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      Furious Mauricio Pochettino hauls Chelsea flops in for early morning training after Newcastle thumping

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      MAURICIO POCHETTINO will haul his Chelsea players in for a cold training session this morning following their horror show at Newcastle.The Blues’ woes continued on Saturday afternoon as they were thumped 4-1 by The Magpies at St James Park.
      Chelsea were thumped 4-1 by NewcastleCredit: REUTERS
      Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino angrily watched on from the touchlineCredit: GETTY
      The Argentine will haul Blues flops in for an early morning training session todayCredit: GETTY
      Pochettino’s troops are currently toiling in 10th place in the table following their FIFTH league defeat of the season and the Argentine plans to fire a rocket up their backsides by making them report for training today.
      The 51-year-old told Premier League Productions: “It was our worst game of the season.
      “It was tough to be in the stands [for three yellow cards this season].
      “We cannot complain about the result, we did not read the game from the beginning.
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      “We did not play how we should play, we showed a lack of intensity and energy.
      “Even after we scored, at 1-1, it was a chance for us to force them to play deep, but it was so easy for Newcastle.
      “That is why I am so upset with the performance.
      “It is a young team, they need this type of situation to realise. We will go to the hotel, then train early tomorrow, no time off.
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      “We cannot blame the players, it is the team together.
      “We need to understand the level we need to compete, and learn about this situation.”
      A first-half strike from Alexander Isak and second-half goals from Jamaal Lascelles, Joelinton and Anthony Gordon condemned Chelsea to yet another embarrassing defeat.
      Poch said: “Even in the first half, I was disappointed with the performance because we should be better.
      “But the second half we started well, we created a few chances and then when score and then when you concede an easy like the one we conceded, we have to blame ourselves.
      “Newcastle wasn’t great, I think it was easy for them to win the game.”
      Pochettino was so irate with his team’s display that he issued an apology to the travelling Blues supporters.
      He said: “[It was] disappointing. I’m very sorry even for our fans that were here, they don’t deserve this type of performance.
      “We can make mistakes but I think we need to compete better.
      “It was so easy for them to score goals and for us to concede in this way is a little bit of a shame.”
      Chelsea will look to get back to winning ways next Sunday when they welcome Brighton to Stamford Bridge.
      Chelsea are toiling in tenth place in the Premier League tableCredit: Rex More

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      Man City make transfer move for Argentinian wonderkid.. and promotion-chasing Leicester set to benefit from it

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      PEP GUARDIOLA plans to sign Boca Juniors left-back Valentin Barco — then loan him out to his old pal Enzo Maresca at Leicester.Manchester City’s transfer team are closing in on a deal for the 19-year-old defender as they edge ahead of Brighton in the race to bring him to the Premier League.
      Manchester City are close to signing Valentin BarcoCredit: Getty
      But boss Guardiola’s idea is to farm out Barco to his former coaching sidekick Maresca once he is signed because they think the teenager needs the experience.
      It could be a massive boost for promotion-chasing Foxes if City can clinch the deal during January’s window.
      But even if Barco’s move is delayed until next season, Guardiola is still keen to send him to the Leicester ‘finishing school’ before using him at the Etihad.
      Barco has a fixed fee of around £10million but extra costs will make the deal worth up to £13m.
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      Guardiola is keen to land the Argentinian, who has shone at club level and was a stand-out in the recent Copa Libertadores final, when Boca lost 2-1 to Brazilians Fluminense in extra-time.
      Brighton hoped to win the chase after making the first serious bid for Barco but even they now fear they only have a 25 per cent chance.
      The Seagulls first tried to sign the defender this summer and went close to triggering his release clause.
      The Sussex outfit have signed a host of players from South America in recent years with great success.
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      Alexis Mac Allister was a star at the club until he was sold to Liverpool for £35m.
      Moises Caicedo also joined from South America and was eventually sold to Chelsea for a British record fee of £115m.
      While the likes of Facundo Buonanotte continue to impress when handed game time by manager Roberto De Zerbi.
      This season Barco has featured 31 times in all competitions.
      He has been used in various different positions including left-back, left-wing and even centre-midfield.
      Barco has managed to chip in with four assists and one goal.
      The goal was the first of his professional career as he bagged in the 4-0 win over Monagas in the Copa Libertadores. More

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      Man Utd eyeing transfer raid for EFL wonderkid with Chelsea and Newcastle monitoring midfielder

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      DERBY are braced for bids to whisk away top talent Cruz Allen.The Welsh youth cap, 16, is already tearing it up in the Rams’ Under-18 side and that has alerted Manchester United.
      Manchester United, Newcastle and Chelsea are eyeing Derby wonderkid Cruz AllenCredit: Rex
      Chelsea and Newcastle are also on the  midfielder’s trail.
      Meanwhile, ex-County boss  Paul Jewell made a brief comeback at Bradford — as part of the interview team for a new manager.
      United are looking to make additions in the January transfer window amid their worst start in Premier League history.
      The Red Devils are eyeing Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann as they look for someone to add some spark to their struggling attack.
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      The Manchester giants see Griezmann as the perfect replacement for Jadon Sancho, who has fallen out of favour after his public spat with manager Erik ten Hag.
      United are open to hearing offers for Sancho, who no longer trains with the first team.
      However, the club’s movements in January will largely depend on Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s ongoing takeover bid.
      Ratcliffe is buying 25 per cent of the club and will be in charge of football operations.
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      Newcastle, on the other hand, benefited from a recent vote in which Premier League clubs agreed to allow loan signings between teams with the same owner.
      That could see the Magpies making a bid for Al-Hilal star Ruben Neves to fill in for Sandro Tonali, who has been banned for 10 months following betting breaches.
      Neves’ club is under Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, who also own the Toon. More

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      Chelsea player ratings: Thiago Silva looks his age as Raheem Sterling fires home Cristiano Ronaldo-esque free-kick

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      RAHEEM STERLING’S stunning free-kick couldn’t save Chelsea from being overpowered as Mauricio Pochettino’s men dropped back into mid-table.Reece James’ needless red card summed up the Blues’ woe as injury-hit Newcastle returned to the top six with a 4-1 win.
      Chelsea striker Raheem Sterling hit a brilliant free-kick to make it 1-1Credit: Getty
      Thiago Silva struggled to get to grips with Anthony Gordon and CoCredit: PA
      Sterling cancelled out Alexander Isak’s opener on 23 minutes.
      But Jamaal Lascelles and Joelinton fired home for a sturdier Toon side midway through the second period.
      And Anthony Gordon was handed too much space for their late fourth goal.
      Here’s how Chelsea rated on a dire afternoon for their defenders.
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      ROBERT SANCHEZ – 5
      Had little chance with any of the goals as Chelsea crumbled on Tyneside. Pulled off a couple of decent stops but has now conceded eight in the last two games. 
      REECE JAMES – 4
      Terrible afternoon for the Blues skipper. Handed a first yellow for kicking the ball away before he was given his marching orders for pushing Anthony Gordon over losing the ball. 
      THIAGO SILVA – 3
      On the day he became Chelsea’s oldest ever outfield player at 39 years and 64 days, the Brazilian was looking supreme until he really did look his age for Newcastle’s third. 
      Given the ball by Cole Palmer, Silva turned to play back to Robert Sanchez but lost his head and scuffed the pass, providing a perfect assist for Joelinton to bury. Dreadful. 
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      BENOIT BADIASHILE – 4
      Restricted the Magpies early on but at the heart of a Chelsea defence that fell to pieces in the second half. Nowhere to be seen for Jamaal Lascelles’ header and worryingly weak attempt at stopping Anthony Gordon for the fourth. 
      MARC CUCURELLA – 4
      The sleeping Spaniard went walkies for Newcastle’s opener, inexplicably leaving Alexander Isak free to finish. 
      Just the latest example of his lack of concentration and he offered nothing going forward. 
      Reece James saw red for a careless second bookingCredit: Rex
      LESLEY UGOCHUKWU – 5
      The French youngster, 19, relished the battle in the middle of the park on just his second Prem start but struggled to make any impact. Bizarre to see him start ahead of Moises Caicedo. 
      ENZO FERNANDEZ – 5
      Started well, ticking things over and driving Chelsea forward. Forced Nick Pope into a smart stop but could not handle the heat as Newcastle steamrollered them after the break. Newcastle’s 17-year-old Lewis Miley looked much better than the £106million World Cup winner.
      COLE PALMER – 4
      Upstaged by Raheem Sterling on the other flank. Quiet after his brilliant recent form, dispossessed numerous times and made life easy for Toon’s full-backs. 
      CONOR GALLAGHER – 4
      Butchered a golden chance after being gifted a golden opportunity by Pope to put Chelsea 2-1 up, scuffing horribly off his left peg. Proved a huge miss as the west Londoners were then blown away. 
      RAHEEM STERLING – 7
      Kept up his superb form with a stunning Ronaldo-esque free-kick to pull Chelsea back level. 
      Went down softly on the edge of the box but the strike was sublime, leaving Pope rooted to the spot as his fifth goal of the season flew into the top left corner. 
      Battered by Newcastle fans all afternoon. 
      NICOLAS JACKSON – 4
      Anonymous before being hooked. His goalscoring record is impressive but serious doubts persist over whether he is actually any good. 
      Blues’ striker Nicolas Jackson here fends off Fabian Schar but did little of noteCredit: Getty
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      Seven stars who desperately need January transfer to save Euro 2024 dream including forgotten Man Utd flop & Arsenal ace

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      PLAYERS will have to consider their futures in January with some keen to keep their dreams of playing at Euro 2024 alive.Most of the nations that will compete in Germany next summer have sealed their spaces while others must still go through a round of playoffs.
      Aaron Ramsdale is one player that could seek out a transferCredit: Reuters
      Many players will be on the lookout for a move in the upcoming transfer window in an attempt to boost their hopes of a call-up to their national teams.
      This could be a concern for their clubs who may not want to lose certain players and the depth that they provide.
      SunSports have identified seven players who need to try and get a transfer should they want to play at the Euros.
      Aaron Ramsdale
      The Arsenal goalkeeper has struggled for game time this season thanks to the arrival of David Raya.
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      Aaron Ramsdale was one of the club’s best performers last season and earned himself a spot in the England set-up.
      It was expected that he would push Jordan Pickford for the starting role at the Three Lions, however, his place is now at risk in the team.
      Gareth Southgate may look at stoppers who have played more regularly than Ramsdale which could see the places handed to the likes of Nick Pope, Sam Johnstone or Jason Steele.
      Ramsdale has been linked with moves to Chelsea and Newcastle.
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      Kalvin Phillips
      Kalvin Phillips’ England spot is at riskCredit: Getty
      Kalvin Phillips is another England player who could lose their spot due to a lack of playing time at his club.
      The midfielder has only played four times in the Premier League this season.
      Phillips has been linked with a move away from the Etihad Stadium with the likes of Newcastle and Juventus reportedly interested.
      Donny van de Beek
      Donny van der Beek is thinking about his future at Man UnitedCredit: Rex
      Donny van de Beek has been a fringe player at Manchester United pretty much since his arrival at the club in 2020.
      The midfielder has since lost his spot in the national team, having not played for the Netherlands since 2021.
      The 26-year-old has admitted that he will be on the lookout for a new club should his playing time under Erik ten Hag not increase.
      Anthony Martial
      Martial has failed to produce for United this seasonCredit: Getty
      Sticking at Old Trafford, Anthony Martial is another player who could make a move in order to save his international career.
      Once hyped as the next Thierry Henry, Martial’s career has stuttered in recent times at Man United due to various reasons.
      The forward should look to make a move in the January window if he hopes to be in the French team alongside the likes of Kylian Mbappe in Germany.
      Jorginho
      Jorginho is on the fringes at ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Jorginho could be at risk of losing his spot in the Italy national team as they look to try and retain their title.
      The midfielder has become a back-up option at Arsenal following the arrival of Declan Rice in the summer.
      Jorginho has been linked with a move away from the Emirates Stadium with the likes of Barcelona interested.
      The Italian’s contract is up at the end of the season so Arsenal could look to cash in while they have a chance.
      Noni Madueke
      Noni Madueke has barely played for Chelsea this seasonCredit: Getty
      Noni Madueke arrived at Chelsea last January from PSV and a lot was expected from the exciting youngster.
      However, under Mauricio Pochettino, the winger has barely featured in the Premier League having only made five appearances.
      The Englishman has featured for the England U16, U17s, U18s and U21s so far in his career.
      A move to a different club, on loan or permanent, that would guarantee him game time could see him become a late contender for a spot in the England squad.
      Bryan Gil
      Bryan Gil was highly-rated before his move to TottenhamCredit: EPA
      Bryan Gil has never really had a chance to succeed at Tottenham since his £20million move from Sevilla.
      The wide midfielder has only played 15 times in the Premier League since 2021, twice this season.
      The once highly-rated Spaniard has played four times for the national side and a return to his homeland could boost his chances of a call-up for the Euros. More

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      Chelsea legend’s daughter goes fully naked as she shares video filmed in bathroom that risks Instagram ban

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      FORMER Chelsea legend Frank Leboeuf’s daughter left little to the imagination with her latest Instagram post.The influencer and model risked a ban on the app as she shared a video of her naked in the bath with her followers.
      Jade shared a daring video of her getting into the bathCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeuf
      Jade is a well known social media star in LuxembourgCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeuf
      She is the daughter of Chelsea legend Frank LeBoueufCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeuf
      Jade is also a modelCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeuf
      Jade has become a celebrity in her own right in her native Luxembourg thanks to her appearances on reality TV.
      She has 230,000 followers on the Instagram app and is no stranger to sharing her fashion tips and daily routines with followers.
      She captioned her bath video with: “Weekend vibes. What have you got planned this weekend?”
      Her followers were quick to shower the influencer with praise as well as share their plans.
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      One fan wrote: “Jade is classy and gorgeous 😍”
      Another added: “Beauty and class 🔥❤️😍”
      A third commented: “Unbelievable”
      A fourth wrote: “A wonderful woman 😍”
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      She is now a star in her own rightCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeuf
      And attends several designer eventsCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeuf
      Jade’s father Frank was a Chelsea legend and made 203 appearances for the club.
      While in West London, he won the FA Cup twice, a league cup and a European Super Cup.
      He also won the World Cup with France in 1998.
      Since retiring, LeBoueuf went into the world of Hollywood and featured in the Stephen Hawking biopic The Theory of Everything.
      Jade leads a jet-setting lifestyleCredit: jade_leboeuf/instagram
      Jade often shares fashion tips with her followersCredit: instagram @jade_leboeuf
      She boasts 240k followersCredit: instagram/jade_leboeuf
      Jade also advises followers on homewareCredit: Instagram @jadeleboeuf
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      I was playing barefoot six years ago after dropping out of school, now I’m starring for Chelsea in the Premier League

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      CHELSEA star Nicolas Jackson is aiming to fire the Blues to glory this season – just six years after he was playing BAREFOOT football.That was back in Senegal, where he grew up with his mother working night and day on a farm to make ends meet.
      Nicolas Jackson has scored four goals in his last two Chelsea matchesCredit: Getty
      The star was playing barefoot in the street just six years agoCredit: Alamy
      These days it is Jackson that is providing for his family after he penned a whopping eight-year deal with the Blues this summer after signing for £32m.
      After a tricky start to life in the Premier League, the 22-year-old forward has scored four goals in his last two matches.
      But being Chelsea’s main striker seemed a lifetime away back in 2017 as Jackson’s footballing fairytale began without him even owning a pair of boots.
      And that led to him honing his skills by playing against his mates without any shoes on after he had dropped out of school.
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      He told The Telegraph: “In Ziguinchor, it was playing on the streets, playing with your friends only.
      “No club, just playing because you love the game. Maybe playing, one euro each, against each other.
      “Having fun, playing without boots. Just barefoot or maybe you borrow someone’s boots to play.”
      He was signed by Casa Sports in his homeland before Spanish side Villarreal swooped to bring him to Spain in 2017.
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      Jackson was initially part of their B side, and had a loan at minnows Mirandes, before he finally earned his chance in the big time.
      He made his LaLiga debut as substitute in October 2021 – but he had to wait almost a year for his first goal.
      Jackson’s first top-flight strike came in a 3-0 win at Real Valladolid in August 2022, and that proved to be a key moment for the four-capped Senegal international.
      He went on to score 13 times in total last season, inbetween a failed transfer due to failing a medical in January, to catch the eye of Chelsea.
      Jackson’s Premier League dream move then came true – but he initially found things difficult out on the pitch this term under Mauricio Pochettino.
      He only scored three times, twice in the league, in his first 13 appearances for the WEst London club.
      Now both he, Pochettino and Blues supporters everywhere are hoping that he has now found top gear.
      Jackson grabbed a hat-trick in the 4-1 win at Tottenham earlier this month before following that up with another goal in the pulsating 4-4 draw with Manchester City that followed.
      He will be looking to continue his red-hot streak when Chelsea travel to Newcastle United this afternoon – only this time he will be wearing his Nike sponsored Mercurial Superfly 9’s on his feet. More

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      Former Chelsea star’s gorgeous daughter puts on busty display in feathery crop top and shows off tattoo collection

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      JADE LEBOEUF looked pluming marvellous in fashionable feathers and tasteful tattoos.The daughter of Chelsea legend Frank Leboeuf changed her style yet again as she wore a feathery crop top and golden jewellery.
      Jade Leboeuf shimmered in her latest fashion statementCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeuf
      The digital creator looks seasonable in snow whiteCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeuf
      Jade believes less can be more, especially in the sea and sunCredit: Instagram @Jade_Leboeuf
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      The model, 32, has previously been compared to Pretty Woman star Julia Roberts.
      While movie icon Roberts, 56, was in Ocean’s Eleven, Jade has been making waves herself – as a social media star.
      The influencer has an online shop for “fashion, beauty and interior design”.
      And her hordes of admirers are delighted she shows off so many of her ideas in her own photos.
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      Predictably, her white feathers tickled the fancy of her followers.
      It’s another reason why her Instagram fanbase has shot up from 172,000 back in August to 227k now.
      That’s enough extra followers to sell out Stamford Bridge – and then some.
      Dad Frank, 55, an ESPN pundit, was an elegant centre-back for Chelsea from 1996-2001.
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      He won the FA Cup twice, League Cup and the European Cup Winners Cup while at the Bridge.
      The 50-cap Frenchman played under huge Premier League names like Ruud Gullit, the late Gianluca Vialli and Claudio Ranieri.
      But daughter Jade is famous entirely in her own right.
      Fans call her “sublime” and “unbelievable” as she switches her appearance as often as her location – having recently returned to Paris from Bali.
      Earlier this month she posed in a see-through outfit on a girls’ night out.
      Now she has another feather in her cap – earning thousands of likes for snaps in a low-cut that also showcased an array of tattoos on her arms and shoulder.
      Jade makes beige look all the rageCredit: Instagram @Jade_Leboeuf
      Tattoos were almost the only thing on the model in this picCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeuf
      Jade urged her followers to ‘stay hydrated’ when she shared this snapCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeuf
      This gear hinted at Flashdance-style leotards of the 1980sCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeuf
      Jade asked her online followers ‘What do you think of this backless jumpsuit?’ when she posted this image from a showCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeuf
      This shadowy shot was called ‘too beautiful’ by fans on InstagramCredit: Instagram @jadeleboeuf
      Jade gave into peer pressure as she gazed out over huge specsCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeuf
      Jade has seen her social media following soar in recent monthsCredit: Instagram @Jade_Leboeuf
      The social media star opted for what might be considered French chicCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeuf
      One pic of Jade in a one-piece of see-through white dazzled admirersCredit: INSTAGRAM @jade_leboeuf
      Another showstopping outfit as Jade posed outside a fashion eventCredit: jade_leboeuf/instagram
      Frank Leboeuf might think he snatched a draw with his daughter when it came to sleek style in this snap together in Los AngelesCredit: Rex Features More