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      Chelsea ‘consider RECALLING wonderkid from loan’ after just one start after fans blasted ‘pointless’ move

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      CHELSEA could recall Andrey Santos from his loan after making just one start so far this season. The Brazilian wonderkid was loaned out to Nottingham Forest at the start of the campaign after joining The Blues from Vasco da Gama last January.
      Chelsea could recall Andrey Santos from Nottingham ForestCredit: Alamy
      Santos is yet to play a Premier League minute under Steve CooperCredit: Alamy
      He has played just one game in the Carabao CupCredit: Getty
      But since he arrived at The City Ground, Santos is yet to play a single minute in the Premier League with his only appearance coming in Forest’s Carabao Cup loss to Burnley.
      Chelsea fans have been growing frustrated with the his lack of minutes after they were excited by his pre-season form.
      Some supporters have even called for the club to immediately bring the 19-year-old back to Stamford Bridge in wake of his starvation of game time.
      And their prayers could be answered with The Athletic reporting that Chelsea have the option to bring him back in January by activating a break clause in his contract.
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      But regardless, fans are still reeling that their promising young talent isn’t getting any minutes in the tank and have fumed online about the situation.
      One wrote: “Most pointless loan out.”
      While another added: “Completely unacceptable! We should be terminating the loan.”
      A third chimed in writing: “Waste of time!”
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      Santos impressed Chelsea fans in pre-seasonCredit: Getty
      But it’s not just a situation that is harming Chelsea, but one that could have huge consequences for Forest as well.
      Steve Cooper’s side are said to had agreed to pay financial penalties for not playing Santos when he is fit and available.
      Santos wasn’t included in the matchday squad for Forest’s trip to Man City last month which sparked even more debate about the decision to loan him out.
      But there is understood to be no indication that there is any problems between the youngster and his manager.
      One reason for his absences could simply be the midfield arrivals that came in for the Tricky Trees on deadline day.
      Ibrahim Sangare joined from PSV while Nicolas Dominguez left Bologna to sign for the Premier League outfit.
      Both stars play in central midfield like Santos and have been preferred over him for now.
      Things could change in due course though with Forest travelling to Crystal Palace this weekend and the Chelsea loanee fit and available for selection.
      Ibrahim Sangaré has been the regular starter in defensive midfield for Forest this seasonCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea fans convinced ‘agent’ Drogba is working on bringing Victor Osimhen to Stamford Bridge in stunning transfer

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      CHELSEA fans are convinced that club legend Didier Drogba is trying to tempt Victor Osimhen to Stamford Bridge.Osimhen, 24, has been heavily linked with a move to West London in recent weeks.
      Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has revealed that Osimhen is his favourite active playerCredit: AFP
      Victor Osimhen has been linked with a move to Stamford BridgeCredit: Reuters
      Doubt was cast over the striker’s future at Napoli last month when the club mocked him on social media.
      His agent threatened to sue the Serie A champions, but Osimhen has since called for unity.
      Although the 24-year-old has seemingly put the controversy behind him, Mauricio Pochettino and Todd Boehly still believe they can bring him to the Premier League.
      And fans think that Drogba is also trying to talk him around.
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      During a round of quickfire questions with Sports Illustrated, the former Chelsea star was asked about his favourite active player.
      He revealed that it was Osimhen, leaving fans stunned.
      One person commented: “Our agent for Osimhen OMG.”
      Another wrote: “He needs to have a word with Osimhen and get him to the bridge.”
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      A third fan added: “Didi tell Victor Stamford bridge is home.”
      While a fourth said that Drogba is “100% texting Osimhen and telling him to join us in January.”
      Chelsea is just one of several clubs interested in signing Osimhen.
      Arsenal, Manchester United and Bayern Munich have also been linked with a swoop for the striker. More

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      Chelsea captain Reece James handed one-match BAN for insulting referee after match he didn’t play in

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      REECE JAMES has been slapped with a one-match ban for his post-match rant after Chelsea’s defeat to Aston Villa – a match he didn’t play in.The Blues skipper was last week charged with using “insulting or abusive” language to referee Jared Gillet in their 1-0 loss to the Villans last month.
      Reece James has been slapped with a one-match banCredit: GETTY
      James was charged with using “insulting or abusive” language to referee Jared Gillet in Chelsea’s 1-0 loss to Aston Villa last monthCredit: REX
      The incident took place after the match, which the defender missed through injury.
      And FA chiefs have punished him with a one-game suspension for his violation of FA Rule E3.
      Chelsea chief Mauricio Pochettino refused to be drawn on the charge when questioned about it last week.
      The Argentine said: “I don’t know what is going to happen.
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      “But I think he can be involved with the team again as soon as possible.
      “I have nothing to say about that.
      “I didn’t see the situation. I cannot say nothing.”
      James’ one-match ban means he won’t be available for selection for Chelsea’s trip to Turf Moor on Saturday to take on Burnley.
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      James, however, was already set to miss the game with the hamstring injury that kept him on the sidelines for the Villa match last month.
      Initial assessments of James’ injury estimated a return to light training later this month.
      But according to reports, the 23-year-old could make a fasted-than-expected return to the starting XI.
      The Daily Mail recently claimed the right-back’s rehab is going better than first expected.
      So he could very well be back on the pitch for the Blues’ London derby with Arsenal a fortnight on Saturday. More

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      Jamie Carragher says Chelsea’s best XI still needs another FOUR players.. despite ‘flabbergasting’ £1BILLION spend

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      JAMIE CARRAGHER insists that Chelsea’s starting XI still needs another FOUR new players – despite Todd Boehly’s “flabbergasting” £1BILLION transfer outlay.New manager Mauricio Pochettino secured a much-needed victory on Monday night, which he hopes will finally kickstart their season.
      Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino secured a much-needed win at FulhamCredit: Getty
      Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher says the Blues still need at least another four playersCredit: Getty
      Mykhailo Mudryk, a £88m arrival from Shakhtar Donetsk in January, finally opened his account for the Blues before Armando Broja celebrated his return from injury with the other in the 2-0 win over Fulham.
      That was only Chelsea’s second victory from their opening seven Premier League matches and leaves them sitting 11th in the table.
      There is no disguising it is a disappointing return for owners Boehly and Clearlake Capital after they have forked out over a BILLION quid on new players over the past year.
      And, Liverpool legend Carragher is adamant that they squad are still way off being able to compete at the top of the table.
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      After seeing the starting line-up last night, Carra believes Poch needs at least four more players in his team in order to have any chance of challenging Manchester City.
      The pundit told Sky Sports: “You rarely get your best 11 on the pitch, they have injuries but if you get their team on the pitch regularly I believe they are fighting for top four.
      “If you tell me that is their best team after spending £1billion, they still need four players to make them capable of catching Man City. 
      “Centre forward (Nicolas Jackson) isn’t good enough, goalkeeper (Robert Sanchez) isn’t good enough, centre-back and another midfielder. To think Chelsea have spent £1billion and still feel half a team away from competing for the Premier League is flabbergasting.”
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      Jackson, 22, joined from Villarreal for £35m this summer but has only scored one league goal and missed last night’s game through suspension after amassing five yellow cards.
      Meanwhile, Sanchez cost £25m from Brighton, despite finishing last term as third-choice at the Seagulls.
      He has found himself No 1 under Poch following Kepa Arrizabalaga’s departure to Real Madrid.
      With no European football this term, Chelsea are next in action on Saturday when they travel to Burnley before facing Arsenal in a London derby after the international break on home turf. More

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      Chelsea inefficient in attack but only Manchester City have conceded fewer league goals this season

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      CHELSEA earned a much-needed Premier League victory over Fulham on Monday night.Having failed to score a league goal in the month of September, the Blues struck twice in quick succession against their West London rivals through Mykhailo Mudryk (£2.6m) and Armando Broja (£1.9m).
      Prior to the win at Craven Cottage, only Burnley had scored fewer goals than Mauricio Pochettino’s side in the top flight this season and while Monday night’s result has gone some way to readdressing the balance, Chelsea’s inefficiency in front of goal remains a concern.

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      Chelsea attackers are struggling but their defenders have impressedCredit: Dream Team
      However, Pochettino will be encouraged by his team’s defensive record this term – something Dream Team bosses should be conscious of as well.
      Chelsea have conceded just six goals across their first seven league games, only league-leaders Manchester City boast a better defensive record at this stage.
      They’ve now kept four clean sheets in all competitions, a tally that ensures lofty placings in the Dream Team rankings for three Stamford Bridge residents.
      Robert Sanchez (£2.7m) is the second-best goalkeeper in the game at the time of writing having banked 44 points in total.
      The ex-Brighton custodian is nine points adrift of Nick Pope (£4.2m) but considerably less expensive – the Newcastle man is the most-costly asset in his position right now.

      Four clean sheets and countingCredit: Getty
      Levi Colwill (£2.7m) was the big winner at Craven Cottage this week as he pocketed 12 points having provided an assist on top of his defensive returns.
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      The 20-year-old’s best haul of the season has catapulted him up to fifth in the defensive rankings.
      He now has 48 points to his name and his average of eight points-per-game over his last three outings means he’s technically in better form than the likes of Matty Cash (£3m), Kyle Walker (£3.6m) and William Saliba (£3.5m).
      Axel Disasi (£3.5m) isn’t far behind his team-mate on 45 points.
      The France international scored against Liverpool in Gameweek 1 and has played every minute so far this campaign.
      In favour with PochettinoCredit: AP
      Chelsea don’t have European commitments this season but their domestic defensive returns are undeniably impressive and while Disasi is moderately priced, both Sanchez and Colwill have offered excellent value for money.
      Pochettino’s men face Burnley this coming weekend which, on current form, appears ripe for another clean sheet.
      Arsenal’s visit to Stamford Bridge after the international break will provide a sterner test but Dream Team managers should be considering Chelsea’s defensive assets at the very least.

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      Chelsea ratings: Cole Palmer shows Man City’s bench warmer is becoming one of Blues’ best as Mudryk and Broja also shine

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      CHELSEA picked up an important 2-0 win over London rivals Fulham at Craven Cottage to ease the pressure on manager Mauricio Pochettino.The Blues have been enduring a rough start to their campaign following a series of injuries and poor results.
      Chelsea picked up an important 2-0 win over Fulham at Craven CottageCredit: AP
      Cole Palmer stood out for Chelsea against FulhamCredit: Getty
      However, the West Londoners climbed up to 11th place in the Premier League table following an impressive performance against the Cottagers.
      The visitors opened the scoring after just 18 minutes with Mykhailo Mudryk finally scoring his first ever Chelsea goal after 24 appearances thanks to an assist by Levi Colwill.
      Pochettino’s men doubled their lead just a minute later with Armando Broja following a poor clearance by Tim Ream.
      But who stood out for Chelsea? Isabelle Barker rates each player at Craven Cottage:
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      ROBERT SANCHEZ – 7
      The Chelsea goalkeeper looked way more comfortable with his feet. His passing decisions and distribution improved throughout.
      Fans will be hoping he can keep progressing but he still needs to cut out the occasional, sloppy error. 
      AXEL DISASI – 8
      Mopped up the damage for the Blues at the back, and had pin-point accuracy with his long-balls.
      Also registered more successful ball recoveries (6) than any other player for either Fulham or Chelsea inside the first half. 
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      MARC CUCURELLA – 7
      Solid in the right-back role. Injected bundles of energy into the side and actually looked better in the right-back position than left. 
      THIAGO SILVA – 7
      Showed he is 39-years-old and still balling. His silky smooth performance made him look like he was in his early twenties. 
      ENZO FERNANDEZ – 7
      Produced blistering runs that were unchallenged by any of the Fulham players. Was almost on target on the edge of the box but blazed wide. 
      MYKHAILO MUDRYK – 8
      Scored his first-ever Chelsea goal and that will do him the world of good, given his £88.5million price tag has weighed heavily on his shoulders.
      The goal gave him positivity, confidence and energy on the ball. If Chelsea can get him back to the level he was when he signed from Shakhtar Donetsk, they will have some player on their hands.
      Mykhailo Mudryk finally scored his first ever Chelsea goalCredit: AP
      ARMANDO BROJA – 8
      Looked like the striker that Chelsea have been missing all this time. Missed a sitter early on but became a hero by hitting his first Prem goal in a year.
      Certainly did not look like a player who’s failed to start a game for 11 months. His movement, composure and link up play was so impressive. 
      COLE PALMER – 9
      A menace from the offset and teed up Broja beautifully for the second.
      Clearly what was City’s bench player is becoming one of Chelsea’s best players. 
      CONOR GALLAGHER – 8
      Was an absolute workhorse in the middle in the ultimate riposte to the social media trolls. He also supplied a lovely ball to set up Broja for the club’s first chance. Was constantly at the heart of Chelsea’s best attacking play.
      MOISES CAICEDO – 7
      Was involved in the build up to Mudryk’s opener with a peach of a pass to Colwill. 
      LEVI COLWILL – 8
      Supplied an inch perfect cross for the opener and pulled the strings for most of Chelsea’s brightest moments. He created the joint-most chances (1), and registered more successful tackles (2/2) than any other player from both sides in the first half. 
      Armando Broja doubled Chelsea’ lead and sealed the win at FulhamCredit: Getty
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      IAN MAATSEN – 7
      Cracked a rasping effort off the post. 
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      RAHEEM STERLING – 6
      Not the best performance for Sterling whose involvement in less than two minutes was an offside and a yellow card.
      LESLEY UGOCHUKWU – 6
      Comfortable performance. More

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      Chelsea legend Gus Poyet reveals why Blues team-mates are the reason for Moises Caicedo flop since record £115m transfer

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      CHELSEA legend Gus Poyet believes record signing Moises Caicedo has struggled to live up to his billing because the rest of the team isn’t performing around him.The Blues beat Liverpool to Caicedo’s signature in August following a £115million Premier League record deal with Brighton, just seven months after Enzo Fernandez’s £107m move to Stamford Bridge.
      Chelsea star Moises Caicedo has struggled because his team-mates aren’t performingCredit: Rex
      Chelsea legend Gus Poyet believes the same goes for Enzo FernandezCredit: Getty
      However, both star midfielders have failed to meet expectations so far this season amid a rough start that has seen Mauricio Pochettino’s men tumble to 15th place in the table.
      But Poyet insists that players like them need the rest of the team delivering on the pitch in order for them to hit the high notes.
      The Greece manager is adamant that Pochettino’s injury crisis is also to blame but the West Londoners will still have to improve “very quickly”.
      The 55-year-old is confident things will improve under the Argentinean tactician but advised him to play Caicedo and Fernandez at No6.

      Poyet told SunSport: “The signings of Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo were both big calls. I call these types of transfers ‘in fashion’ where it seems to be the popular thing to spend lots of money on a specific position.
      “We have seen it happen with goalkeepers, centre-backs and striker, now the trend is paying £100m for a central midfielder; we have seen this with Declan Rice [at Arsenal], Caicedo and Fernandez. It seems to be in fashion and I don’t like that in football.
      “They are two very good players and I think they are both best as a number six, I don’t think either of them can play in attack.
      “Enzo had his breakthrough at the World Cup when he was playing in front of the back four and Caicedo was doing the same at Brighton.
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      “The problem is that Mauricio Pochettino has a big injury list and he is trying to fit in the best players to accommodate that and not leave anyone out.
      “If you are not an individual player like a winger, you need the team to be performing in order for you to perform.
      “They are in the middle of the park so they need the whole team to be performing around them and I don’t think Chelsea are functioning in the best way at the moment. For Enzo and Caicedo I think it is a matter of time before the team starts to perform.
      “We need to be honest and say that when you change the whole plan of the club you need to take time to adjust. If during that time there is a change of managers then it can take a bit longer.
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      Poyet is confident Chelsea will improve under Mauricio PochettinoCredit: Rex
      “Even worse, if you have key players getting injured at the start of the season then it can become dangerous for everybody because you can get in a bad mood and bad form which can make it difficult to win matches – that brings everything down.
      “It is a tough moment for Chelsea but I think what is most important is what is going on internally in terms of understanding the situation, as well as just remaining calm.
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      Chelsea hoping to raise staggering £500MILLION as Todd Boehly seeks loan to keep up with Premier League rivals

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      CHELSEA are looking to raise up to £500million from US financial institutions.The big spenders of Stamford Bridge are seeking a loan — something other Premier League clubs have done in recent years.
      Todd Boehly is seeking a loan to continue Chelsea’s cash splashCredit: Getty
      It comes amid a remarkable period of transfer spending from new owner Todd Boehly.
      The American, 50, has spent £1BN across the last three transfer windows.
      Yet the unprecedented level of spending has done nothing to improve Chelsea on the pitch.
      Managers Thomas Tuchel, Graham Potter and Frank Lampard all left in difficult circumstances last season.
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      And Mauricio Pochettino is now struggling to get a tune out of his inflated squad.
      The Blues have won just one of their opening six Premier League games.
      That dreadful start leaves them 15th in the table ahead of a West London derby with Fulham at Craven Cottage on Monday night.
      They have been linked with a number of signings in the January transfer window.
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      Brentford’s Ivan Toney and Napoli’s Victor Osimhen are two strikers mooted as possible targets for the Blues.
      But former player Frank Leboeuf feels Boehly’s ownership of the club could prove fatal for Chelsea.
      He told CasinosEnLigne.com: “Let’s be realistic – Chelsea are a mid-table club. Attracting players will be tough and players like [Kylian] Mbappe won’t want to come.
      “The big players want to play in the Champions League. Arsenal had that problem for years, and so did Manchester United.
      “Top players won’t come to Chelsea because the club has fallen.
      “It’s unbelievable what the club has become just two years on from their Champions League win. I’m disgusted with it.
      “I have nothing against Todd Boehly, but they need to change things quickly or else they’ll kill the club.” More