The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup knockout round is here, and while we don't know all the specific matchups yet, Chelsea FC vs Benfica is one that certainly stands out. The knockout round should give the tournament an added jolt of excitement, which it certainly needs. The group stage provided some nice upsets, and a fair amount of drama here and there, but interest and attention … [Read more...] about Chelsea Starting Lineup Prediction vs Benfica (Club World Cup)
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Chelsea FC Team News vs Benfica: Suspension Situation Update
Nicolas Jackson remains suspended for Chelsea FC as they begin their Club World Cup knockout round campaign against Benfica. Jackson will serve the second of his two match ban in the round of 16 against a side that were surprise group winners. Chelsea FC are quite fortunate however, in that Nico is their only suspended player for this upcoming match. … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Team News vs Benfica: Suspension Situation Update
Raheem Sterling Receives No Assurances Over Chelsea FC Future
The bad news for Raheem Sterling and his agent is this- the English winger has no received no public backing from his manager at Chelsea FC. The good news for Sterling and his reps- there's two weeks left in the transfer window to find him a new home. Sterling, who moved to Chelsea from Manchester City in 2022 for a fee of £47.5 million, was entirely left out of the squad … [Read more...] about Raheem Sterling Receives No Assurances Over Chelsea FC Future
Chelsea Hiring Enzo Maresca as New Manager, on a Five Year Deal
Enzo Maresca kind of looks like Pep Guardiola. You might even do a double take at first glance. The resemblance is fitting, ad Maresca is part of the Pep coaching tree, an entity that seems to be growing in influence this summer. With Enzo Maresca set to leave Leicester City, to become the next manager at Chelsea, it's another example of a Pep protege moving up in the coaching … [Read more...] about Chelsea Hiring Enzo Maresca as New Manager, on a Five Year Deal