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Xabi Alonso's Chelsea demolished Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge with a five-goal display that was wrapped up before the fifth minute. Jordan Henderson and Joao Pedro scored two goals each, while Morgan Rogers ran the show in the final third during the Basque coach's first big win in charge.
varela·4 min read
The Chelsea head coach has responded to doubts about Cole Palmer's international commitment. Alonso confirmed that the midfielder miss out on England duty due to groin discomfort. The 24-year-old attacker is available for Saturday's Premier League clash against Bournemouth.
Natilla·5 min read
Three years before becoming Chelsea's club-record £117m signing, Morgan Rogers saw his value slump to just £1m and questioned whether he would make it at all. His loan spell at Bournemouth, Chelsea's opponents on Saturday, was one of several difficult experiences that shaped him. The forward eventually learned to take knocks and block out outside noise.
Natilla·6 min read
Cesar Azpilicueta closes 20 years as a professional after playing 508 games for Chelsea and says he needed a break from football. The former captain studied an MBA in business management and earned a diploma in football sport directorship, while admitting he has not returned to Stamford Bridge since leaving in 2023.
Natilla·6 min read
Jules Koundé has started on the bench in six of Barcelona's eight official matches this season, a situation that has put Premier League clubs on alert. Chelsea, who pushed hard to sign him in 2022, are now considering a fresh move for the 27-year-old French defender.
Matt
·5 min read
Thomas Tuchel has cast major doubt over Cole Palmer's England future and questioned whether the Chelsea attacker really wants to be part of his squad. The head coach described the 24-year-old's latest withdrawal as a missed opportunity and warned that he has been absent from too many camps. England host Spain at Wembley on Saturday in the Nations League.
Matt·5 min read
The Football Association has charged Chelsea over alleged discriminatory chanting by a section of their supporters during the opening Premier League match at Fulham. The club had already sent a warning to fans one day after the 2-3 win at Craven Cottage.
varela·4 min read
Cole Palmer is set to withdraw from the England squad for the upcoming Nations League games because of a minor injury. The Chelsea forward had returned to Thomas Tuchel's plans, but he will now miss the extended international break in which the Three Lions play four matches.
Matt·5 min read
Brentford produced a superb second-half display to beat Chelsea 3-0 at the Gtech Community Stadium. Jaidon Anthony, Igor Thiago and Fabio Carvalho got the goals as the home side kept their unbeaten start to the Premier League season alive. Chelsea are now three league matches without a win.
Matt·6 min read
Cole Palmer returns to the England squad for the Nations League matches against Spain, Croatia and Czechia. Thomas Tuchel says the Chelsea playmaker has recovered his numbers and his confidence, but demands that he delivers the same level for the national team. The German coach left Palmer out of the World Cup and now brings him back with a direct message: being selected is not enough.
Natilla·6 min read