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      Fans slam Chelsea TV over ‘awful’ broadcast blunder after struggling to watch Inter Milan clash

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      FANS slammed Chelsea TV for their “awful” coverage of the pre-season friendly against Inter Milan. The Blues’ channel charged £5 to watch the match but viewers were distracted by the commentary. Lesley Ugochukwu levelled against Inter MilanCredit: GettyThat is because separate commentators from another channel could be heard over those of Chelsea TV.One said: “Chelsea TV (or whatever they identify now as) is awful. “You can always hear the other commentators in the background commentating for their channel.”Another asked: “Why can I hear a muffled Jason Cundy on the Chelsea stream?”READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSSomeone replied: “You can always hear him and the other Chelsea tv commentator..don’t remember his name, can hear both their voices right now.”Another said: “Can’t hear it on any other broadcast, ever. Either too close or the equipment ain’t great. “Either way, bad for the club’s own media channel.”A late Lesley Ugochukwu leveller cancelled out Marcus Thuram’s opener as the sides could not be separated. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSChelsea fans were introduced to Pedro Neto for the first time since joining in a £54million move from Wolves. He stepped out in blue for the first time waved to fans at Stamford Bridge. Stamford Bridge locals reveal what life’s like More

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      Ivan Toney could be set for shock transfer abroad having been linked with moves to Arsenal, Man Utd and Chelsea

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      ENGLAND star Ivan Toney is a top target for Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli, according to shock reports.The Brentford striker has been heavily linked with an exit as he has just one year left on his contract.Ivan Toney is wanted by Saudi Pro League chiefsCredit: ReutersSunSport exclusively revealed that the Bees were initially ready to slash their asking price to just £30million for Toney.But after new striker Igor Thiago picked up a knee injury that is set to rule him out until December, the club were having a re-think about selling their main man.A host of Premier League clubs have been linked with a move for Toney – including Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham and West Ham.But reporter Fabrizio Romano claims there is interest from the Saudi Pro League.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe reports that Toney is one of the “main strikers being considered” by chiefs in the Middle East.Al-Ahli have supposedly had an interest since January.The report also claims that the player is “assessing his options” and is yet to make a decision on his future.But his choices could now be limited as United have signed Joshua Zirkzee, Spurs have completed a deal for Dominic Solanke and Niclas Fullkrug has joined West Ham.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSToney scored four goals in 17 games last season after serving an eight-month betting ban.He was also a member of the England squad that fell just short in the final to Spain.A move to Al-Ahli would see him team-up with ex-Prem stars Edouard Mendy, Riyad Mahrez, Roberto Firmino.Man Utd transfer target Ivan Toney talks about his experience playing for England More

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      Chelsea ban ANOTHER star from first-team facilities ahead of likely transfer exit despite him being at club since 8

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      TREVOH CHALOBAH has been BARRED from using Chelsea’s first-team facilities as he nears an emotional exit. The boyhood Blue has been deemed surplus to requirements this summer amid an influx of centre-backs at Stamford Bridge. Trevoh Chalobah is edging towards a Chelsea transfer exitCredit: GettyChelsea are looking to offload Chalobah and have taken extreme measurements to accelerate his move. According to The Telegraph, the defender has been banned from using Chelsea’s first-team facilities.Along with Armando Broja and Romelu Lukaku, they are all being made to train with the development squad.That means Chalobah – who has been with Chelsea since he was eight – must spend his time away from the club’s first team.READ MORE IN football He has not been in the first-team dressing room or at lunch since Chelsea returned from their pre-season tour of America. Chalobah was controversially told to stay at home as his Blues team-mates jetted off Stateside. Midfielder Conor Gallagher faced a similar fate, as revealed by SunSport. Gallagher was told that he will not be allowed in the first-team building nor train with Enzo Maresca’s squad. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut the former academy graduate has since agreed a £34million move to Atletico Madrid.Aston Villa and Crystal Palace are among the clubs linked with Chalobah, who made 17 appearances for Chelsea last season under Mauricio Pochettino.Enzo Maresca’s tactical overhaul at ChelseaHe had turned down a move to Nottingham Forest last summer and fought his way back into the squad. But Chelsea have since welcomed back Wesley Fofana and signed Tosin Adarabioyo from Fulham on a free transfer. They join Axel Disasi, Benoît Badiashile and Levi Colwill in Chelsea’s crowded backline.Chelsea are believed to value Chalobah at £20m with the centre-half said to have acted professional despite the ruthless approach to negotiate his exit.Lukaku is still a target for Napoli and Italian manager Antonio Conte but the Blues want his £37.8 million buy-out clause met.Broja meanwhile has attracted attention from the Premier League and overseas as his time with Chelsea also looks to be nearing an end.READ MORE SUN STORIESMaresca is close to adding winger Pedro Neto in a £54m deal from Wolves. It will be his NINTH signing of the summer with striker Samu Omorodion also close to joining from Atletico for £34.5m.Meet Pep Guardiola disciple Enzo MarescaENZO MARESCA is considered among the most exciting young coaches on the planet.Born in Italy in 1980, he managed to guide Leicester to the Championship title in his first season as Foxes boss.His management career started at Italian minnows Ascoli before he was snapped up by Man City in 2020 to manage their Elite Development Squad.He guided the youth team to the Premier League 2 title in his one season working for the Citizens – with Cole Palmer in the side.His first senior job was with Parma but he was sacked after just a few months after failing to impress.Despite the team playing in Serie B and Maresca having an impressive squad he was unable to get them on course for promotion.He returned to Man City and worked as one of Pep Guardiola’s assistants for the 2022/23 season as they won the Treble.He took over relegated Leicester last summer and made an immediate impact, with the Foxes winning the Championship title.Maresca showed his dedication to the job by living at the training ground for the first two months after his appointment.He’s considered something of a Pep disciple and has said: “For a coach, it’s important to have the mentality of a chess player.”During his playing career he played under Carlo Ancelotti and Marcello Lippi – and alongside ex-Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi. More

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      How Chelsea could line up after £54m Pedro Neto transfer including new goalkeeper and formation

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      CHELSEA are set to continue yet another lavish transfer window of spending by forking out £54million on Wolves winger Pedro Neto.The Blues swooped quickly to agree a shock deal with the Midlands club earlier today.Pedro Neto is set to join ChelseaCredit: GettyEnzo Maresca’s side have spent lavishly on several new signings already this summer, including £30m Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, £19m Omari Kellyman and £20.7m Filip Jorgensen.Chelsea have a bloated squad, with forgotten men including the likes of Romelu Lukaku and Kepa Arrizabalaga still on the books.But new boss Maresca will be looking to zone in on a settled new starting XI including Neto, with the Premier League campaign fast approaching.Jorgensen, 22, is set to displace Robert Sanchez and Djorde Petrovic to be Chelsea’s No1 between the sticks.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSMaresca will hope for a healthy season for skipper Reece James, who will slot back in at right-back if he can stay fit.Euro 2024 winner Marc Cucurella appears to have usurped Ben Chilwell at left-back, while Wesley Fofana and Levi Colwill could start at centre-half.Axel Disasi and Tosin Adarabioyo may also get the nod at the back from Maresca, although Trevoh Chalobah appears to be surplus to requirements.New signing Dewsbury-Hall could look to forge relationships with Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo in midfield, although Romeo Lavia will look to stake a claim.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSEnzo Maresca fielded a 4-3-3 formation at LeicesterConor Gallagher, who skippered the Blues for much of last season, is leaving for Atletico Madrid.Cole Palmer will be the key man off the right flank, while Neto could play on the left. Conor Gallagher lands in Madrid with frozen-out Chelsea star on verge of sealing Atletico transferRaheem Sterling, who is hoping to return to the England fold, will be desperate to show what he can do this season.Noni Madueke will also hope to take a big leap.Christopher Nkunku is another that the Blues will be desperate to keep fit – although Nicolas Jackson and potential new signing Samu Omorodion could compete for a starting berth.Maresca would have strong options if he moved to a back three More

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      Former Chelsea star ‘speechless’ at ‘huge problem’ Enzo Maresca has inherited days before new Premier League season

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      WILLIAM GALLAS has highlighted the “huge problem” Enzo Maresca has inherited ahead of the new Premier League season. Maresca replaced Mauricio Pochettino when the Argentine left the club after just a single season. Enzo Maresca during Chelsea’s pre-season tourCredit: GettyWilliam Gallas is shocked by Chelsea’s transfer businessCredit: GettyThe West Londoners have added seven signings to their squad this summer for just under £100million. But of those, only defender Tosin Adarabioyo and midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall are above 22. Chelsea are also closing in on adding 20-year-old striker Samu Omorodion in a £34.5million deal from Atletico Madrid. Boyhood Blue Conor Gallagher is set to go the other way in a separate £34m move – leaving ex-Chelsea star Gallas stunned. READ MORE ON CHELSEAHe told Lord Ping: “The players are too young and it’s a huge problem, but the problem isn’t down to the players, the problem is whoever is bringing them in.”It’s the owner who is putting his hand into his pocket but others are giving him the information, they’ve spent too much on the wrong players and now they are looking at goalkeepers.”It’s a huge mess at Chelsea, a huge mess.” Chelsea have also agreed a deal to sign goalkeeper Mike Penders, 19, from Genk after bringing in Filip Jorgensen, 22, earlier in the window.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThat adds to Robert Sanchez, Djordje Petrovic and Kepa Arrizabalaga in the goalkeeping department – again to Gallas’ bemusement. The centre-back, who won two Premier League titles with Chelsea, said: “I’m speechless.”What can I say about Chelsea signing another goalkeeper, why are they doing it? What for? Why do they think they need another goalkeeper?”Enzo Maresca’s tactical overhaul at Chelsea More

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      Jamie Carragher fears Chelsea’s £40m star signing could backfire this season as he backs Enzo Maresca for axe

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      CHELSEA may not have the same Cole Palmer from last season under new manager Enzo Maresca, according to Jamie Carragher.Palmer, 22, dragged the Blues to sixth place and a European spot almost single-handedly last term following his £42.5million switch from Manchester City in 2023.Jamie Carragher warned Chelsea they may struggle this coming seasonCredit: RexCarragher worries Chelsea star Cole Palmer won’t perform the same way he did last seasonCredit: PACarragher worries Palmer will struggle under new Chelsea boss Enzo MarescaCredit: GettyThe playmaker amassed a staggering total of 25 goals and 15 assists in 45 appearances during his maiden campaign at Stamford Bridge under former manager Mauricio Pochettino.However, Carragher fears Pochettino’s shock dismissal may have a negative effect on the England international’s performances this coming season.The Liverpool legend criticised the Chelsea hierarchy for the handling of the club ever since their arrival two years ago as they turned the team from Premier League challengers to serious strugglers.The Sky Sports pundit isn’t convinced Maresca is the right man for the dugout after witnessing a turbulent pre-season campaign and believes he will struggle to get the best out of Palmer.Read More on ChelseaIn fact, the ex-England international doesn’t expect the Italian tactician to last a full season at Chelsea.Carragher told The Overlap: “What people forget in this era of Pep [Guardiola] and [Jurgen] Klopp is that Chelsea were so close to breaking in. “They beat Man City in a Champions League final and then lost to finals on penalties to Liverpool.”Thomas Tuchel could take on Klopp and Pep in one-off games. Then this new ownership comes in and it’s just been a disaster in terms of where they find themselves now.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”They’ve brought in all these new players but it’s only Cole Palmer who looks a tasty player. “My worry for Chelsea is that Pochettino deserves a lot of credit for how Palmer performed last season.Cole Palmer hits gym less than 48 hours after Euro 2024 final heartache as Chelsea star gets straight back to work”No one expected that, not even Pep, otherwise he wouldn’t have sold him. “So they might not have that Cole Palmer this season. I’m sure they will because I think he’s fantastic but a new manager has come in so it’s different.”The way Chelsea’s pre-season has gone… They’ve got Man City first game of the season… I’ll be surprised if Maresca is still the manager come the end of the season, very surprised.”Meet Pep Guardiola disciple Enzo MarescaENZO MARESCA is considered among the most exciting young coaches on the planet.Born in Italy in 1980, he managed to guide Leicester to the Championship title in his first season as Foxes boss.His management career started at Italian minnows Ascoli before he was snapped up by Man City in 2020 to manage their Elite Development Squad.He guided the youth team to the Premier League 2 title in his one season working for the Citizens – with Cole Palmer in the side.His first senior job was with Parma but he was sacked after just a few months after failing to impress.Despite the team playing in Serie B and Maresca having an impressive squad he was unable to get them on course for promotion.He returned to Man City and worked as one of Pep Guardiola’s assistants for the 2022/23 season as they won the Treble.He took over relegated Leicester last summer and made an immediate impact, with the Foxes winning the Championship title.Maresca showed his dedication to the job by living at the training ground for the first two months after his appointment.He’s considered something of a Pep disciple and has said: “For a coach, it’s important to have the mentality of a chess player.”During his playing career he played under Carlo Ancelotti and Marcello Lippi – and alongside ex-Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi. More

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      Enzo Fernandez set to be controversially handed key leadership role at Chelsea weeks after racism storm

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      ENZO FERNANDEZ is set to be named one of Chelsea’s vice-captains.It opens up the possibility that Fernandez could captain Chelsea for their first game of the season with Reece James suspended, although another vice-captain could take the armband.Enzo Maresca wants Enzo Fernandez in his leadership groupCredit: GettyThe playmaker has apologised to his team-matesCredit: GettyThe move comes weeks after Fernandez filmed himself and some of his Argentina team-mates singing a racist song following their Copa America victory.Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana described the clip, which references some French players’ African heritage, as being “uninhibited racism.”Fernandez apologised to his Blues team-mates when he returned to the squad and Fofana later said the incident was “finished.”The Argentine playmaker was handed the armband by James during Wednesday’s defeat to Real Madrid.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLChelsea boss Enzo Maresca said: “He’s one of the important players.”To be honest, I think when we [substituted] Reece, he gave the armband to Enzo and this shows how Enzo is respected inside the squad. I think it’s quite clear.”James is suspended for the first three games of the season, which means Fernandez could lead the Blues out when they take on Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on August 18.Chelsea have concluded their investigation, resulting in Fernandez donating to an anti-discrimination charity which the club will match.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBoss Maresca said: “We all feel very comfortable, very good, as Enzo is back. He had a chat with all of us just to clarify there were no bad intentions and the lads all accepted that.“Since yesterday’s session, everything was like before in terms of they were all together, all speaking, all laughing. Normal situation.”Enzo Maresca’s tactical overhaul at ChelseaAsked about the meeting, Maresca added: “It was between me, Enzo, and a few players to just clarify the situation.“There is nothing more to add. There is not any mystery behind it. We all make mistakes. We have to be good to apologise as sometimes we struggle even to apologise. Enzo apologised already four or five times.“They all accepted it. Everyone is speaking with each other, everyone is laughing.“This is exactly what I expected because I knew there was never any bad intentions and they are all good people. But all of us, sometimes we make mistakes.Meet Pep Guardiola disciple Enzo MarescaENZO MARESCA is considered among the most exciting young coaches on the planet.Born in Italy in 1980, he managed to guide Leicester to the Championship title in his first season as Foxes boss.His management career started at Italian minnows Ascoli before he was snapped up by Man City in 2020 to manage their Elite Development Squad.He guided the youth team to the Premier League 2 title in his one season working for the Citizens – with Cole Palmer in the side.His first senior job was with Parma but he was sacked after just a few months after failing to impress.Despite the team playing in Serie B and Maresca having an impressive squad he was unable to get them on course for promotion.He returned to Man City and worked as one of Pep Guardiola’s assistants for the 2022/23 season as they won the Treble.He took over relegated Leicester last summer and made an immediate impact, with the Foxes winning the Championship title.Maresca showed his dedication to the job by living at the training ground for the first two months after his appointment.He’s considered something of a Pep disciple and has said: “For a coach, it’s important to have the mentality of a chess player.”During his playing career he played under Carlo Ancelotti and Marcello Lippi – and alongside ex-Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi.“The meeting was between Enzo, some team-mates, Wes Fofana was there.“They spoke with each other. It is normal sometimes that the first reaction is not always good when they argue, the first interaction is not good.“But thinking about it a little bit, day after day, you can understand there was not any bad intention.” More

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      Fans convinced Chelsea are ‘playing Football Manager’ after spotting their bloated squad list on Wikipedia going viral

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      FANS are convinced Chelsea are playing real-life Football Manager after the club’s bloated squad list went viral.Owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Egbali have pursued an aggressive strategy of signing young players with high potential since taking the club over in May 2022.Chelsea are currently on tour in the US with a trimmed version of their squadCredit: GettyTheir full squad now stands at 45 playersCredit: WikipediaThat’s seen them spend over £1billion in transfer fees in a two year period.And while there have been some gems such as Cole Palmer signed along the way, it has left them with a very bloated squad going into this season.Fans on social media were stunned to see the amount of players in the squad when it was simply written out – with the tally now standing at 45 PLAYERS.The club are desperately trying to trim the squad ahead of the new season, with some players listed in the squad seemingly on the chopping block or on their way out.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAmong those is Conor Gallagher, who looks set to complete a £34million move to Atletico Madrid soon.Fellow academy graduate Trevoh Chalobah also appears on the list, but he has been frozen out of the squad under Enzo Maresca as the Blues look to find a transfer for him.And the perpetually loaned Romelu Lukaku appears in the list, despite not playing a part in Chelsea’s pre-season and looking set to join up with Antonio Conte again at Napoli.Reacting to the brimming squad on social media, one fan said: “I heard they’re adding a second story to the dressing room.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnother said: “Quick glance at this and I thought this was just the players in the big 5 leagues on fbref, do they know it’s football not American football?😂😂”A third replied: “List keeps growing. Feel bad for some of these players who won’t even have much playing time.”Chelsea 3 Club America 0: Enzo Maresca’s marquee signing shines as new Blues boss’ plan starts to take shapeWhile a fourth said: “They are signing Omorodion, I’m sure they are playing Football manager for sure!!!”On signing Atletico Madrid’s Samu Omorodion, Chelsea have had their latest offer knocked back but a deal looks likely to happen once Gallagher joins Atletico.Chelsea lost 2-1 to Real Madrid last night in their latest pre-season friendly with Enzo Maresca criticising his team’s defending – so their business might not be done yet in that area.Real Madrid 2 Chelsea 1: Maresca lays into shaky Blues defence as pre-season struggles continue but Lavia shines againBy Jack Rosser in CharlotteENZO MARESCA keeps reminding Chelsea fans that they are trying a lot of different things on this pre-season tour.Defending does not appear to be one of them.The new Blues boss knows this is very much a work in progress, but his players are going to have to do a lot of learning on the job – and fast.Real Madrid ripped through them time and again on the break across a chaotic first half in Charlotte as Chelsea’s pre-season tour came to an end.Five games, five cities and a whole lot of questions.They have been taken apart by Celtic and Manchester City too while Stateside.Maresca said: “Any team wants to do something, they want to win games and compete.“They have to work in the right way defensively. It’s difficult when you concede one goal or two, always starting behind.”Today, again, for the first five minutes, we had two clear chances. When you concede and you are 1-0 behind, 2-0 behind, it becomes difficult.“But overall, in terms of the things we are doing, we are improving and I’m quite happy.”There have been positives, of course. Romeo Lavia looks fantastic, Noni Madueke has been confident and effective while a host of players who spent last season injured have a bank of minutes in the tank.The Chelsea ownership know this is going to take time, they are completely overhauling the playing style at Stamford Bridge. But on this evidence the early weeks of the season could be hard to watch.Players still look confused and unsure of their roles when defending while chances hardly flowed against the Champions League winners – who were without a host of their big names.Vinicius Jr was there, however, and tormented the Chelsea defenders – especially in the first half.Maresca has already moaned about how his players defend with a high line and they were all over the place again in North Carolina.Dani Ceballos grabbed the first, bundled in at the far post after a break was messily defended by Chelsea.Vinicius opened the Blues up again with a fine ball in behind to setup the second. His pass was collected by Brahim Diaz who rounded new goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen and finished from an impressively tight angle.Chelsea were much improved defensively after the break, though there was a slight feeling that Madrid were easing their way to the end of their tour.Lessons are being slowly learned by Maresca’s new men – their second half improvement is an example of that – but the defending especially is something ingrained which the new boss is desperate to cut out.The fact his side did not collapse to fall four down, as they did against Celtic and Manchester City, will have pleased Maresca, though that is fairly slim pickings with the opening game against the champions less than two weeks away. More