69 m. ago Liverpool’s mix of young blood and old heads is right model for Chelsea

The champions have proved buying the best makes you the best – a hard lesson for the Blues’ struggling youngstersIf there is one key lesson from Liverpool’s title triumph for Chelsea to absorb then it is surely the importance of sometimes paying the going rate for players capable of changing a team’s mentality and raising the level as soon as they join.That is not to say there is no logic to Chelsea’s wider strategy of scouring the world for young talent and betting on their potential by handing out heavily incentivised long contracts. They have been ridiculed at times but believe vindication will arrive. The club are sticking with this approach and will be able to argue with some justification that the project is on schedule if Champions League qualification is in the bag at the end of the season. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago Virgil van Dijk's still behind defender who Jose Mourinho ripped to shreds despite title win

Virgil van Dijk lifted his second Premier League title with Liverpool on Sunday, but he's still a way behind one former Chelsea player who tasted glory under Jose Mourinho despite a rocky relationship

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18 h. ago Chelsea: Enzo Maresca looks to Virgil van Dijk impact as Blues aim to bridge the gap to Liverpool

The Blues could change their transfer policy in search of more experience

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20 h. ago Enzo Maresca says this season’s experience will help Chelsea improve next term

A young Blues squad has lacked leadership in key moments during what has been a patchy campaign.

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20 h. ago Chelsea WILL give Liverpool guard of honour as Enzo Maresca sends warning to champions

Chelsea will meet Liverpool this weekend in the Reds' first match since being crowned Premier League champions and Enzo Maresca feels his side are closing the gap on their old rivals

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20 h. ago Chelsea: Enzo Maresca looks to Virgil van Dijk in possible change to transfer policy

The Blues could change their transfer policy in search of more experience

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33 h. ago Enzo Maresca insists Reggie Walsh is 'perfect' for Chelsea system after historic debut in Conference League

The 16-year-old nearly scored with his first touch after coming off the bench

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34 h. ago Chelsea defy pitch and crowd to put Conference League tie to bed in another European mismatch

Competition was not intended for clubs of Chelsea size and Enzo Maresca’s side continue to make most of obvious advantage

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61 h. ago Enzo Maresca admits to one big concern ahead of Chelsea's trip to Djurgarden

Chelsea are out to make history in the Europa Conference League with a threepeat in their sights - but Enzo Maresca has some big concerns over their trip to Djurgarden

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61 h. ago Chelsea: Enzo Maresca fears artificial Djurgarden pitch could derail season with injuries

The artificial surface been been criticised by the hosts’ players and manager

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68 h. ago Virgil van Dijk makes surprising admission about horror injury caused by Jordan Pickford

Virgil van Dijk spent nine months on the sidelines after suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament following a poor challenge by Jordan Pickford in October 2020

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2 d. ago Virgil van Dijk's WhatsApp message days after Liverpool title win speaks volumes

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk cut an emotional figure as the Reds won the Premier League title with victory over Tottenham at Anfield

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3 d. ago Liverpool became champions without any major changes, but who could they sign?

Captain Virgil van Dijk says a “big summer” is planned

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4 d. ago Man United star sends support to Virgil van Dijk as Liverpool win Premier League

Manchester United and Liverpool are now level for the amount of English top flight titles they have won in their history

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6 d. ago Virgil van Dijk drops hint on Liverpool's summer transfer plans

Virgil van Dijk has backed Liverpool's hierarchy to act in the summer transfer window and is confident the soon to be Premier League champions will build on this year's success

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6 d. ago Virgil van Dijk's emotional reason for delaying Liverpool contract announcement

Virgil van Dijk recently chose to extend his Liverpool stay, penning a new contract, but kept the news quiet so that the spotlight could be shone on the anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster

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6 d. ago Enzo Maresca praises Chelsea’s display as they move closer to Champions League

Everton were beaten at Stamford Bridge.

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6 d. ago Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca sends Cole Palmer message after Nicolas Jackson ends goal drought

Enzo Maresca claims he never doubted Nicolas Jackson after the Chelsea striker netted his first goal in over four months in the 1-0 win over Everton at Stamford Bridge

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6 d. ago Chelsea: Enzo Maresca thrilled by 'nasty' win over Everton as Champions League race hots up

Blues had to stand up to a late fightback to hold on to all three points

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6 d. ago Chelsea vs Everton LIVE: Nicolas Jackson’s goal earns vital three points for Blues

Chelsea 1-0 Everton: Enzo Maresca’s men move up to fourth in the table

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