#chelsea

#chelsea

I'm really excited for Wednesday's match. I think Chelsea deserved to win the [Club World Cup] final, with their incredible energy,

I was on the bench and I was so disappointed that I didn't start or even come on. I was sitting there thinking, Oh my God, that would have been my first Champions League trophy. If I'd gone to Manchester United, I would have been a Champions League winner right now'. I felt that if I'd played in that game, the outcome might have been a bit different.

Joel Ordonez is an outstanding young defender, and it is safe to assume that he will be leaving Club Brugge in 2026. He is going to the World Cup finals next summer, and I am told that he is almost certain to have gone before that point. Chelsea and Villa are both long-term admirers of Ordonez, so no shock they are both posting scouts to keep tabs on his progress, and seeing him in action against an international-calibre strike force like Argentina is important.

Back in the Champions League for the first time since 2022/23, Chelsea will aim to go all the way for the first time since they beat Manchester City 1-0 in the 2020/21 final under current England head coach Thomas Tuchel. The Blues finished fourth in the 2024/25 Premier League at the end of their first season under Enzo Maresca and have landed meetings with six-time Champions League winners Bayern Munich and five-time winners Barcelona among their league phase matches in the Champions League.

Chelsea reportedly made a late attempt to sign Wolves forward Jorgen Strand Larsen before the transfer deadline, according to journalist Simon Phillips. The Blues were looking for an additional striker to strengthen their attacking options and reached out to Strand Larsen's representatives in a bid to bring the 25-year-old to Stamford Bridge on deadline day. However, the deal did not materialise, and it appears the club was unsuccessful in their efforts.

Liam Delap's untimely hamstring injury impacted not only Chelsea but sent out a ripple effect across the transfer market in Europe. Bayern Munich felt the brunt of the disruption as Chelsea withdrew permission for their striker Nicolas Jackson to undergo a medical on Saturday afternoon. Chelsea also simultaneously made contact with both Sporting Lisbon and striker Conrad Harder's entourage after the 2-0 win over Fulham.

England international full-back Ben Chilwell has officially completed a transfer to Ligue 1 side Strasbourg, signing a two-year deal after departing Chelsea, as confirmed by the club's official website. The French club confirmed the move late on Monday evening, though financial details of the agreement remain undisclosed. Chilwell, now 28, brings with him a wealth of Premier League and European experience, having been a part of Chelsea's squad since 2020.