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      Chelsea suffer huge blow as key member of Mauricio Pochettino’s backroom staff leaves for new job

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      CHELSEA suffered a huge blow to their coaching staff ahead of their clash with Tottenham.The club’s head of loan moves, Andy Myers, 50, has left his role in order to join Joe Edwards’ backroom staff at Millwall.
      Myers has left his role as Chelsea’s loan managerCredit: Getty
      Edwards held a prominent role on Chelsea’s coaching staff under ex-boss Frank Lampard before taking over England’s Under-20s team in August.
      He was appointed Millwall manager today and his Chelsea connection has seen him poach Myers away from Stamford Bridge, meaning Chelsea will now need to appoint a new loan player technical coach.
      Chelsea’s ‘loan army’ has always been a key pillar of player development at the club.
      While the days are now gone when Chelsea would have 40 players on loan at one time due to new regulations – Myers was still in charge of keeping an eye on the progress of 11 players this season.
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      The coach was tasked with keeping a particularly close eye on the squad’s younger talents such as Harvey Vale at Bristol City, Cesare Casadei at Leicester and Omari Hutchinson at Ipswich.
      There are also the likes of Romelu Lukaku, Hakim Ziyech and Kepa Arrizabalaga who are all loan players with no future at the club.
      It would have been under Myers’ remit to help find these players permanent moves at the end of their loan spells.
      Myers came through the youth academy at Chelsea in the 1990s before making over 100 first-team appearances for The Blues.
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      After retiring in 2005 he moved into coaching and became involved with the youth set-up at Cobham in 2012.
      He has held a number of coaching roles at the club before he took up the role of loan manager last summer.
      His departure to join Millwall brings an end to his over a decade long association with the club’s management. More

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      Chelsea ‘identify Thiago Silva replacement’ with club ready to cash in but they could face battle with Man Utd

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      CHELSEA have eyed up Jean-Clair Todibo to replace Thiago Silva – who is set to leave the Blues at the end of the season.The centre-back – who is also wanted by Manchester United – has been warned by Nice he could be up for sale in 2024.
      Thiago Silva’s contract at Chelsea expires at the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
      Nice’s Jean-Clair Todibo is lined up as Silva’s replacement at ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Silva, 39, is renowned as one of the best defenders in the Premier League.
      The veteran has made 137 appearances for Chelsea across four seasons after moving from Paris Saint-Germain in 2020.
      But with his contract at Stamford Bridge set to expire next summer, the Brazilian’s future at the club is uncertain.
      The West London side will be short of centre-half options if Silva departs, as Trevoh Chalobah’s Chelsea spell comes to an end too.
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      And with Wesley Fofana currently recovering from a knee ligament injury there is no guarantee he will be fit enough to start the 2024-25 campaign.
      Todibo is potentially an excellent choice to take Silva’s spot in Mauricio Pochettino’s squad.
      The ex-Barcelona star has spent just over two seasons on the French Riviera.
      The 23-year-old has enjoyed a successful start for Nice, playing 104 times and helping his side on their way to the Coupe de France final in 2021-22.
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      Despite missing out on Todibo in the summer due to Harry Maguire’s failed transfer to West Ham – the Red Devils still have an eye on the Frenchman.
      Whether Nice allow the French international to depart mid-season depends on their standing in the Ligue 1 table.
      So far this term, the French giants are unbeaten in 11 games and sit top of the league – a point ahead of rivals PSG.
      Nice have conceded just four goals in 2023-24 thanks to the help of Todibo’s defensive prowess.
      But Nice may still choose to cash in on the defender in the New Year to maximise their profits.
      This would be great news for Chelsea as, like Silva, Tobido is right-footed and plays on the right-hand side of the pitch. More

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      Premier League fans who are best in bed revealed – where does your team rank?

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      MALE Chelsea fans are the best lovers in the Prem — in stark contrast to their side’s performances, a poll claims.More than one in ten women — 12 per cent — said a Blues supporter had been their most memorable partner.
      Chelsea fans are the best lovers in the Prem, a poll claimsCredit: Getty
      More than one in ten women said a Blues supporter had been their most memorable partnerCredit: Getty
      It comes amid Chelsea’s disappointing start to the season, languishing in mid-table despite spending fortunes.
      Meanwhile, Brentford fans were at the bottom end of the lovers’ table.
      Just one per cent recalled a passionate fling with a Bees follower.
      Liverpool fans came second, with ten per cent of lovers raving about them, according to the poll of 1,100 female fans by BettingTips4You.com.
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      Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur fans came joint third with nine per cent.
      Arsenal fans came fourth on eight per cent just ahead of Sheffield United and Wolverhampton Wanderers fans.
      Spokesman John Pentin said: “Chelsea may be a little mediocre on the pitch this season but their fans are on fire in the bedroom.
      “Sadly for Brentford however its fans are the worst in the Premier League in the bedroom.”
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      Which football fans by team are the best lovers according to a poll of 1,100 women.

      Chelsea – 12 per cent
      Liverpool – 10 per cent
      Manchester United – 9 per cent
      Tottenham Hotspur – 9 per cent
      Arsenal – 8 per cent
      Sheffield United – 7 per cent
      Wolverhampton Wanderers – 7 per cent
      Everton – 6 per cent
      West Ham United – 6 per cent
      Aston Villa – 5 per cent
      Bournemouth – 5 per cent
      Luton Town – 4 per cent
      Burnley – 3 per cent
      Manchester City – 3 per cent
      Brighton and Hove Albion – 2 per cent
      Crystal Palace – 2 per cent
      Newcastle United – 2 per cent
      Fulham – 2 per cent
      Nottingham Forest – 2 per cent
      Brentford – 1 per cent More

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      Mauricio Pochettino refuses to rule out managing Tottenham again despite taking Chelsea job, saying ‘why not?’

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      MAURICIO POCHETTINO is refusing to rule out the possibility of managing Tottenham again.The Chelsea chief reckons bossing their fierce rivals does not mean he cannot go back.
      Mauricio Pochettino has not ruled out a return to TottenhamCredit: Getty
      Ahead of his first return to Spurs since being sacked four years ago, Poch said: “Who knows? It’s like life, you never know what is going to happen tomorrow.
      “We need to enjoy today and I think now, at 51, I am thinking more about that and enjoying today and not looking too much into the future.
      “But why not? The other day a guy asked me to maybe come back to Argentina to manage Newell’s Old Boys, because it would be an emotional way to end your career.
      “Hopefully, I can stay here until I die! Twenty or 25 years, but you never know in football.
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      “If I’m not working, maybe if they want me one day, then why not?”Pochettino did not even get a chance to say goodbye when he was sacked by Spurs in November 2019.
      He added: “It’s strange to go back but we need to move on. We are professional but at the same time we are human.”
      Poch admits it will take time to grow his love for Chelsea.
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      He said: “After four months? I cannot lie. I hope we can arrive on the same level that I had at Tottenham — because then it would mean we are doing really well here.”
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      Pochettino officially joined the Blues on July 1 on a two-year contract.
      However, there is an option of a one-year extension should things go well. More

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      Meet the Copa Libertadores wonderkid who is most bought star on FM24 and in ‘advanced transfer talks’ with Man City

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      BOCA JUNIORS wonderkid Valentin Barco will have all eyes on him at the Copa Libertadores Final, while Manchester City keep tabs on the rising star.The biggest match of the season in Latin America takes place tonight at the Maracana and Barco is set to compete for Boca against Fluminense.
      All eyes will be on Boca Juniors wonderkid Valentin Barco at the Copa Libertadores finalCredit: Getty
      Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is keen to sign Barco next yearCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The promising prospect joined the Argentinian giants in 2014 at the tender age of 10 years old and was called up to the senior squad two years ago.
      The 19-year-old already counts a total of 30 appearances under his belt and also picked up a goal as well as three assists along the way.
      The versatile left-back, who can also play in midfield and attack down that flank, is also the the most purchased player on FM24, which was pre-released last month.
      And video-game art could emulate life soon as the Argentina Under-20 international’s contract with Boca runs out next year in December and reports in Argentina suggest he want to move to Europe.
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      Barco has already attracted interest from the likes of City, Liverpool as well as Chelsea, who will only need to cough up a mere £8.7million for his signature.
      According to Diario Sport, it is the Treble winners who are “very advanced” for the signing of the versatile star.
      In fact, reports suggest City manager Pep Guardiola is “enchanted” with him and wants to sign him next summer.
      And Guardiola looks set to offer him the exact same opportunity he has given to fellow Argentine youngster Julian Alvarez.
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      That means the Spanish tactician would refuse to loan him out and give him plenty of chances to make his starting line-up.
      Liverpool will have eyes on the Copa Libertadores Final as well as they will also be keeping tabs on Fluminense midfielder Andre.
      According to TEAMtalk, Chelsea also see Barco as a top replacement for Marc Cucurella.
      Brighton tried to sign him in the summer as well before he opted to stay in Buenos Aires. More

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      Arsenal and Chelsea target Ivan Toney ‘tells Brentford he wants January transfer’… but boss Frank wants him ‘FOREVER’

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      BRENTFORD star Ivan Toney has told Brentford he wants to leave, according to reports.The 27-year-old is currently serving an eight-month ban from football for betting breaches.
      Thomas Frank wants Ivan Toney to stay foreverCredit: Getty
      Toney can play again from January 17 but his days with the Bees could be numbered.
      Reports claim that the striker is open to leaving the club in the winter window.
      Both Arsenal and Chelsea have supposedly held talks with the player’s representatives.
      He also recently changed agents, hinting at a possible move.
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      Meanwhile, Brentford are determined to hold onto their star man and could demand over £80million for his services.
      Manager Thomas Frank addressed speculation prior to their game against West Ham today.
      He said: “I want him to stay. Ivan is happy to stay.
      “He is happy at the club. What happens in the future is impossible to guess about.
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      “He’s a top player, one of our most important players, if not the most important last year.
      “Any player that can score 20-plus goals in the Premier League are very, very important.
      “Ivan’s skillset in terms of finishing abilities with his left and right, heading and his composure in those moments and his link-up play and his presence, character, is a very good package.
      “It’s not up to me to put a price tag on him, it’s down to the club.
      “But I’m happy with him, I hope he plays here forever and I’m the coach.” More

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      I won a Premier League title with Michael Ballack at Chelsea but he always used to forget to put on underwear

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      FORMER Chelsea star Jon Obi Mikel has lifted the lid on some of his team-mates’ antics during his stint in a legendary Chelsea team.Mikel spent 11 years at Chelsea and played under the likes of Jose Mourinho and Carlo Ancelotti – winning a clean sweep of club trophies available to him including the Champions League and Premier League.
      Jon Obi Mikel and Michael Ballack were part of a potent midfield duo at ChelseaCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      Mikel and his co-host laughed at Ballack’s messy habitsCredit: The Obi One Podcast
      Terry joked that Ballack’s pants should have been binned
      He played 372 times for the club before going on to play in China, Turkey and Kuwait and calling time on his career last year.
      The former Nigeria international is now running his own podcast, named The Obi One Podcast where he regales tales from his time in the game.
      In his most recent episode, he had fellow Chelsea legend John Terry on as guest as the two reminisced about that trophy-laden Chelsea team.
      But top of the pile was a story of how Michael Ballack would leave his pants strewn around the dressing room.
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      Ballack made 166 appearances for the Blues between 2006 and 2010 after impressive stints at Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich.
      The pair reminisced, however, about how the former midfielder would always leave his underwear lying around after getting changed.
      Mikel told the Obi One Podcast: “I just remember a funny story about him when he used to come in the dressing room and get changed.
      “Bally was a special character but when he walked in, he is a tall, huge guy, and he’s got a presence about him.
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      Mikel and Terry won two Premier Leagues together at ChelseaCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      They were not impressed by Ballack’s changing room habitsCredit: Getty
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      “Like JT, Frank (Lampard), Didier (Drogba) – all of those guys are imposing and Ballack used to walk in jamming and sometimes he would say a lot and sometimes he wouldn’t and just f*** off straight to his locker and get changed. But every time, he would forget his underwear. His underwear was always on the floor, just by his locker.”
      Mikel insisted that Ballack would do this “all the time” and continued: “He would take off his clothes, his trousers and close his locker but his pants were on the floor. He would just leave it there and walk off so every time we came in Michael Ballack’s underwear would be on the floor.”
      John Terry replied amid fits of laughter that they should have binned the underwear in order to keep up the “good standards” the club had at the time. More

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      Paul Merson’s bold Tottenham vs Chelsea claim leaves Sky Sports panel stunned ahead of huge Premier League clash

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      ARSENAL legend Paul Merson would be “shocked” if Premier League leaders Tottenham BEAT struggling Chelsea.Spurs and the Blues face off in the Premier League on Monday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
      Paul Merson left the Sky Sports panel stunned with a controversial predictionCredit: Sky Sports
      The North Londoners have been flying high this season and are top of the table thanks to a ten-match unbeaten streak, which has seen them win a staggering eight times along the way.
      The West Londoners, on the other hand, have been struggling significantly with only three wins out of ten league matches, of which they have lost four.
      That has seen Mauricio Pochettino’s side left languishing in 11th place.
      However, Merson still doesn’t believe Tottenham can beat Chelsea next week.
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      During his latest Sky Sports appearance, the pundit stated Ange Postecoglou’s side will “have a go” and that will suit the visitors as it will allow them to find space for the counter-attack.
      Merson told the panel: “Chelsea fans would rather play them teams [who come at them].
      “Teams that come to Chelsea and sit back, it’s a struggle. I go and watch myself. Ten behind the ball.
      “I am more confident about going to Tottenham on Monday than playing Brentford at home. I am.
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      “Because I know Tottenham will have a go – I am going Monday. I would be shocked if Chelsea lose, I would be shocked.”
      Merson left the panel stunned with his controversial take of the upcoming clash.
      Jamie Mackie replied: “You would be shocked if they lost?”
      And Glenn Murray started to laugh as he added: “Against top of the league?”
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      Arsenal legend Merson would be “shocked” if Tottenham beat Chelsea
      Danny Mills joined the conversation as he said: “I think you are on your own, Merse.”
      However, that didn’t daunt Merson as he doubled down on his bold analysis, insisting Tottenham are set for a different kind of pressure.
      Merson explained: “This is the first time after a very, very long time, believe me, that Tottenham fans will be turning up expected to beat Chelsea.
      “For the first time in a long time and they should. But it’s a different pressure now. They have to have a go.” More