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Maresca defends summer signing as fan pressure to start teenage striker grows

Chelsea got a win against Burnley at Turf Moor today, but there’s a sense that was despite what their striker was offering them rather than because of it.

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'The position he played today…' – Marewsca explains how change of role helped Chelsea man shine

Enzo Maresca has just taken his post-match press conference at Turf Moor after Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Burnley, and he saved some big praise for the Blues’ man of the match.

Chelsea FC News / NBC Sports / November 22

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Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / November 22

Chelsea star’s incredible 16 defensive contributions in perfect Caicedo impression

Chelsea have just beaten Burnley 2-0 at Turf Moor in a pretty ugly game. The home side were on top early on, and Chelsea weren’t able to build much. But the Blues scored two nice goals, and spent the rest of the game trying to control things.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / November 22

Chelsea fans fear the worst after surprising half time switch raises injury fears

Chelsea were not great in the first half against Burnley, looking slow and sluggish after an international break. We weren’t at all surprised to see Enzo Maresca make changes – but we were a little surprise about the switch he made.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / November 22

'Nothing' – Enzo Maresca denies Caicedo decision is related to this important factor

Chelsea are about to face Burnley, and Enzo Maresca has just spoken to the media ahead of the game. They wanted to know a little about his selection – firstly, why star of the season so far Moises Caicedo was only on the bench.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / November 22

Why Maresca dropped Garnacho for Gittens in team to face Burnley

Chelsea line up to face Burnley at Turf Moor in half an hour, and the team is in. We predicted many changes in our predicted XI, given it came off the back off the back of the international break, and given there are two huge games next week.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / November 22

Burnley vs Chelsea – Team News: In-form winger dropped by Maresca

Chelsea face Burnley at Turf Moor in just over an hour, and the teams are in! This was bound to be an interesting selection, given we’ve just come off an international break and have two huge games next week – but this is perhaps even more different that we expected.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / November 22

Lee Carsley sends clear message to Josh Acheampong after latest comments

England under-21 boss Lee Carsley has praised Josh Acheampong, but warned he’s got to keep playing and gaining experience with his club. Acheampong is a product of Chelsea’s famed Cobham academy, and was promoted to the first team squad last season.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / November 22

'In my opinion' – Paul Merson names player who must play to get best out of Palmer

Former Premier League footballer Paul Merson believes Chelsea need to play Liam Delap as striker to get the best out of star man Cole Palmer. Palmer is set to miss the next three games after suffering a fractured toe in an accident at home, and won’t be available for key games against Barcelona and Arsenal next week.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / November 22

'It’s a no brainer' – Joe Cole urges Chelsea to beat rivals to signing of 'superb' player

Former Chelsea star Joe Cole has urged the Blues to beat their Premier League rivals to the signing of Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo. Chelsea totally revamped their front line in the summer as they made five attacking signings, with two of those wingers.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / November 22

'The view in the club' – Top insider shares Chelsea’s future plan for Estevao Willian

Chelsea are planning to do something different with Estevao Willian in the next two years according to journalist Matt Law. Estevao has hit the ground running in England having arrived from Brazilian side Palmeiras after the Club World Cup, despite a deal worth up to £51.4m being agreed in the summer of 2024.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / November 22

Enzo Maresca reveals reason behind Chelsea improvement in key tactical aspect

Enzo Maresca has shared his thoughts as to why Chelsea have made progress in their counter pressing, with it now the best it’s been under the Italian. Chelsea head to Burnley on Saturday lunchtime looking to make it three Premier League wins in a row and keep the pressure on Arsenal and Manchester City above them.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / November 22

John Terry raises Estevao Willian concern ahead of Burnley clash

Chelsea legend John Terry has revealed he has one concern about Estevao Willian ahead of the game against Burnley. The Blues travel to Turf Moor Saturday lunch time looking to make it three Premier League wins in a row having beaten Tottenham and Wolves before the international break.

Chelsea FC News / Caught Offside / November 21

Chelsea make enquiry for untouchable €100 million-rated star from La Liga club

Chelsea are interested in signing the Atletico Madrid midfielder Pablo Barrios. The 22-year-old is a key player for the Spanish club, and Chelsea are hoping to sign him.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / November 21

Latest: Chelsea go to special measures to get Cole Palmer training next week

Enzo Maresca has just dropped the biggest Chelsea news of the week – that Cole Palmer is ruled out of tomorrow’s game against Burnley, plus both fixtures next week against Arsenal and Barcelona, because of a fractured toe he stubbed in the night at home this week.

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Soccer News / Chelsea News / November 21

Predicted XI: Enzo Maresca forced to drop 3 key players as he builds towards crucial week

Enzo Maresca is at this very moment probably thinking about what team to pick tomorrow, and it’s one of the trickiest selections he will have all season.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / November 21

Maresca’s already making specific excuses for tomorrow’s Burnley 'tough game'

Enzo Maresca had some big questions to deal with in his press conference today, mainly focused on Cole Palmer and other injury issues. But there were bigger picture questions too, about how his team were developing tactically, and how they intended to approach the game tomorrow.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / November 21