Moises Caicedo hasn't lived up to his lofty price tag, since he made the switch from Brighton & Hove Albion (after an apparent deal with Liverpool fell through) to Chelsea FC this summer. However, he is certainly not alone in this regard, on Chelsea's very bloated, historically expensive roster. Plus, $146 million is a lot to pay for anybody. Unless you're Jude … [Read more...] about Mauricio Pochettino Explains Why Moises Caicedo Has Struggled So Far
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Nicolas Jackson Warned By Pochettino to Better Understand Premier League Rules
With Christopher Nkunku finally nearing full match fitness, Nicolas Jackson could soon see himself marginalized at Chelsea FC. The striker certainly hasn't done much to help his own cause, given his how he's accumulated seven yellow cards already, in just his first 12 Premier League matches. Manager Mauricio Pochettino has warned Nicolas Jackson that he needs to better … [Read more...] about Nicolas Jackson Warned By Pochettino to Better Understand Premier League Rules
Pochettino Very Angry, Labels His Chelsea Team ‘soft’ in Loss to Newcastle
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino is very angry after his side lost to Newcastle United, earlier today, 4-1. We know that because he said so, using the word "angry" four times for emphasis. The angry Argentine labeled today's effort the worst game of the season thus far for Chelsea, and even referred to his side as "soft." … [Read more...] about Pochettino Very Angry, Labels His Chelsea Team ‘soft’ in Loss to Newcastle
Chelsea FC News and Notes: Gallagher, Chalobah, Pochettino
Chelsea FC are off until a week from Saturday, as it's international break, but that doesn't mean we don't have plenty of news items to discuss. In this edition we'll cover some updates on defender Trevoh Chalobah and manager Mauricio Pochettino, but we'll begin by discussing midfielder Conor Gallagher, whose contract is set to expire in June of 2025. The English … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC News and Notes: Gallagher, Chalobah, Pochettino
Christopher Nkunku, Romeo Lavia Nearing Return for Chelsea
The last time we saw forward Christopher Nkunku in action in a Chelsea shirt was August 2, during a preseason friendly versus Borussia Dortmund at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The notoriously awful Soldier Field turf was the spot where Nkunku blew out his knee, and the injury was so severe that he's been out all this time. However, he's really stepped up his … [Read more...] about Christopher Nkunku, Romeo Lavia Nearing Return for Chelsea
Chelsea News: Nicolas Jackson, Cole Palmer, Mauricio Pochettino
Tottenham Hotspur entered tonight off to one of their best starts in the long history of their club. Chelsea went into Monday night football with one of the worst starts in their illustrious history. The final result was Chelsea 4, Tottenham Hotspur 1, on the strength of a Nicolas Jackson hat trick. Indeed, this is why we play the games. Spurs found themselves down to just … [Read more...] about Chelsea News: Nicolas Jackson, Cole Palmer, Mauricio Pochettino
Mauricio Pochettino Begins Crucial Stretch with Return to Tottenham
Ahead of his return to Tottenham Hotspur, to take on the club that he led from 2014-2019, Mauricio Pochettino was asked by a reporter if Monday night's match will be like visiting an ex-girlfriend. The 51-year-old Chelsea manager had some fun with the query, rolling with the punches during his weekly Friday press conference. … [Read more...] about Mauricio Pochettino Begins Crucial Stretch with Return to Tottenham
Chelsea Starting XI Prediction vs Arsenal
The way that Chelsea FC manager Mauricio Pochettino has been talking lately, it's starting to sound like an era of good feeling is coming. Or perhaps even starting up right now. For those unfamiliar with what political history officially calls The Era of Good Feelings, it's a reference to the sense of national purpose and unity among Americans in the aftermath of the War of … [Read more...] about Chelsea Starting XI Prediction vs Arsenal
Mauricio Pochettino Says Very Good Things are Coming
It is the job of any football manager, or actually any prominent leader of an important organization for that matter, to show belief. To express confidence in the idea that their team is moving in the right direction. Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino is doing just that; and more! After the last game before the current internationals, a 4-1 thrashing of Burnley, Pochettino … [Read more...] about Mauricio Pochettino Says Very Good Things are Coming
Mauricio Pochettino Says Chelsea is ‘building something’
Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino claims that the Chelsea FC rebuilding project is moving along now. Well, it should be, when you consider how they broke the all-time European summer transfer window spending record this year. And that came on the heels of breaking the January transfer window spending record, earlier in 2023, as well. The return on investment needs to kick in … [Read more...] about Mauricio Pochettino Says Chelsea is ‘building something’