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TAMMY ABRAHAM and Hakim Ziyech are just two of the Chelsea stars fighting to save their future at Stamford Bridge.Thomas Tuchel’s squad faces a major overhaul this summer, which puts doubts over some of the current crop of Blues stars.
Tammy Abraham is one of seven Chelsea stars facing the axe under Tuchel this summerCredit: AFP
Tuchel will be assessing his players until the end of the season, and as the games go on it is starting to become clear who he rates and trusts – and who he doesn’t.
These are seven Chelsea players who will be fighting for their futures at the club from now until the end of the season.
But who’s fighting for their very place in the squad? Check out the list, below…
TAMMY ABRAHAM
The England striker clearly is just not fancied by Tuchel. He is lucky to even make the bench these days, let alone get any minutes.
With his contract running out in 2023, the club will soon begin contemplating whether to cash in on him, or persuade him to sign an extension.
Things can change very quickly, as we have already seen this season.
Abraham was a regular under Frank Lampard, but now I can only see him moving on this summer to get first team minutes.
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MARCOS ALONSO
Alonso has clawed his way back into contention but still sits behind Chilwell in the pecking orderCredit: AFP
The former Spanish international was another who looked destined to leave under Frank Lampard.
But with Tuchel arriving and giving his players a clean slate, his future is perhaps a little more unclear now.
At the moment, Tuchel seems to be swaying towards Ben Chilwell as his regular left-wing-back.
But Alonso will get more games in the run-in and a chance to save his Chelsea career.
Once again though, I can see him leaving the club this summer to have his one last swansong in his home country as he nears the latter end of his career.
KEPA ARRIZABALAGA
Chelsea bosses will be considering Kepa’s place in the squad with Mendy clear No1Credit: PA
The Spaniard has lost his position in the Spain squad in recent months and – like Alonso – he might get a chance to play a couple more games in the run-in.
I believe the Chelsea board wanted him to have more chances and refused to give up on him.
But at the end of the day Kepa’s Chelsea future now looks very bleak and I think he will leave in the summer thanks to Edouard Mendy’s arrival.
HAKIM ZIYECH
Hakim Ziyech’s debut season in England has been somewhat underwhelmingCredit: EPA
He is a little in and out of the starting line up under Tuchel and despite his clear talents, I am doubtful whether he has the physicality to suit the Premier League.
I wonder whether he is also doubting making the move here.
This is the only reason he is placed on this list, and I feel that Tuchel prefers others over him in his position right now.
KURT ZOUMA
Zouma was untouchable under Lampard but now his place in the squad looks bleakCredit: AP
The centre back that is currently last in Tuchel’s pecking order, yet he was first in Lampard’s.
That is just another example of how much things have changed in these last three months, and as a result, Zouma’s Chelsea future is now in jeopardy.
I can’t see him being happy as a bit-part player and unless he can be given the chance to really prove himself soon, then I think he will ask to leave this summer.
JORGINHO
Jorginho has been in stellar form and could now stay after being destined to quitCredit: Andy Hooper-The Daily Mail
The Italian international has been in impeccable form since January, the best I’ve seen him play for Chelsea.
Much like Alonso, Jorginho looked destined to leave back in the Lampard days.
Now though, I am not so sure. We know that his agent keeps speaking about an Italy return and that does seem to be on the cards one day.
But with his current form and the fact he seems to be really enjoying himself, I’m not so sure that he leaves this summer.
He could well be playing his way into Tuchel’s future plans.
CHRISTIAN PULISIC
Christian Pulisic is another Chelsea ace whose future at the club is up in the airCredit: AP
You may be surprised to see him on this list after his excellent recent performances and I am still adamant that he stays this summer being back in favour.
But you only have to think back to a few weeks ago when Tuchel was not really trusting him and with his history with injuries recently.
There is always a chance either side considers their futures this summer.
I don’t think he leaves, but he will probably need to continue with the fine performances to put any rumours to bed.
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CHELSEA are desperate to sign a new striker this summer – and are now looking to the past to solve their problems.Timo Werner has failed to find his top form at the Blues following his big-money move from RB Leipzig last summer.
Chelsea are set to offer Inter Milan £90million to re-sign Romelu Lukaku this summerCredit: Reuters
Romelu Lukaku played just 15 times in his first spell at Chelsea between 2011 and 2014Credit: Getty
Tammy Abraham and Olivier Giroud could well be sold this summer too.
And Thomas Tuchel is desperate to add a star name to lead his front-line, with Erling Haaland everyone’s No1 choice.
However, such is the demand for the Borussia Dortmund wonderkid, the Germany boss has already given up in his chase.
And now he’s looking to a former Chelsea man to take on the role: Romelu Lukaku.
The Belgian striker, 27, has been sensational in Italy for Inter Milan since joining in a £73million move from Manchester United in 2019.
And now Chelsea are believed to be lining up a £90m swoop to bring Lukaku back to Stamford Bridge.
Lukaku failed to score in 15 games across three at the Blues in his first spell as a youngster, but did enjoy impressive loan spells at Everton and West Brom.
With that in mind, we’ve taken a look at TEN players who’ve quit club with legendary status, only to return later in their careers.
But how did they all get on in their second stints?
DIDIER DROGBA – Chelsea
Didier Drogba only furthered his incredible reputation at Chelsea with his 2014-15 returnCredit: AP:Associated Press
First spell: 2004-2012
Second spell: 2014-2015
QUITE possibly Chelsea best striker in the Premier League era, Drogba won TEN trophies during his first spell at Stamford Bridge.
The Ivorian won three Premier League crowns and the Champions League in those eight years – winning the European Cup with his last kick for the club.
After two years away – at Shanghai Shenhua and Galatasaray – Drogba returned under Jose Mourinho in 2014 and helped the club win yet another league title to cement his status as Chelsea legend.
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THIERRY HENRY – Arsenal
Thierry Henry scored a couple of key goals for Arsenal on his return in 2012Credit: Getty
First spell: 1999-2007
Second spell: 2012 (loan)
ANOTHER star who is quite possibly his old club’s greatest ever striker, Henry left Arsenal after eight years and two Premier League titles, including the 2003-04 ‘Invincibles’ campaign.
Henry had his head turned by Barcelona in 2007 and would later move to New York Red Bulls, seemingly to wind down his career, in 2010.
In 2012, he stunned Gooners by returning to the Emirates on a two-month loan deal as cover for Marouane Chamackh and Gervinho – who were injured.
Henry scored the winner against Leeds in his second debut in the FA Cup, before also scoring the winning goal in the dying moments of a 2-1 league win over Sunderland.
ROBBIE FOWLER – Liverpool
Robbie Fowler scored 12 goals after re-signing for Liverpool five years after initially leavingCredit: PA:Press Association
First spell: 1993-2001
Second spell: 2006-2007
KNOWN as ‘God’ by Liverpool fans, it’s fair to say Fowler was adored by the red half of Merseyside.
He broke fans’ hearts by leaving for Leeds in 2001, where he would spend two years before joining Manchester City.
After being released by City in 2006 following a spate of injuries and a worrying lack of form, Fowler would go on to score another 12 goals for the Reds, including eight in the Premier League.
GARETH BALE – Tottenham
Gareth Bale is currently back at Tottenham on a season-long loan from Real MadridCredit: AFP
First spell: 2007-2013
Second spell: 2020-2021
BALE lit up the footballing world at White Hart Lane before becoming the most-expensive player in the world at the time of signing for Real Madrid.
After huge success early in his Los Blancos career, the Welshman was frozen out under Zinedine Zidane.
Spurs brought Bale back on loan for the current campaign, but has largely failed to recapture his top form.
WAYNE ROONEY – Everton
Wayne Rooney was Everton’s top scorer during his one season back at the club in 2017-18Credit: Getty
First spell: 2002-2004
Second spell: 2017-18
ROONEY burst onto the scene with a screamer of a goal against Arsenal in 2002 before being snapped up by Man Utd.
England’s all-time leading scorer enjoyed a glittering 13 years at Old Trafford – including five Premier League titles and one Champions League – before rejoining his boyhood club.
Rooney was Everton’s top scorer in his sole season back at Goodison Park, but opted to quit to crack America with MLS side DC United in 2018.
SOL CAMPBELL – Arsenal
Sol Campbell stunned Arsenal fans by returning to the club following a failed stint at Notts County in 2010Credit: AP:Associated Press
First spell: 2001-2006
Second spell: 2010
CAMPBELL sent shockwaves through North London in 2001 by signing for Arsenal on a free transfer from fierce rivals Tottenham.
After five years at the club, the ex-England defender spent three years at Portsmouth before moving to Notts County – seemingly in the twilight of his career.
But Campbell bizarrely quit the Midlands side days after his debut and decided to keep his fitness levels up as he hunted for a new club by training with Arsenal.
Arsene Wenger saw enough to sign him up, with Campbell playing 14 times during the remainder of the 2009-10 season, before joining Newcastle – where he later retired.
PAUL POGBA – Man Utd
Paul Pogba has endured an up and down spell back at Old Trafford since returning from JuventusCredit: AP
First spell: 2009-2012
Second spell: 2016-present
POGBA made just seven first-team appearances for Man Utd having worked his way through the youth ranks.
Then aged 19, the French ace joined Juventus where he would forge a reputation for being one of the best midfielders on the planet.
In 2016, United splashed a then-world-record £89m to bring him back to Old Trafford.
And while his form has been up-and-down ever since, with his stint littered with speculation of a move elsewhere, Pogba has proven that on his day he is unstoppable.
JERMAIN DEFOE – Tottenham
Jermain Defoe spent a decade at Tottenham save for one season at Portsmouth in the middleCredit: AP:Associated Press
First spell: 2004-2008
Second spell: 2009-2014
DURING his first spell at Spurs – having signed from West Ham – Defoe became an England regular as he blossomed into a star striker.
But in 2008, Tottenham sold him to Harry Redknapp’s Portsmouth.
After just one season, Redknapp was now in charge of Spurs – and he paid double what Pompey had done just 12 months earlier to bring him back to North London in a bizarre transfer swoop.
Defoe would go on to spend another five years at White Hart Lane, scoring a further 79 goals to end his Spurs career as the club’s sixth-top-scorer ever.
JUNINHO – Middlesbrough
Juninho played for Middlesbrough three times, ultimately helping them win the League Cup in 2004Credit: Getty
First spell: 1995-1997
Second spell: 1999-2000 (loan)
Third spell: 2002-2004
THE Brazilian magician loved Boro so much he played for them across THREE separate stints in his incredible career.
Juninho helped Middlesbrough reach the FA Cup AND League Cup final in 1997, but would leave to join Atletico Madrid after they were relegated that same season.
He briefly rejoined on loan in 1999-2000, but was hit by a frustrating injury.
But Juninho came back fighting fit in 2002, helping the Riverside club win the League Cup in 2004, while also leading them to European football.
NEMANJA MATIC – Chelsea
Nemanja Matic returned to Chelsea in 2014 and helped them win two league titles in three seasonsCredit: PA:Press Association
First spell: 2009-2011
Second spell: 2014-2017
CHELSEA signed the Serbian Premier League icon for just £1.5m in 2009.
But Matic played just three times for the first-team before being loaned to Vitesse Arnhem and then sold to Benfica.
After three incredible years in Portugal, Chelsea swallowed their pride and splashed out to the tune of £21m to bring him back to West London.
Matic would go on to help the Blues win two Premier League titles, before the club made a near-£20m profit in selling him to Man Utd in 2017, where he remains to this day.
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N’GOLO KANTE put in a supreme shift on Tuesday night as Chelsea secured an impressive 1-1 draw at Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie.Going into the clash at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano, the Blues were arguably the underdogs after Los Blancos breezed past Liverpool so comfortably in their favourite competition.
N’Golo Kante put in a sensational shift as Chelsea drew 1-1 at Real Madrid
But in truth Chelsea will be frustrated to have left with only a 1-1 draw having kept Real Madrid at bay and created big chances of their own.
And Thomas Tuchel has Kante to thank after the French star put in a tireless performance in the Spanish capital.
Kante was seemingly everywhere as he kept a lid on Real’s attacking intent, while also providing plenty of support in attack.
Los Blancos managed just one shot on target all game – Karim Benzema’s equaliser following Christian Pulisic’s first-half opener.
And Kante played a huge role in keeping them at arm’s length.
The 2018 World Cup winner was involved in a team-high 21 duels, made seven recoveries, one interception, one block and one key tackle in frustrating Madrid.
Those stats are all the more impressive when you consider Kante was tasked with keeping star trio Toni Kroos, Luka Modric and Casemiro at bay.
But he was just as busy in attack, completing a team-high six dribbles, completing 87.5 per cent of his 56 passes, touching the ball 80 times and even whipping in two crosses.
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N’golo has always been a big game player. Never doubt him. He plays for 2.— Cesc Fàbregas Soler (@cesc4official) April 27, 2021

Above all else though, it was Kante’s typically tireless running that caught the eye.
After the game, Chelsea legend Cesc Fabregas was full of praise for his former team-mate.
Fabregas tweeted: “N’golo has always been a big game player. Never doubt him. He plays for 2.”
Chelsea’s official Twitter account also joked: “About 71% of the earth’s surface is water-covered, the rest is covered by N’Golo Kante.”
But Kante will need to do it all again next Wednesday for the return leg at Stamford Bridge – and Tuchel knows it.
After the 1-1 draw, the German claimed: “It’s half-time and we’ll have to fight for every centimetre and every advantage that we want to have.
“We need to fight and deserve it.”
And there’s no better player in terms of giving their all than Kante.
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