Chelsea

Saturday has kicked off with a bang as Fulham showed that an away trip to a newly promoted side is no easy task even for a team like Liverpool. An early goal ...

Thomas Tuchel has a lot to work out with his team while Everton can take a lot of positives from the match. It was an unfortunate first half for Everton who performed to the best of their abilities but still went into the break behind. Amadou Onana was in the crowd watching as he'll be in the Everton midfield sooner than later after they agreed to a deal with Lille but for Chelsea, even with Armando Broja on the pitch they were missing a proper nine. Gray put an excellent cross into the box for Gordon but Koulibaly steps up to clear the chance. Patterson played Dele Alli into space and he didn't know what he wanted to do with the ball. He was bright along with Kalidou Koulibaly in making their debuts Saturday but most of the team didn't shine along with them. Thomas Tuchel has a lot to work out with his team while Everton can take a lot of positives from the match. Everton were hit with another injury blow only 18 minutes into the match as Ben Godfrey left the match on a stretcher after a lengthy delay. Ben Chilwell drew a penalty before the half as Doucouré put both hands on his shirt while he was going down in the box. Nunez came to the rescue with nine minutes remaining as he teed up Mo Salah to level and keep up his incredible opening day record of scoring in all six fixtures with Liverpool. Ultimately, it was a point gained by Klopp's men as Fulham outfought them on many occasions while Marco Silva's Cottagers will be heartened by their spirited showing. A clumsy penalty conceded by Abdoulaye Doucouré was the difference in the match as Chelsea defeated Everton 1-0 on opening day. Mitrovic was losing the ball but a penalty was awarded and confirmed after a VAR review.

Chelsea and Everton clash on Premier League Matchday 1 with Frank Lampard looking to get another one over on his former club to start the season.

Lampard knows plenty about this fixture as he led Everton to a 1-0 victory late last season and will look to employ a similar defensive-minded tactic. The first lineup of the season for the Blues is below. Chelsea have spent big in the transfer window, most notably bringing in former Manchester City man Raheem Sterling to help give a boost with the attack.

Chelsea struggled to get many meaningful chances against Everton but earned a win to kick off their Premier League season.

FW Mason Mount, 5 -- Mount struck a shot well early in the game to test Jordan Pickford in an otherwise quiet game for him. MF Jorginho, 6 -- A cool penalty saw Jorginho send Jordan Pickford the wrong way from the spot to hand Chelsea the lead. 4 -- A win for Chelsea is all that matters, but Thomas Tuchel has plenty to work on after his side's performance today. Silva's reading of the game set the standard for his team. Ten minutes of added time following a medical emergency in the stands forced Chelsea to remain resolute deep into injury time, and they were able to hold on for three vital, hard-fought points. The Toffees reacted well after the break as Demarai Gray found space inside the box before testing Edouard Mendy, and it was the home side who came close again to finding the equaliser but for some desperate defending.

A first-half penalty from Italy midfielder Jorginho was enough to earn Chelsea a 1-0 win at Everton on Saturday to get their new Premier League campaign off ...

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Chelsea took all three points on their away trip to Everton as both sides played their opening game of the season. The only goal of the match came from ...

Broja came on but wasn't really used to the best of his ability and didn't really see much of the action. New signing Raheem Sterling looked dangerous when on the ball and found himself in some good positions. Chelsea took all three points on their away trip to Everton as both sides played their opening game of the season.

Marcos Alonso was not involved in Chelsea's opening Premier League match against Everton as he wants to leave the club, Thomas Tuchel said.

He will be out for a while, Yerry (Mina) has an ankle injury and could be out for a while," Everton manager Frank Lampard said. "It feels like it is a small fracture of his leg. "All three of our players in the back three are in their 30s and we struggled a bit in general at the end of the game," Tuchel said.

Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that Marcos Alonso asked to be left out of their match-day squad against Everton ahead of a potential ...

Alonso has been at Chelsea since moving from Fiorentina in 2016. “That is the case,” Tuchel confirmed. And after the match, Tuchel was asked whether Alonso had asked to be left out of the squad ahead of a move to Barcelona.

Chelsea have been successful in finishing in the Champions League spots of the Premier League for four years running, but with the competition seeming to ...

We're challenging for that and there’s no shame in it." "My feeling is always that everybody is first of all in the race for top four, and then second of all in the title race," Tuchel told Chelsea FC, "I have never heard different from this from Jurgen [Klopp] or Pep [Guardiola]." Chelsea have been successful in finishing in the Champions League spots of the Premier League for four years running, but with the competition seeming to grow season by season, Thomas Tuchel is gearing up for a challenge.

Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that Marcos Alonso asked to be left out of the squad against Everton as he is set to leave Chelsea.

“That is the case. He tries to leave and we agreed to this switch, and that’s why it would have never made sense to have him on the pitch today. Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that Marcos Alonso asked to be left out of the squad against Everton as he is set to leave Chelsea.

With Emerson Palmieri still on the team as well (but also not in the matchday squad), we certainly can afford to let Alonso go now. Barcelona should be wrapping ...

Chelsea used three left wing-backs today, with Ben Chilwell starting (and drawing the penalty), then Reece James deputizing for ten minutes, before fresh-off-the-transfer-bus Marc Cucurella finished out the final 20-25 minutes. He would’ve been on the pitch otherwise but in this situation, it was the right thing to do.” He tries to leave and we agreed to this wish.

Chelsea wore their new away kit for the first time in a competitive game against Everton, and it proved to be a lucky charm, with the away side coming out ...

The next game comes next Sunday against Antonio Conte's Tottenham Hostpur back home at Stamford Bridge. Ben Chilwell started, despite being injured for a large period of last term. On the whole, it was a comfortable win for Chelsea and a good start to the campaign.

Chelsea claimed a rare win at Goodison Park to begin their 2022/23 Premier League campaign with a 1-0 victory over Frank Lampard's Everton.

The England international, particularly in the opening 45 minutes, was inventive in possession and sharp in his movement without the ball. It's important to build confidence, belief, the atmosphere, and also to be open to improvement and criticism because there are a lot of things to improve. "That's why it would not have made sense to put him on the pitch today. The victory was the twentieth occasion Chelsea have started a Premier League campaign by taking all three points. They dominated possession in the first half but struggled to find a through the Everton backline. Also missing was Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and that coupled with Salomon Rondon's suspension meant Everton didn't have a recognised striker to call upon.

Jorginho's goal was the difference between Chelsea and Everton but Thiago Silva and Kalidou Koulibaly helped ensure that it was.

Jorginho's penalty may have separated the sides but the work of Silva and Koulibaly kept a busy, if ineffective, Everton frontline at bay. The highest compliment that could be made is that he may bring the talents of Rudiger without the dramatics. A stare and lots of gesturing made sure that his teammate knew where to move as the Blues moved upfield. For large parts of the afternoon, Koulibaly lived up to the billing. "He’s a leader," said Tuchel. "We had good information about him from Edou (Mendy) and from Jorginho. We got the same feedback: a fantastic guy, a leader in the dressing room, calm, a role model. There has been plenty of expectation around the former Napoli star following his £33 million move this summer, and with Antonio Rudiger's departure, a rather large gap to fill.

They have also signed 18-year-olds Carney Chukwuemeka and Gabriel Slonina, with the club keen to add more talented youth. Wesley Fofana and Frenkie de Jong have ...

We didn't maybe want to take the risk in the final 25 metres. Seven minutes of extra time in the first half, ten minutes in the second half tells the story. Tuchel spoke on the result after the match and said: “It was maybe not the most exciting Premier League game.

Callum Hudson-Odoi could now leave Chelsea in the coming days, as he searches for regular first-team football.

Hudson-Odoi joined the club back in 2007 and has subsequently made 126 first-team appearances after coming through the youth setup. - Report: Cesar Azpilicueta Could Still Leave Chelsea For Barcelona He will decide in the next few days.

The 21-year-old was not even included in the squad for Chelsea's opening day fixture away at Everton on Saturday, suggesting that he is not in Thomas ...

'I want to be playing as much as possible,' the 21-year-old told Chelsea's official website last month. Marcos Alonso was also left out of the squad as he tries to push through a move to Barcelona. According to Sky Sports, Hudson-Odoi has asked to leave the Blues in search of regular first-team football and his representatives have been given permission to negotiate a move. But now fit and available, he was not even included in the squad for Chelsea's opening weekend away win at Everton on Saturday, suggesting that he is not in Thomas Tuchel's plans. Callum Hudson-Odoi drops a bombshell as he 'asks to leave Chelsea for regular first-team football with Juventus, Borussia Dortmund, Southampton and Leicester keen on taking the winger on loan'... after he was left out of their squad at Everton Callum Hudson-Odoi has reportedly told Chelsea that he wants to leave Stamford Bridge this summer, with a host of clubs showing an interest in him.

Callum Hudson-Odoi has asked to leave Chelsea on loan, with Leicester and Southampton both contenders for the winger's signature.

The 21-year-old was surprised at his omission by Tuchel, who has not been shy to criticise the player’s application. Callum Hudson-Odoi has asked to leave Chelsea on loan before the transfer window shuts. Leicester and Southampton are two of the clubs who are interested in signing Hudson-Odoi on loan.

Callum Hudson-Odoi was not selected as part of the matchday squad last night, and while the 21-year-old did make the trip with the rest of the team (unlike ...

Southampton, fresh off their poor 4-1 defeat against Spurs yesterday, appear to be leading the charge, and are “pushing” for a loan. A decision is expected soon. Callum Hudson-Odoi was not selected as part of the matchday squad last night, and while the 21-year-old did make the trip with the rest of the team (unlike Marcos Alonso or Timo Werner or Emerson), his absence has led to some renewed rumor-mongering already.

Chelsea's refurbished squad was an integral part to their victory over Everton on Saturday evening but Thomas Tuchel knows his new players can only get ...

Talking to Chelsea FC, Tuchel said: "[I am] Very happy. I'm very happy." - ‘Not Appealing to Him’ - Pundit on Why Everton Can Sign Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher

Ben Chilwell continued his staggered return to football on Saturday evening in Chelsea's opening victory against Everton, and Thomas Tuchel knows exactly ...

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Chelsea forward Timo Werner is on the verge of joining RB Leipzig, according to reports in Germany.

There has been positive developments in the last few days, with Werner having the desire to return to his former side, with it now being close to completion. Werner admitted last month that he could be happier away from Chelsea as he is now closing in on a move away from the Blues. Chelsea forward Timo Werner is on the verge of joining RB Leipzig on a permanent deal, according to reports.

Chelsea forward Timo Werner is set to join former side RB Leipzig on a permanent transfer after a lack of game time.

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Having pushed for an exit in the past, it appears Callum Hudson-Odoi is prepared to do so again, asking for a loan away this summer in a bid for more ...

Tuchel has opted to play him predominantly at right-wing-back, a very different position that likely hinders his best attributes. The Englishman was unable to break into manager Thomas Tuchel's squad on Saturday against Everton and likely realizes a change of scenery would benefit him greatly. - ‘Not Appealing to Him’ - Pundit on Why Everton Can Sign Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher

There is a nice previous trend for Tuchel that the previous two times Chelsea have won at Everton, they have gone on to win the Premier League title. The 3-0 ...

"There are also a lot of good things to take away," Tuchel said after the game. The 3-0 win under Conte came only a few weeks before they sealed the league at West Brom. From here we go."

A penalty converted by Jorginho at the end of first half injury time was the difference as Chelsea secured an all-important 1-0 victory and clean sheet to kick ...

It’s already abundantly clear to see how much he can improve Chelsea in time with his desire to beat players, low centre of gravity and unrivalled technical ability. Sure, Sterling didn’t set the world alight with a glut of goals. In fact, Chelsea’s opening weekend victory was the first time they’ve won at Goodison Park since 2017.

Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on Frenkie de Jong's future and it's good news for Chelsea fans.

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Ben Chilwell has opened up on Chelsea's chances in the Premier League after their opening win against Everton.

He faces competition from new signing Marc Cucurella, who impressed from the bench and will be hoping to earn his place in the team, whether at wing-back or on the left of a back three. Chelsea boss Tuchel revealed his delight at seeing Chilwell return to the pitch as he praised the player for his hard work during the off-season to be ready to start the first match of the season. The wing-back has played down the pressure on him and his side for the new season as he admitted that Chelsea are a side in transition.

Good morning and welcome to the football.london Chelsea liveblog for Sunday, August 7. Chelsea got off to a winning start in the Premier League with a 1-0 ...

But they haven’t got that many other options so he may have to do that he may have to do that against Tottenham." Maybe not necessarily a midfielder as a first option but we’re open for everything," Tuchel told Sky Sports post-match via The Mirror. Read the full story here. You can now add Hudson-Odoi to that list with the Englishman ready to 'push' for a Chelsea loan exit at the very minimum ahead of the transfer window slamming shut. Read the full story here. I think it's always a challenging time until the window shuts. Read the full story here. When you bring quality players in it gives a boost to the group." Read the full story here. "We're a team in transition and we're trying to work together. Answer questions on everything from overall happiness with the club to how you think the transfer window has been so far. Interestingly enough, the 21-year-old despite travelling with the Blues squad, didn't make the bench for the Toffees affair and it is understood that the exclusion was the final straw that broke the camel's back in this situation.

The 21-year-old is looking for a way out of life at Stamford Bridge as the Premier League season commences and the transfer window enters its final month.

With Chelsea currently trying to add to their attack with reported interest in Premier League veterans Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang and Jamie Vardy, it is unlikely the club will be looking to move any players on in that position until they have enough depth for the season. After 15 years in the Blues' academy system to their first team, Hudson-Odoi is looking to stay fresh at another club according to new reports. The 21-year-old is looking for a way out of life at Stamford Bridge as the Premier League season commences and the transfer window enters its final month.

Timo Werner is set to return to Leipzig permanently, leaving Chelsea after two seasons. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Ruiz didn't feature in Napoli's pre-season match against Espanyol over the weekend. And despite interest from Juventus this summer, the 26-year-old hitman looks set to leave Chelsea after a summer of uncertainty. Guedes can play as a winger or as a second striker. He scored 36 goals in 178 appearances for Los Che. Wolverhampton Wanderers have agreed a deal worth £35m for the signature of Valencia striker Goncalo Guedes, according to the Daily Mail. The 25-year-old forward pulled out of Valencia's friendly with Atalanta and is instead believed to be flying to England with a view to completing his medical and signing a contract at Molineux on Monday. The fee is believed to be an initial £27.5m with add-ons. Talks between Chelsea and Werner's former club have been ongoing for the last couple of days, and Werner is reportedly keen to make a dramatic return to the Bundesliga. The fee is believed to be around €30-35 million.

The 26-year-old has been reportedly unhappy at Stamford Bridge and after interest around Europe is set to return to his former German club.

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Thomas Tuchel called him “ageless” afterwards, and we can only hope Father Time never quite catches up to him. 2. RAHEEM STERLING (7.7). Chelsea's attack was ...

BAD (4.0-4.9): — EXCELLENT (8.0-8.9): Silva (8.1) GOOD (7.0-7.9): Sterling (7.7), Koulibaly (7.6), Mendy (7.1), Cucurella (7.1, sub) The physicality of the Premier League is often overstated, but it did become a factor in his case. EXCEPTIONAL (9.0+): — Chelsea’s attack was once again rather anemic, but new arrival Sterling showed far and away the most potential for actually creating something or even finding the back of the net.

Summer signing Kalidou Koulibaly caught the eye with some of his reading of the game, nullifying Everton on the few occasions when they thought they had ...

With the departed Antonio Rudiger, Chelsea’s fastest player in the last two seasons, Tuchel said: ‘Pace and speed is an issue. When we had the chance to sign Kalidou we did it because we believe he has some years ahead of him. 'The game, in general, is very physical and demands a lot. And of Everton creating sufficient scoring chances without having a recognised striker available. ‘But, in general, it is the fact that — like the goalkeeper and the two holding midfielders — they are in their thirties and that is just what it is.’ Yes, there needs to be a balance.

New signing Raheem Sterling started as centre-forward in the 1-0 win at Everton.

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Barcelona president Laporta has given fresh comments over midfielder Frenkie De Jong and the doubt over his future before the end of this transfer window.

"With him and his teammates, we have a very powerful midfield. - Chelsea news and transfers LIVE: Wesley Fofana £85m offer, Frenkie de Jong latest, Aubameyang talks He has offers, but we want him to stay". Both Chelsea and Manchester United are after the 25-year-old's signature, but the player's reported preference is to stay with Barcelona despite their current financial struggles to register all of their new signings.