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      Chelsea wonderkid Willian Estevao, 17, wins two awards after dominating Brazilian league ahead of Blues return

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      INCOMING Chelsea star Willian Estevao has bagged two major gongs ahead of his move to Stamford Bridge.The Blues struck a £28million deal for the teenager with Brazilian club Palmeiras in the summer.Willian Estevao, 17, bagged 19 goals and 12 assists for Palmeiras last seaosnCredit: AFPThe Chelsea starlet’s haul landed him theCredit: AFPBut the 17-year-old won’t join the west Londoners until next summer as he was immediately loaned back to the Verdao.And he’ll join the Premier League giants having scooped two personal gongs.Estevao – who has been dubbed “Messinho” by several footie fans – won the awards for the Best Young Player and Best Attacker of the 2024 Brasileirao last weekend.Chelsea fans were quick to react to the news Estevao’s trophy haul.READ MORE CHELSEA NEWSOne wrote: “Estevao Willian’s got the golden touch, and soon Chelsea will too.”Another said: “Chelsea’s attack just got a future superstar. Congrats, Willian!”And another said: “Estevao is a generational talent and he’s a Chelsea player.”One remarked: “Great news for Chelsea.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSChelsea ratings vs TottenhamCHELSEA came from two goals behind to beat Spurs 4-3 in a chaotic game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium,Here’s how the Blues players rated…Robert Sanchez – 4The home fans were on to him for the entirety of the first half after he lumped the ball out of play early on.Not an awful lot he could’ve done about the goals, and he did recover well in the second half.Moises Caicedo – 6Chelsea’s best defender on the day, he put in some strong challenges inverting into midfield and put in a solid performance once again.Fortunate to escape a card for a late challenge on Pape Matar Sarr, before a brilliant second half.Benoit Badiashile – 4Looked uncomfortable playing as a left-footed centre-back on the right-hand side.Often didn’t help Robert Sanchez by playing him into trouble, and looked awkward when trying to progress from the back.Levi Colwill – 6Allowed Solanke to get in front of him and finish brilliantly at the near post for the opening goal.Didn’t have an awful lot to do in the second half, which was perhaps a good sign, as the whole defence was improved.Marc Cucurella – 4Slipped at the vital moment to practically set Spurs through and open the scoring within five minutes, before slipping AGAIN which saw Kulusevski double the lead.Recovered really well after swapping his ice skates for football boots, nabbing the assist for Sancho’s goal and giving a solid showing for the whole second half.That said, he has to be marked down for the two goals.Romeo Lavia – 8Energetic, strong and smooth on the turn in midfield, with some brilliant line-breaking passes too.Much the same as Caicedo, he is becoming a dependable, impressive body in the Chelsea midfield.Came off at half-time for Malo Gusto, which must have been a tactical switch.Enzo Fernandez (c) – 9Didn’t misplace a single one of his 28 passes in the first half, the same as Lavia – before adding a stunning, game-winning, left-footed volley to his myriad of impressive actions.His best game in a Chelsea shirt came in one of their biggest matches of the season, as he continues his remarkable run of goal contributions.Pedro Neto – 7A threat on the right wing in the first half for Chelsea, he pressed well and came close to scoring Palmer’s deflected effort.A constant danger, he was creative but slightly lacked in end product if you’re being critical.Cole Palmer – 9Mis-kicked a chance in the first twenty minutes you would usually bet your house on him scoring, before coming close again with a shot from range moments later.Calmly dispatched his equalising penalty into the bottom corner, before setting up Enzo Fernandez to put his side in the lead.Added the cherry on the Chelsea cake with an ice-cold panenka from the penalty spot.Jadon Sancho – 8Excellent finish to pull one back for the Blues and spark hope among supporters.Generally sharp in build-up, and tricky feet as always, with a great slide-rule pass to see Caicedo win the penalty for Chelsea’s equaliser.Nicolas Jackson – 6Looked a threat going forward for Chelsea in spells, but failed to get himself on the scoresheet on this occasion.Seemed troubled as he departed the pitch for the oncoming Christopher Nkunku.SUBS…Malo Gusto (Romeo Lavia, HT) – 5Was more direct and definitely an improvement on Malacia, albeit on the opposite flank.However, still wasn’t able to be the difference which Ruben Amorim would’ve been looking for in this one.Christopher Nkunku (Nicolas Jackson, 76)Got in some good positions and pressed well, remaining an outlet for the Chelsea attack when they countered.Ultimately not enough time to have the impact he would’ve liked.Noni Madueke (Pedro Neto, 86)Not enough time to impact the game in any way.Renato Veiga (Marc Cucurella, 90)Not enough time to give a solid review, hardly touched the ball.Joao Felix (Cole Palmer, 90)Came on with seven minutes to go, in which Chelsea were defending for the most part.Another chimed in: “Big things ahead for Willian Estevao.”Best Young Player and Best Attacker in the Brasileirao, Chelsea’s future star is already shining bright.”Chelsea fans spot moment Nicolas Jackson ‘assisted’ Enzo Fernandez and stopped captain getting yellow cardEstevao bagged a whopping 19 goals and 12 assists in all competitions last season, in which he made 50 appearances.And his talents have been likened to those of Barcelona and Spain star Lamine Yamal.Brazil legend Ronaldo Nazario said of Estevao in an interview with Ben Jacobs: “He’s a young player and very talented.”He’s kind of like Lamine Yamal. He will soon be a very big star in football.”He’s very promising and at just 17. “I think he’ll play for Palmeiras at the Club World Cup then join Chelsea.” More

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      Chelsea fans love Enzo Maresca’s ‘Frank Lampard tribute’ in live TV interview after win over Tottenham

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      ENZO MARESCA pulled a “Frank Lampard” live on TV, leaving Chelsea fans in stitches. Chelsea staged an incredible comeback from 2-0 down to beat Tottenham 4-3 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday.Enzo Maresca pulled a ‘Frank Lampard’ in a live TV interview with Sky SportsCredit: Sky SportsAfter the comeback win Maresca saw the funny side of Marc Cucurella’s two early slips that gave Tottenham the leadCredit: GettyThe win left the Blues four points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool.However, speaking to Sky Sports after the game, Maresca was asked about Marc Cucurella’s nightmare opening minutes which saw him slip twice to gift Spurs their early advantage.The Italian saw the funny side of the situation and joked: “He said to me after the game that he was trying to bring emotion to the game!”But after a brief chuckle, the 44-year-old then switched to a more serious tone, saying: “No, being serious.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd fans could not help but notice the similarities between Maresca and former manager Lampard.Blues legend Lampard, who now manages Championship side Coventry, became well known for trying to crack a joke in interviews before switching to a more serious tone.Reacting to the similarities on social media, one fan said: “Lovely Frank Lampard tribute from Enzo Maresca here.”A second said: “‘No but seriously’,” followed by a pair of crying emojis.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSA third added: “This is brilliant.”Another said: “It’s a Chelsea thing.”Fans spot Frank Lampard do his trademark face change as clip of his first day at Coventry training emergesNumerous others responded by replying with laughing face emojis.Lampard himself is aware of the gimmick, revealing how his daughter teases him by sending him videos of the meme.In his “serious” reaction to Cucurella, Maresca said: “No, being serious, to come to this stadium against this team and be 2-0 down, but continue then with the same plan on and off the ball and then second half we changed things tactically. “I think overall we deserved to win.”It’s more a question for Marc. They are mature enough to decide what boots they need for the game. “The most important thing is that we were 2-0 but we continued the same way to create chances.”Chelsea ratings vs TottenhamCHELSEA came from two goals behind to beat Spurs 4-3 in a chaotic game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium,Here’s how the Blues players rated…Robert Sanchez – 4The home fans were on to him for the entirety of the first half after he lumped the ball out of play early on.Not an awful lot he could’ve done about the goals, and he did recover well in the second half.Moises Caicedo – 6Chelsea’s best defender on the day, he put in some strong challenges inverting into midfield and put in a solid performance once again.Fortunate to escape a card for a late challenge on Pape Matar Sarr, before a brilliant second half.Benoit Badiashile – 4Looked uncomfortable playing as a left-footed centre-back on the right-hand side.Often didn’t help Robert Sanchez by playing him into trouble, and looked awkward when trying to progress from the back.Levi Colwill – 6Allowed Solanke to get in front of him and finish brilliantly at the near post for the opening goal.Didn’t have an awful lot to do in the second half, which was perhaps a good sign, as the whole defence was improved.Marc Cucurella – 4Slipped at the vital moment to practically set Spurs through and open the scoring within five minutes, before slipping AGAIN which saw Kulusevski double the lead.Recovered really well after swapping his ice skates for football boots, nabbing the assist for Sancho’s goal and giving a solid showing for the whole second half.That said, he has to be marked down for the two goals.Romeo Lavia – 8Energetic, strong and smooth on the turn in midfield, with some brilliant line-breaking passes too.Much the same as Caicedo, he is becoming a dependable, impressive body in the Chelsea midfield.Came off at half-time for Malo Gusto, which must have been a tactical switch.Enzo Fernandez (c) – 9Didn’t misplace a single one of his 28 passes in the first half, the same as Lavia – before adding a stunning, game-winning, left-footed volley to his myriad of impressive actions.His best game in a Chelsea shirt came in one of their biggest matches of the season, as he continues his remarkable run of goal contributions.Pedro Neto – 7A threat on the right wing in the first half for Chelsea, he pressed well and came close to scoring Palmer’s deflected effort.A constant danger, he was creative but slightly lacked in end product if you’re being critical.Cole Palmer – 9Mis-kicked a chance in the first twenty minutes you would usually bet your house on him scoring, before coming close again with a shot from range moments later.Calmly dispatched his equalising penalty into the bottom corner, before setting up Enzo Fernandez to put his side in the lead.Added the cherry on the Chelsea cake with an ice-cold panenka from the penalty spot.Jadon Sancho – 8Excellent finish to pull one back for the Blues and spark hope among supporters.Generally sharp in build-up, and tricky feet as always, with a great slide-rule pass to see Caicedo win the penalty for Chelsea’s equaliser.Nicolas Jackson – 6Looked a threat going forward for Chelsea in spells, but failed to get himself on the scoresheet on this occasion.Seemed troubled as he departed the pitch for the oncoming Christopher Nkunku.SUBS…Malo Gusto (Romeo Lavia, HT) – 5Was more direct and definitely an improvement on Malacia, albeit on the opposite flank.However, still wasn’t able to be the difference which Ruben Amorim would’ve been looking for in this one.Christopher Nkunku (Nicolas Jackson, 76)Got in some good positions and pressed well, remaining an outlet for the Chelsea attack when they countered.Ultimately not enough time to have the impact he would’ve liked.Noni Madueke (Pedro Neto, 86)Not enough time to impact the game in any way.Renato Veiga (Marc Cucurella, 90)Not enough time to give a solid review, hardly touched the ball.Joao Felix (Cole Palmer, 90)Came on with seven minutes to go, in which Chelsea were defending for the most part.After the game, Cucurella apologised to fans by showing a picture of his old boots in the bin.Maresca added the win – Chelsea’s fourth in a row in the league – was “perfect”, though he remained coy on title talk.He said: “To come to this stadium and think you are going to win and not suffer, it’s impossible. It’s the perfect win probably because of this.”After the game, my message to the players is to be focused in the day by day, our sessions, the next game on Thursday and then Sunday. “The main focus has to be to enjoy the day off and when we come back, 100%, train well, go for the game.”The fans can dream because from the outside, it is quite clear and inside, the reality is we are not ready but the important thing is we improve day by day.”READ MORE SUN STORIESChelsea face Astana in their next game in the Europa Conference League on Thursday at the extraordinary kick-off time of 3:30pm.They then host Brentford at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. More

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      Sonia Bompastor praises ‘brave’ Chelsea display as WSL leaders extend winning run with defeat of Brighton

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      SONIA BOMPASTOR hailed Hannah Hampton for helping Chelsea snuff out Brighton despite a clearance leading to an Albion goal.The Blues goalkeeper pulled off some stunning saves as Sjoeke Nusken’s brace contributed to a 4-2 defeat of the Seagulls on Sunday.Chelsea’s win enabled them to maintain their five-point lead at the WSL’s summit following Man City’s 4-0 defeat of LeicesterCredit: PASome well-executed saves from Hannah Hampton helped Chelsea protect their advantageCredit: GettySjoeke Nusken bagged her first two WSL goals for this season netting twice for ChelseaCredit: ReutersBrighton had nine shots on target including one from ex-Blues ace Jelena Cankovic who scored their first-half equaliserCredit: PAThe hosts registered their ninth win in nine games to maintain their flawless run and five-point lead at the summit. Bompastor’s side also equalled Arsenal’s record of nine straight victories in the top-flight set during 2018 to 2019 campaignAnd the six-goal thriller at Kingsmeadow included two goals conceded by Chelsea and Albion following wobbly moments at the back. This included Hampton’s 71st-minute attempted clearance paving the way for Kiko Seike netting Brighton’s second goal. Read More Football StoriesBlues boss Bompastor said: “Hannah had a great game even when you analyse her performance and you can also see the (second) goal we conceded. “But I don’t care about that when we get a win. “For me it’s more important for my players to try even if they don’t succeed. I want them to be brave and confident enough to try again. “And when you look at her performance the balance is more positive.Most read in Football”She made some great saves that allowed us to stay in the game and that’s what I focus on.” The Seagulls, who had forward Fran Kirby absent due to a calf injury, pushed their hosts all the way as they mounted a late fightback. The visitors had nine shots on target during the match and prompted some quality saves from Hampton, including a close-range stop from a Seike strike late on. Bompastor added: “Before the game in the press conference, someone told me you are dominating the league and it was not good for the league “This game showed we have a competitive league. “We were expecting a difficult game with players returning from international duty. “And at this time of the year they are fatigued and at these times it’s important to focus on performance and having good energy to win”Ex-Blues midfielder Jelena Cankovic had a ninth-minute strike cleared off the line in a frantic first half. Jorelyn Carabali forced Hampton to save her headed effort with an outstretched leg at the half hour point. And the deadlock was broken when Nusken exploited Brighton’s attempts to pass out from the back, easing the ball across the line in the 35th minute. Albion goalkeeper Sophie Baggaley was caught dawdling by Aggie Beever-Jones as Chelsea took a 2-0 lead in 40 minutesBut the Seagulls rallied with Cankovic pulling a goal back with a swept-in effort close to half-time. The second half saw highly-rated forward Michelle Agyemang come on for the visitors.But their hosts took a 3-1 lead with Johanna Rytting Kaneryd netting after Baggaley’s 51st minute save of Lucy Bronze’s shot deflected off herBut Agyemang, on loan from Arsenal, gave Brighton hope of a possible draw as her charge down of Hampton’s clearance teed up Seike’s walloped finishThe Japan striker had a late shot stopped by Hampton before Chelsea put the game to bed with Nusken’s injury-time header. And the result saw Albion drop to fifth before their league clash with Tottenham on Saturday, as Arsenal moved up to third spot with Manchester United sitting fourth. Brighton boss Dario Vidosic said: “We knew we had to come out and we wanted to try to win. “We probably could have scored five or six. “We made a few little mistakes that we normally don’t make, but that’s all part of the process.”But I’m really proud (of the players’ performance) after a short period with disruptions leading into this. Kiko Seike netted her fifth goal in eight WSL appearances when she scored Brighton’s secondCredit: Getty “We lost three players in Fran (Kirby), Maisie (Symonds) and Madison (Haley to injuries) during the international break. READ MORE SUN STORIES”To put in the performance we did it would have been just that we got something out of it.”We didn’t but we’ll learn from this and we’ll be ready to go again on Wednesday night (in the League Cup against Bristol City).” More

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      Chelsea player ratings: Enzo Fernandez has best game in Blues shirt as Badiashile plays team-mate into trouble

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      CHELSEA came from two goals behind to beat Spurs 4-3 and closed the gap on Prem leaders Liverpool to four points at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.The Blues were 2-0 down within 11 minutes, before Jadon Sancho scored his second goal in five days to bring them back into it. Enzo Fernandez established Chelsea’s leadCole Palmer levelled the scores with a calm penalty in the 61st minuteYves Bissouma conceded the pen after bringing down Moises CaicedoJadon Sancho had got one back five minutes after going 2-0 downCole Palmer’s first penalty cancelled out both Dominic Solanke and Dejan Kulusevski’s early strikes to leave many questioning what’s next for Ange Postecoglou?Captain Enzo Fernandez completed the incredible comeback with a brilliant volley with his left foot from a bouncing ball in the 73rd minute.A ridiculous shove from Pape Matar Sarr saw Anthony Taylor point to the spot again – with Palmer offering up a cool Panenka. After missing untold chances, Son Heung-Min grabbed a consolation in 96th minute, but Spurs remain winless since their 4-0 victory at Man City.READ MORE CHELSEAWith Arsenal losing ground after Fulham held them to 1-1 draw, Chelsea now enjoy a two point cushion over Mikel Arteta’s men.Here’s how SunSport’s Lloyd Canfield rated the players…Robert Sanchez – 4The home fans were on to him for the entirety of the first half after he lumped the ball out of play early on. Not an awful lot he could’ve done about the goals, and he did recover well in the second half. Most read in FootballMoises Caicedo –  6Chelsea’s best defender on the day, he put in some strong challenges inverting into midfield and put in a solid performance once again. Fortunate to escape a card for a late challenge on Pape Matar Sarr, before a brilliant second half. Benoit Badiashile – 4Looked uncomfortable playing as a left-footed centre-back on the right-hand side.Often didn’t help Robert Sanchez by playing him into trouble, and looked awkward when trying to progress from the back. Levi Colwill – 6Allowed Solanke to get in front of him and finish brilliantly at the near post for the opening goal. Didn’t have an awful lot to do in the second half, which was perhaps a good sign, as the whole defence was improved. Marc Cucurella – 4Slipped at the vital moment to practically set Spurs through and open the scoring within five minutes, before slipping AGAIN which saw Kulusevski double the lead. Recovered really well after swapping his ice skates for football boots, nabbing the assist for Sancho’s goal and giving a solid showing for the whole second half. That said, he has to be marked down for the two goals. Marc Cucurella had Cole Palmer to thank after gifting Spurs their first two goalsRomeo Lavia – 8Energetic, strong and smooth on the turn in midfield, with some brilliant line-breaking passes too. Much the same as Caicedo, he is becoming a dependable, impressive body in the Chelsea midfield. Came off at half-time for Malo Gusto, which must have been a tactical switch. Enzo Fernandez (c) – 9Didn’t misplace a single one of his 28 passes in the first half, the same as Lavia – before adding a stunning, game-winning, left-footed volley to his myriad of impressive actions. His best game in a Chelsea shirt came in one of their biggest matches of the season, as he continues his remarkable run of goal contributions.Pedro Neto – 7A threat on the right wing in the first half for Chelsea, he pressed well and came close to scoring Palmer’s deflected effort. A constant danger, he was creative but slightly lacked in end product if you’re being critical. Cole Palmer  – 9Mis-kicked a chance in the first twenty minutes you would usually bet your house on him scoring, before coming close again with a shot from range moments later. Calmly dispatched his equalising penalty into the bottom corner, before setting up Enzo Fernandez to put his side in the lead.Added the cherry on the Chelsea cake with an ice-cold panenka from the penalty spot. Cole Palmer scored twice and provided an assist for Enzo’s goalJadon Sancho – 8Excellent finish to pull one back for the Blues and spark hope among supporters.Generally sharp in build-up, and tricky feet as always, with a great slide-rule pass to see Caicedo win the penalty for Chelsea’s equaliser. Nicolas Jackson – 6Looked a threat going forward for Chelsea in spells, but failed to get himself on the scoresheet on this occasion. Seemed troubled as he departed the pitch for the oncoming Christopher Nkunku. SUBS:Malo Gusto (Romeo Lavia, HT) – 5Was more direct and definitely an improvement on Malacia, albeit on the opposite flank. However, still wasn’t able to be the difference which Ruben Amorim would’ve been looking for in this one.Christopher Nkunku (Nicolas Jackson, 76)Got in some good positions and pressed well, remaining an outlet for the Chelsea attack when they countered. Ultimately not enough time to have the impact he would’ve liked.Noni Madueke (Pedro Neto, 86)Not enough time to impact the game in any way.READ MORE SUN STORIESRenato Veiga (Marc Cucurella, 90)Not enough time to give a solid review, hardly touched the ball. Joao Felix (Cole Palmer, 90)Came on with seven minutes to go, in which Chelsea were defending for the most part. 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      Chelsea fans escorted out of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after celebrating Jadon Sancho goal

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      UGLY scenes erupted in the stands in Tottenham’s heated home derby with Chelsea.Some Blues’ supporters were escorted out following their exuberant celebration of a Jadon Sancho goal.Jadon Sancho sparked unfortunate crowd scenes when he cut Chelsea’s deficitCredit: RexSome spectators were guided out following their reactionMeanwhile, Chelsea heroes Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernandez were pelted by objects thrown from home supporters.Tottenham fans reacted furiously to the antics from a few of their Chelsea counterparts after Sancho cut the visitors’ deficit to 2-1.Dominic Solanke and Dejan Kulesvski had netted inside the first 11 minutes to leave Spurs flying.But Sancho cut in from the left to fire home a low shot in off the post.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd the loanee from Manchester United continued to menace Spurs down the same flank.Only Fraser Forster denied him early in the second period.Palmer and Fernandez earlier had to delay taking set-pieces as missiles rained down.Tottenham stewards intervened to quell the troublemakers in the stands.Most read in FootballEngland attacker Palmer was happy to laugh off the animosity.And he later ignited more wild rejoicing – with a penalty equaliser on 61 minutes.Marc Cucurella charges over to Chelsea bench and changes boots after being totally at fault for Tottenham’s second goalFernandez too then took his own revenge – putting Chelsea in front with a screamer.Palmer scores his second penalty of the game with a cheeky Panenka on 84 minutes for 4-1, before Son scored Tottenham’s third as it ended 4-3 to the visitors.Supporters of the two clubs have clashed in the past.And that apparent acrimony has at times also extended to the dugouts.Two years ago then-Chelsea chief Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte, who managed Spurs three years after bossing the Blues, were caught up in an unsightly exchange over a handshake. Cole Palmer went on to slot a spot-kick leveller for ChelseaCredit: Reuters More

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      Marc Cucurella posts hilarious picture of calamitous boots in BIN after Chelsea star slipped to gift Spurs two goals

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      CHELSEA ace Marc Cucurella endured a horror first 10 minutes in the London derby against Tottenham.The Blues were taking on Spurs in a crucial Premier League match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Cucurella binned his boots after the match and apologised to Chelsea fansChelsea ace Marc Cucurella was at fault for both of Tottenham’s goals as he slippedCucurella charged the Chelsea bench after his second slipCucurella decided to change his boots at the Chelsea benchThe sight of Cucurella changing his boots went viralAnd Cucurella, 26, was at fault for both of the North Londoners’ goals as he slipped.The full-back lost his balance after just five minutes when Dominic Solanke opened the scoring for Tottenham.And the Spain international did the same just six minutes later, leading to Dejan Kulusevski’s strike.Cucurella was then seen storming towards the Chelsea bench to change his boots.Read More on ChelseaIt seems like the ex-Brighton star no longer had faith in his gear as he kept falling on the wet surface.The versatile defender appeared to have regained his footing as he helped Chelsea reduce the deficit with Jadon Sancho’s strike on 17 minutes.Fans were left stunned by that peculiar sight as they took to social media.One fan tweeted: “Like Cinderella, Cucurella needs slippers that fit – Peter Drury.”Most read in FootballAnother commented: “How can he had not realised from warm up how wet it is.”A third wrote: “What a nightmare.”How Cucurella trapped Saka AGAIN with simple trick but Chelsea have critical Palmer problemAnd that one stated: “Nightmare is right.”It seems it all worked well at the end for Cucurella as Chelsea turned the game on its head and won 4-3 in a thrilling encounter.The Spaniard then decided to poke a little fun on the situation as he shared a snap of his initial pair going in the bin.Cucurella added the following caption: “Sorry Blues.” More

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      Cole Palmer’s incredible off-field earnings revealed after Chelsea star sets up his own company to handle sponsor deals

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      FOOTIE hotshot Cole Palmer made £1.6million in a year – ON TOP of his wages for playing.The England star, 22, who became the second-quickest Chelsea star to reach 30 Premier League goals this week, has seen cash in his image rights company Palmer Management Limited shoot up.Cole Palmer made £1.6million in a year – on top of his wages for playingCredit: AlamyPalmer netted lucrative sponsorship deals with the likes of fashion brand BoohooCredit: BoohooHe also starred in a Burberry advertCredit: BurberryThe Chelsea and England attacking midfielder makes more than £30,000 a week from sponsorship deals.The windfall comes in addition to his Stamford Bridge salary.Accounts filed this week show he had assets of £2,149,409 at the end of October 2024 – compared to £563,475 a year earlier.Assets include £1,698,821 cash in the bank.READ MORE IN football They cover the period when Cole – who joined Chelsea from Manchester City in the summer of 2023 – netted lucrative sponsorship deals with Nike and fashion brand Boohoo.Cole set up the company three years ago to handle his off the pitch earnings, with it described as a “media representation services” company.After paying bills, Cole was left with net assets of £1,271,616.The star paid £318,421 corporation tax and a further £189,643 in tax and social security.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSCole, 22, banked a substantial pay rise over the summer, taking his salary from £80,000 to £130,000 a week, after penning a fresh nine-year deal with the Londoners.The former City man recently revealed he is dreaming of winning the Ballon d’Or and being crowned the world’s best player. He told the Men In Blazers podcast: “Ballon d’Or, that’s what everyone wants to win. I wish.” Cole Palmer reveals he failed PE in hilarious interview as fans tell Chelsea star to consider going into comedy More

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      Forgotten Chelsea star could hand Enzo Maresca huge boost in title bid this weekend… without even playing for Blues

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      ARMANDO BROJA is desperate to cement his name in Everton’s history in a game he “dreamed” of playing in as a boy.The Albanian striker moved to Goodison on a season-long loan from Chelsea in August but was soon sidelined with an Achilles injury.Armando Broja always wanted to play in derbies like Everton vs LiverpoolCredit: RexEnzo Maresca’s Chelsea are seven points behind leaders LiverpoolCredit: GettyFans finally got to see him in an Everton shirt for the first time on Wednesday as he came off the bench for the final 12 minutes of the 4-0 win over Wolves.And after sampling Goodison for the first time as a Blue, the somewhat forgotten Chelsea loanee wants to play his part in the famous stadium’s last top-flight derby against Arne Slot’s Reds.Broja, 23, said: “It’s a massive win for us and we go three points clear of the bottom three. But  the games come thick and fast and we have a massive derby, so we’ve got to be ready for that.“I used to watch it when I was a kid, so it’s one of the ones that you dream of playing in.READ MORE FOOTBALL“I can’t wait to be a part of it and just see the atmosphere in the game.”Broja, who had loan spells with Southampton and Fulham, is ready to make a big impact.He continued: “I have come back from a long injury, so there’s more to come from me.“I can get even sharper, I can get even better.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS“I felt really good to be back out there. I really enjoyed it. I played with a smile on my face.“I can still keep going forward and giving more.”Maresca slams Madueke’s ‘ambition’ and fumes ‘I do not like the way he trained’ after Chelsea star’s goal and assistShould Broja make an impact on the game, he could help his parent club’s surprise title push.Chelsea are Liverpool’s nearest challengers heading into the weekend’s action, trailing by seven points.Enzo Maresca’s side could do with a favour from Everton before they face Tottenham on Sunday.Ex-Stuttgart midfielder Orel Mangala, 26, cannot wait to face Liverpool.The Toffees ace said: “I have had some crazy derbies in Germany. This type of atmosphere is very good . . . I love it.“But this is definitely a bigger game. We will  give everything to get the three points.” More