, Pedro
Lots of Chelsea FC team news, of all sorts, ahead of their FIFA Club World Cup clash with Palmeiras on the Fourth of July. Let's start with the roster makeover, via the summer transfer window. Kepa Arrizabalaga, who broke the world record transfer fee for a goalkeeper when he moved over in 2018 from his boyhood club Athletic Bilbao, has officially joined Arsenal. Kepa signed … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Team News vs Palmeiras: Kepa, Caicedo, Gittens, Pedro
Jamie Gittens Set for Chelsea FC Medical Ahead of €65m Move
Both Chelsea FC and Borussia Dortmund have progressed to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup knockout round. Perhaps they'll face each other in a later round, and if/when they do Jamie Gittens will have to miss out. That's because the 20-year-old English winger has left BVB camp to finalize his switch to Chelsea, but he'll remain cup-tied to Dortmund. Jamie Gittens has signed a … [Read more...] about Jamie Gittens Set for Chelsea FC Medical Ahead of €65m Move
Joao Pedro Set for Chelsea FC Medical Ahead of £60m Move
Chelsea FC have procured reinforcements in the final third, as their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup knockout round campaign continues. Brighton & Hove Albion striker Joao Pedro, according to multiple reports, is moving over on a deal worth a total of £60 million ($82m). The Brazilian will have his Chelsea medical in the next couple of days, and sign a seven year deal, … [Read more...] about Joao Pedro Set for Chelsea FC Medical Ahead of £60m Move
Chelsea FC Transfer Talk: Christopher Nkunku, Jadon Sancho, Raheem Sterling
If it feels like this silly season isn't as silly as it should be...well, that's because it's true. We are seeing fewer deals get done than usual, at least up to this point, due to a common problem. You have brand name forwards with big wages and huge potential transfer fees that very few clubs can afford to pay. Jadon Sancho is kind of the poster child for this, and we'll … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Transfer Talk: Christopher Nkunku, Jadon Sancho, Raheem Sterling
Man United Transfer Talk: Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho
Manchester United need a clear out this summer, especially so in attack. And with both Matheus Cunha and now Bryan Mbeumo coming, the need for sales of forwards is only increased further. Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho are all on their way out, but what will be their destination? And in what form will these transfers take shape? It is indeed the summer … [Read more...] about Man United Transfer Talk: Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho