Trevoh Chalobah: No One Deserves It More
A celebration of Trevoh Chalobah, whose growing role at Chelsea shines a well-deserved spotlight on his perseverance and talent.
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VERDICT / Joao Pedro: Chelsea’s Solution And Key To The Season
Joao Pedro’s significance at Chelsea has skyrocketed due to Nicolas Jackson’s departure and Liam Delap’s injury.
REACTION / Chelsea’s Champions League Fate Is Reminiscent of Their 2012 European Heist
Excitement and nostalgia are rapidly brewing as the first part of Chelsea’s Champions League journey is revealed
DEBATE / Morgan Rogers: A Feasible and Exciting Future Chelsea Transfer
Although it didn't materialise this summer, Morgan Rogers and Chelsea seem like a match made in heaven, and a transfer to monitor in the upcoming windows.
VERDICT / Xavi Simons: The Gifted Playmaker Ready To Boost Chelsea’s Ambitious Project
What Chelsea fans can expect from Xavi Simons, who offers a wealth of creativity, flair and end product
DEBATE / Estevao’s Serious Chelsea Statement: What's Ahead For This Young Prodigy?
Estevao has announced himself to Stamford Bridge, fuelling excitement over what his dazzling talent can achieve.
DEBATE / The Curious Case of Alejandro Garnacho: Should Chelsea Sign Him?
Unpacking the advantages and risks of Alejandro Garnacho’s seemingly inevitable move to Chelsea.
VERDICT / Jorrel Hato: Chelsea’s Crucial 19-Year-Old Defensive Addition Bringing Experience and Excellence
Fearless and ready for the Premier League spotlight, Jorrel Hato is a vital acquisition for Chelsea
DEBATE / Summer Pit Stop: Assessing Chelsea’s Transfer Business So Far
We take a breather to assess Chelsea’s transfer activity and the shape of their squad.
DEBATE / Chelsea's Stadium Headache: When Will A New Ground Be Built?
Uncertainty shrouds Chelsea’s stadium plans as we explore the history and the options facing the ownership in their mission to give the club a new home
VERDICT / Enzo Maresca’s High-Flying Blues: Chelsea’s Improvement and Tactical Evolution
Enzo Maresca’s dreamy debut season with Chelsea has ended with two trophies and a top-four finish.
VERDICT / Levi Colwill: Chelsea’s Academy Gem and Foundation of their Winning Culture
At the heart of Chelsea’s renewed ambitions, Levi Colwill is a central figure in the club’s promising future.
VERDICT / Cole Palmer: Chelsea’s Global Phenomenon
The Worldwide Star is the face of Chelsea’s new era after an exhilarating display in the Club World Cup final.
VERDICT / Club World Cup Champions: The Perfect Chelsea Performance
Cole Palmer starred as Chelsea masterminded a dominant 3-0 victory over PSG to clinch the Club World Cup
DEBATE / Nicolas Jackson: Is The Writing On The Wall at Chelsea?
Despite the ownership change, Chelsea’s trademark ruthlessness persists, as Nicolas Jackson is finding out.
VERDICT / Joao Pedro: The Versatile, Ambitious Forward Targeting Success at Chelsea
Pedro brings creativity, adaptability and hunger to make an immediate impact for Chelsea at the Club World Cup and throughout the upcoming season
VERDICT / Romeo Lavia: Chelsea’s Midfield Maestro Poised To Take Over
After a challenging start, the gifted Belgian is finally fit and ready to unleash his full potential in a pivotal season for Chelsea
VERDICT / Chelsea’s New Blueprint: How Brighton and Manchester City Are Shaping the Blues’ Future
The upcoming signings of Joao Pedro and Jamie Bynoe-Gittens further reinforce Chelsea’s clear strategy
VERDICT / Liam Delap Ignites Chelsea Career as Striker Debate Heats Up
Liam Delap’s arrival and first goal apply serious pressure on Jackson in the race to become Chelsea’s leading striker
VERDICT / Reece James: The Complete Captain Ready to Dominate Again
The 2025/26 campaign offers Reece James the platform to reassert himself as one of the Premier League’s most productive and influential right-backs. At full fitness, the Chelsea captain is the complete full-back: defensively astute, physically dominant, technically gifted, and capable of delivering game-changing moments in the final third. He has the tools to hurt opponents on both sides of the ball, and this season could finally be his chance to showcase them consistently.Although it was Europe...
VERDICT / Andrey Santos: The Next Jewel of Chelsea’s Midfield?
The BlueCo model of cherry-picking young global talent has drawn both intrigue and criticism. Many of their signings seem more like speculative assets than future first-team players, with development paths obstructed by bloated squads and intense competition.Initially, Andrey Santos looked like another name in this conveyor belt: insanely promising, yet destined for loan limbo. But his journey since has shifted that perception. Now, there’s a real sense that Santos could be a genuine asset for C...
VERDICT / The Machine: How Caicedo Became Chelsea's Heartbeat
Who remembers his debut? Moises Caicedo looked overwhelmed and uncomfortable, burdened by the weight of being the most expensive signing in British football history. In August 2023, the Ecuadorian midfielder made his Chelsea debut against West Ham United at the London Stadium. Brought on as a second-half substitute, he clumsily brought down Emerson Palmieri in the box, conceding a penalty that Lucas Paquetá converted. The 3-1 defeat intensified scrutiny over Chelsea’s transfer policy and raised...
VERDICT / Season Review: Maresca Delivers as Chelsea’s New Era Finally Takes Flight
Top four and a trophy. Enzo Maresca has smashed the remit. Tasked with delivering Champions League qualification and restoring pride at Stamford Bridge, the Italian has done both, with silverware to show for it. Maresca’s playing style has faced scrutiny, compounded by broader criticism of BlueCo’s questionable ownership strategy. However, Chelsea’s season has ended with a return to Europe’s elite competition and a first trophy in the club’s new era. The 4-1 triumph over Real Betis in the Confer...
VERDICT / Criminally Underrated: Chalobah’s England Nod Strengthens Chelsea Case
The stars have aligned for Chalobah. The defender has been named in the latest England squad, earning his first senior call-up and a reunion with former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel. Humble, hardworking, and criminally underrated, Chalobah’s inclusion is not just a personal milestone but a moment of overdue recognition. It’s time we give him his flowers.Last year, his Chelsea future looked bleak. Frozen out of the club’s pre-season tour to the U.S. and told to find a new team, Chalobah was cast as...
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