✍️ If Strasbourg/#BlueCo can manage to appoint Kjetil Knutsen, they are not just hiring a head coach; they are implementing a football operating system.
Knutsen’s greatest strength is that he doesn’t need superstars. He needs players who are tactically intelligent, physically committed, technically secure, and eager to learn.
The good news is that #BlueCo have loads of them at Strasbourg and Chelsea.
🤓 I am so excited. Get it done, President Marc Keller and David Weir.
#BlueCo #RCSA #Strasbourg #KjetilKnutsen
‼️ The future of Wesley Fofana remains up in the air. After a disappointing 25/26 season for the French defender, there is plenty of speculation over his future at Stamford Bridge.
~ @BobbyVincentFL
🗣 Enzo Fernandez: "I always remember when Argentina sang the anthem. I was watching TV and my dream was, I could be there playing in the World Cup, a Copa America, playing for the national team. So luckily, that dream came true."
🗣 Eden Hazard: "Estevao is still young, so you have to give him time. His first season was pretty good. He's from Brazil too, so he has that natural quality on the ball - he can bring flair and pace.
I like him. It's a shame he couldn't take part in the World Cup, it's sad for him, but I hope he comes back even stronger."
{Stake}
🇵🇹 Geovany Quenda has come in and replaced Tyrique George.
The Portuguese wide man is set to be part of Xabi Alonso's pre-season plans and has already been doing some individual work at the club's training base in Cobham.
The 19-year-old is viewed as not only one for the future but someone who can come in and play his role in the Chelsea first-team squad immediately.
Quenda is able to play on both wings and will offer the Blues blistering pace to run in behind the opposition defence.
(via @BobbyVincentFL)
John Terry reacting to Sandro Tonali's move to Spurs:
🗣 “I f*cking HATE Tottenham… it’s the only team I hate”
I have to question the player… why would you go to Tottenham?”
~ @SportsUncensrd
🗣 Eden Hazard: "I know things were difficult for Xabi Alonso at Real because he didn't necessarily get the time he needed, unlike in Germany with Bayer Leverkusen.
The Premier League is difficult too, but he knows the competition well. I hope he can bring us what we need. But we can't let Liverpool win either [laughs]."
{Stake}
Beating Mexico at home isn't easy, especially in the World Cup. That was massive for Tuchel. When he gets going, he can go to the end. Such a tournament manager.
💔 Dear #BlueCo Leaders;
You hardly ever see me complain about Chelsea selling players, but if I’m being completely honest with my friends here, this Andrey Santos news genuinely makes me sick.
When you see someone of your age like Valentin Barco (21yo) playing in the FIFA World Cup, it pushes you to take your own career even more seriously.
For me, there are only two sensible options:
1️⃣ Sell him to Strasbourg for €20m to replace Barco, let him play alongside Samir El Mourabet, and include a €30m buy-back clause after two seasons.
He genuinely loved his time at Strasbourg; yeah, I remember that clearly. Give Santos two full seasons of regular football under an elite coach, and I honestly believe #BlueCo would be lining up to buy him back for well over €100m. I’m not hyping, he is extremely talented.
It took Liam Rosenior some months to replace his profile at Strasbourg. Ever since his return from the Strasbourg loan, his development has stalled and, if we’re being honest, his stock has only gone one way. 📉
2️⃣ Loan him to a Premier League club (NOT SELLING), but only with a strict guarantee of consistent minutes. Sitting on the bench at this stage of his career would do far more harm than good.
Talent isn’t the issue with Andrey Santos. The issue is making sure his development doesn’t lose momentum. This is so sad.
Yours sincerely,
✍️ @Bluecoxtra
July 5, 2026.
@vikcfc That's weak agenda.
If players want out that's speaks a lot on their personal reason rather than debate on whether the coach is having a says or not.
Xabi Alonso ain't stupid and he's not a pushover coach that people think he might be... He know powers and also used it before
‼️ Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli has signed scholarship terms at Chelsea and will move to pro contract when 17 in January.
The 16-year-old midfielder rejected many leading European clubs & pledged future to Chelsea.
~ @David_Ornstein
Florent Malouda on Liam Delap:
🗣 "Liam Delap to Newcastle could be a success. I think he needs regular football; he needs to play. Confidence will come from that.
For any opportunity, of course, nothing is guaranteed, but he needs to go to a club where he will have more chances."
🚨 It's not about price for Sunderland; they simply don't want to sell Granit Xhaka and have told him. They don't want any doors to open for negotiation with Chelsea, who keep thinking about Xhaka.
Chelsea keep considering if Sunderland open doors.
(@FabrizioRomano) #CFC
‼️ Alex Scott is appreciated by Chelsea, Manchester City and Arsenal, with interested parties expected to test Bournemouth's resolve in the coming days.
~ @talkSPORT
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