Kieran Gill
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Football Reporter for the Daily Mail covering Chelsea
Joined September 2009
Chelsea fans who braved the winding 7,000-mile round trip to Almaty, Kazakhstan are receiving this keepsake at ticket collection 🔵
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It was definitely not Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal, say adidas, who have used the 500Hz IMU sensor inside the match ball to show there was no contact. Images attached @MailSport
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Central Cee is here at Stamford Bridge walking around in a Chelsea goalkeeper's shirt. Could be worth trying him for the second half.
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Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has offered the NHS full use of Stamford Bridge's Millennium Hotel, which they've accepted. Asymptomatic staff from NW London hospitals will stay there to save long commutes. Abramovich committed to picking up all costs. More on @MailSport.
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Cole Palmer scored and assisted 42 goals in all competitions last season. Only Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland managed more in Europe's elite leagues. Yet he's now been an unused substitute twice while England have laboured in attack. Waste.
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Christopher Nkunku, Joao Felix and Marc Cucurella among those training for Chelsea ahead of Shamrock Rovers
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Spoke to Pedro Neto last night. Chelsea winger said: "In Wolverhampton, I was going to play maybe 90 per cent of the games. Here I have to work. It makes you play even better. With the quality we have, no one can sleep. It's the mentality that I hope can take us to the top.".
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The entire stadium is holding up the number 32 in memory of George Baldock, Chelsea fans included, while David Bowie’s Starman is played by a live band
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Moises Caicedo watches back every game he plays with his own performance coach, someone not contracted to Chelsea. Improvement is shown by how few people mention his £115m price tag now. Best player on the pitch today, and not only because of the goal.
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Chelsea making £65.5m on Ian Maatsen and Lewis Hall this summer is being seen as healthy profit for two left backs who totalled 1315 minutes between them for #CFC. Enzo Maresca has Marc Cucurella and Ben Chilwell, and highly-rated Ishe Samuels-Smith expected to be on USA tour.
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Told Chelsea are investigating the Enzo Fernandez video clip, treating it seriously and will handle accordingly. #CFC have a large number of French players, including Wesley Fofana, who's described the Argentinian chant as "uninhibited racism". Story on @MailSport.
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Chelsea fans who travelled to Almaty, Kazakhstan have received this letter from boss Enzo Maresca and sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart
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EXCLUSIVE: West Ham's Lucas Paqueta is being investigated by the FA for potential betting breaches. Follows news that talks over a move to Man City collapsed today. Full story on @MailSport with @Jack_Gaughan
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Cole Palmer, Noni Madueke and Joao Felix will get the plaudits (and rightly so) but worth mentioning Levi Colwill too. Was 1-1 in 42nd minute when he stopped a certain goal from Matheus Cunha which would’ve given Wolves the lead. Crucial.
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Credit to Wesley Fofana also. He wasn’t forced to speak. He asked the club if he could talk to the journalists covering the United States tour about the Enzo Fernandez incident so it could all be done with.
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Exclusive: Fulham are asking for £90MILLION for Joao Palhinha. Stunning valuation to scare off suitors for 27yo midfielder contracted until 2027. West Ham were interested in Palhinha as a Declan Rice replacement
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😮💨 Enzo Fernandez scored, assisted and ran 11.6km vs Leicester – the greatest distance covered by a Chelsea player in a game this season. Good commitment from #CFC vice captain after a week going from Buenos Aires to London to Leicester, as detailed here:
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Noni Madueke on Cole Palmer after assisting his hat-trick: "He is cold and I am fire, so it mixes well. He has always got the ability to play the right pass at the right time, so it's brilliant.".
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Chelsea looked at Ruben Amorim but he failed to make their candidates shortlist in summer. Final four contenders for #CFC job were Enzo Maresca, Thomas Frank, Roberto De Zerbi and Kieran McKenna. Club perfectly pleased with choice of Maresca so far.
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Malo Gusto, Wesley Fofana and Moises Caicedo among Chelsea players taking part in a kids event here in Atlanta. I spy a foul in there 😅
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Chelsea could move top of the Premier League next weekend. The last time #CFC topped the table was December 3, 2021.
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Behdad Eghbali, Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart all here at the Stade de Genève. Busy deadline day ahead #CFC.
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Romeo Lavia managed close to an hour vs Bournemouth. Then went down tunnel with #CFC masseur Billy McCulloch while game was still going. Chelsea been treating his return from injury carefully, with aim to keep him (and Reece James) available for remainder of season.
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Massive tackle from Moises Caicedo on Micky van de Ven. Wins the ball perfectly. While play continues, Caicedo turns around and seemingly shouts at Van de Ven: "Fuck off.".
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Arsenal have had a first bid worth up to £55m for centre back Dayot Upamecano rejected by RB Leipzig, who want Emile Smith Rowe included in the deal. Talks continuing today. Story on @MailSport soon.
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Told Wesley Fofana and Romeo Lavia have put themselves in a position to be integrated back into training after both reported early for Chelsea pre-season. Fofana not played since May 2023, Lavia since December 2023. #CFC first-teamers not involved internationally due back Monday.
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Told Chelsea will be fined £75,000 by the FA after becoming the first team in Premier League history to receive 6+ yellows in three games in a season. Takes their total to £150,000 for this term: .🟡 vs Bournemouth – £25,000.🟡 vs Nottm Forest – £50,000.🟡 vs Newcastle – £75,000.
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I mean, it’s no curtain of a cannon, but it’ll do. Djurgarden fans up for this clash with Chelsea, described as the biggest game in their history
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An indication of how many Djurgarden fans made it into the Chelsea end this evening as they’re sticking around to sing for their team…
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Roman Abramovich's name is being loudly chanted by the Chelsea away end.
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🔵 Some Chelsea team news. ✅ Nicolas Jackson and Noni Madueke have both been passed fit to start, though unlikely they can complete a full 90. Enzo Maresca’s call on whether they are starters/substitutes vs Tottenham. ✅ Cole Palmer can play the full 90.
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🚨 Another Cole Palmer update – this time much more positive for #CFC . Palmer is training with Chelsea today for the first time since picking up his muscular problem. Tottenham in six days.
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#CFC protest is moving up Fulham Road.“Boehly, you’re a cunt” and “fuck Vivid Seats” among the chants
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Told Jadon Sancho is training with Chelsea team-mates today at Cobham. Enzo Maresca will work with Sancho and other non-internationals over break. Players given yesterday off for recovery after Crystal Palace game. Potential debut at Bournemouth on September 14.
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Chelsea planning on keeping Aaron Anselmino rather than sending him away on another loan.
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Romeo Lavia: “The interest from Liverpool was there but in my head, I wanted to play for Chelsea. If you look at all the teams, Chelsea is the one that is growing. When I saw a group of young, talented players that at their previous clubs had been the best players, it can only go.
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Enzo Maresca has asked for Chelsea's data room to provide performance analysis on every player from youth level to first team after agreeing to take over as head coach. Also asked for information of every person he will be working with at the training ground. Story @MailSport.
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Expectation is Joao Felix will be introduced to Stamford Bridge tonight, à la Pedro Neto unveiling last week. He’s set to attend to watch Chelsea vs Servette.
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Chelsea fan throwing dollars at the Stamford Bridge protest
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Asked Enzo Maresca if he sees Robert Sanchez as Chelsea's answer in goal for coming seasons. Said: "I'm thinking about this season. For this season, no doubt. But in the future, we don't know.".Added: "He's getting better but he’s still far, far, far from where I want him to be.".
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Marc Guiu trained with the Chelsea team again today after three-month absence. Pushing to be included as striker option in #CFC squad for Sunday’s trip to Nottm Forest.
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Filip Jorgensen signed for Chelsea on Tuesday, trained that same afternoon, then faced Club America on Wednesday. Spoke to him and in good English, said he "came here to compete with" Robert Sanchez, had "three" Prem clubs in for him, and he's "confident" passing out from back.
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Enzo Maresca also spoke about being the latest Chelsea coach to try to unlock Mykhailo Mudryk’s potential. Said: “I don’t think it’s a lack of confidence. Misha is Misha, you have to accept the way he is. Hopefully he can get minutes and do better.”.
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Chelsea losing one of their longest-serving talent spotters in Alf Blanford, who's retiring after 20+ years of recruiting for the academy. Responsible for scouting Tammy Abraham and Fikayo Tomori, nurturing Ruben Loftus-Cheek, among others. He'll be at Stamford Bridge today.
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West Ham hopeful they can come to agreement with Arsenal over latest offer for Declan Rice (£100m + £5m). Fee is fine. Issue is structure of payments. Talks ongoing. But right now, Rice never been closer to becoming an Arsenal player.
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Arrived home from Wolves. Never stops with Chelsea. Very much still in for Napoli’s Victor Osimhen in search for No 9, but work to do as needs to suit club’s wage structure. Other opportunities could crop up closer to window closure on Friday.
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Following on from this below, Enzo Maresca has told the Chelsea players who do not make his match-day squads that they must attend the games at Stamford Bridge to support those selected ahead of them. #CFC boss thinks it's important for united "culture" inside club.
Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson, Noni Madueke, Jadon Sancho, Reece James among those not involved but sitting behind the Chelsea bench in support of team-mates.
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This week's Chelsea Confidential is brought to you by Tourist Todd 🔵👇
Chelsea Confidential column 🔵. 📑 Joao Felix's Club World Cup clause.🔮 Tuchel and the mind reader.👋🏼 Todd Gotta-go-ehly in Petra.🧤 Info on new #CFC GK coach.❌ Luis phooey and the news.💰 Palmer agent speaks.🏃♂️ JT running 26 miles. And more 👇🏼
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Chelsea hierarchy fully behind Enzo Maresca's call to cut Raheem Sterling out of today's squad. 29yo winger was told on Friday. Described as football/technical decision.
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Joao Felix to Chelsea agreed. Could have implications for Raheem Sterling after he was squeezed out of Sunday’s squad vs Manchester City by Christopher Nkunku, Pedro Neto and Mykhailo Mudryk. #CFC players due to return to Cobham tomorrow after scheduled day off today.
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Liverpool like Levi Colwill – Arne Slot is chasing a versatile left-footed defender – but Chelsea want 21-year-old academy graduate to stay this summer. Contracted until 2029 with option of a further year.
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New: Carney Chukwuemeka was supposed to be in last night's Chelsea squad to face Gent but illness forced his withdrawal on eve of European tie. As of this morning, Reece James remains the only injury ahead of Nottingham Forest.
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Liverpool v Arsenal moving from 8.15pm KO to 8pm on Monday night I’m told. Pubs’ 10pm curfew meant fans would have missed the end of the match @MailSport.
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Craven Cottage has the potential to be awfully awkward for Enzo Maresca tomorrow. No shortcut to the tunnel. Has to walk past the echoing away end at half time and full time. If it all goes tits up, no hiding from the flak. Simply, Chelsea need to win.
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Raheem Sterling’s current possibilities are staying at Chelsea or leaving for Arsenal. Told as much chance he stays as goes. See how conversations develop today - talks still at club to club level.
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Malo Gusto, Christopher Nkunku and Benoit Badiashile all suffered cramp vs Club America, so no drama. Enzo Maresca also tells me Nicolas Jackson and Moises Caicedo are close to returning.
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Chelsea still working on outgoings before other windows close. David Datro Fofana to AEK Athens is alive, talks ongoing. Harvey Vale, Alex Matos, Deivid Washington, Ben Chilwell available for sale/loan. Greece, Turkey, Belgium etc open for business.
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New: Enzo Maresca wants Marc Guiu, Josh Acheampong and Tyrique George to stay at Chelsea in January rather than sending 18yo trio away on loan for more regular minutes. Carney Chukwuemeka and Ben Chilwell among the first who will be allowed to leave.
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Sorry to report that Everton legend Mick Lyons has dementia, diagnosed last year at 69. But he's in good spirits and was able to reminisce about getting the 44D bus to Goodison as a kid and how lucky he felt to captain the club he loves
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Question I’m posing to a few relevant folks but would love your take too: Chelsea signed Cole Palmer from Manchester City for £40m plus £2.5m in 2023. Realistically, what’s his valuation today?.
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Enzo Maresca defending Robert Sanchez as a manager must. Pep Guardiola was the same with Claudio Bravo, then Manchester City signed Ederson, and Jurgen Klopp the same with Loris Karius, then Liverpool signed Alisson. Position which should be prioritised above others for #CFC.
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Malo Gusto spent some time coaching kids from low-income communities in Atlanta this week, at an event called Soccer in the Streets. Caught up with him afterwards on Chelsea's upcoming season. Said: "We have to win something this season, it is very important. The Conference.
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NEW: Spoke to Wesley Fofana in Atlanta about Enzo Fernandez’s return to Chelsea: “He said sorry. He did not want to hurt French fans or anyone. He did not understand when singing it. And I trust him. Because I know him. I know Enzo. He is not racist.” Interview on @MailSport.
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Here's the build-up to Pedro Neto's belter – the second-longest passing sequence leading to a Chelsea goal in the Premier League this season
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No secret there were Chelsea players devastated by Mauricio Pochettino's departure, but while speaking to representatives on the Enzo Fernandez row today, told they've very much embraced Enzo Maresca and his methods. Week until the first friendly vs Wrexham.
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New: Chelsea and Bournemouth will be fined £25,000 each by the FA for picking up six or more cards last night. Both Premier League clubs punished for ill-discipline, though some were remarkably soft from referee Anthony Taylor.
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Chelsea really are scoring two by two here vs Noah… . ⚽️⚽️ 12th and 13th minutes.⚽️⚽️ 18th and 21st minutes.⚽️⚽️ 39th and 41st minutes.
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PGMOL say Leicester's Wilfred Ndidi should have been sent off for his foul on Cole Palmer last month. Howard Webb: "We've looked at this collectively, among the officials, talked about this, and we would prefer this to be dealt with a red card. We have to protect player safety.".
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Chelsea team just arrived at Molineux. Joao Felix here with them. Pedro Neto cheered by Wolves fans as he got off bus.
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Noni Madueke also training today.
🚨 Another Cole Palmer update – this time much more positive for #CFC . Palmer is training with Chelsea today for the first time since picking up his muscular problem. Tottenham in six days.
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Game paused as the Servette fans are now letting off fireworks inside the Stade de Geneve…
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Asked Enzo Maresca how he’ll use Cole Palmer next season. “I know he likes a little bit of freedom. It is not easy for any player to score 20 goals one year and the same the next. What we want from Cole is to be himself.”.
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Chelsea's Conference League squad now includes 11 academy boys ahead of 7,000-mile round trip to face Astana in Kazakstan. Harrison Murray-Campbell, Kaiden Wilson, Ato Ampah, Richard Olise among the Cobham grads who could travel. Story:
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Only downside was Marc Guiu needed helping down the tunnel by Willy Caballero. Played on in pain to see through the win. Hopefully not a serious injury to the 19yo striker.
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There was a recurring theme at Enzo Maresca’s press conference today. Basically ended every point he made with: “You see that? No. I see that.” Essentially, he feels everyone else is distorting reality and choosing not to see what he sees with Chelsea. For example. How Chelsea.
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TNT Sports accused of biased commentary from Rio Ferdinand/Robbie Savage in Manchester United's Europa League win over Lyon – with only Celebrity Big Brother on ITV raking in more complaints with Ofcom than their "MUTV" coverage that week. Exc:
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Mauricio Pochettino was too laissez-faire with penalty takers. But Enzo Maresca specifically sent Tosin Adarabioyo to tell Noni Madueke he had to give the ball to Christopher Nkunku for tonight’s first spot-kick. Confirmed afterwards Cole Palmer will still be his No 1 this season.
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Away end at St Mary's is singing: "We've got our Chelsea back." Followed by: "Enzo Maresca." #CFC head coach responds by applauding the fans in the corner.
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Dimitri Payet is refusing to play for West Ham, Slaven Bilic has confirmed.
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It took him longer than expected to finally get over the line but…. Cole Palmer is now 10th in Chelsea's all-time Premier League scoring charts. He's got 37 goals in 67 games. Tied with Willian, who managed 37 in 234 #CFC 🔵.
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Ipswich manager Mick McCarthy on fans who criticise him. These quotes.
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Chelsea are finishing this match with four Cobham graduates in the team (Shim Mheuka, Josh Acheampong, Tyrique George, Levi Colwill).
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#CFC very pleased with Levi Colwill's start to season. Goal today stemmed from his interception. Can’t name them, but know Chelsea turned down approach from big club for 21yo academy graduate earlier in summer. Hopefully stays healthy for 2024-25.
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Travelling team news: Enzo Maresca has called up Chelsea’s 18yo midfielder Harrison McMahon from the academy for Conference League game vs Servette. Josh Acheampong and Tyrique George also among squad (both were on USA pre-season tour).
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Injury news: Marc Guiu is set to return for Chelsea before the end of the season after #CFC received positive update today on his rehab.
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Roberto De Zerbi seen as a leading candidate as suits criteria that Chelsea want from their next head coach. Crucial days ahead. Follows confirmation that he’s one of the final four
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Conference League has been highly beneficial for Chelsea, not least in allowing Enzo Maresca to spread minutes around. Intriguing to see how that’s handled in the second half of the season as no dead rubbers from now on.
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Ishe Samuels-Smith, Aaron Anselmino, Tyrique George and Josh Acheampong among those with the Chelsea squad in Brighton.
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Believe this is the video clip that Enzo Maresca sent to Reece James to show why he sees him as a midfielder. From Bristol City 2-2 Wigan Athletic in April 2019 when he was 19 years old. Banger
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On a positive note, Moises Caicedo now only needs to avoid being booked in one more PL match (Ipswich, Sunday) to escape a two-game ban. Resets thereafter. Avoided yellows vs Leicester, Arsenal, Tottenham, Brentford since receiving his ninth.
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Currently at Selhurst Park. Told the FA will be investigating the "Chelsea rent boy" chants from Millwall fans which have been directed at Ben Chilwell here. However, the "let him die" chanting aimed at Jean-Philippe Mateta will not be probed as it does not breach regulations.
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Told Pedro Neto got a kick during the international break that he hasn't been able to shake off. Malo Gusto is ill.
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Renato Veiga was my MOTM tonight. For all their spending, Chelsea love a bargain as much as the next club, and he’s looking a £12m summer steal from Basel. Spoke to Veiga after signing in July on the USA tour when he wasn’t sure if he’d be loaned away this season. Said he chose.
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Wesley Fofana on Enzo Fernandez’s contribution to charity: “I don't want Enzo to lose money. The donation is good but the most important thing is not to repeat the act and that we educate everybody. He is an example because Enzo is a big player, a big star. He understands that.”.
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Full story below. Arsenal value Emile Smith Rowe at £25m. Leipzig open to taking him on loan or permanent. Both clubs hopeful deal can be done before Thursday's deadline
Arsenal have had a first bid worth up to £55m for centre back Dayot Upamecano rejected by RB Leipzig, who want Emile Smith Rowe included in the deal. Talks continuing today. Story on @MailSport soon.
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Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall closing in on first Chelsea appearance. #CFC been cautious with £30m midfielder but seen as ahead of schedule in recovery from ankle injury. Friendly vs Club America this week followed by Manchester City and Real Madrid in USA.
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