๐จโ ๏ธ Not everyone was happy with how things were going for them on the tour. More than one source connected to individuals in the travelling party said it was felt by some of them that Xabi Alonso had an A and a B team.
This led them to feel they would not be figuring in his plans, because they would regularly be training and playing with what seemed to be a second string of academy youngsters and fringe players linked with moves away. Chelsea do not agree a two-tier system was in place and say Alonso gave everyone, including U-21s players, a chance to impress.
(TheAthleticFC) #CFC
This led them to feel they would not be figuring in his plans, because they would regularly be training and playing with what seemed to be a second string of academy youngsters and fringe players linked with moves away. Chelsea do not agree a two-tier system was in place and say Alonso gave everyone, including U-21s players, a chance to impress.
(TheAthleticFC) #CFC
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๐จ ๐ก๐๐ช: Chelsea set-piece coach Austin MacPhee was involved in a heated confrontation during the clubโs 3-3 draw with Johor Darul Taโzim.
ยท MacPhee reacted angrily after Liam Delap was caught by a dangerous challenge from Johor defender Antonio Glauder.
ยท A member of the Malaysian sideโs coaching staff confronted MacPhee, forcing Xabi Alonso to step in and separate the two.
ยท MacPhee reacted angrily after Liam Delap was caught by a dangerous challenge from Johor defender Antonio Glauder.
ยท A member of the Malaysian sideโs coaching staff confronted MacPhee, forcing Xabi Alonso to step in and separate the two.
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๐ฆ๐บ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฒ๐พโ๏ธ Inside Chelseaโs 2026 pre-season tour:
The mood of Cole Palmer was an early gauge; those close to the Chelsea travelling party noticed he was in great spirits.
It was not just that he volunteered to do his first pre-match press conference since joining the club before the Tottenham friendly in Sydney, but also his interactions in the camp and at fan events.
When the team bus pulled up to, or away from, crowds, he would bang on the windows to get their attention and encourage more noise.
It was important for Chelsea staff and players to have access to lifts that were not available to other hotel guests and visitors. If you happened to be in official Chelsea clothing, an autograph was asked for, even if you were not a member of the playing squad.
The team enjoyed their interactions during the trip, as players would be chosen to attend commercial events to meet locals, with a preference to make them close to the hotel.
On Mudrykโs arrival, people at Chelsea found him to be a different person on arrival. Whereas he was previously regarded as a bit of a loner and sullen, Mudryk turned up full of smiles and hugs, engaging with as many club personnel as possible.
On training, Alonso & co were the ones to set the standards from the get-go during the trip. The idea being that everyone could see how hard the coaches were working, so would follow suit.
For example, training or a match would finish, and Alonso would be seen on the team bus immediately afterwards, already studying clips from it on his laptop and/or preparing the next session.
Not everyone was happy as it was felt by some of them that Alonso had an A and a B team. This led them to feel they would not be figuring in his plans.
Alonso used the only other day off, the Thursday in the first week, to play a round of golf with senior personnel.
On the last night in Hong Kong, all the players and staff made the most of a rare break to head out for a meal together.
Despite over 25,000 miles of flying, people were not counting down the days until they could return to England, but instead were focused and enjoyed this rare experience.
[The Athletic]
#CFC #Chelsea #ChelseaFC
The mood of Cole Palmer was an early gauge; those close to the Chelsea travelling party noticed he was in great spirits.
It was not just that he volunteered to do his first pre-match press conference since joining the club before the Tottenham friendly in Sydney, but also his interactions in the camp and at fan events.
When the team bus pulled up to, or away from, crowds, he would bang on the windows to get their attention and encourage more noise.
It was important for Chelsea staff and players to have access to lifts that were not available to other hotel guests and visitors. If you happened to be in official Chelsea clothing, an autograph was asked for, even if you were not a member of the playing squad.
The team enjoyed their interactions during the trip, as players would be chosen to attend commercial events to meet locals, with a preference to make them close to the hotel.
On Mudrykโs arrival, people at Chelsea found him to be a different person on arrival. Whereas he was previously regarded as a bit of a loner and sullen, Mudryk turned up full of smiles and hugs, engaging with as many club personnel as possible.
On training, Alonso & co were the ones to set the standards from the get-go during the trip. The idea being that everyone could see how hard the coaches were working, so would follow suit.
For example, training or a match would finish, and Alonso would be seen on the team bus immediately afterwards, already studying clips from it on his laptop and/or preparing the next session.
Not everyone was happy as it was felt by some of them that Alonso had an A and a B team. This led them to feel they would not be figuring in his plans.
Alonso used the only other day off, the Thursday in the first week, to play a round of golf with senior personnel.
On the last night in Hong Kong, all the players and staff made the most of a rare break to head out for a meal together.
Despite over 25,000 miles of flying, people were not counting down the days until they could return to England, but instead were focused and enjoyed this rare experience.
[The Athletic]
#CFC #Chelsea #ChelseaFC
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Chelsea are close to finalising a deal for 16-year-old LA Galaxy midfielder Vicente Garcia.
Itโs understood a deal is in place for Garcia to join Chelsea when he turns 18 in the summer of 2028, with the fee expected to be worth in the region of $3million (ยฃ2.25m) plus add-ons.
At the beginning of August, Garcia was called up to the Galaxy first-team squad for an MLS fixture for the first time, and he was an unused substitute in the 0-0 draw with FC Dallas.
He has represented the United States and Mexico up to under-15 level, and was selected for a U.S. Under-17 camp in June.
[The Athletic]
#CFC #Chelsea #ChelseaFC #LAGalaxy
Itโs understood a deal is in place for Garcia to join Chelsea when he turns 18 in the summer of 2028, with the fee expected to be worth in the region of $3million (ยฃ2.25m) plus add-ons.
At the beginning of August, Garcia was called up to the Galaxy first-team squad for an MLS fixture for the first time, and he was an unused substitute in the 0-0 draw with FC Dallas.
He has represented the United States and Mexico up to under-15 level, and was selected for a U.S. Under-17 camp in June.
[The Athletic]
#CFC #Chelsea #ChelseaFC #LAGalaxy
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๐๐๐๐๐: Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen has completed a season-long loan move to Ligue 1 side RC Strasbourg. ๐ค
The 24-year-old joined the Blues in the summer of 2024 and made 36 appearances over the previous two seasons.
Jorgensen was a key member of the Chelsea side that lifted the UEFA Conference League in May 2025, starting all but one game in the competition. The Denmark international became a Club World Cup winner later that summer.
Jorgensen featured 12 times last season across four different competitions, playing his part as the Blues reached the semi-finals of both domestic cups.
Good luck, filipjorgensen! ๐ช
[chelseafc & rcsa]
#CFC #ChelseaFC #RCSA
The 24-year-old joined the Blues in the summer of 2024 and made 36 appearances over the previous two seasons.
Jorgensen was a key member of the Chelsea side that lifted the UEFA Conference League in May 2025, starting all but one game in the competition. The Denmark international became a Club World Cup winner later that summer.
Jorgensen featured 12 times last season across four different competitions, playing his part as the Blues reached the semi-finals of both domestic cups.
Good luck, filipjorgensen! ๐ช
[chelseafc & rcsa]
#CFC #ChelseaFC #RCSA
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Napoli have submitted an offer to Chelsea for defender Benoit Badiashile.
Itโs understood the Italian side have offered a โฌ3 million loan fee plus the right to redeem.
[gianlucadimarzio]
#CFC #ChelseaFC #Napoli #Transfers
Itโs understood the Italian side have offered a โฌ3 million loan fee plus the right to redeem.
[gianlucadimarzio]
#CFC #ChelseaFC #Napoli #Transfers
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๐จ๐ฐ If Chelsea can reduce the price for Enzo Fernandez in the next days, for Man City it could be a possibility. If it remains ยฃ120m, the deal can be considered complicated. It depends on numbers. Let's follow and see what will happen.
Don't forget the tense Enzo Maresca saga. ๐
(FabrizioRomano) #CFC
Don't forget the tense Enzo Maresca saga. ๐
(FabrizioRomano) #CFC
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