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      More trouble for Graham Potter as Champions League rivals Borussia Dortmund are ONLY team in Europe with impressive stat

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      PRESSURE is piling onto Chelsea boss Graham Potter, and an impressive stat boasted by Borussia Dortmund does not bode well for him. Chelsea are on the brink of elimination from the Champions League following a 1-0 defeat at the hands of the Germans in the first leg of their last 16 clash.
      Graham Potter is under intense scrutiny at ChelseaCredit: Reuters
      But Borussia Dortmund boast an incredible stat which could prove to be Chelsea’s downfallCredit: Getty
      Chelsea must now overturn that deficit at Stamford Bridge on March 7.
      However, it could prove to be too tough a task for the out-of-form Blues, with Borussia Dortmund flying high in 2023.
      The German title challengers are the only side in Europe’s Top 10 leagues to have kept up a 100 per cent record in all competitions since the turn of the year.
      They have won eight games from games in all competitions, and are now level on points with Bayern Munich and Union Berlin at the top of the Bundesliga.
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      Strike starlet Karim Adeyemi, who scored against Chelsea in the first leg, has been ruled out of the second leg.
      Despite this, Dortmund will not necessarily be weaker by his absence, with English wonderkid Jamie Bynoe-Gittens – dubbed the next Jadon Sancho – set to replace him in the line-up.
      Chelsea’s horror run continued at the weekend when James Ward-Prowse’s stunning free-kick earned Southampton a 1-0 win at Stamford Bridge.
      Potter, who now sports the WORST record of any manager in Chelsea’s Premier League history, came under fire for his team selection in the fixture.
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      The ex-Brighton boss was questioned for starting kid David Datro Fofana, despite splashing £600million on new transfers.
      Thus far, Potter has been backed by owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali, with the owners appreciating Potter has had to work with an injury-ravaged squad since replacing Thomas Tuchel in the dugout. More

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      ‘Is this a joke?’ – Potter and Boehly slammed over Chelsea team selection after £600m transfer spree

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      GRAHAM POTTER and Todd Boehly have been slammed for starting David Datro Fofana after their mega transfer outlay at Chelsea.Blues owner Boehly spent a stunning £326m in the January transfer window – which is more than a third of the total £815m paid across the whole of the Premier League – to take his outlay to more than £600m in under a year.
      Graham Potter suffered another frustrating defeat against SouthamptonCredit: Alamy
      But their scoring problems have still persisted with their form continuing to take a nosedive.
      Boss Potter turned to Datro Fofana, the 20-year-old who arrived from Molde for £10.5m last month, to lead his team’s attack against bottom of the table Southampton on Saturday.
      But Chelsea once again drew a blank as the Saints shocked Stamford Bridge and claimed a 1-0 win.
      Despite all of the new signings, the failure to capture a genuine top striker has led to many criticising the club and their transfer policy.
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      Now BBC pundit Garth Crooks, a former forward for Tottenham, Manchester United and England, has joined in.
      He wrote: “So Chelsea have spent over £600m in the transfer window and had to turn to a 20-year-old unknown in David Datro Fofana to provide them with the goals they desperately need? Is this a joke?”

      Crooks added: “I said last week I wasn’t sure if Todd Boehly knew what he was doing. I’m now asking the same question of Graham Potter. 
      “The apprehension in the air was penetrating. We all know that it can’t go on like this.”
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      The latest setback left Chelsea sitting tenth in the Premier League, a massive 11 points off the top four.
      And they must overturn a 1-0 deficit in the second leg of their last 16 tie with Borussia Dortmund in order to keep their Champions League hopes alive.
      But their hopes have been given a minor boost with chief tormentor from the first leg, Karim Adeyemi, OUT for the clash. More

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      Chelsea ‘tried to sell Christian Pulisic in January after Mykhailo Mudryk transfer but plan was scuppered by injury’

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      CHELSEA tried to sell Christian Pulisic in January following the arrival of Mykhailo Mudryk, reports claim.But an injury to the American scuppered any chances of him leaving Stamford Bridge last month.
      Chelsea were reportedly open to selling Christian Pulisic in JanuaryCredit: AFP
      The Blues had wanted to move Pulisic on after signing Mykhailo MudrykCredit: Rex
      The 24-year-old picked up a knee injury in the 1-0 defeat by Manchester City on January 5, right at the start of the transfer window.
      Chelsea then signed Mudryk in an £88million deal from Shakhtar Donetsk.
      And, speaking on CBS’s House of Champions podcast, Fabrizio Romano declared: “The plan was Mudryk in, Pulisic out.”
      But Pulisic’s injury complicated matters and he ended up staying at Stamford Bridge.
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      Pulisic is yet to make his return from the knee injury sustained against City, but earlier this month posted a picture of himself with the caption: “Back soon.”
      However, where he fits into the team when he does return remains to be seen.
      As well as Mudryk, Chelsea also signed attackers Noni Madueke and Joao Felix in January.
      And Romano claims Pulisic could be moved on in the summer.
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      He is into the final 18 months of his Stamford Bridge contract and has several clubs chasing his signature.
      Romano revealed Juventus, AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Newcastle, and Manchester United have all been interested in his services in recent months.
      That could spark a bidding war for the forward in the summer. More

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      Man Utd and Chelsea transfer target Victor Osimhen broke Cristiano Ronaldo jump record and plays like Didier Drogba

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      MANCHESTER menaces Erling Haaland and Marcus Rashford are the talk of the Premier League — but a star 1,500 miles away is causing a stir in Italy.Nigeria hitman Victor Osimhen has scored 19 in 23 games for runaway Serie A leaders Napoli and has been compared to former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba by none other than old boss Jose Mourinho.
      Victor Osimhen is in red-hot form for Napoli this seasonCredit: AFP
      He has been compared to Chelsea legend Didier DrogbaCredit: AP:Associated Press
      If the Blues have their way, Osimhen could follow in Drogba’s footsteps this summer should Todd Boehly prise him from stubborn Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis.
      The new Chelsea owner is considering a £110million summer swoop, as revealed by SunSport earlier this month.
      Nigeria hero and ex-Everton forward Daniel Amokachi reckons Lagos-born Osimhen is a blend of THREE legendary African strikers — not just Ivorian Drogba but also Liberia talisman George Weah and Nigeria star Rashidi Yekini.
      The 1994 World Cup star told SunSport: “Osimhen is a reflection of Rashidi Yekini, Didier Drogba and George Weah.
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      “That’s what makes him different. All those players never gave less than 100 per cent.
      “He’s the same. He’s strong, he shoots very good, he’s technically sound, he’s got speed. He’s the best No 9 in the world.”
      Osimhen, 24, is spearheading Napoli’s charge to their first Scudetto since Diego Maradona inspired the 1990 title triumph.
      Tonight, Osimhen will be gunning for Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League.
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      He won Serie A’s player of the month for January — scoring an outrageous goal against Mourinho’s Roma — and could be Player of the Year.
      But with long limbs and a spindly frame, he looks more like a basketball player than a footballer.
      He broke Cristiano Ronaldo’s record for the highest jump in Serie A earlier this month with an astonishing 2.58metre leap.
      His pace and strength are too much for defenders to deal with on top of his superb link-up play and movement into space.
      Osimhen scores all types of goals, whether they be poacher’s tap-ins, headers and long-rangers off each foot and even from almost impossible angles, as he proved with his effort at Sassuolo on Friday.
      It has been some journey to the top for the striker, though, with regular injuries and even at one stage a bout of malaria impeding his progress.
      Osimhen recorded the highest jump in Serie ACredit: AFP
      He broke the previous height set by Cristiano RonaldoCredit: AFP
      Osimhen has the third best minutes-per-goal ratio in Europe this season
      He moved to Wolfsburg in Germany as a 17-year-old, before heading to Belgium with Charleroi and then on to France with Lille.
      It was there, he played alongside ex-Southampton star Jose Fonte.
      The pair struck up a friendship, despite their 15-year age gap, and still stay in touch.
      Euro 2016 winner Fonte, 39, told SunSport: “Apart from being a great footballer, he’s a very nice guy who wants to listen and get better every day.
      “He likes to laugh, tell jokes and have fun. He’s a hard worker but he’s very sociable.
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      “It’s a nightmare to play against him because he doesn’t stop running.
      “He’s fast, he’s tall, he’s competitive, he’s aggressive, he doesn’t shy away from tackles and cherishes defenders being physical with him.”
      Convincing Napoli to sell will not be easy, with just over two years remaining on his contract.
      De Laurentiis stated publicly that the forward, who wears a protective mask after breaking a cheekbone and eye socket in November 2021, is not for sale.
      Amokachi, 50, who now works as a special advisor to the Nigerian sports minister, said: “It’s rare Napoli release players. He’s a fans’ favourite. I don’t see them letting him go.
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      “But if they do, Osimhen can fit into any league in the world.”
      While Fonte added: “He’s not the final product, that’s the scary thing — he’s getting better and better.”
      The Nigerian enjoyed his spell with LilleCredit: Getty
      Napoli are determined to keep hold of their main manCredit: Getty More

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      ‘Stepped up to the plate’ – Chelsea legend John Terry makes touching donation to help fund Blues project

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      CHELSEA legend John Terry has been praised for a “substantial donation” to a unique Blues’ project.The former England centre-back “stepped up to the plate” for an organisation pledging to find the grave of every deceased Chelsea player.
      John Terry, who won five Prem titles, five FA Cups and the Champions League in 19 years as a Chelsea player, has been praised for his donationCredit: AP:Associated Press
      So far, the final resting place of 256 have been found – out of 348 players since the club’s formation in 1905.
      The Chelsea Graves Society has put in tireless research for the past two years.
      But the process is as costly as it is time-consuming.
      And the intervention of all-time great Blues’ skipper JT could be crucial.
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      CGS founder Nathan Whitehouse told the Mirror: “We can’t thank John enough.
      “He learned of our work through social media and just stepped up to the plate and put his hand in his pocket.
      “We were incredibly touched. This really cements his reputation as a club legend.”
      Terry, 42, won the Premier League and FA Cup five times apiece with the Blues, plus the Champions League in 2012.
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      And although the Stamford Bridge academy product ended his playing days at Aston Villa, before becoming the Villans’ assistant manager for three years, Chelsea remain his No1 football love.
      Now he’s reaffirmed his bond with fans through his donation.
      The CGS are making good progress tracking ex-Blues stars who have died.
      And Whitehouse said: “So there are 92 to go and John’s unbelievable gesture will help us do that.”
      The Mirror say Terry’s financial help will fund specialist research tools. More

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      Thiago Silva’s wife incredibly ‘likes’ tweet blasting Chelsea boss Graham Potter as ‘deadbeat, tactless coach’

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      THIAGO SILVA’S wife has ‘liked’ a tweet blasting Graham Potter as a “deadbeat coach”. The Blues boss is coming under increasing pressure over Chelsea’s underwhelming results which hit their lowest point on Saturday with defeat against managerless Southampton.
      After a run of league draws, defeat against Southampton has once again left the spotlight on Chelsea’s managerCredit: PA
      Belle, or Isabelle, Silva is rarely shy when it comes to giving her opinion on Thiago’s clubCredit: Instagram @bellesilva
      This is the tweet that Belle, Thiago’s wife, has liked on Twitter
      Boos reigned down on Stamford Bridge at full-time after James Ward-Prowse’s fantastic first-half free-kick gave bottom of the table Saints an unlikely away win.
      While some fans continue to argue Potter needs more time, others have began taking aim at the former Brighton boss.
      And Belle Silva has hit the like button on one of the more critical tweets that has been sent regarding the under-fire manager.
      One fan asked her on Twitter: “Can you ask [Thiago] Silva to coach our club himself because we have a deadbeat tacticless coach who doesn’t know what he is doing.
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      “He doesn’t even understand that is Chelsea football club – he thinks he is still at Brighton.”
      Belle has not been shy about giving her opinion previously regarding the club – during the both the good times and the bad.
      She tweeted out the lyrics to Chelsea’s anthem “Blue is the colour” when it was announced that Silva had signed a contract extension.
      Earlier this year she also took aim at Blues fans for booing following defeat against Man City.
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      Thiago and Belle have two children togetherCredit: Instagram @bellesilva
      It’s been a very difficult 2023 for the club with only a single win to show for 10 games in all competitions.
      January also saw an unprecedented amount of money spent and players recruited with the likes of Mykhailo Mudryk, Joao Felix and Enzo Fernandez bought in to reverse the club’s fortunes.
      But the squad has yet to gel and a high-quality goalscorer is visibly missing.
      With Potter’s job still reportedly safe, Chelsea have a trip to bitter rivals Tottenham up next week before a home game against Leeds and the return leg of their Champions League last 16 tie against Dortmund. More

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      Inside Chelsea turmoil behind the scenes as it’s revealed why club have not sacked Graham Potter despite woeful run

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      CHELSEA have endured a horrid Premier League run so far this year under manager Graham Potter.But the Blues’ co-controlling owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali refuse to sack Potter, even though he has only won two of his last 14 Prem games, of which he has lost six.
      Chelsea manager Graham Potter has come under fire after some poor resultsCredit: Getty
      Chelsea co-owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali refuse to sack Graham PotterCredit: Getty
      According to the Telegraph, there are various reasons why the West Londoners are willing to give the under-fire 47-year-old tactician more time.
      The ex-Brighton boss has had a number of key players on the injured list ever since taking on from Thomas Tuchel in September.
      The board appreciates that Potter has been missing a number of his stars this season and still puts his medical team’s advice over his own best interest.
      He did just that on Saturday’s embarrassing loss to Southampton and omitted Reece James as well as Thiago Silva and benched Kai Havertz, Raheem Sterling and Mykhaylo Mudryk, all of whom risked significant injury.
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      Potter has been criticised for lacking grit in the dugout or post-match interviews and being “swallowed up by the job”.
      But in reality Boehly and Eghbali have noticed the manager becoming upset and having tough conversations with players in the dressing room or during individual meetings.
      And the board appreciates the fact their head coach doesn’t point fingers at others during public interviews after a poor result like some of his predecessors.
      The powers that be also recognise Potter’s “bravery” as he took a big gamble leaving a stable environment at Brighton to risk his reputation at a stormy camp left behind by Tuchel.
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      Plus, Boehly and Eghbali knew their bid to rebuild Chelsea after last summer’s takeover from Roman Abramovich wouldn’t be without challenges.
      The powerful duo predicted it would take at least a year as well as three transfer windows and were prepared for a scenario filled with “ups and downs”.
      The board is confident Potter can still turn the tide if he gets more time as the January signings are more in line with his philosophy.
      They are thought to be following the example of Manchester City where manager Pep Guardiola and director of football Txiki Begiristain needed a year to turn their club into champions after a trophyless debut season. More

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      Man Utd, Chelsea and Tottenham transfer boost as Marcus Thuram allowed to leave Borussia Monchengladbach on a free

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      BORUSSIA MONCHENGLADBACH have confirmed that Premier League transfer target, Marcus Thuram, will leave the club in the summer for FREE.The Frenchman, 25, is a key member of Gladbach’s team but is out of contract this summer.
      Marcus Thuram will leave Gladbach for FREE this summerCredit: Getty
      Thuram, son of World Cup winner Lilian, joined Gladbach in 2019 from French outfit Guingamp.
      The striker has been a rampaging success, scoring 42 goals in 124 appearances.
      An impressive 14 of those goals have come this season.
      He has also shown his versatility, registering 26 assists.
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      Thuram’s performances in the Bundesliga has drawn attention from some of Europe’s biggest clubs, including Barcelona and Prem trio Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham.
      And one of the interested clubs will get the France World Cup star for FREE this summer.
      Gladbach missed out on the chance of getting some cash for Thuram in January.
      Gladbach sporting director Roland Virkus confirmed: “We’ve decided to allow Thuram to leave.
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      “The fact he will leave on a free is not a positive situation. I can’t sugarcoat it.
      “We have to accept that there are bigger clubs he might move to.”
      Thuram has 11 Bundesliga goals More