Chelsea chiefs are “working out” of endurance with a big-name participant in Enzo Maresca‘s squad, and there’s even an actual chance that they might look to promote him in January, as Stamford Bridge chiefs assess their switch choices.
Chelsea two factors behind Liverpool after 2-1 win over Brentford
An excellent weekend for Chelsea noticed them transfer to inside two factors of Premier League leaders Liverpool, with Arne Slot’s facet dropping factors in a 2-2 draw at house to Fulham and Arsenal failing to beat Everton.
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The west Londoners have approached his camp “in latest days”.
Against this, Maresca’s facet took full benefit of their stumbles with a 2-1 victory over west London rivals Brentford, with targets from Marc Cucurella – who was later despatched off within the dying minutes of added time – and Nicolas Jackson cementing one other essential three factors for Chelsea, who proceed to disclaim that they are even on this 12 months’s title race.
“Irrespective of what number of video games we’re going to win, I feel we aren’t able to compete for the title,” mentioned Maresca after Chelsea’s 2-1 win over Brentford.
“One of many the explanation why is as a result of I feel [other] groups know the right way to compete for titles.
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Chelsea’s subsequent Premier League fixtures |
Date |
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Everton (away) |
December 22 |
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Fulham (house) |
December 26 |
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Ipswich City (away) |
December 30 |
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Crystal Palace (away) |
January 4 |
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Bournemouth (house) |
January 14 |
“They aren’t going to concede the purpose we conceded. We conceded the purpose on 90 minutes, throw-in for us, we conceded a purpose. A group that is aware of the right way to win titles, that purpose they don’t seem to be going to concede. This is without doubt one of the the explanation why I proceed to say we aren’t prepared for titles, even in case you do not imagine me otherwise you suppose that I say that for… I’ve instructed you a lot occasions I’d love the strain to compete for titles however we aren’t prepared for a lot of causes; one of many the explanation why is as a result of we can not concede the purpose we conceded, open the sport and provides them the possibility to take some extent right here.”
Chelsea have now gained their final 5 league video games on the bounce, standing out as essentially the most in-form high flight facet proper now.
Regardless of becoming a member of the membership in a £45 million deal from Atlético Madrid, with Conor Gallagher going the opposite means, summer season signing Joao Felix has solely contributed in a minimal means – scoring a purpose and bagging one help in 9 Premier League appearances total.
The £130,000-per-week ahead, in line with reviews in Spain, might even make means subsequent month.
Chelsea getting pissed off by Joao Felix and will promote in January
Certainly, a Spanish media supply now claims that Chelsea are “running out” of patience with Felix behind-the-scenes, and are literally starting to query why they introduced him in from La Liga on a everlasting foundation.
Membership chiefs are additionally mentioned to be contemplating the sale of Felix as early as January, along with his performances “far beneath” expectations.
Chelsea apparently view the potential departure of their Portuguese worldwide as a possibility to reinvest his switch charge in additional constant choices, with Felix becoming a member of Kiernan Dewsbury-Corridor as one other summer season signing linked with an early transfer away within the winter.
