Reece James on, Lavia off.

Bournemouth take the lead.

2-1.

𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐄𝐑 𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒:

✍️ by vikramjajuha

STARTING XI:

Sanchez - 7: Sloppy pass in first half which could’ve cost a goal. Couldn’t have done much more with both conceded. Made an important save in the second half.

Caicedo - 6.5: Did well on and off the ball in first half but Lavia coming off didn’t help him. Conceded the penalty.

Acheampong - 6.5: Plenty of positives and lessons to take against tricky opponents. Good forward play from the back, particularly in the first half.

Colwill - 7: Could’ve done better defensively but did play on with a knock.

Cucurella - 7: Brilliant first half, won his duels and didn’t show any vulnerability 1v1.

Lavia - 7: Was fantastic up until moment of losing ball leading to penalty Caicedo conceded.

Enzo - 8: Created 7 chances and made some important tackles to win the ball back in good areas. Put in a shift off the ball too, couldn’t have really done much more.

Madueke - 6.5: Needed to show more end product when 1v1 but deserved an assist in the first half.

Palmer - 8: Composure personified for his goal but eased off in the second half.

Sancho - 7.5: Another who had a fantastic first half but impact lessened slightly in second. Was direct and a joy to watch.

Jackson - 6.5: Quality assist for Palmer’s goal but should’ve scored two. Same story again.

SUBSTITUTES:

James - 8: Didn’t put a foot wrong in midfield and produced a moment of magic with a free kick in the final moments of the game.

Tosin - 7: Added much needed composure and nous at the back. Made an important block and nearly scored a great header.

Felix - 7: Showed quality on the ball, picked up some good positions.

Neto - 5: Continues to disappoint playing off the right flank.

Thoughts? 🔵⬇️

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Enzo Maresca on Chelsea’s 2-2 draw against Bournemouth [H] in the Premier League:

🔥 𝐎𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐞𝐜𝐞 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬’ 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞-𝐤𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:

“I am very happy for him, he deserved that after a difficult moment. It also gave us the point so I am happy for him and I am happy for us.

“I am so happy for him that he had this moment and the target for him now is to be fit until the end [of the season] and for him to help us in the way we want to play.

“Reece can compare with Cole [Palmer] in terms of free-kicks because he is very good.

“We decided for Reece and he scored and we are all happy because at least we took a point.”

🤷‍♂️ 𝐎𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞:

“It was probably one of our best first halves of the season. The way we were playing on the ball and off the ball, the way we created so many chances, we had around 15 shots, and the first half has to finish with a different score because at least 2-0 was what we deserved.

“Then in the second half, after the penalty, we dropped a little bit and we probably need to understand the reason why.

“The feeling is like a little bit of a shame because when you play the way you played in the first half, where we played really, really good, you need to be clinical.”

(Via ChelseaFC)

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Reece James to the rescue 🫡

So good to see him back on the pitch and on the scoresheet once again 💙

🎥: andrewa1

BREAKING: Chelsea have activated a clause to recall Trevoh Chalobah from his loan spell at Crystal Palace.

(David Ornstein)

Chelsea have activated a clause to recall Trevoh Chalobah from his loan spell at Crystal Palace.

Chalobah joined Palace on a season-long deal that included an option for Chelsea to bring him back at the midway point.

They have now triggered that mechanism and the 25-year-old defender will return to Stamford Bridge with immediate effect.

Chalobah’s impressive form — and availability to help a back line depleted by injury — means he is expected to play an important role under Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca in the second half of the campaign.

A good relationship between all parties helped facilitate the transfer originally and there is appreciation at Chelsea for Palace’s handling of the matter.

[David Ornstein - The Athletic]

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𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋: Chelsea goalkeeper Luke Campbell has been recalled from his loan spell at Hendon. 🤝

[hendonfc]

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Trevoh Chalobah has given the green light to his #Chelsea return for the rest of the season and understands the situation.

[via Matt Law]

🚨 Reece James has been named your Player of the Match following his incredible free-kick which earned us a point during our 2-2 draw with Bournemouth.

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Chelsea have the joint most draws in the PL this season for any side in the top six (7)

The draws
- Forest
- Palace 2x
- @ManchesterUnited
- Bournemouth
- Everton
- Arsenal

Chelsea are in negotiations with the Premier League to agree a financial settlement for secret payments related to transfers made during Roman Abramovich’s ownership.

The club are understood to be in talks over a financial settlement rather than a sporting sanction such as a points deduction, on the basis that the new owners discovered the payments during the May 2022 takeover process and reported them to the Premier League and Uefa.

The outcome of the negotiations is expected before the end of March, with the club confident there can be an agreement similar to the £8.6million financial settlement made with Uefa in Julv 2023.

[Martyn Ziegler - The Times]

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