Union Intervention Questioned The Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) has been advised to step back from its dispute with Chelsea regarding the treatment of Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi. The players have been frozen out of Enzo Maresca’s plans, prompting the union to raise concerns about potential breaches of player welfare. Sterling Told to Expect “No…
Joao Pedro has made a flying start at Chelsea after his £60million summer move from Brighton, showing the same ice-cool finishing as Cole Palmer. But behind the 23-year-old’s rise is a story of hardship, loss, and resilience. Born in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, Pedro’s early life was shaken when his father — Botafogo midfielder Chicao —…
LONDON — Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has moved to calm speculation over boardroom unrest, revealing the true reason behind the club’s owners storming the dressing room after Saturday’s 3-1 home defeat to Brighton. Eyewitnesses saw co-owner Behdad Eghbali, alongside sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart, descend into the tunnel immediately after the final whistle….
Enzo Maresca admitted Chelsea’s 3-1 defeat to Brighton completely changed once Trevoh Chalobah was sent off early in the second half. The Blues had dominated the opening 45 minutes, taking the lead through Enzo Fernández while enjoying 70% possession and limiting Brighton to almost nothing. Maresca described the contest as “two different games” — one…
Axel Disasi will remain out of contention for Chelsea even as injuries continue to pile up in defence. The French centre-back, who has not featured since January, is still not part of Enzo Maresca’s plans. Chelsea’s defensive problems worsened when Levi Colwill suffered a serious knee injury in August, ruling him out for most of…
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has voiced his anger over the way Alejandro Garnacho is being handled, calling it “an injustice to football.” Maresca argued that it is unacceptable for the club to place such a heavy burden on a 21-year-old, forcing him to play an exhausting schedule while carrying the expectations of an entire…
Next five matches carry massive importance. Each one presents difficult challenges, yet these are precisely what a strong side needs at an early stage of a campaign. Facing established clubs in quick succession provides a true measure of progress and exposes any weakness that must be addressed quickly. Such fixtures are never easy, but they…
Spanish giants Real Madrid are reportedly preparing a bold move for Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch, with sources in Spain claiming that the player has been firmly placed on their transfer radar. The Dutch international, who only joined Liverpool from Bayern Munich in 2023, has quickly developed into a valuable squad member at Anfield. His technical…
The Merseyside Derby ended in a 2-1 triumph for Liverpool, but according to former Manchester City winger Jack Grealish, the result was not simply a matter of team effort, luck, or tactical brilliance. Instead, Grealish insisted that one particular Liverpool midfielder almost single-handedly carried his side across the finish line. His remarks after the final…
Liverpool’s encouraging start to the Premier League season came to an abrupt halt on September 27, 2025, as they suffered a 2–1 defeat to Crystal Palace in matchweek six. The loss not only ended their run of strong performances under new manager Arne Slot but also sparked tension inside the Liverpool camp. Slot, usually measured…