Chelsea

2022 - 12 - 27

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Ratings: Pulisic struggles, but Chelsea beat Bournemouth (ESPN)

Chelsea snapped a five-game winless streak in their Premier League restart, but the player performances were a mixed bag against Bournemouth.

[Trevoh Chalobah](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/227784/Trevoh-Chalobah) (Sterling, 88"), N/R -- Was solid to help see out the game as he smashed the ball clear. [Conor Gallagher](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/266696/Conor-Gallagher) (Zakaria, 82"), N/R -- Had his shot blocked by Kelly after a brilliant opportunity opened up for him. [Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/122260/Pierre-Emerick-Aubameyang) (Pulisic, 82"), N/R -- Played one nice ball through but then had another attempted burst forward denied by Marcos Senesi. [Mason Mount](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/231167/Mason-Mount), 9 -- Showed plenty of intelligence to pick up nice pockets of space and utilise them brilliantly. [Christian Pulisic](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/225607/Christian-Pulisic) had a goal ruled out before half-time, but the two early goals decided the result as Chelsea put in a positive display that saw the Blues move up a place to go eighth on [the Premier League table](http://www.espnfc.com/soccer/table/_/league/eng.1). [César Azpilicueta](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/97770/cesar-azpilicueta) (James, 53'), 6 -- Comfortably slotted into the backline, heading back to Kepa from a potentially dangerous Bournemouth ball, although there were times he struggled when Bournemouth ran at him. Delivered a perfectly weighted pass for Havertz to score the opener and was denied by a strong left hand from Mark Travers. Made a poor attempt at a flick after Travers saved James' shot, then hit a wild effort from a promising position in the second half. Provided a solid defensive display and did brilliantly to flick the ball away from Jack Stacey in his own box. Made a great header to clear Zemura's cross, then came agonisingly close with a header of his own. There was a lot of quality on the ball for manager Graham Potter to be pleased about, and his side also often pressed well. [Kai Havertz](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/231182/Kai-Havertz) converting from [Raheem Sterling](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/156366/Raheem-Sterling)'s perfectly weighted pass.

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Chelsea sweat over fresh Reece James injury as defender hobbles ... (The Athletic)

Graham Potter has said it was “disappointing” to lose Reece James so quickly after recovering from a knee injury, with the 23-year-old going off in ...

We’ll have to see the extent of it and keep our fingers crossed. Head coach Potter admitted it was a blow to see James go off injured but couldn’t give a definitive answer on the severity of the problem, instead suggesting he will need to be assessed within the next two days. James was seen hobbling off during the second half of the game after appearing to pick up a knock in the 51st minute of the match.

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Chelsea win tempered by fresh injury concern for James (Reuters)

Chelsea returned to winning ways in their first appearance after the World Cup break, but delight at their 2-0 home victory over Bournemouth on Tuesday was ...

He has dealt with it well." "It was a World Cup and they come around every four years. The 23-year-old had surgery after suffering a knee injury against AC Milan in the Champions League on Oct.

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Chelsea Boss Graham Potter "Concerned" By Reece James Injury ... (Sports Illustrated)

Chelsea manager Graham Potter admitted that he and his medical staff were "concerned" after Reece James lasted just 53 minutes on his return from a knee ...

You could see today his quality and what he brings to the team. The plan was to play 60 minutes today so now he's disappointed, of course. "He's been really disappointed to miss the World Cup, of course.

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Chelsea 'have offered Benfica £115MILLION to sign World Cup star ... (Daily Mail)

Fernandez has emerged as one of football's most promising talents after his impressive cameos for Argentina saw him win the Young Player of the Tournament ...

[with a number of Premier League clubs interested](/sport/football/article-11576317/Benfica-fear-Saudi-backed-Newcastle-pay-Enzo-Fernandezs-105m-release-clause.html) - it appears the Blues have taken the first steps in their attempts to sign Fernandez but submitting a huge starting offer. ](/sport/football/article-11577443/Newcastle-want-Jorginho-free-summer-leaves-Chelsea-Blues-seek-younger-squad.html) Chelsea 'have offered Benfica £115MILLION to sign World Cup star Enzo Fernandez' - with Graham Potter keen to lower his squad's average age... [win the Young Player of the Tournament award at the World Cup.](/sport/football/article-11551739/Enzo-Fernandez-crowned-Young-Player-Tournament-Argentinas-triumph-France.html) [Potter is looking to reduce the average age of his squad at Stamford Bridge](/sport/football/article-11577443/Newcastle-want-Jorginho-free-summer-leaves-Chelsea-Blues-seek-younger-squad.html) [Chelsea](/sport/teampages/chelsea.html) have submitted a €130million (£115m) bid for Benfica's rising star Enzo Fernandez, according to reports in Portugal. [There's been rising interest in the midfielder from a number of English teams](/sport/football/article-11576317/Benfica-fear-Saudi-backed-Newcastle-pay-Enzo-Fernandezs-105m-release-clause.html)

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Chelsea ready to meet Enzo Fernandez £105m release clause to ... (Evening Standard)

Chelsea have communicated their willingness to pay Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez's £105million release clause at Benfica.

Chelsea have yet to reach an agreement with the player himself, should a deal be struck with Benfica. The 21-year-old was one of the breakout stars at the World Cup and is highly sought after, with at least one other club said to be in the race sign him in January. Chelsea ready to meet Enzo Fernandez £105m release clause to sign Argentina midfielder in January

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Report: Chelsea Have Began Working On Enzo Fernandez (Sports Illustrated)

Chelsea are interested, and are now making moves towards trying to sign the Benfica midfielder. Enzo Fernandez.

Liverpool however may have money left over from missing out on Midfield is a priority position for Chelsea to bring in reinforcements, and Enzo Fernandez is one of the three best young midfielders on the market. Todd Boehly is ready to bring Chelsea back to the elite, and a signing of the magnitude of Enzo Fernandez would be a massive statement. [Cody Gakpo](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/cody-gakpo/profil/spieler/434675) may not be in a position to splash £120million on Enzo Fernandez. [Simon Phillips,](https://twitter.com/siphillipssport) Chelsea have begun the groundwork when it comes to signing Enzo Fernandez. [Enzo Fernandez](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/enzo-fernandez/profil/spieler/648195), but Chelsea now seem to have stolen a march in that race.

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Reece James: Chelsea defender braced for another injury setback ... (Sky Sports)

Reece James limped out of his comeback game for Chelsea against Bournemouth on 53 minutes; the Chelsea defender had only just recovered from a knee injury ...

"But despite that, according to the rules of financial fair play of the Spanish league, we can not sign. The 27-year-old still has more than three-and-a-half years left on his current deal. He would fit into any team in the world so any team would miss him." "We'll have to see how the next 24 to 48 hours go. "Just wanna thank you all for the support, none of you go unnoticed. "Reece is a world-class player.

Chelsea beats Bournemouth to end losing streak (TSN)

After missing the World Cup because of a knee injury, Reece James sparked fears of a fresh setback when he limped off during Chelsea's 2-0 win against ...

You could see today his quality and what he brings to the team." “He felt something there and we will have to find out the extent of it and keep our fingers crossed," Potter said. “He’s been really disappointed to miss the World Cup, of course.

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Chelsea working to complete £105million January deal for best ... (talkSPORT.com)

Chelsea are trying to force through a January deal for Argentina World Cup star Enzo Fernandez, talkSPORT understands.The Blues are ready to meet the.

The Molde starlet will complete a move to the west London club for a transfer fee of £10.6million. A fee of £105million for Fernandez would top their previous record outlay – the £97.5m they paid Inter Milan for Romelu Lukaku. The Blues are ready to meet the £105million release clause in Fernandez’s Benfica contract to steal a march on rival suitors.

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Chelsea beat Bournemouth to return to winning ways (Reuters)

Chelsea returned to winning ways as they scored early to ensure a 2-0 triumph over Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday in their first Premier League ...

The attitude was fantastic. "The first-half performance was good. He also watched with relief as Kalidou Koulibaly’s header from a 73rd minute set piece went narrowly wide.

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Chelsea agree deal for young striker David Datro Fofana (ESPN)

Chelsea have agreed a deal with Norweigian club Molde FK for the transfer of 20-year-old striker David Datro Fofana.

He also scored four goals in 10 appearances in the Europa League conference qualifiers and main tournament this campaign. [Kai Havertz](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/231182/Kai-Havertz) played as striker for Potter's side with [Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/122260/Pierre-Emerick-Aubameyang) dropped to the bench. 1 for a reported fee of $13.15 million (£10.93m).

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Chelsea confirm pre-agreement with Molde to sign David Datro Fofana (The Athletic)

Chelsea have reached a pre-agreement with Molde for the signing of David Datro Fofana. The Athletic reported earlier this month that the two clubs were in ...

“The 20-year-old striker will join the Blues on 1 January 2023. Chelsea confirmed in a statement: “Chelsea FC has reached a pre-agreement with Molde FK for the transfer of David Datro Fofana. Chelsea have reached a pre-agreement with Molde for the signing of David Datro Fofana.

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Chelsea confirm David Datro Fofana signing from Molde FK ahead ... (Eurosport.com)

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of striker David Datro Fofana ahead of the January transfer window.

Chelsea are the lowest scorers in the top half of the Premier League table with just 19 goals in 15 games. Premier League “Chelsea FC has reached a pre-agreement with Molde FK for the transfer of David Datro Fofana,” the club said in a statement.

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Chelsea full-back Reece James says 2022 has been his toughest year (Planet Sport)

The England international missed the World Cup in Qatar due to a knee injury but returned to start the Blues' 2-0 win over Bournemouth.

The plan was to play 60 minutes today so now he's disappointed, of course. You could see today his quality and what he brings to the team. "He's been really disappointed to miss the World Cup, of course.

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