Tuchel’s media comments handled this whole situation well
Liverpool have formally requested to have their cup game postponed against Arsenal - due to Covid, injuries and 3 players going to AFCON. It seems like they have fewer players with Covid than we had when our request was denied - but what are the odds that Liverpool will be given what they want.
Apparently you have to play if you 12 outfield players and two goalkeepers - ie a first XI and three subs.
I don't know whether that extends to drafting in younglings or not from the academy though..
CC should be one leg sf - two is madness
Yeah disgrace that it’s two legs. Whoever made that decision needs sacked
K Trippz moving to Newcastle
comment by Blarmy (U14547)
posted 2 minutes ago
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Suspect a few of ours will play vs Chesterfield.
comment by Vorsprung durch Tuchel (U1641)
posted 20 minutes ago
Tuchel’s media comments handled this whole situation well
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Yup like the boss that he is. One of the best managers we've ever had, maybe even the best. Time will tell.
comment by Vorsprung durch Tuchel (U1641)
posted 15 minutes ago
K Trippz moving to Newcastle
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Thought we might've hijacked that
£15m on a 31 year old to be a backup was never going to appeal to us.
comment by NPE - Finding Timo (U22712)
posted less than a minute ago
£15m on a 31 year old to be a backup was never going to appeal to us.
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I know...but needs must when the full back gods shat on your bed though
And that's no money for a ready made player
comment by NPE - Finding Timo (U22712)
posted 20 minutes ago
comment by Blarmy (U14547)
posted 2 minutes ago
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Suspect a few of ours will play vs Chesterfield.
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Damned straight
Oh I would do it - just mean the club are playing hardball over Azpilicueta's contract so the idea of them putting up £15m and £80k per week for a number two RWB is hard to imagine.
I do think we could theoretically go for Adama Traore who we were linked to last summer and is apparently available for £20m.
He is younger and could be a useful impact option, even if I personally wouldn't sign him.
Nizaar:
Chelsea have spoken to both Azpilicueta and Rudiger this week after renewing Thiago Silva. They had positive talks over new deals. It's still a priority to keep all the defenders at Stamford Bridge before making new signings.
Chelsea have identified three key areas to work on in the next two transfer windows and are increasingly interested in a move for Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni.
They are currently running in-depth scouting on the 21-year-old, including analysing his attitude and personal life, ahead of a possible bid in the summer transfer window.
However, they are also keen on West Ham's Declan Rice and likely will not sign both midfielders due to Thomas Tuchel's support for integrating Conor Gallagher – currently on loan at Crystal Palace – into the squad.
With midfielders and centre-backs seen as longer-term issues, the Blues are more concerned in the short term about their wing-back situation.
As first revealed by GOAL, Ben Chilwell has had surgery on his anterior cruciate ligament and is expected to miss the rest of the season.
Meanwhile, Reece James is out for at least five more weeks, leaving Tuchel looking to Callum Hudson-Odoi and Christian Pulisic to fill in in the interim.
Everton's Lucas Digne is an option for Chelsea, but they are first attempting to recall Emerson Palmieri from his loan with Lyon.
Tuchel prefers Emerson, having coached him last season, and been impressed with his attitude, application and ability.
There is no simple way to end his loan, however, due to terms in the contract favouring the Ligue 1 club.
If Chelsea fail to recall Emerson, a loan signing could be sanctioned instead. Similarly, on the right-hand side, the Blues are looking at their options, with Blackpool loanee Dujon Sterling available to be recalled until January 14.
They have also explored the option of a new signing. Atletico Madrid's Kieran Trippier has been considered on loan, but Newcastle believe they have won the race to sign him as they close in on a permanent deal.
Romelu Lukaku, meanwhile, will remain at Chelsea for the foreseeable future after his situation following an unsanctioned interview was resolved.
The incident has been described as a “distraction” for transfer and contract-related activity as Marina Granovskaia, the club's director and transfer chief, spent time dealing with it over the last few days.
What about Chelsea signing centre-backs?
Chelsea have long felt they need to consider the central defender position, aware that they had several contracts expiring this summer.
Antonio Rudiger, Andreas Christensen and Cesar Azpilicueta are all able to talk to other clubs over a free transfer, with their deals now in their last six months.
Still, there's growing positivity in the cases of Rudiger and Azpilicueta, who both had a renewed round of talks with the west Londoners on Monday afternoon.
Furthermore, all three players have agreed to give the Blues more time to renew their contracts, but want some compromise on terms.
Firstly, Rudiger still wants to be put among the top earners at Stamford Bridge to acknowledge his emergence as a dressing room leader and important first team star.
Real Madrid had been pushing strongly to sign the German, but have grown frustrated at his choice to delay his decision in order to talk things over with his current club.
That has seen reports in Spain insist Madrid have left the race to sign him, although GOAL believes the Liga giants will continue to monitor the situation.
Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich are also contenders for his signature, with Juventus unlikely to offer him the terms he wants.
Christensen, meanwhile, remains keen to remain in west London despite being publicly criticised by Thomas Tuchel, which was subsequently published on the club's website.
The Blues have been frustrated with the talks they have had with the Denmark international, having expected them to have long since been wrapped up.
Yet, the situation remains similar to Rudiger in that he would sign if the club got closer to his demands.
Like Christensen, Azpilicueta is of interest to Barcelona, with Atletico Madrid also monitoring his situation.
The Blues captain's situation relates more to the length of the contract and how valued he is in the squad, having increasingly found himself on the bench when all the club's defenders are fit.
With all that going on, Chelsea are keeping their options open for new signings and the two main summer targets are Sevilla's Jules Kounde and Leicester City's Wesley Fofana.
In addition, there's the option to bring back wonderkid Levi Colwill. He could come in and compete for a first-team spot next season after earning rave reviews on loan at Huddersfield.
The youngster is having a season many behind the scenes are comparing to the one Reece James had at Wigan Athletic in his debut professional year.
Initially Colwill was expected to have two loans before having a chance of making it in west London, but there's now a chance he could be fast-tracked next season.
Fking hell that’s a lot of text
Thought that was a Steve post
Rudi will prob end up staying after Real refuse to pay what he wants.
Would like us to get AC signed up.
comment by Blarmy (U14547)
posted 1 minute ago
Thought that was a Steve post
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Yeah felt like a Steve impostor when I hit the post button tbh
If we can renew Rudiger and AC, that’s equivalent to a successful transfer window
Just seen the Rom apology video.
Wouldn't be even slightly surprised if he goes and says something incendiary the moment he talks to a journalist in a non-club-sanctioned interview.
comment by CSTP (U1453)
posted 3 minutes ago
If we can renew Rudiger and AC, that’s equivalent to a successful transfer window
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Would save us £100m + on buying CBs in the summer.
Albeit I'd still like us to go for Kounde to replace Azpi.
I'd like Azpilicueta to stay in the squad if he is prepared to sign a new deal, one of our few remaining players who has experience winning the league. Very important character for us.
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posted on 4/1/22
Tuchel’s media comments handled this whole situation well
posted on 4/1/22
Liverpool have formally requested to have their cup game postponed against Arsenal - due to Covid, injuries and 3 players going to AFCON. It seems like they have fewer players with Covid than we had when our request was denied - but what are the odds that Liverpool will be given what they want.
posted on 4/1/22
Apparently you have to play if you 12 outfield players and two goalkeepers - ie a first XI and three subs.
I don't know whether that extends to drafting in younglings or not from the academy though..
posted on 4/1/22
CC should be one leg sf - two is madness
posted on 4/1/22
Yeah disgrace that it’s two legs. Whoever made that decision needs sacked
posted on 4/1/22
Younglings
posted on 4/1/22
K Trippz moving to Newcastle
posted on 4/1/22
comment by Blarmy (U14547)
posted 2 minutes ago
Younglings
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Suspect a few of ours will play vs Chesterfield.
posted on 4/1/22
comment by Vorsprung durch Tuchel (U1641)
posted 20 minutes ago
Tuchel’s media comments handled this whole situation well
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Yup like the boss that he is. One of the best managers we've ever had, maybe even the best. Time will tell.
posted on 4/1/22
comment by Vorsprung durch Tuchel (U1641)
posted 15 minutes ago
K Trippz moving to Newcastle
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Thought we might've hijacked that
posted on 4/1/22
£15m on a 31 year old to be a backup was never going to appeal to us.
posted on 4/1/22
comment by NPE - Finding Timo (U22712)
posted less than a minute ago
£15m on a 31 year old to be a backup was never going to appeal to us.
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I know...but needs must when the full back gods shat on your bed though
posted on 4/1/22
And that's no money for a ready made player
posted on 4/1/22
comment by NPE - Finding Timo (U22712)
posted 20 minutes ago
comment by Blarmy (U14547)
posted 2 minutes ago
Younglings
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Suspect a few of ours will play vs Chesterfield.
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Damned straight
posted on 4/1/22
Oh I would do it - just mean the club are playing hardball over Azpilicueta's contract so the idea of them putting up £15m and £80k per week for a number two RWB is hard to imagine.
I do think we could theoretically go for Adama Traore who we were linked to last summer and is apparently available for £20m.
He is younger and could be a useful impact option, even if I personally wouldn't sign him.
posted on 4/1/22
Nizaar:
Chelsea have spoken to both Azpilicueta and Rudiger this week after renewing Thiago Silva. They had positive talks over new deals. It's still a priority to keep all the defenders at Stamford Bridge before making new signings.
posted on 4/1/22
Chelsea have identified three key areas to work on in the next two transfer windows and are increasingly interested in a move for Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni.
They are currently running in-depth scouting on the 21-year-old, including analysing his attitude and personal life, ahead of a possible bid in the summer transfer window.
However, they are also keen on West Ham's Declan Rice and likely will not sign both midfielders due to Thomas Tuchel's support for integrating Conor Gallagher – currently on loan at Crystal Palace – into the squad.
With midfielders and centre-backs seen as longer-term issues, the Blues are more concerned in the short term about their wing-back situation.
As first revealed by GOAL, Ben Chilwell has had surgery on his anterior cruciate ligament and is expected to miss the rest of the season.
Meanwhile, Reece James is out for at least five more weeks, leaving Tuchel looking to Callum Hudson-Odoi and Christian Pulisic to fill in in the interim.
Everton's Lucas Digne is an option for Chelsea, but they are first attempting to recall Emerson Palmieri from his loan with Lyon.
Tuchel prefers Emerson, having coached him last season, and been impressed with his attitude, application and ability.
There is no simple way to end his loan, however, due to terms in the contract favouring the Ligue 1 club.
If Chelsea fail to recall Emerson, a loan signing could be sanctioned instead. Similarly, on the right-hand side, the Blues are looking at their options, with Blackpool loanee Dujon Sterling available to be recalled until January 14.
They have also explored the option of a new signing. Atletico Madrid's Kieran Trippier has been considered on loan, but Newcastle believe they have won the race to sign him as they close in on a permanent deal.
Romelu Lukaku, meanwhile, will remain at Chelsea for the foreseeable future after his situation following an unsanctioned interview was resolved.
The incident has been described as a “distraction” for transfer and contract-related activity as Marina Granovskaia, the club's director and transfer chief, spent time dealing with it over the last few days.
What about Chelsea signing centre-backs?
Chelsea have long felt they need to consider the central defender position, aware that they had several contracts expiring this summer.
Antonio Rudiger, Andreas Christensen and Cesar Azpilicueta are all able to talk to other clubs over a free transfer, with their deals now in their last six months.
Still, there's growing positivity in the cases of Rudiger and Azpilicueta, who both had a renewed round of talks with the west Londoners on Monday afternoon.
Furthermore, all three players have agreed to give the Blues more time to renew their contracts, but want some compromise on terms.
Firstly, Rudiger still wants to be put among the top earners at Stamford Bridge to acknowledge his emergence as a dressing room leader and important first team star.
Real Madrid had been pushing strongly to sign the German, but have grown frustrated at his choice to delay his decision in order to talk things over with his current club.
That has seen reports in Spain insist Madrid have left the race to sign him, although GOAL believes the Liga giants will continue to monitor the situation.
Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich are also contenders for his signature, with Juventus unlikely to offer him the terms he wants.
Christensen, meanwhile, remains keen to remain in west London despite being publicly criticised by Thomas Tuchel, which was subsequently published on the club's website.
The Blues have been frustrated with the talks they have had with the Denmark international, having expected them to have long since been wrapped up.
Yet, the situation remains similar to Rudiger in that he would sign if the club got closer to his demands.
Like Christensen, Azpilicueta is of interest to Barcelona, with Atletico Madrid also monitoring his situation.
The Blues captain's situation relates more to the length of the contract and how valued he is in the squad, having increasingly found himself on the bench when all the club's defenders are fit.
With all that going on, Chelsea are keeping their options open for new signings and the two main summer targets are Sevilla's Jules Kounde and Leicester City's Wesley Fofana.
In addition, there's the option to bring back wonderkid Levi Colwill. He could come in and compete for a first-team spot next season after earning rave reviews on loan at Huddersfield.
The youngster is having a season many behind the scenes are comparing to the one Reece James had at Wigan Athletic in his debut professional year.
Initially Colwill was expected to have two loans before having a chance of making it in west London, but there's now a chance he could be fast-tracked next season.
posted on 4/1/22
Fking hell that’s a lot of text
posted on 4/1/22
Thought that was a Steve post
posted on 4/1/22
Rudi will prob end up staying after Real refuse to pay what he wants.
Would like us to get AC signed up.
posted on 4/1/22
comment by Blarmy (U14547)
posted 1 minute ago
Thought that was a Steve post
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Yeah felt like a Steve impostor when I hit the post button tbh
posted on 4/1/22
If we can renew Rudiger and AC, that’s equivalent to a successful transfer window
posted on 4/1/22
Just seen the Rom apology video.
Wouldn't be even slightly surprised if he goes and says something incendiary the moment he talks to a journalist in a non-club-sanctioned interview.
posted on 4/1/22
comment by CSTP (U1453)
posted 3 minutes ago
If we can renew Rudiger and AC, that’s equivalent to a successful transfer window
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Would save us £100m + on buying CBs in the summer.
Albeit I'd still like us to go for Kounde to replace Azpi.
posted on 4/1/22
I'd like Azpilicueta to stay in the squad if he is prepared to sign a new deal, one of our few remaining players who has experience winning the league. Very important character for us.
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