Los Angeles FC or LAFC have a lot of interesting back-stories. The first opponent for Chelsea FC in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, was originally slated to be Liga MX's Club Léon. LAFC qualified for this tournament after beating Club América 2–1 in a one-match playoff to decide which team would replace Leon. LAFC lost the 2023 Concacaf Champions Cup Final to Léon, and hence … [Read more...] about Chelsea Starting XI Prediction vs LAFC (Club World Cup)
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Chelsea Team News vs LAFC: Liam Delap, Dario Essugo, Raheem Sterling, Joao Felix
Monday night sees Chelsea FC begin their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup campaign, and it could mark the Blues debuts of Liam Delap and Dario Essugo. Delap is the new striker signed from Ipswich Town while Essugo is a midfielder who moved over from Sporting CP. As you can see, Chelsea have been busy this summer transfer window. … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs LAFC: Liam Delap, Dario Essugo, Raheem Sterling, Joao Felix
Chelsea See €35m Bid for Jamie Gittens Rejected by Borussia Dortmund
So who is going to be the second summer signing for Chelsea FC this transfer window after Liam Delap? Most likely not Jamie Gittens, as we have a massive gap between the two parties on valuation right now. Chelsea, according to Sky Sports, bid €35m for Gittens, but Borussia Dortmund said no. The German giants are reportedly asking for about €50-60m (£42-50m) for the … [Read more...] about Chelsea See €35m Bid for Jamie Gittens Rejected by Borussia Dortmund
Chelsea FC Transfer Talk: Kepa Arrizabalaga, Mike Maignan
Chelsea FC are going to have a very busy summer transfer window, with plenty of comings and goings. And on this silly season Sunday we'll discuss the likely outbound Kepa Arrizabalaga, as well as the potentially inbound Mike Maignan. So let's get this goalkeepers invited only party started with the latest on the Kepa narrative. The Spaniard became the most expensive … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Transfer Talk: Kepa Arrizabalaga, Mike Maignan
Chelsea FC Snub Mykhailo Mudryk, Give His Shirt Number to Cole Palmer
It's one thing to strip a player of his shirt number, and hand it to one of his teammates. That sends a message to be sure. It's quite another to issue an official statement on this number switch, and mention only the player who will be wearing the number now, and not who used to wear it. However, this is exactly what happened today with Chelsea FC, Cole Palmer and Mykhailo … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Snub Mykhailo Mudryk, Give His Shirt Number to Cole Palmer
Chelsea FC 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Preview, Schedule, Storylines
For the first time in the Todd Boehly, Clearlake Capital era, Chelsea FC have won silverware. Sure, it's the only the lowly UEFA Europa Conference League, but hey, you know what they say- you can only play the games in front of you. It is not Chelsea's fault that we now have a third-tier continental competition. But hey, if you're in it, then win it, and Chelsea did exactly … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Preview, Schedule, Storylines
Chelsea FC Starting Lineup Prediction at Nottingham Forest
The only thing left to still be decided on Championship Sunday is UEFA Champions League positioning for next season. And with that in mind, the match of the day is obvious- Chelsea FC at Nottingham Forest. It's the fourth place (although that could change, pending the Manchester City result, later today) Blues versus the seventh place Tricky Trees. While Forest do have to … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting Lineup Prediction at Nottingham Forest
Chelsea FC Starting Lineup Prediction vs Djurgarden (Conference League)
Ahead of the Conference League clash with Djurgarden, we just can't help but focus on what Chelsea forward Cole Palmer said in the mixed zone yesterday, following the win over Liverpool. "S*%$ happens," Palmer said after breaking his long goal scoring drought. "Sorry for my language. Obviously it happens, I went three months without scoring, but it just gives me more fight … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting Lineup Prediction vs Djurgarden (Conference League)
Chelsea Team News vs Djurgarden: Christopher Nkunku, Marc Guiu
Chelsea got a nice win at home over Liverpool yesterday, a much needed W as they continue their quest to stay in the top five and lock down a Champions League spot for next season. But up next is a shift back towards continental competition. Chelsea will approach their Conference League semifinal clash (leg 2 of 2) against Djurgarden with a pretty clean bill of health. Although … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Djurgarden: Christopher Nkunku, Marc Guiu
Chelsea Team News, Starting Lineup Prediction vs Legia Warsaw
Chelsea FC welcome in Legia Warsaw on Thursday for the second leg of UECL quarterfinal tie that is already done and dusted. The team from the Polish capital does not have much a chance of turning this tie around, especially considering that they would need to do it on the road. So with that in mind, Blues boss Enzo Maresca will field a weakened side, filled with reserves and … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News, Starting Lineup Prediction vs Legia Warsaw
