5 h. ago Enzo Maresca has midfield puzzle to solve while Chelsea sweat it out in US

Manager has to use Caicedo, Fernández and Lavia wisely with Club World Cup useful exercise for next seasonEnzo Maresca sometimes gives the impression he would love nothing more than to name an entire team of midfielders. A conundrum facing Chelsea’s head coach, though, is that he will struggle to find space in his starting XI for everyone next season.Chelsea are not short of options in the middle. They have the £100m buys, Enzo Fernández and Moisés Caicedo, and the elegant, deep-lying Roméo Lavia. Yet starting them all in a midfield three is not easy if Cole Palmer plays as a No 10. Continue reading...

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37 h. ago Enzo Maresca gives blunt response to Nicolas Jackson red card

Chelsea imploded against Flamengo as the Brazilian side came from behind to score twice in six minutes and substitute Nicolas Jackson was sent off

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48 h. ago Enzo Maresca gives blunt response to clear Nicolas Jackson red card

Chelsea imploded against Flamengo as the Brazilian side came from behind to score twice in six minutes and substitute Nicolas Jackson was sent off

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48 h. ago Enzo Maresca admits Chelsea 'tried something new for next season' during Flamengo defeat

The Blues were second-best during their Friday loss at the Club World Cup

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49 h. ago Flamengo stun Chelsea with comeback victory at Club World Cup as Jackson sees red

Group D: Flamengo 3-1 ChelseaBruno Henrique 62, Danilo 65, Wallace Yan 83; Neto 13After all the hype about Cole Palmer taking the No 10 shirt, it was hard to understand why Enzo Maresca seemed so determined to shackle his best player as Chelsea’s hopes of reaching the knockout phase of the Club World Cup as winners of Group D were dented by a second-half implosion in which Nicolas Jackson picked up a rash red card for the second time in his past four appearances.How Flamengo made light of the financial gap. The leaders of the Brazilian league were better and more motivated than their English opponents. Chelsea were dire, with Maresca’s tactics weirdly reactive. The Italian compromised Palmer by moving him to the right and defeat leaves Chelsea, who collapsed after taking an early lead, at risk of facing Bayern Munich if they reach the last 16. Continue reading...

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49 h. ago Chelsea vs Flamengo LIVE: Result and reaction as Flamengo come from behind to win and Jackson sent off after just four minutes on pitch

Flamengo 3-1 Chelsea: Enzo Maresca’s side imploded in the second half as Flamengo came from behind to score twice in six minutes and substitute Nicolas Jackson was sent off

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51 h. ago Chelsea vs Flamengo LIVE: Live scores and updates as Pedro Neto puts Blues in front in Philadelphia

Enzo Maresca’s side could all but seal a place in the round of 16 with a win in Philadelphia

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52 h. ago Chelsea XI vs Flamengo: Starting lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for Club World Cup today

Enzo Maresca’s side face their toughest test of the group stage

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53 h. ago Chelsea vs Flamengo LIVE: Team news as Blues look to put one foot in Club World Cup round of 16

Enzo Maresca’s side could all but seal a place in the round of 16 with a win in Philadelphia

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54 h. ago How to watch Flamengo vs Chelsea for FREE with Club World Cup clash not on UK TV

With Chelsea set to take on Brazilian side Flamengo at the Club World Cup, here's the kick-off time, streaming details and Blues team news as Enzo Maresca prepares to make changes

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56 h. ago Watch Chelsea vs Flamengo in the Club World Cup for free on UK TV and live stream

Chelsea go into their second Group D game on the back of 2-0 win against LAFC, with Enzo Maresca's men facing Brazilian side Flamengo in Philadelphia

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57 h. ago Chelsea could consider first major sale of Enzo Maresca era as World Cup factor looms for Noni Madueke

Chelsea not actively looking for sale but could be open to letting 23-year-old leave for right price

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60 h. ago Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca breaks silence on Mykhailo Mudryk following doping charges

Mudryk is facing a lengthy ban after the FA announced on Friday it had charged the player

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62 h. ago ‘Normal’ Cole Palmer assumes control of Chelsea’s attack from No 10

Modest 23-year-old still does not understand the fuss around him as he prepares to face Flamengo in the Club World CupCole Palmer sees himself as a normal kid. Strangers watch him with something close to fascination, though. What’s going on beneath the chilled exterior? The shrugging demeanour adds to the mystique. Kids copy the Chelsea attacker’s “cold” celebration. Interviewers walk away amused but bemused after spending time with him. What’s the story with those answers? Why are they all so short and sweet?The Philadelphia sun is beating down when Palmer mooches over for a quick chat at Subaru Park, where Chelsea are training before facing Flamengo in their second game at the Club World Cup on Friday. So, Cole, can you tell us why you walked out wearing a mask when the team plane landed in the US last week? Are you ill? Enzo Maresca, your manager, thinks you were playing a trick on everyone. Continue reading...

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64 h. ago Chelsea XI vs Flamengo: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for Club World Cup today

Enzo Maresca’s side face their toughest test of the group stage

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65 h. ago Friday’s briefing: Lionel Messi stars at Club World Cup and Botafogo stun PSG

The Herons closed in on the knockout stage, while Chelsea will look for a second Group D win on Friday.

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69 h. ago Arsenal consider surprise second raid on Chelsea as Enzo Maresca stance emerges

Arsenal are reportedly monitoring Noni Madueke's situation at Chelsea as the Gunners look to strengthen their attacking options this summer, with a new winger on the agenda

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3 d. ago Arsenal consider second shock swoop for Chelsea star as Enzo Maresca stance revealed

Arsenal are yet to add a new face to their squad this summer but it appears that Mikel Arteta is keen on a double raid on the Gunners’ London rivals Chelsea as he aims to get his first signing over the line

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3 d. ago Enzo Maresca has not spoken to Mykhailo Mudryk since May, manager reveals

Chelsea manager still trusts wingerMudryk faces ban after failed drugs testEnzo Maresca has said he has not spoken to Mykhailo Mudryk since the Football Association announced on Wednesday that the Chelsea winger has been charged with doping offences. Mudryk is facing a four-year ban if he is found guilty by the FA of taking a banned substance.Maresca said he still trusts the Ukraine international and plans to check on his welfare soon, but Chelsea’s head coach added that he has had no contact with the 24-year-old since May. “I spoke with Misha in Poland when we played the Conference League final,” he said. “I didn’t speak with him since that time. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca yet to speak to Mykhailo Mudryk after doping charges

The 24-year-old is facing a lengthy ban after the Football Association announced on Friday it had charged the player.

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