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      Chelsea ready to axe under-performing first team stars and ‘end player power’ to throw support behind Graham Potter

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      CHELSEA’S big-name flops could be booted out as co-owner Todd Boehly wants to end “player power” and support boss Graham Potter.That’s the claim after Thursday’s 2-1 defeat to Fulham left the Blues tenth with just one win in nine Prem games. 
      ManangerGraham Potter’s future is reportedly safe as Chelsea chiefs focus on whether the club’s failing players should be keptCredit: Getty
      The Telegraph say club chiefs have not even discussed the possibility of sacking Potter but WOULD consider a squad clear-out
      Chelsea chiefs want a reversal of the culture under previous owner Roman Abramovich, who was thought to favour superstar players over managers when it came to the crunch.
      CBS suggest Potter has been “informally assured” by the club board that he’ll be backed to make changes during the transfer window.
      And the former Saints boss has pleaded for unity amid Chelsea’s worst run for 12 years
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      After Fulham landed their first win over the Blues for 16 years, Potter said: “It’s important to stick together and try to get through this tough period.
       “It’s really frustrating, incredibly challenging. I feel for the supporters.”
      The future of  erratic attackers Hakim Ziyech, Christian Pulisic and Kai Havertz could come under the fiercest spotlight.
      And although Joao Felix’s red card on his debut proved costly against the Cottagers, Chelsea are prepared to spend big to sign him permanently.
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      That’s if the loan winger from Atletico Madrid continues to impress as he did for the first 58 minutes.
      The Blues are also eyeing £35million-rated PSV wideman Noni Madueke.
      Potter reportedly also trailed the 20-year-old Londoner, an ex-Spurs youngster, when he managed Brighton. More

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      Chelsea eye £35m transfer for Madueke with club ‘in talks with PSV’ and his boss Van Nistelrooy ‘worried’ about exit

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      CHELSEA are eyeing a move for PSV Eindhoven star Noni Madueke, SunSport understands.The former Tottenham youngster has impressed in the Eredivisie since joining PSV in 2018.
      PSV are reluctant to let Noni Madueke leaveCredit: Getty
      Graham Potter is believed to be a big fan of the winger and first registered an interest in the wonderkid while he was at Brighton.
      Chelsea technical director Christopher Vivell also tried to sign Madueke while he was at RB Leipzig.
      PSV are reluctant to let the 20-year-old leave but the Blues are interested in a £35million deal
      The Daily Mail report that they’ve already started talks.
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      The Dutch club sold Cody Gakpo to Liverpool earlier this month in a deal which could rise to £45m.
      So manager Ruud van Nistelrooy is hopeful the club will hold onto Madueke, who has just recovered from a long-term ankle injury he picked up in October.
      Van Nistelrooy told De Telegraaf: “I know there is interest.
      “This is due to its qualities and performance. It’s worrisome.
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      “We need to see if we can keep him. I very much hope for that. We must do everything we can to do that. You also know that things can take off, if the purse is pulled hard.
      “Then you have to be ready with several options, because then you would lose the second player in the winter.
      “But as a coach you would rather keep your best players.” More

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      Kai Havertz pleads for ‘togetherness’ in Instagram post amid Chelsea’s worst slump in 12 years – but it backfires

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      KAI HAVERTZ’S Instagram plea for “togetherness” amid Chelsea’s worst run for 12 years backfired as fans piled on abuse.Angry supporters and trolls targeted the attacker after he insisted Blues’ players were as “frustrated as fans”.
      Chelsea frontman Kai Havertz came under fire on social media despite issuing a rallying call for unityCredit: Getty
      Tough times call for togetherness. We’re as frustrated as all the fans with the way things are going at the moment. We’ll continue to work on ourselves and improve with everyday! COYB 💙 pic.twitter.com/AdYJYAAYEw— Kai Havertz (@kaihavertz29) January 13, 2023

      Havertz played the whole game as Fulham’s 2-1 win on Thursday left Chelsea with just one victory in nine Premier League games.
      Joao Felix ruined his impressive debut with a red card that turned the game against the Blues and earned the loanee a three-game ban.
      And Havertz tried to soothe growing unease from Chelsea followers by going online to ask for unity at a difficult time.
      The Germany star, 23, posted: “Tough times call for togetherness.
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      “We’re as frustrated as all the fans with the way things are going at the moment.
      “We’ll continue to work on ourselves and improve with everyday! COYB.”
      But although some supporters responded positively, many replied scathingly, including with strong criticism of Havertz himself.
      One wrote: “You can continue to work on yourself, but not at Chelsea.”
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      Another said: “You better step up, my guy. I had so much expectations from you for this season.”
      Far more brutal was this: “You’re a terrible footballer, just leave my club.”
      And just as harsh: “You’re useless. Stop typing messages like this.”
      Perhaps tellingly, this message attracted hundreds of likes: “Same tweet every week, man.”
      A few posts, however, were SLIGHTLY more constructive.
      One read: “Give accurate passes mate it’s getting disgraceful.”
      And even more bluntly: “Go to Bayern, please.”
      One observer urged Havertz: “Please watch the video and raise your game. I think you can do it. ”

      There were, though, supporters who took Havertz’s post in the rallying way he surely intended – as boss Graham Potter battles to save his job.
      This message summed those up: “Please keep fighting!!!! I’m really struggling, like most fans, at the moment!” More

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      Chelsea ‘can sign Marcus Thuram in bargain £9m transfer with Gladbach having no choice but to accept bid for France ace’

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      CHELSEA are considering a move for Borussia Monchengladbach striker Marcus Thuram, according to reports.The 25-year-old played for France at the World Cup and featured as a substitute in the final.
      Marcus Thuram could be allowed to leave for £9millionCredit: Getty
      He has also caught the eye of Chelsea with his performances for Gladbach this season, scoring ten goals in 15 Bundesliga games.
      And the Blues could land the striker for as little as £9million, according to transfer guru Christian Falk via Caught Offside.
      Thuram has just six months remaining on his contract and Gladbach are reportedly looking to cash in while they still can.
      Chelsea are yet to submit an offer for Thuram but Graham Potter could be keen with new loan signing Joao Felix suspended for three games.
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      Manchester United have also been keeping tabs on Thuram with a view to snapping him up on a free transfer in the summer.
      He is free to talk hold talks with foreign clubs as he has less than six months remaining on his current deal.
      Thuram, who can play up front or out wide, has also attracted the attention of Newcastle, Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham.
      Chelsea are also looking to strengthen their defence with a move for Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar.
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      They were linked with the centre-back last summer and could battle Spurs for his signature.
      Alternatively, the Blues could make a £9m move for Real Madrid defender Rafa Marin. More

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      Chelsea and Spurs in Milan Skriniar transfer boost as defender refuses new Inter deal but they must match PSG offer

      by

      MILAN SKRINIAR’S reported contract refusal at Inter Milan has handed a transfer boost to Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.The defender is wanted by the Premier League sides as they hope to strengthen their backlines.
      Milan Skriniar has reportedly turned down a new deal at Inter MilanCredit: Getty
      The Slovakian is considered one of the best central defenders in Serie A following his performances for Inter Milan.
      However, he is now set on a move away from the San Siro as he rejected a new contract at the club, according to Calciomercato via Mundo Deportivo.
      Inter are believed to be keen to keep hold of the 27-year-old after they resisted heavy interest from PSG to sell him last summer.
      His current contract expires at the end of the season and the club and player are set to have a meeting on Friday to discuss terms again.
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      Inter are willing to double his salary to £5.3million-per-year.
      And there has been pressure on him to sign a new contract from the club’s fans as the supporters have waved banners demanding that he “stay in Milan”.
      As he is in the last six months of his deal then he is free to discuss a pre-contract agreement with other clubs.
      And, as per the report, PSG has an offer of closer to £8m waiting for him.
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      Although Chelsea and Spurs could also make their offers to the player in an attempt to convince him to come to England.
      But it is likely that they match the Ligue 1 outfit’s offer, which could prove to be a stumbling block. More

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      ‘S***ting myself’ – Chelsea legend John Terry’s terrifyingly close encounter with an alligator leaves Grealish panicking

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      JOHN TERRY has revealed how he came face to face with an alligator while playing golf in Florida. The former England and Chelsea defender was playing a round at the famous Sawgrass course near Jacksonville when he spotted the man-eater on the fairway close to some water. 
      Terry is a massive golf fan and now plays off scratchCredit: Instagram
      The Chelsea legend played a round at the famous Sawgrass course near JacksonvilleCredit: Instagram
      Terry celebrating after putting the ballCredit: Instagram
      JT filmed the 5ft-long alligator as he tentatively walked past it in footage posted to InstagramCredit: Instagram
      JT, 42, filmed the 5ft-long alligator as he tentatively walked past it and posted the footage on Instagram. 
      Jack Grealish, who played at Aston Villa while Terry was a coach there, responded: “Naaaa wouldn’t catch me anywhere near that!!!!”
      Other pals suggested JT was sizing up the reptile to turn it into a handbag for his wife Toni. 
      Last year Terry announced he had got his golf handicap down to scratch, meaning he can go around 18 holes in level par and not require the extra shots that a handicap provides. 
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      The five-time Premier League winner wrote: “When I retired I set myself a target to get down to scratch and today I achieved it.
      “Not the most exciting post but one I’m personally pleased with.” 
      Terry is a member at the exclusive Wentworth club in Surrey and has also attended the Ryder Cup and been pictured with professional stars Rory McIlroy and Ian Poulter. 
      He plays left-handed despite being a right-footed footballer.  
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      Terry’s last top level coaching role came at Aston Villa.
      The ex-defender has hinted that he’d like to get into management – but only at the right club.
      He has since been back at Chelsea working with academy stars.
      Grealish commented on Terry’s post saying he wouldn’t go near the alligatorCredit: Reuters More

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      Chelsea ready to poach Real Madrid kid Rafa Marin with highly-rated defender available in bargain £9m transfer

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      CHELSEA are reportedly ready to try and sign Real Madrid defender Rafa Marin.The 20-year-old is a highly-rated center-back but he could be available for a bargain price.
      Chelsea are reportedly considering a move to sign Real Madrid youngster Rafa MarinCredit: Getty
      Marin’s contract expires at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in the summer of 2024.
      And Chelsea are considering a summer swoop to bring the Spaniard to Stamford Bridge in the summer, according to The Telegraph.
      The report suggests that Marin, could be available for just £9million.
      He does not play for Real Madrid’s first team and is instead a regular for the club’s second team Castilla.
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      However, Graham Potter’s side are not believed to be the only ones in the running for his signature.
      Serie A giants Juventus and Bundesliga side Red Bull Leipzig have also been named as interested clubs in Marin.
      So far this season, the 20-year-old has played 16 games for Castilla, scoring twice as well as being booked five times.
      He has helped his side keep five clean sheets this season.
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      The move would continue the Blue’s current transfer policy of signing promising players, as seen with the arrivals of David Datro Fofana and Andrey Santos.
      Chelsea have also signed Atletico Madrid’s Joao Felix on loan and AS Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile on a long-term deal. More

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      Chelsea star Thiago Silva’s wife takes swipe at his flop team-mates after another defeat at Fulham amid shocking run

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      CHELSEA star Thiago Silva’s wife has taken a swipe at his flop team-mates after the Blues falling to a seventh defeat in nine games.Graham Potter’s men were beaten 2-1 in Thursday’s West London derby with Fulham.
      Silva was part of the Chelsea team that lost 2-1 to FulhamCredit: Reuters
      Chelsea have lost seven in their last nine gamesCredit: Getty
      Silva’s wife Belle hit out at his team-mates on TwitterCredit: Instagram @bellesilva
      Ex-Chelsea star Willian opened the scoring before Kalidou Koulibaly equalised shortly after the start to the second half.
      January new boy Joao Felix was then sent off and a Carlos Vinicius winner followed.

      Despite the defeat, Chelsea fan favourite Silva, 38, started and turned in another fine performance, playing 90 minutes.
      And so his wife has taken to social media, swiping at his Blues team-mates.
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      Belle says if there was versions of her husband playing in midfield and attack, Chelsea’s fortunes would be different.
      She tweeted: “If there was a @tsilva3 in attack and one in midfield, with what we already have in defense…”
      Fans agree with Belle’s assessment, and have showered the legendary centre-back with praise.
      One responded, saying: “11 Thiago Silva’s would win us the league.”
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      Another said: “NAHH imagine what it takes for a player’s spouse to say this. We’re so finished.”
      Some even suggested sons Isago, 14, and Iago, 11, should turn out for Chelsea instead of the current flops.
      Silva played 90 minutes against Fulham More