Chelsea’s squad at the end of the 2024 financial year was the costliest ever assembled, according to a new UEFA report.
The Blues’ squad was worth an astonishing €1.66bn (£1.39bn), eclipsing the previous highest recorded by @Real_Madrid in 2020 (£1.12bn).
UEFA’s European Club Finance and Investment Landscape Report, published on Thursday, found four clubs had squads worth €1bn or more in 2024 - Chelsea, @Manchester_City, @ManchesterUnited and @Arsenal_london.
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The Blues’ squad was worth an astonishing €1.66bn (£1.39bn), eclipsing the previous highest recorded by @Real_Madrid in 2020 (£1.12bn).
UEFA’s European Club Finance and Investment Landscape Report, published on Thursday, found four clubs had squads worth €1bn or more in 2024 - Chelsea, @Manchester_City, @ManchesterUnited and @Arsenal_london.
[Sky Sports]
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Enzo Maresca on Chelsea’s 2-1 win over Copenhagen [A] in the UEFA Conference League Round of 16 first-leg:
🤝 On the win:
“Very important. For sure because it’s away [from home] and for sure it’s because it’s a knockout tie so you need that - also for the performance.
“They surprised us because over the last three years with this manager, they played two games in a line of five - so we didn’t expect that. First half we controlled the game and had possession but we didn’t create chances. But overall we deserved to win the game and it was good to give all of
them minutes.
“It was a little bit of a sloppy goal [we conceded], we could’ve avoided that. But it’s football, it can happen. Now 90 minutes is finished and we are happy we won. Now we have another 90 minutes next week against them.
“But the most important thing is Sunday’s game [against Leicester]. It’s at home and will need our fans for 90 minutes behind the team, pushing the team.
“From now on every game is important and if we can win against Leicester on Sunday we can take one more step towards our target which is finishing in the Champions League positions.”
⚽️ On Reece James:
“He is in a very good mood. He played very good against Aston Villa and again tonight. We know how important he is for us; he is our captain, a fantastic player but we all know the most important thing for Reece is that we need him fit. It is our duty and our target to keep him fit until the end because for sure, he is going to help us.”
👀 On whether he see James playing in midfield long-term:
“So, you can ask Reece; when I signed with Chelsea, probably the day after, I sent him a video about seeing him as a midfielder. I see Reece as a midfielder, not now - since day one, before I met him for the first time.
“He is playing there now but the good thing is he played this year already as a full-back, as a centre-back and in the central midfielder. The main target for us is to help him be fit all season.”
🤞On Malo Gusto’s injury:
“He’s ok, he’s better. They just said to me he could possibly be available for Sunday’s game, so hopefully we will have him for Sunday.”
(Via ChelseaFC & bobbyvincent - Football London)
🤝 On the win:
“Very important. For sure because it’s away [from home] and for sure it’s because it’s a knockout tie so you need that - also for the performance.
“They surprised us because over the last three years with this manager, they played two games in a line of five - so we didn’t expect that. First half we controlled the game and had possession but we didn’t create chances. But overall we deserved to win the game and it was good to give all of
them minutes.
“It was a little bit of a sloppy goal [we conceded], we could’ve avoided that. But it’s football, it can happen. Now 90 minutes is finished and we are happy we won. Now we have another 90 minutes next week against them.
“But the most important thing is Sunday’s game [against Leicester]. It’s at home and will need our fans for 90 minutes behind the team, pushing the team.
“From now on every game is important and if we can win against Leicester on Sunday we can take one more step towards our target which is finishing in the Champions League positions.”
⚽️ On Reece James:
“He is in a very good mood. He played very good against Aston Villa and again tonight. We know how important he is for us; he is our captain, a fantastic player but we all know the most important thing for Reece is that we need him fit. It is our duty and our target to keep him fit until the end because for sure, he is going to help us.”
👀 On whether he see James playing in midfield long-term:
“So, you can ask Reece; when I signed with Chelsea, probably the day after, I sent him a video about seeing him as a midfielder. I see Reece as a midfielder, not now - since day one, before I met him for the first time.
“He is playing there now but the good thing is he played this year already as a full-back, as a centre-back and in the central midfielder. The main target for us is to help him be fit all season.”
🤞On Malo Gusto’s injury:
“He’s ok, he’s better. They just said to me he could possibly be available for Sunday’s game, so hopefully we will have him for Sunday.”
(Via ChelseaFC & bobbyvincent - Football London)
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Enzo Maresca ahead of Leicester City [H] in the Premier League:
🏥 On team news:
“Romeo [Lavia] could be fit, but not playing from the start.”
“The rest are the same as before, there is no update on Noni [Madueke], Marc [Guiu] and Aaron [Anselmino] - they are all out still.
“Nico has started to do some running outside which is good but I don’t think there is any change with his status, we are still looking at after the international break for him.”
🟨 On Moises Caicedo - and whether there are any second thoughts about him starting on Sunday despite being one yellow card away from a two-match suspension:
“No. At this moment for us, it’s about winning games, so we cannot plan giving Moi a rest thinking that he can play Arsenal. We need to win against Leicester and then we need to focus on how we can beat Arsenal. It’s just game by game and we need our best players on the pitch.”
🤔 On whether he will have a word with Caicedo before the game:
“The position of Moises, if you see his background, last year he had 11 to 12 yellow cards, the year before the same, because he’s a midfielder. You are in the traffic. Sometimes you have to make some fouls. It’s normal. Hopefully, he can avoid that until the end.”
😌 On what Maresca did with his squad after a decent sized gap between fixtures:
“We had some time off [after the Southampton game] which I think was needed after a tough run of fixtures.
“Now we are back and we are working very hard, with the focus now on Leicester 100 per cent. From now until the end of the season, every match is an important game and it’s important that we understand that each victory at this stage of the season can help push you towards the Champions League places.”
🏴 On Leicester:
“Leicester will be a very tough opponent.
“Every team is playing for something and those that are battling relegation are maybe even more desperate for points, because they need to stay in the Premier League.
“That’s not to say those who are battling for top four or for titles are not desperate for points also.
“We are focused and prepared for a tough game and hopefully we can get the three points.”
(Via ChelseaFC & Bobby Vincent - FL)
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🏥 On team news:
“Romeo [Lavia] could be fit, but not playing from the start.”
“The rest are the same as before, there is no update on Noni [Madueke], Marc [Guiu] and Aaron [Anselmino] - they are all out still.
“Nico has started to do some running outside which is good but I don’t think there is any change with his status, we are still looking at after the international break for him.”
🟨 On Moises Caicedo - and whether there are any second thoughts about him starting on Sunday despite being one yellow card away from a two-match suspension:
“No. At this moment for us, it’s about winning games, so we cannot plan giving Moi a rest thinking that he can play Arsenal. We need to win against Leicester and then we need to focus on how we can beat Arsenal. It’s just game by game and we need our best players on the pitch.”
🤔 On whether he will have a word with Caicedo before the game:
“The position of Moises, if you see his background, last year he had 11 to 12 yellow cards, the year before the same, because he’s a midfielder. You are in the traffic. Sometimes you have to make some fouls. It’s normal. Hopefully, he can avoid that until the end.”
😌 On what Maresca did with his squad after a decent sized gap between fixtures:
“We had some time off [after the Southampton game] which I think was needed after a tough run of fixtures.
“Now we are back and we are working very hard, with the focus now on Leicester 100 per cent. From now until the end of the season, every match is an important game and it’s important that we understand that each victory at this stage of the season can help push you towards the Champions League places.”
“Leicester will be a very tough opponent.
“Every team is playing for something and those that are battling relegation are maybe even more desperate for points, because they need to stay in the Premier League.
“That’s not to say those who are battling for top four or for titles are not desperate for points also.
“We are focused and prepared for a tough game and hopefully we can get the three points.”
(Via ChelseaFC & Bobby Vincent - FL)
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From balling in Chelsea’s midfield to cooking as Managers. 🔥
We need to talk about Cesc and Frank this season
When Frank Lampard took over at Coventry they were 17th and just two points above the relegation zone.
Frank has now picked up eight wins in his last nine matches as Coventry manager, currently set for his ninth win in 10- the Sky Blues are 5th in the Championship table.
Cesc Fàbregas is one of the most impressive coaches in the world. Tactically outclassed Palladino, Motta, Inzaghi, Conceição, Gasperini, Vanoli Italiano, Conte etc. He is coaching players to perform at a higher level than their ability. I watched Como-Roma last week, despite Cesc not being on the sidelines, his principles is well instilled in the players which led to a competitive style of play.
Definitely one to watch for the future 👀
We need to talk about Cesc and Frank this season
When Frank Lampard took over at Coventry they were 17th and just two points above the relegation zone.
Frank has now picked up eight wins in his last nine matches as Coventry manager, currently set for his ninth win in 10- the Sky Blues are 5th in the Championship table.
Cesc Fàbregas is one of the most impressive coaches in the world. Tactically outclassed Palladino, Motta, Inzaghi, Conceição, Gasperini, Vanoli Italiano, Conte etc. He is coaching players to perform at a higher level than their ability. I watched Como-Roma last week, despite Cesc not being on the sidelines, his principles is well instilled in the players which led to a competitive style of play.
Definitely one to watch for the future 👀
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Our 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 lineup for today’s match against Leicester City [H] in the Premier League.
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🤕 Known doubts & absentees:
— Mykhailo Mudryk is provisionally suspended from football after a positive doping test.
— Romeo Lavia could be available for selection after returning to full training.
— Marc Guiu remains out due to a leg injury.
— Nicolas Jackson remains out with a hamstring injury but has started running on the grass again.
— Noni Madueke is expected to be sidelined at least until the international break after suffering a hamstring injury against Brighton.
— Aaron Anselmino remains injured.
Feel free to leave your thoughts! 🔵⬇️
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🤕 Known doubts & absentees:
— Mykhailo Mudryk is provisionally suspended from football after a positive doping test.
— Romeo Lavia could be available for selection after returning to full training.
— Marc Guiu remains out due to a leg injury.
— Nicolas Jackson remains out with a hamstring injury but has started running on the grass again.
— Noni Madueke is expected to be sidelined at least until the international break after suffering a hamstring injury against Brighton.
— Aaron Anselmino remains injured.
Feel free to leave your thoughts! 🔵⬇️
#CFC #Chelsea #ChelseaFC #CHELEI
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