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The Ivory Coast international has become one of the most sought-after talents in Europe on the back of his exploits in Serie A. Chelsea still battling for Kessie Still only 20 years of age, the energetic midfielder is considered to be a hot prospect for the present and future. His potential sparked plenty of transfer talk ahead of the winter window, with the likes of Liverpool and Juventus credited with holding an interest in his services....

Raul Jimenez and Diogo Jota scored goals in a four-minute span around the hour mark to condemn Chelsea to a second loss in three games, after a recent 3-1 defeat at Tottenham. Chelsea is 10 points behind unbeaten leader Manchester City, the team it hosts on Saturday, and could now face a fight to finish in the top four to qualify for next season’s Champions League. “After this match we are less confident but maybe it’s better because sometimes my players show me they have too much confidence,” Chelsea coach Maurizio Sarri said....

Mourinho has had some slight criticism from some sections claiming he should have given some youth players more of a chance, and the pressure to give them more opportunities has increased after the Under-21s sealed the Premier League title. The younger set of players at the club also won the FA Youth Cup this season to prove that there is real quality in the academy at Chelsea, forcing Mourinho into a decision whether to give them chances in the first-team....

Bayern Munich confirm interest in Hudson-Odoi Bayern Munich have confirmed that they are keen on signing Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea. The winger has reportedly told the club he won’t be signing a new contract and the German side have launched the 4th bid for him. “All I can say about Callum Hudson-Odoi is that I think he’s a good player and he’s a player who we have a great interest in,” Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic said on Wednesday....

The Brazilian midfielder spent four years at Stamford Bridge, winning the Premier League, Europa League and League Cup during that time. He is now set for a £20 million-per-year contract in the Chinese Super League. “Oscar will arrive in Shanghai in the coming days and he will become a member of our team,” read a statement from Shanghai SIPG. “The playmaker, who is renowned for his attacking abilities, will help the club push for the title in the new season....

Wayne Rooney normally wears the captain’s armband for England, but has been left out of the squad for the match in Dortmund as a knee injury has limited his playing time at Manchester United. Cahill: I can never replace Terry Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson has deputised for Rooney under Southgate before, however he too is unavailable because of a foot injury. Southgate has consequently decided to name Cahill as captain, with the centre-back acting as skipper for Chelsea this term with John Terry out of favour in Antonio Conte’s 3-4-3 system....

Arsenal and Liverpool have held a year-long interest in the midfielder with Brendan Rodgers very interested in promoting youth after being impressed with Jordan Ibe, a fellow recruit from the lower leagues after he was brought to the Reds from Wycombe. The Daily Express now believes that Chelsea have now joined the list of suitors for the 18-year-old after manager Jose Mourinho signalled the need for a more dynamic presence in the centre of midfield, with a long-term replacement required for Frank Lampard despite a one-year deal being considered for the veteran....

Barnes cited the example of Jurgen Klopp, who sold Philippe Coutinho, arguably the club’s best player, last summer and still turned the Reds into title challengers this season. He says Hazard’s move away from Stamford Bridge will have a similar effect and bring out the best of the talented squad at Sarri’s disposal. In case you didn’t know… The Belgian captain is one of the handful players who have reached double-digit figures in assists and goals in Europe’s top 5 leagues, with 16 goals and 15 assists to his name....

The defensive end was one of four finalists for the 2019 Heisman Trophy — awarded to college football’s best player — after a remarkable season with the Buckeyes. Young finished third in the voting, behind LSU quarterback Joe Burrow and Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts NFL MOCK DRAFT: Young a high pick if he declares Young set an Ohio State record with 16.5 sacks in 11 games, leading the nation in that category, and many think he will be the top prospect in next year’s draft, should he decide to forgo his senior year at college....

No team has won back-to-back Premier Leagues since Manchester United under Alex Ferguson in 2008-09, with City failing on their two previous attempts. City won the league by 19 points last season, smashing a host of records as former Barcelona and Bayern Munich coach Guardiola collected a maiden Premier League crown. But the Catalan says he is not motivated by the prospect of setting further landmarks with his side, noting clubs such as Chelsea have struggled to follow up their successes....

title: “Chasing The Decima Real Madrid S Journey To The 2014 Uefa Champions League Final” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-17” author: “Jennifer Ostby”

Taking a 25 percent stake in Beitar Jerusalem will be the latest twist in the unlikely career of Tamir Medzhidov, who has gone from serving as an Israeli border guard to overseeing a Chechnya-centred business empire. In January, he reportedly played a key role in arranging a friendly match between Beitar and Chechen team Terek Grozny that made the Israeli club one of the few foreign teams willing to travel to the troubled region....

Sometimes cheilectomy is done along with another surgery. For instance, advanced hallux rigidus may require treatment with a combination of osteotomy and cheilectomy. What Is Cheilectomy? Cheilectomy is an operation of the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint, where the big toe bends and attaches to the foot. The procedure involves an incision in the skin and removal of excess bone with the aid of orthopedic tools that cut away the bone spurs....

Roman Abramovich has handled business at the club very astutely since taking over in 2003. Thanks to his many astute signings over the years, the Blues have won 17 trophies since his takeover. Chelsea have produced legends like Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard in the 2000s to become a force to be reckoned with. Chelsea are coming off a decent transfer window Chelsea were not very active in the transfer market this summer....

I want to start by saying that I haven’t read anything to do with the game yesterday including match reports, pundit opinion or even the full post match quote from Jose Mourinho after the game as I want to write this post based on my own opinion of the match and our performance. When news of Jose’s team selection came through, there were three things that stood out for me....

It was highly vital for Chelsea to come out there and score goals in order to head into the reverse fixture away from home with a healthy advantage. And they did just that, by flying out of the blocks, stamping authority over the pace of play and creating ample chances. Maurizio Sarri heavily rotated his players, but they stuck to their tasks to engineer a fine and confidence-boosting win ahead of a tough run of fixtures....

Despite taking on League Two opposition, Frank Lampard named a relatively strong squad with opportunities also handed out to fringe players to stake a claim for a place in the first team. The hosts fashioned a chance as early as the third minute but Timo Werner failed to convert from close range, while Kepa also reacted quickly to save an early shot/cross that threatened to creep over his line....

Chelsea failed to make a dominant display count as Isaac Hayden’s last-gasp header handed Newcastle United a 1-0 win in Saturday’s Premier League encounter at St James’ Park. While Joelinton had earlier hit the bar for the home side, Tammy Abraham spurned two glorious chances, while Willian had also failed to take a good opportunity. Lampard offered no excuses for the defeat, though, insisting Chelsea only have themselves to blame as he acknowledged his side’s deficiency in regards to goals from their attacking players....

The Ivory Coast international is in the final year of his contract at Selhurst Park. Hence, the Eagles could come down from the £80 million price tag they previously placed on him. Arsenal were linked with Zaha in the past and the player is keen on joining a big-six club in the Premier League. However, it remains to be seen if Palace will let one of their star players leave so late in the transfer window....

Perez wants to sign a new keeper in the summer and feels Courtois is more attainable than Manchester United No.1 David de Gea. Paris Saint-Germain are also interested in Courtois, but Perez hopes including Varane in any deal will help Madrid to win the chase for the Belgium international. Chelsea jeopardise Aubameyang move Chelsea’s hard bargaining over Olivier Giroud could unleash a chain reaction that ends Arsenal’s pursuit of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, reports BBC Sport....