π£οΈ Xabi Alonso on Chelseaβs 3-2 win over Fulham [A] in the Premier League:
π€ βIt feels very good, for sure.
βWe know how tough it is to win any Premier League game, and any away Premier League game. We prepared for an intense game, and I feel it was a very professional, solid performance, showing maturity and managing the difficult moments.
βWe got the lead quite early, had chances to score the second one, but after the equaliser we were through ten minutes when we didnβt choose the right moments to press and the movements.
βWe corrected this well and in the second half, we felt comfortable without the ball, controlling the game. It was a performance to build for the future. There are things to improve for sure, but it was a good first day.
β[Itβs important] to manage in difficult moments, not to lose this emotional control. We know the Premier League is fantastic because sometimes the games are out of your hands.
βYou donβt control them, so the players on the pitch need to know how to manage it β itβs as important as the tactics being right. Itβs a process but today we went through good moments on that and we need to carry on that.β
π ππ§ ππ‘π ππ‘ππ₯π¬ππ ππ°ππ² πππ§π¬:
βWe are happy to play our first Premier League game of the season. My first official Premier League game with Chelsea felt great; in this stadium with our fans at the end, celebrating with them.
βI had the feeling before kick-off that they were excited and they were hoping to see a good performance from the team, a serious one, and one they could see that we gave everything and fought for everything. I saw happy faces in the end and itβs important to create this bond. Itβs early days, first game, but a good one.β
(Via Chelsea FC)
#CFC #ChelseaFC #FULCHE #FulhamFC
π€ βIt feels very good, for sure.
βWe know how tough it is to win any Premier League game, and any away Premier League game. We prepared for an intense game, and I feel it was a very professional, solid performance, showing maturity and managing the difficult moments.
βWe got the lead quite early, had chances to score the second one, but after the equaliser we were through ten minutes when we didnβt choose the right moments to press and the movements.
βWe corrected this well and in the second half, we felt comfortable without the ball, controlling the game. It was a performance to build for the future. There are things to improve for sure, but it was a good first day.
β[Itβs important] to manage in difficult moments, not to lose this emotional control. We know the Premier League is fantastic because sometimes the games are out of your hands.
βYou donβt control them, so the players on the pitch need to know how to manage it β itβs as important as the tactics being right. Itβs a process but today we went through good moments on that and we need to carry on that.β
π ππ§ ππ‘π ππ‘ππ₯π¬ππ ππ°ππ² πππ§π¬:
βWe are happy to play our first Premier League game of the season. My first official Premier League game with Chelsea felt great; in this stadium with our fans at the end, celebrating with them.
βI had the feeling before kick-off that they were excited and they were hoping to see a good performance from the team, a serious one, and one they could see that we gave everything and fought for everything. I saw happy faces in the end and itβs important to create this bond. Itβs early days, first game, but a good one.β
(Via Chelsea FC)
#CFC #ChelseaFC #FULCHE #FulhamFC
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@Manchester_City set to bid for Enzo Fernandez. #MCFC's leading target in a move driven by Enzo Maresca, as previously reported.
Chelsea will only entertain an offer if both their valuation is met and an addition is found.
Talks expected to accelerate.π
π Ben Jacobs
Chelsea will only entertain an offer if both their valuation is met and an addition is found.
Talks expected to accelerate.π
π Ben Jacobs
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@Aston_Villa have indicated a willingness to offer Chelsea a Β£65 million package for striker Nicolas Jackson, with the future of Ollie Watkins in doubt.
It is understood that Villa have stepped up their long-standing interest in Jackson and talks are now around how Chelseaβs Β£65m valuation can be met.
[The Telegraph; first reported by Foot Mercato]
#CFC #ChelseaFC #AVFC
It is understood that Villa have stepped up their long-standing interest in Jackson and talks are now around how Chelseaβs Β£65m valuation can be met.
[The Telegraph; first reported by Foot Mercato]
#CFC #ChelseaFC #AVFC
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#BREAKING: Chelsea goalkeeper Mike Penders received his Sofascore Player of the Season trophy π during his time at Strasbourg:
Penders in the 2025/26 UEFA Conference League:
π 12 appearances
𧀠42 saves
π₯ 25 saved shots from inside the box
π 7.65 goals prevented
π§Ό 2 clean sheets
β 7.70 average Sofascore rating
Sofascore Player of the Season: the only football award that counts. #BlueCo #RCSA #CFC
Penders in the 2025/26 UEFA Conference League:
π 12 appearances
𧀠42 saves
π₯ 25 saved shots from inside the box
π 7.65 goals prevented
π§Ό 2 clean sheets
β 7.70 average Sofascore rating
Sofascore Player of the Season: the only football award that counts. #BlueCo #RCSA #CFC
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π¨π£οΈ John Terry on Reece James:
"Weβre lucky to have Reece with that captain's armband on; he digs out Pedro Neto, which is unbelievable for me to see."
"The standards were huge for me when I played, and Reece is driving those standards."
"When you come on as a sub or start, you make sure you give absolutely everything for that shirt like we did."
"An opportunity for the manager to touch on it with James and Neto about the standards and what we expect, but James dealt with it brilliantly for me."
"Weβre lucky to have Reece with that captain's armband on; he digs out Pedro Neto, which is unbelievable for me to see."
"The standards were huge for me when I played, and Reece is driving those standards."
"When you come on as a sub or start, you make sure you give absolutely everything for that shirt like we did."
"An opportunity for the manager to touch on it with James and Neto about the standards and what we expect, but James dealt with it brilliantly for me."
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π¨π£π΅ @Aston_Villa have sent their contract proposal to Nicolas Jackson, long term deal offered to agree personal terms.
Unai Emery, pushing to get Senegalese striker β #AVFC to bid soon (no official proposal sent yesterday).
No movements with Mateta until Jackson deal is on.
[Fabrizio Romano]
Unai Emery, pushing to get Senegalese striker β #AVFC to bid soon (no official proposal sent yesterday).
No movements with Mateta until Jackson deal is on.
[Fabrizio Romano]
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πππππ: Chelsea defender Axel Disasi has joined Crystal Palace on a season-long loan for the 2026/27 season. π€
The centre-back moved to Stamford Bridge from AS Monaco in August 2023 and has made more than 60 appearances in blue.
The France international started the first eight matches in the victorious UEFA Conference League campaign in 2024/25, before finishing the season on loan at Aston Villa.
Disasi then spent the second half of last season on loan at West Ham, starting 16 of their 17 matches in all competitions.
Good luck, Axel Disasi! πͺ
[Chelsea FC & cpfc]
#CFC #ChelseaFC #CPFC
The centre-back moved to Stamford Bridge from AS Monaco in August 2023 and has made more than 60 appearances in blue.
The France international started the first eight matches in the victorious UEFA Conference League campaign in 2024/25, before finishing the season on loan at Aston Villa.
Disasi then spent the second half of last season on loan at West Ham, starting 16 of their 17 matches in all competitions.
Good luck, Axel Disasi! πͺ
[Chelsea FC & cpfc]
#CFC #ChelseaFC #CPFC
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