‼️Chelsea are not actively looking to sell Delap but his relatively low transfer fee would make him easier to move on.
The club's failure to qualify for European competition also means fewer matches, making it harder to carry a large squad.
#Chelsea
[@NizaarKinsella]
🚨OFFICIAL: Chelsea FC announces that prices for all general admission seasonal and match-by-match tickets will remain at the same rate next season (26/27).
[@ChelseaFC]
‼️There is a desire to add experience to what was again the youngest squad in the Premier League after a disappointing campaign in which Chelsea finished 10th and without a trophy.
There is also pressure to sell well to help Chelsea buy, with Uefa's settlement agreement still in place and limiting acceptable losses.
#Chelsea
[@NizaarKinsella]
‼️Trevoh Chalobah and Tosin Adarabioyo face uncertain futures (at Chelsea), with only two years remaining on their contracts.
Benoit Badiashile who struggled to make matchday squads towards the end of the season could depart.
#Chelsea
[@NizaarKinsella]
‼️Well-rested players and plenty of time on the training ground are luxuries (Xabi) Alonso’s recent predecessors have not had.
(Xabi) Alonso’s task — which Pochettino could not manage — is to convert those into a strong start to the season in August.
#Chelsea
[@TheAthleticFC]
‼️Without European football next season, not all the players on Chelsea’s books are likely to have major roles to play, so it is likely some will need to be loaned or sold.
For example, the returning (Nicolas) Jackson, incoming Emmanuel Emegha, Joao Pedro, Marc Guiu and Liam Delap are all competing for the No 9 role; only Jackson is at the World Cup and Alonso will have ample opportunity to evaluate those options.
#Chelsea
[@TheAthleticFC]
‼️ Xabi Alonso’s principles have remained broadly similar throughout his coaching career, but the exact formation has varied.
At Real Madrid, he was known to deviate from the 3-4-2-1 system that brought so much success at Bayer Leverkusen, sometimes using a back four. Having so many of his players available for detailed work throughout the summer will help him gauge what iteration of his football best suits Chelsea’s personnel.
#Chelsea
[@TheAthleticFC]
‼️Part of the rationale behind (Xabi) Alonso’s appointment is that his style of football should not require a massive shift in principles from the coaches before him.
But there will be subtle adaptation, and having far more of his squad available will help him put his ideas across more quickly.
#Chelsea
[@TheAthleticFC]
🚨OFFICIAL: Chelsea FC announces that prices for all general admission seasonal and match-by-match tickets will remain at the same rate next season (26/27).
[@ChelseaFC]
‼️There is a desire to add experience to what was again the youngest squad in the Premier League after a disappointing campaign in which Chelsea finished 10th and without a trophy.
There is also pressure to sell well to help Chelsea buy, with Uefa's settlement agreement still in place and limiting acceptable losses.
#Chelsea
[@NizaarKinsella]
‼️Trevoh Chalobah and Tosin Adarabioyo face uncertain futures (at Chelsea), with only two years remaining on their contracts.
Benoit Badiashile who struggled to make matchday squads towards the end of the season could depart.
#Chelsea
[@NizaarKinsella]
‼️Chelsea are not actively looking to sell Delap but his relatively low transfer fee would make him easier to move on.
The club's failure to qualify for European competition also means fewer matches, making it harder to carry a large squad.
#Chelsea
[@NizaarKinsella]