Chelsea found themselves in a situation that demanded action when one of their players declined two separate contract offers. The club’s management had to respond to this situation promptly. The player in question, Ian Maatsen, is a Dutchman whose Chelsea contract was originally set to expire in June. Despite the looming contract expiration, Chelsea was keen on retaining his services, even in the face of interest from rival clubs. To retain Maatsen, Chelsea decided to offer him an improved contract not once but twice, as reported by the Evening Standard. However, the left-back, perhaps dissatisfied with his current…
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Mauricio Pochettino’s future at Chelsea is uncertain, with former Chelsea player and assistant manager Boudewijn Zenden expressing his concerns. Zenden, who was associated with Chelsea from 2001 to 2004, acknowledges the challenges Pochettino faces and suggests that Chelsea’s history of swift managerial changes could impact the Argentine coach. According to Zenden, while he has a positive view of Pochettino, Chelsea has a reputation for dismissing underperforming managers. Zenden’s personal experience with Pochettino during his time at Chelsea gives him insight into the difficulties the coach may encounter. Zenden also points out that Chelsea has seen prominent coaches come…
Arsenal’s decision to sell Henrikh Mkhitaryan in 2020 for a modest fee of £6 million has come back to haunt them, with the Armenian midfielder exceeding expectations since his departure. Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke has expressed regret over the club’s seemingly careless sale of the intelligent midfielder who has outperformed Martin Odegaard, a player who was brought in to fill the creative void. The rise of Arsenal under Mikel Arteta has been remarkable, especially following the departure of Arsene Wenger, who had a legendary 22-year tenure at the club. Arteta, taking over from his compatriot, had the challenging task…
Reece James has finally broken his silence amidst the swirling rumors that he feigned an injury due to fear of facing Arsenal in an upcoming match. He vehemently refutes any notion that he was intimidated by playing against what he referred to as a “small club” like Arsenal. Instead, he is determined to rejoin Chelsea’s training sessions in time for the weekend clash against Arsenal. Unfortunately, the injury woes continue to plague Chelsea, with Trevoh Chalobah, Carney Chukwuemeka, and James himself facing new setbacks. Chelsea is set to face their London rivals, Arsenal, at Stamford Bridge in their first…
Manchester City’s Phil Foden recently addressed the competition for a place in the England national team, particularly with Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka. Foden was given a starting role in England’s attack during their impressive 3-1 win over Italy, which secured their spot in Euro 2024. However, Saka had to withdraw from England duty due to injury, and this has sparked discussions among fans. In his statement to the BBC after the victory over Italy, Foden acknowledged Saka’s quality, highlighting that whenever Saka dons the England jersey, he consistently delivers performances that are at least a 7/10. Foden’s praise for Saka…
Oleksandr Zinchenko, a prominent player for Arsenal, shared a friendly warning with Mykhailo Mudryk, a fellow Ukrainian player, ahead of their highly anticipated Premier League clash against Chelsea. Zinchenko’s advice to Mudryk had a positive impact on Ukraine’s recent victory over Malta, and as Arsenal prepared to face Chelsea, a humorous exchange between the two players unfolded. Zinchenko playfully joked with his teammate, suggesting that if Mudryk were to score for Chelsea against Arsenal in their upcoming Premier League encounter, dire consequences would befall the Blues. This lighthearted banter underscored the camaraderie and competitive spirit that often characterizes football…
Italian giants Juventus are reportedly open to allowing striker Dusan Vlahovic to move to Arsenal or Chelsea in 2024 as part of a swap deal. The Serbian forward had attracted interest from Arsenal in January 2022 but ultimately joined Juventus. However, he hasn’t replicated the form that earned him an €81.6 million transfer to Juventus. Since joining the club, Vlahovic has scored 27 goals and provided seven assists in 69 games for the team. In the 2023-24 Serie A season, he scored four goals in his first four games but struggled in subsequent matches, and he missed the last…
Following the international break, Manchester City is set to resume their defense of the Premier League title. Two consecutive losses to Wolves and Arsenal have left Pep Guardiola and his star-studded team even more motivated as they prepare to face Brighton at the Etihad Stadium. In the past week, numerous players have represented their respective nations. Five City players, including John Stones, featured for England against Italy in a recent match. Stones, who has been recovering from an injury, used this opportunity to accelerate his comeback. However, another player, Kalvin Phillips, who hasn’t seen much playing time for City…
In a recent revelation, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta opened up about a private conversation he had with his former mentor, Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola, following Arsenal’s remarkable victory over the Premier League champions. This triumph marked a significant turning point for Arteta and his team, as they had struggled against City for years, not having secured a league victory against them since 2015. It was a moment of personal and professional significance for Arteta, who once served as Guardiola’s assistant at Manchester City. During a candid interview on the Men in Blazers podcast, Arteta shed light on what transpired…
Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, expressed his efforts to convince a particular player to join the team, but it seems that the player has already made up his mind. Rodri confirmed this by revealing that his international teammate, valued at £60 million, turned down a move to Arsenal in January. Arsenal is reportedly interested in acquiring RB Leipzig’s midfielder, Dani Olmo, who has been likened to Real Madrid’s Luka Modric. Despite having a strong roster, Mikel Arteta’s team is always looking for opportunities to improve. In recent days, Arsenal has been linked to various players, including Dani…