Chelsea FC – CaughtOffside https://www.caughtoffside.com Football transfer rumours, news and Gossip from the English Premier League and beyond Fri, 24 Nov 2023 10:25:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.9 3497552 British Airways pilots will play a role in fixing major Premier League issue this season https://www.caughtoffside.com/2023/11/24/british-airways-pilots-will-play-a-role-in-fixing-major-premier-league-issue-this-season/ https://www.caughtoffside.com/2023/11/24/british-airways-pilots-will-play-a-role-in-fixing-major-premier-league-issue-this-season/#respond Fri, 24 Nov 2023 09:37:10 +0000 https://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=1560330 British Airways pilots are currently playing a role in the Premier League as they help referees hone the art of communicating under pressure during matches.  The officials in England’s top flight have come under intense scrutiny this season as there have been several high-profile mistakes that have infuriated clubs and their fans. The incident that […]

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British Airways pilots are currently playing a role in the Premier League as they help referees hone the art of communicating under pressure during matches. 

The officials in England’s top flight have come under intense scrutiny this season as there have been several high-profile mistakes that have infuriated clubs and their fans.

The incident that infuriated most people was Luiz Diaz’s disallowed goal for Liverpool against Tottenham in September, where the winger scored a perfectly good goal but it was chalked off as the officials couldn’t communicate effectively.

According to The Times, the Premier League have brought in British Airways pilots to help their officials hone the art of communicating under pressure.

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The standard of officiating has been dreadful this season in the Premier League and it seems that the decisions they make occupy most of the conversation after matches, which is not what makes the sport enjoyable to many.

Anything that will help them improve should be welcomed and this is a positive step towards referees making more consistent decisions under the high pressure they are under.

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Chelsea are reportedly keeping tabs on the Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies.

The 23-year-old Canadian international has established himself as one of the best full-backs in the Bundesliga and the Blues are looking to sign the player in the coming months.

However, a report from 90 Min claims that Real Madrid are ahead of the Premier League club in the transfer race. It will be interesting to see if Chelsea can win the race for his signature in the coming months.

The 23-year-old will not only improve Chelsea defensively, he would also add a new dimension to their attack. Davies is exceptional going forward and he can operate as a wing-back as well as a winger. The Canadian international has three assists in 11 Bundesliga appearances this season and he would be a quality acquisition for both Chelsea and Real Madrid.

The opportunity to join the Spanish giants can be hard to turn down for any player and it remains to be seen whether Chelsea can convince the player with a lucrative proposal.

Real Madrid need to add more depth to the left-back department. Ferland Mendy is the only established option at their disposal right now and Davies would be a major upgrade.

MUNICH, GERMANY – DECEMBER 17: Alphonso Davies of FC Bayern München runs with the ball during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and VfL Wolfsburg at Allianz Arena on December 17, 2021 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)
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Davies has already proven himself in the Bundesliga and the opportunity to test himself in the Spanish League or the Premier League will be an attractive proposition.

Both Chelsea and Real Madrid have a proven track record of competing for major trophies and it will be interesting to see where he ends up. The 23-year-old defender has a contract with the German club until the summer of 2025 and it remains to be seen whether Bayern Munich are prepared to cash in on him in the coming months.

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Chelsea are reportedly keen on signing the Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Rayan Ait-Nouri.

A report from 90 Min claims that Chelsea have been keeping tabs on the player for a while and they are now preparing a potential move for him in the coming months. The 22-year-old defender has established himself as a key player for Wolves since joining them for a fee of around £10 million.

Chelsea are looking to add more depth to the left-back department and he could prove to be a quality acquisition for them. The Blues could cash in on Ian Maatsen in the coming months and Marc Cucurella has been quite underwhelming with his performances. Signing a left-back could prove to be a wise decision and Rayan Ait-Nouri could compete with Ben Chilwell for the starting spot.

The 22-year-old is now a seasoned Premier League defender, and he should be able to make an immediate impact if he moves to Stamford Bridge.

The opportunity to join Chelsea will be an attractive option for the player as well. It would be a step up in his career and he would get to play for one of the biggest clubs in the country.

Although Chelsea have not been at their best since last season, they are used to competing for major trophies and they have the resources to get back to the top of English football once again.

Rayan Ait-Nouri in action for Wolves
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It remains to be seen whether Chelsea come forward with an official proposal to sign the 22-year-old in the coming months now.

Meanwhile, the report from 90 Min adds that Liverpool have been tracking the 22-year-old defender as well. They could certainly use more quality and depth in their defensive unit and signing a quality alternative to Andrew Robertson would be ideal. The 22-year-old Wolves defender could prove to be a useful addition and it remains to be seen whether they decide to make a move for him.

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With another transfer window just around the corner, it’s no surprise to see Chelsea linked with one of the world’s best young players.

Ever since the Blues were taken over by Todd Boehly they’ve been amongst the biggest movers and shakers in the market place, and rumours of their interest in a 16-year-old with a whopping €60m release clause only strengthens their position.

It appears that they could have their work cut out to land Palmeiras talent, Estevao Willian, more commonly known as Messinho, however.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Man City, Man United, Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and Real Madrid are all circling, with the Catalan giants the clear favourites at this stage if for no other reason than the player’s own preference.

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The one issue Barcelona do have at present is a distinct lack of funds to be able to get deals done.

The framework that president, Joan Laporta, and his team are having to work to at present puts them at a serious disadvantage to any of their contemporaries and means they need to go above and beyond just to consider themselves part of the conversation.

With every other club needing to stay within the bounds of Financial Fair Play too, it represents a level playing field and, to that end, would potentially give Boehly as good a chance as anyone to be able to pitch well for the player’s services and turn his head away from Barcelona.

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Ex Chelsea defender Glen Johnson spoke to Squawka on Cole Palmers recent performances, calling him “the real deal”.

Johnson praised Palmer for his mentality “stepping up for penalties” and praised his performance against his former club Manchester City, where he scored a penalty in the 95th minute to equalise for Chelsea.

He then went on to speak about how calm he looks on the ball, before calling him “the real deal”. Chelsea fans would definitely agree, as he has become a key figure very quickly for the Blues this season.

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Palmer has made 12 appearances for Chelsea in all competitions since joining the club, scoring four goals and providing four assists.

Chelsea currently sit 10th in the Premier League on 16 points, winning four, drawing four and losing four of their opening 12 games.

After a rocky start to the campaign with losses against West Ham, Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa, Chelsea have managed to turn things around in recent weeks, beating Tottenham 4-1 and drawing 4-4 with league leaders Manchester City, as things are finally starting to click for Mauricio Pochettino’s side.

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]]> https://www.caughtoffside.com/2023/11/23/ex-chelsea-player-calls-summer-signing-the-real-deal/feed/ 0 1560297 Ex Premier League defender says Romelu Lukaku wasn’t right for the Premier League https://www.caughtoffside.com/2023/11/23/ex-premier-league-defender-says-romelu-lukaku-wasnt-right-for-the-premier-league/ https://www.caughtoffside.com/2023/11/23/ex-premier-league-defender-says-romelu-lukaku-wasnt-right-for-the-premier-league/#respond Thu, 23 Nov 2023 23:04:16 +0000 https://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=1560296 Speaking to Squawka, Glen Johnson has said Romelu Lukaku is “an absolute goal machine” but he wasn’t right for the Premier League in his opinion. Johnson believed Lukaku was trying to be too involved in the build up play at Chelsea, and games would “fly past him a bit”, instead he believes Lukaku should’ve focused on being […]

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Speaking to Squawka, Glen Johnson has said Romelu Lukaku is “an absolute goal machine” but he wasn’t right for the Premier League in his opinion.

Johnson believed Lukaku was trying to be too involved in the build up play at Chelsea, and games would “fly past him a bit”, instead he believes Lukaku should’ve focused on being a “dangerous front man”, who is there to score goals.

He called Lukaku “strong” and a “beast in front of goal”, before saying he is better suited to Italy due to the slower nature of the game, giving him more time on the ball.

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Lukaku has made 14 appearances for Roma since joining the club on loan in summer, scoring nine goals and totalling 1,139 minutes of football.

Despite Johnson saying Lukaku wasn’t suited to the Premier League, the Belgian still managed to score 121 goals in the Premier League in 278 appearances, playing for Chelsea, West Brom, Everton and Manchester United in that time.

Lukaku has scored 63 goals in the Serie A after just 107 appearances though, playing for Inter Milan and Roma.

He also has a very impressive international record, scoring 83 goals in 113 caps for Belgium, and he is now their top goalscorer.

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Sam Kerr has scored her third of the game to complete her hattrick, giving Chelsea a 3-1 lead over Paris FC.

Coming from a Ann-Katrin Berger long goal kick, Kerr managed to bring it down on her chest, before taking one touch and lobbing the Paris FC goalkeeper to give Chelsea a 3-1 lead and complete her hattrick.

This now gives Chelsea a cushion, as they look to get their first win on the board in Group D of the UEFA Women’s Champions League group stage.

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]]> https://www.caughtoffside.com/2023/11/23/video-sam-kerr-scores-her-hattrick/feed/ 0 1560290 Video: Sam Kerr adds second to give Chelsea 2-1 lead https://www.caughtoffside.com/2023/11/23/video-sam-kerr-adds-second-to-give-chelsea-2-1-lead/ https://www.caughtoffside.com/2023/11/23/video-sam-kerr-adds-second-to-give-chelsea-2-1-lead/#respond Thu, 23 Nov 2023 21:42:35 +0000 https://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=1560288 Sam Kerr scored her second of the game, to give Chelsea a 2-1 lead over Paris FC, in the UEFA Women’s Champions League. Chelsea work it from back to front, making four passes before Johanna Rytting Kaneryd finds herself in space to flash the ball across the box, where Sam Kerr is there to stab […]

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Sam Kerr scored her second of the game, to give Chelsea a 2-1 lead over Paris FC, in the UEFA Women’s Champions League.

Chelsea work it from back to front, making four passes before Johanna Rytting Kaneryd finds herself in space to flash the ball across the box, where Sam Kerr is there to stab it home on her left foot.

Paris FC equalised before the end of the first half, but Chelsea have come out and got themselves back in front after just three minutes of the second half.

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Lauren James and Sam Kerr have combined for Chelsea to give them a 1-0 lead over Paris FC in the UEFA Women’s Champions League.

A wonderfully weighted ball in from James finds Kerr lurking at the back post, ready to nip her way in and tap it home.

This is the second game for Chelsea in the UEFA Women’s Champions League this campaign, as Emma Hayes women drew 2-2 with Real Madrid last week.

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Newcastle (7th in the Premier League) take on Chelsea (10th in the Premier League) on Saturday 25th of November, at St James’ Park, at 15:00 PM (GMT).

The last time these two sides faced, the game ended 1-1 at Stamford Bridge. A goal from Anthony Gordon for Newcastle, and an own goal from Kieran Trippier for Chelsea.

Newcastle lost their last Premier League game, losing 2-0 to Bournemouth. A brace from Dominic Solanke securing the victory and three points for Bournemouth.

Chelsea drew their last Premier League game, drawing 4-4 in an eight goal thriller against Manchester City. Goals from Erling Haaland (x2), Manuel Akanji and Rodri for City, and goals from Thiago Silva, Raheem Sterling, Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer for Chelsea.

How to watch Newcastle vs Chelsea

  • Date: Saturday, November 25th, 2023
  • Kickoff: 15:00 PM (GMT)
  • TV Network: Not broadcast in UK
  • Venue: Stamford Bridge

Team News:

Newcastle will be without Jacob Murphy, Dan Burn, Callum Wilson, Elliot Anderson, Sven Botman, Harvey Barnes, Matt Target and Javier Manquillo, whilst Alexander Isak, Sean Longstaff and Miguel Almiron will undergo further fitness testing to determine their availability for the Chelsea game. Lewis Hall is also un available to play against his parent club Chelsea.

Chelsea will be without Wesley Fofana, Ben Chilwell, Romeo Lavia, Trevoh Chalobah and Carney Chukwuemeka, whilst Christopher Nkunku could return from injury for his first involvement since pre season.

Predicted XI:

Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Schar, Lascelles, Livramento, Joelinton, Guimaraes, Longstaff, Gordon, Isak, Almiron.

Chelsea: Sanchez, Cucurella, Colwill, Silva, James, Caicedo, Fernandez, Gallagher, Sterling, Jackson, Palmer.

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