The Chelsea football club has announced their starting lineup for their upcoming EFL Cup round of 16 match against Newcastle. The team features a mix of both regular first-team players and those who have recently been relegated to the bench or out of the squad entirely due to injuries and suspensions. Captain Enzo Fernandez leads a midfield trio of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Renato Veiga, with Mykhailo Mudryk, Christopher Nkunku, and Joao Felix creating an attack-minded front three. Outcasts Ben Chilwell and Carney Chukwuemeka make an appearance on the bench. The match will kick off at 7:45 GMT.
Talks between Chelsea and Manchester United are heating up as the two clubs explore potential deals for Jadon Sancho and Raheem Sterling. Chelsea has proposed a player swap with United, offering Ben Chilwell and Sterling in exchange. However, United is not under pressure to make any moves and is considering all options, including a loan or permanent deal. Meanwhile, Juventus is also in talks with United for Sancho, but the Premier League side is determined to make any deals on their own terms. Both Sancho and Sterling are currently out of favor at their respective clubs.
Chelsea's head coach Enzo Maresca has revealed that Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell are among a group of 15 players training away from the first team. Maresca has been working with a smaller group of 21 players on a daily basis, and he believes those players who are looking for more minutes are better off finding a new club. While the current situation may not be comfortable for those players, Maresca insists that it will be better for all parties involved in the long run. Meanwhile, new signing Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall says the team has to remain focused and not let any outside factors distract them from their main goal of performing on the field.
Manchester United is once again on the hunt for a new left-back this summer and are reportedly reigniting their interest in Marc Cucurella and Ben Chilwell. The Red Devils had previously come close to signing Cucurella on loan from Chelsea last year, but the deal ultimately fell through due to his appearance in the Carabao Cup. Now, with both Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia struggling with injuries, United is looking to secure a more reliable option on the left side of their defense. However, they may face competition from other interested clubs and potential obstacles with Chilwell's injury history. Ultimately, United will need to make a move for a left-back if they hope to improve their chances of success in European competitions.
Manchester United and Chelsea faced off at Stamford Bridge in a high-stakes Premier League match. After an intense and fast-paced game, Chelsea secured a last-minute victory over their rivals with a 4-3 score. With a late penalty and an 111th-minute goal, Chelsea's Cole Palmer sealed the win for his team, leaving Manchester United with nothing but a devastating defeat.
Chelsea earned an unbelievable win in the Premier League against Manchester United, marking one of the most remarkable games of the season. The game saw Chelsea score a hat-trick of goals in the second half's ending moments, resulting in United's defeat. United, powered by Garnacho's two goals, seemed to be leading the game towards the end, but Chelsea's Palmer had the last laugh with two successive goals in stoppage time, creating a new record for the latest winner scored in the Premier League. With this result, Chelsea has closed the gap on United in the league standings and looks forward to their next game against Sheffield United.
Chelsea has received a boost as Ben Chilwell and Benoit Badiashile are back to training in preparation for their upcoming FA Cup match against Leicester City. Chilwell has been dealing with injuries throughout the season and Badiashile has been sidelined since February due to a groin issue. The return of these important players will benefit Chelsea, especially with a tough end to the season coming up.
Chelsea's manager Mauricio Pochettino faces a difficult task in picking his starting lineup for their match against Liverpool, with several injuries and doubts plaguing the team. Goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic's excellent form may keep regular starter Robert Sanchez on the bench, while defenders Axel Disasi, Levi Colwill, Ben Chilwell, and Malo Gusto are expected to step up in the absence of key players. Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister, who turned down a move to the Reds, gives his opinion on their opponent's lineup.
In a dominant performance against Middlesbrough, left-back Ben Chilwell made his long-awaited return from injury and displayed his undeniable value to Chelsea's attack. Playing in his preferred position for the first time this season, Chilwell impressed with his defensive contributions and creative play, even earning the captain's armband. His performance highlighted the potential of Mauricio Pochettino's system for Chilwell, as he excelled in a more versatile and attacking role.
/origin-imgresizer.eurosport.com/2016/03/07/1810357-38204431-2560-1440.jpg "Stephen Warnock backs Chelsea to sign Fulham's Antonee Robinson to provide consistency for injury-prone Chilwell and James")
Former professional footballer Stephen Warnock believes that Chelsea should sign Fulham's Antonee Robinson to provide consistency at fullback, with Ben Chilwell and Reece James regularly struggling with injuries. Warnock sees Robinson as an "attack-minded" player who could thrive in Chelsea's style of play and bring much-needed stability to the team. He also expressed sympathy for Chilwell and James, acknowledging the toll of their constant injuries. With the January transfer window closing soon, Warnock says Chelsea need to act quickly if they want to strengthen their fullback options.