55 m. 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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2 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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4 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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6 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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9 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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13 h. 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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14 h. 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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15 h. 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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15 h. ago Noni Madueke to Arsenal: Enzo Maresca confirms Chelsea transfer stance on selling winger

The Blues winger is reportedly a transfer target for the Gunners

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15 h. ago Enzo Maresca confirms Chelsea transfer plan as Mykhailo Mudryk faces four

Mykhailo Mudryk missed the second half of last season and Chelsea are openly looking for a new winger, having already had two bids turned down for Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens

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15 h. ago Mykhailo Mudryk: Enzo Maresca confirms Chelsea response to doping charge

The winger has been charged by the Football Association

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17 h. ago Chelsea XI vs Flamengo: Confirmed news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Club World Cup

Enzo Maresca is preparing for the toughest test of the group stage

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27 h. ago Phil Foden ‘wants to prove doubters wrong’ after firing Man City to victory in Club World Cup

The 25-year-old scored and created an assist in City’s 2-0 win over Wydad AC

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28 h. ago Man City’s Phil Foden keen to prove doubters wrong after ‘difficult season’

The 25-year-old shone as City kicked off their challenge at the Club World Cup with a comfortable 2-0 win over Wydad Casablanca.

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46 h. ago Chelsea handed Champions League boost after Premier League fixtures announcement

Good news for Enzo Maresca ahead of next season

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46 h. ago Chelsea make Jamie Gittens transfer decision amid £50m talks for Enzo Maresca priority

Chelsea make Jamie Gittens transfer decision amid £50m talks for Enzo Maresca priority  Football London

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68 h. ago Cole Palmer urged to take initiative ‘from first minute’ by Chelsea’s Enzo Maresca

Palmer appeared critical of the side’s approach in their victory in the UEFA Conference League final last month.

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3 d. ago Fans hail football's new TV broadcast innovation as an 'amazing game

Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez were on the scoresheet for Enzo Maresca's side, who are one of only two Premier League clubs in a tournament being played in the States.

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3 d. ago Chelsea: Enzo Maresca reveals talks with Cole Palmer over 'bored' comments

Maresca asks Palmer to take ‘initiative' after Blues star said he was ‘sick of going backwards or sideways’ during Conference League final

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3 d. ago Enzo Maresca gives take on ‘strange’ Chelsea CWC game in ‘almost empty stadium’

A crowd of just 22,137 watched the Blues beat Los Angeles FC in the 71,000-capacity Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

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