Enzo Maresca says Jadon Sancho has produced exactly what he expected from him so far in Chelsea training, but it is Noni Madueke who he feels is the club’s most dangerous winger right now. Sancho completed his somewhat unexpected loan move from Manchester United to Stamford Bridge before the transfer deadline but is yet to make his debut for the Blues. He looked to impress his new boss, Maresca, during the international break, and it seems like he managed that, with the Italian speaking highly of the England international. ‘He has been exactly what I expected,’ Maresca told club media. ‘He’s a very good player, a one-v-one player with quality in the last third. I’m sure he’s going to help us. #footballfanarena #ffa #chelsea #enzomaresca #sancho #manchesterunited #transferwindow #football #premierleague

Graeme Souness has warned Chelsea’s owners their transfer strategy is ‘creating a monster’ with the decision to replace Raheem Sterling with Jadon Sancho another example of their questionable approach. Having publicly deemed Sterling surplus to requirements, Arsenal pounced on transfer deadline day to sign the experienced England international on loan until the end of the season. Subsequent reports claim the Gunners are paying less than a third of the 29-year-old’s salary, which means the Blues are effectively paying around £10million to let Sterling represent one of their main rivals until June. Souness fears that decision represents a grave error, with Enzo Maresca’s chances of succeeding only further undermined by the signing of Jadon Sancho who has struggled to adapt to the Premier League since his move to Manchester United three years ago. #footballfanarena #ffa #manchesterunited #liverpool #arsenal #mikelarteta #premierleague #enzomaresca #souness #football

One of Chelsea’s summer signings has confirmed he has suffered a major injury blow and is set to be sidelined for the next two months. Omari Kellyman moved from Aston Villa to Stamford Bridge for £19million in June, becoming Enzo Maresca’s third signing for the club. The 18-year-old is yet to appear in a matchday squad for the first-team but he has made three appearances for Chelsea’s U21 side and is viewed as a very important player for the future. However, it will be a while before he makes his senior debut for the Blues after the attacking midfielder announced some bad news on social media on Sunday: #footballfanarena #ffa #chelsea #enzomaresca #astonvilla #football

Frank Lampard fears Chelsea’s youthful squad could hold them back under new boss Enzo Maresca after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Crystal Palace on Sunday. The Blues were at their scintillating best in a 6-0 win over Wolves last weekend but were brought back down to earth in midweek after a 2-1 loss to Servette in the Europa Conference League. Another inconsistent display followed at Stamford Bridge on Sunday as Maresca’s side surged ahead through Nicolas Jackson but were pinned back and forced to settle for a point after Eberechi Eze’s second-half strike. With a new manager and plenty of fresh signings still to blood into the team, Lampard urged caution from fans, insisting those factors and the squad’s youthful make-up will lead to inconsistent performances. #footballfanarena #ffa #chelsea #franklampard #enzomaresca #crystalpalace #football #transferwindow

Antonio Conte has informed Victor Osimhen he will remain banished from the Napoli first-team after a summer move to Chelsea failed to materialise. Chelsea pushed hard to sign Osimhen before the summer transfer window closed on Friday night but a delegation from Stamford Bridge left Naples disappointed. The Blues were unwilling to match Osimhen’s current salary or the one he has been offered to join Saudi club Al Ahli. Chelsea did make a contract offer to the Nigerian but he rejected the proposal before reportedly ending talks with the frustrated Premier League club. #footballfanarena #ffa #chelsea #victorosimhen #antonioconte #napoli #transferwindow #football #premierleague

Chelsea’s bid to sign Victor Osimhen could be derailed by the striker’s staggering wage demands, according to reports. After a wild summer transfer window in west London, the Blues remain in the market for a proven goal scorer up top with Osimhen a long-time target for the club. The Nigeria international has asked to leave Napoli this summer, and with Paris Saint-Germain withdrawing their interest, Chelsea has been working hard to agree on a deal. Talks with the striker’s representatives have been ongoing for several weeks, but according to The Sun, there is still no agreement in sight. #footballfanarena #ffa #chelsea #trending #transferwindow #victorosimhen #napoli #football

Enzo Maresca isn’t playing Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer in his best position, according to Michael Owen and Glenn Hoddle. Palmer was easily the Blues’ best player last season, scoring 27 goals and making 15 assists following a big money move from Manchester City. It was therefore a shock to see the England international have little impact in Chelsea’s opening game of the season on Sunday – a 2-0 home defeat to the Citizens. Under Mauricio Pochettino, Palmer mainly played as a No.10 and even when he started on the right wing he drifted inside, but in Maresca’s first match in charge, the attacking midfielder stayed out wide more. #footballfanarena #ffa #enzomaresca #mancity #michaelowen #mauriciopochettion #chelsea #trending #football

Ilkay Gundogan is set for a dramatic return to Manchester City after being frozen out at Barcelona. Following a stellar final season with Pep Guardiola, Gundogan’s stint at Barcelona has soured. Now, he’s pushing for an immediate move back to the Etihad, a scenario Guardiola is reportedly open to amid growing transfer speculation. #football #fifa #gündoğan #mancity #manchestercity #barcelona #blue #uefa #premierleague #blues #trend #footballfanarena #footballfansarena2024 #ffa

Diego Simeone has praised Joao Felix’s ‘commitment’ and says the attacking midfielder could feature in Atletico Madrid’s clash with Villarreal, despite rumours he is set to join Chelsea. Felix fell some way short of expectations in an underwhelming six-month spell at Stamford Bridge during the 2022/23 season, but the latest reports indicate Chelsea have agreed personal terms with the 24-year-old. For much of the summer, the Blues have been locked in discussions with Atleti over proposed transfer deals for Conor Gallagher and Samu Omorodion, neither of which have materialised. But Chelsea’s pursuit of Felix appears to be heading in the right direction, with their latest bid of £39.2million plus £4.2m in bonuses believed to be close to Atleti’s valuation. #footballfanarena #ffa #chelsea #atleticomadrid #football

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has made his thoughts on Ben Chilwell brutally clear, saying it would be better for the England international to leave the club as he will be playing much for him this season. It has been another frantically busy transfer window for the Blues, with more deals still likely to be done in the coming days. Chilwell has fallen down the pecking order in his roles at left-back or left wing-back, not helped by the various injury problems he has suffered over his four years at Stamford Bridge. The 27-year-old signed for Chelsea from Leicester in 2020, but has only made 70 Premier League appearances over those four seasons, with just 13 in the last campaign. #footballfanarena #ffa #chelsea #enzomarescs #premierleague #trending #football