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When the Premier League season began in August, the idea that Liverpool would be heading towards the World Cup break closer to the bottom three than top ...

Leeds's opening goal last week rather summed up Liverpool's current plight. Like Liverpool, Chelsea managed a morale-boosting victory in the Champions League in midweek to top their group but how they needed it after a slump in their domestic form. Register for free to Reuters and know the full story

LONDON (AP) — Raheem Sterling ended his goal drought that was approaching two months to help Chelsea wrap up its group-stage campaign in the Champions ...

He was helped back into the locker room by two people and looks a major doubt to make England's World Cup squad that is being announced next week. He took his goal well, collecting a backheel pass from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang inside the area, cutting inside a defender and slotting a finish into the bottom corner. “It’s a hamstring. Instead, the team ended in last place on four points from its six games — its only victory in the group stage coming against Chelsea at home on the opening matchday. “Chelsea took this match very seriously, although they already qualified from the group," Dinamo coach Ante Čačić said. "We got a win, we got a performance.

Canadian international Jessie Fleming has signed a new contract with Chelsea, keeping her at the English club until the summer of 2025.

Hosted by Andi Petrillo, Soccer North brings Canadians closer to the most interesting soccer headlines happening on and off the pitch. Fleming was honoured as Canada Soccer Player of the Year in 2021. "We are delighted for Jessie to extend her contract with the club," Paul Green, Chelsea women's general manager, said in a statement.

Fleming has won Super League titles, two FA Cup trophies and the FA Continental League Cup with the Blues. "We are delighted for Jessie to extend her contract ...

Fleming was honoured as Canada Soccer Player of the Year in 2021. "We are delighted for Jessie to extend her contract with the club," Paul Green, Chelsea women's general manager, said in a statement. Canadian international Jessie Fleming has signed a new contract with Chelsea, keeping her at the English club until the summer of 2025.

Having joined Chelsea on loan from Juventus on transfer deadline day, Denis Zakaria was kept waiting for his Blues debut by Graham Potter.

It was a special moment for the midfielder. And after the victory, Zakaria revealed his surprise over the time it has taken for him to make his Chelsea bow. "For me yes [it was a surprise], a little bit," he said. However, Potter decided to name the 25-year-old in his midfield against the Croatian side and was A motivating factor in his decision to relocate from Turin was to work under head coach [Thomas Tuchel](https://www.football.london/all-about/thomas-tuchel), an experience that lasted just five days before the German parted ways with the Blues after a breakdown in his relationship with the club's new hierarchy. I will train as always, give my best, and if I get the chance to be on the pitch then I will try to help."

Denis Zakaria made his Chelsea debut in last night's Champions League win over Dinamo Zagreb, effectively tying him to the club this season.

[Juventus](/teams/juventus) on transfer deadline day, making a last minute move to the Premier League. As highlighted by journalist Romeo Agresti, Zakaria made his Chelsea debut against Dinamo Zagreb yesterday, playing for a second club this season. [Denis Zakaria](https://football-italia.net/player/denis-zakaria/) made his Chelsea debut in last night’s Champions League win over Dinamo Zagreb, effectively tying him to the club this season.

Chelsea ace Ben Chilwell was visibly emotional on Wednesday night as a hamstring injury put his World Cup prospects in major jeopardy.

Chilwell has 17 caps for the Three Lions but he found himself behind Ashley Young at the 2018 World Cup while Luke Shaw and Kieran Trippier sat ahead of him in the pecking order for Euro 2020. He is still rehabbing from his knee injury in a way, and it is such a blow. Trippier and Reece James could also fill in if Southgate decides to switch flanks, while Bukayo Saka has previously played at left-back for club and country. Chelsea sealed their spot in the knockout stages and topped Champions League Group E thanks to a 2-1 win over Dinamo Zagreb. Chilwell missed virtually the whole of last season with a cruciate ligament injury that kept him out for six months. [Chelsea](/latest/chelsea-fc) ace Ben Chilwell was visibly emotional on Wednesday night as a hamstring injury put his World Cup prospects in major jeopardy.

Chelsea Women have extended the contract of versatile midfielder, Jessie Fleming, with it now running until 2025 after joining the club on a two-year deal ...

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Mason Mount was one of the first to receive the bad news from Chelsea left-back Ben Chilwell.

He deserves man of the match more than me, and he scored as well." The trio of games kicks off on Sunday with a crunch London derby against Arsenal, before an EFL Cup tie against Manchester City and a final league game at St James' Park. Mount was awarded Man of the Match after the final whistle but the England star claimed that his Swiss team-mate may have been a more worthy choice. Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain are among them, with the draw set to take place on Monday. However, amid a change of management he had slipped way down the pecking order and hadn't even been used from the bench until Wednesday evening. He had to be assisted off the pitch and he was later spotted leaving Stamford Bridge on crutches.

Denis Zakaria and Raheem Sterling got on the scoresheet as Chelsea overcame Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang - Knocked the ball back to Sterling for the England international's goal but perhaps looked most promising with his efforts attacking on the left side of the pitch. Raheem Sterling - Showed fantastic strength and composure in the build up to finding the net for Chelsea's equaliser. Kai Havertz - Played quite a fluid role alongside Raheem Sterling and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and was one of the Blues main outlets forward. Initiated the move that led to Raheem Sterling's goal and had one of his better nights. The Swiss international was soon showing his physicality and even the ability to score a goal as he slotted past a Dinamo defender and goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic. Showed quality on the ball on his return and after a slow start seemed to grow stronger in the tackle.

DEFEAT to Dinamo Zagreb lost Thomas Tuchel his job in September. Tuchel was already under pressure before Chelsea's 1-0 defeat in the Croatian capital.

Here was his debut, and on 30 minutes he arrived at the right place at the right time to plunder home a debut goal. Mislav Orsic’s corner provided the still-jubilant away fans with a reason to stand — not that they needed one — but Sutalo’s header was well saved by Mendy. He took the ball and bent it into the corner with accuracy to match Jorginho’s original pass. Chelsea, as the rain began to pour, were securing top spot in the group with style. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang smashed the crossbar as Chelsea hunted for their assurance goal. Mason Mount’s guile and determination started it, but Zakaria very much finished it — battering the ball through the diving goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic and the lunging defender Moharrami. Deployed at wing-back at the weekend. The ball fell into the path of Bruno Petkovic, who converted to give the visitors a shock early lead. But he turned back, triggering a blue mass around the ground to groan and gasp and jeer. The Italian learned his lesson. And with the match not even seven minutes old, they could almost be heard back in Croatia as their side — already eliminated from the Champions League — took an unexpected lead. Tuchel was already under pressure before Chelsea’s 1-0 defeat in the Croatian capital.