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Thomas Tuchel has named his first Chelsea starting line-up of pre-season, as the Blues get set to face Mexican side Club America in Las Vegas.

Callum Hudson-Odoi and Ben Chilwell are named as right and left wing-backs respectively, with Conor Gallagher and Ross Barkley named in central midfield. Thiago Silva captains the side and is flanked in central defence by Trevoh Chalobah and Malang Sarr, with Kepa Arrizabalaga the man between the sticks this evening. The Blues take on the Mexican side at the impressive Allegiant Stadium, ahead of further games against Charlotte FC and Arsenal in Charlotte and Orlando respectively.

Chelsea face Club America in their first pre-season outing and the confirmed team news is in from the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

Let's see with big names and big personalities how this will work out but we expect an intense match.” “At this moment in pre-season it's also the moment to focus on us and give our players and our situation the full support and the full focus. Chelsea face Club America in their first pre-season outing and the confirmed team news is in from the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

New Chelsea signings Raheem Sterling and Kalidou Koulibaly are not in the squad for the Blues' opening pre-season friendly of the summer against Club ...

In attack, Hakim Ziyech starts on the right of the three and Kai Havertz lines up through the middle. There is a shock start for Kenedy on the right of the frontline. Sterling's £47.5million move from Man City was officially confirmed on Wednesday morning, and he has spent the previous three days undertaking both individual and team training.

Chelsea have finally started to replenish their backline following the departures of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen.

Having a player that believes in youth players coming through could be a good asset in the senior dressing room of such a successful academy system, however. Or if we think it's better to be on loan, then this is the way." He said: "You always need to find the balance between protecting the path for the guys from the academy and for being able to win.

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Despite that result in 2021, Chelsea themselves acknowledge there is a gap to bridge between City and Liverpool if they are to consider themselves a proper force. And Sterling still has plenty to achieve in his career, too. One thing Tuchel will look to Sterling for is to lead by example with his work rate - something the attacker cannot be critcised for. Speaking back in February, after a 3-1 Champions League win over Lille, where Havertz opened the scoring, Tuchel said: 'I am very pleased for Kai. He really steps up. While last season he provided just five assists, he is already 25th on the Premier League's all-time list of assist providers with an overall tally of 56. So how will that work for Sterling? Well, occupying either flank and coming inside to attack the space Havertz creates will be something he relishes.

Mason Mount scored a brilliant winner from long range as Chelsea beat Club America 2-1 in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Watch Mount's wonder goal here.

Mason Mount scored a brilliant winner as Chelsea beat Club America 2-1 in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Club America were gifted an equalizer when James played a blind pass back to goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli who reacted too slowly. Watch Mason Mount Score Wonder Goal To Win Chelsea's Las Vegas Friendly With Club America

Kalidou Koulibaly, who was also interesting Juventus, had one year left on his Napoli contract, and his signing follows the £47.5m capture of Raheem ...

You can also catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on Sky Sports News. The clear targeting of wingers by Thomas Tuchel in this transfer window also raises the prospect of the head coach pondering a move away from his preferred 3-4-3 formation. "I'm very happy to be here with this team at Chelsea," Koulibaly said in a statement. "Chelsea came first to get me in 2016 but we didn't make it. And will Tuchel enter the season with Kai Havertz as his No 9, or push Boehly to make a stunning move for Cristiano Ronaldo? Kalidou Koulibaly, who was also interesting Juventus, had one year left on his Napoli contract, and his signing follows the £47.5m capture of Raheem Sterling from Manchester City; the defender has penned a four-year deal at Chelsea and has joined up with the club in Las Vegas

Chelsea play their first preseason match against a Club American side that is already three matches into its league season in Mexico.

Chelsea 'keeper Kepa needs to punch away on the ensuing set piece. Club America is playing toe-to-toe against the 2021 Champions League winners. Levi Colwill (groin) is out, and Mateo Kovacic was training separately from the group. Although Raheem Sterling has been training for several days with the Blues, manager Thomas Tuchel has indicated that he's not likely to play. Gallagher has been the best Chelsea player so far. 55th min.: Goal Chelsea! It's a well-worked goal with Jorginho sending Reece James into the right side of the box. 83rd min.: Goal Chelsea! What a shot by Mason Mount to beat the Club America goalkeeper. Halftime: The result is a fair reflection of a first half with two teams that have been evenly matched. Timo Werner had given Chelsea a momentary lead on the hour mark, but a Reece James backpass gifted Club America the equalizer. But it's Chelsea that did all the work. Reece James with the backpass toward his own 'keeper, but it beats him into the back of the net. Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel started an attacking front line of Callum Hudson-Odoi, Kai Havertz, and Hakim Ziyech, but they couldn't produce a goal although Ziyech was a catalyst throughout.

Chelsea play their first preseason match against a Club American side that is already three matches into its league season in Mexico.

— — — Rising academy products Roman Martinez and Emilio Lara are likely to see minutes, and there is also speculation that Henry Martin will be the center forward. Levi Colwill (groin) is out, and Mateo Kovacic was training separately from the group. Although Raheem Sterling has been training for several days with the Blues, manager Thomas Tuchel has indicated that he's not likely to play. Club America is playing toe-to-toe against the 2021 Champions League winners. Chelsea 'keeper Kepa needs to punch away on the ensuing set piece. Gallagher has been the best Chelsea player so far. Halftime: The result is a fair reflection of a first half with two teams that have been evenly matched. 55th min.: Goal Chelsea! It's a well-worked goal with Jorginho sending Reece James into the right side of the box. Reece James with the backpass toward his own 'keeper, but it beats him into the back of the net.

N'Golo Kanté and Ruben Loftus-Cheek have missed the pre-season trip to America because they are not double-vaccinated against Covid.

So we are on it to solve it in the best interests of the club.” But yes, it is a part of daily life at the moment.” Tuchel also said he was keen to tie down the 31-year-old to a new contract, with less than 12 months remaining on his present deal. It will not be the same.” Both players took the decision not to,” said Tuchel. “We need to follow the rules. However, the Chelsea manager has acknowledged that the absence of Kanté and Loftus-Cheek has left a big hole in his preparation plans.

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Gallagher was at the heart of most things good for Chelsea in the first half, promisingly. Chelsea started the game in a familiar formation but a rather unfamiliar combination of players. That we were only able to find the back of the net a couple times was down that old familiar nugget, lack of clinical finishing. Many people covering the game in the press box were still feeling the effects of the London Is Blue Podcast pool party at the Flamingo, and the 105+ degree Las Vegas heat, earlier in the day. And thankfully, the stadium was air-conditioned. (And what constant noise!) And the fouls (especially early on). But Chelsea brought most of the quality, and the vast majority of the enterprising play, especially in the second half.

N'Golo Kante and Ruben Loftus-Cheek were unable to travel to the USA for Chelsea's pre-season tour due to their vaccination status, the club confirmed.

But yes, it is a part of daily life at the moment. The absence of Kante from Chelsea's pre-season tour is an unwelcome situation. It will not be the same." One source told the newspaper that "phone calls stop immediately” when it's discovered a potential new signing is not vaccinated. "It is at the moment a very normal decision to get vaccinated. "We cannot force," accepted Tuchel when asked about the absences of Kante and Loftus-Cheek this week.

Chelsea completed the signing of Napoli's Koulibaly for a reported fee of £34m on Saturday. He comes in as the Blues' second signing of the summer transfer ...

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Goals from Timo Werner and Mason Mount helped Chelsea begin their pre-season campaign with a 2-1 victory over Mexican giants Club America.

Very few could have envisaged seeing Michy Batshuayi in a Chelsea shirt once again, but he was given a half at the point of the Chelsea attack and had a couple of good chances saved. The first came early and was saved, while the second arrived midway through the half as he connected with an Emerson cross but could only direct the ball over. Another Chelsea player whose long-term future could be in Barcelona, Alonso, eased his way during the 45 minutes in Las Vegas. There were a couple of surges forward, a couple of lighter jogs back. It was James who teed up Timo Werner's opening goal with a customary clever pass into the penalty area after receiving the ball from Jorginho. But minutes later, he played a blind back pass that ended up in his own net. With Chelsea having only signed Kalidou Koulibaly this summer – and the Senegal captain not being ready to feature – it was left to Emerson to slot in on the left of the back three. Barcelona are keen on signing the Blues skipper, and he is understood to be open to a move to the Camp Nou. His 45-minute outing in Las Vegas was pretty much what Chelsea supporters have come to expect over the last decade: nothing flashy, but he got his work done.

Chelsea began their pre-season campaign with a victory as goals from Timo Werner and Mason Mount helped the Blues to a 2-1 win over Club America.

"That's what we believe, and that's what he is here for. The position is a good position for him in the middle of the back three. It was a very good start and a good match for him. It was sometimes on the edge for a friendly game in pre-season, especially for us in our first match. So we are used to it and make the most of it. "If we can, we are always happy to come [to America]. The facilities are good, and the players like to be here in training camps and enjoy their bit of free time. It's almost like a cold shower when you come from the training pitch, and the level is this kind of stadium against this kind of opponent. He can be a big asset for us." It's a brilliant signing, another brilliant signing for us, and we hope that he can show his quality as soon as possible. "I count on the facts they become more experienced and maybe more calm and adapt more and more. We deserved to win, and I'm happy we took it." It's a nice group, and everyone is happy he is with us now."

His arrival at Stamford Bridge follows the departures of defenders Antonio Rudiger to Real Madrid and Andreas Christensen to Barcelona, both on free transfers.

"It's a big team in the world and my dream was always to play in the Premier League. Chelsea came first to get me in 2016 but we didn't make it. "When I spoke to my good friends Edou [Mendy] and Jorginho they made my choice easier." Now when they came to me I accepted it because they really wanted me to come to the Premier League to play for them.

CHELSEA announced the signing of Kalidou Koulibaly earlier this week.

The Blues secured the signature of Koulibaly from Napoli earlier this week in a deal worth £33million, and Thomas Tuchel looks set to play the Senegal international alongside Kimpembe in his back three. It would be no great surprise if Kimpembe wasn’t the last central defender to arrive at Stamford Bridge either. The club are reportedly edging closer to securing a deal for Presnel Kimpembe.

Chelsea won their pre-season friendly against Club America 2-1 despite scoring an own goal. Sportsmail's Mike Keegan took a look at how each player ...

Guilty of a series of missed chances 5 Batshuayi: Looked a threat but shooting too often wayward. Gallagher: Recalled from loan and with a point to prove. Mason Mount had a quiet game by his own standards until his beauty secured the win Mount: Quiet by his own standards until his beauty secured the win 7 - Mason Mount was quiet by his own standards until his beauty secured the win

Here are five things Absolute Chelsea have learnt from the Blues' win against Club America, in which Timo Werner and Mason Mount both netted.

Tuchel has already admitted that he intends to keep Conor and give the youngster a chance to shine. Give it another week or so and players will be raring to go. The first half rarely got going as players just tried to regain full fitness. Chelsea started the second half on the front foot, with Timo Werner scoring from Reece James’ cross. Chilwell’s situation was the same as the majority of the team, it was a case of getting back to full fitness and getting the feel of playing football again, and it will be intriguing to see how the Englishman performs this season after so much time spent on the sidelines. With the Premier League a few weeks away, for Chelsea, it’s a chance for players to get a feel of a game situation again and build themselves up for regular action.

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Bruno Lage's side have reportedly held 'extensive negotiations' with the Portuguese giants about a move for Nunes. Sporting Lisbon are expecting bids for Matheus Nunes to arrive at 'any moment', according to Portuguese outlet CMjournal. The 23-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League this summer amid interest from Chelsea and Wolves. In the meantime, the west Londoners continue to be heavily linked with moves for Jules Kounde and Presnel Kimpembe. Rafael Leao has emerged as a wildcard option for Chelsea in recent days, with Hakim Ziyech facing an increasingly uncertain future at Stamford Bridge as well as the club's failure to sign Raphinha.

Chelsea defender Reece James scored a bizarre own goal in Saturday's friendly against Club America in Las Vegas but was it more Marcus Bettinelli's fault?

The own goal came shortly after Chelsea had taken the lead though another rather bizarre strike. Reece James would like what happened in Vegas to stay in Vegas but his own goal scored at Allegiant Stadium is a dead cert to go viral. Watch Chelsea Defender Reece James Score Bizarre Own Goal Against Club America

Chelsea's opening 45 minutes of pre-season were goalless as Kai Havertz wasted a good chance to open the scoring against Club America in Las Vegas.

Fortunately, that wasn't the case as he began on the left of the three. The silky German was on the fringes of the opening 45 minutes but was presented with one glorious chance by Gallagher, which he curled high and wide. There were a couple of flashes of the 29-year-old's quality, but his display was too reserved. Gallagher's trademark energy was evident, but he also dictated Chelsea's possession game and created the best chance of the half for Kai Havertz. 7 The academy graduate started in his customary position on the right of the Chelsea back three and produced a couple of neat darts forward from the back. There was one poor pass out from the Spaniard, but he was solid with his punching and ensured Chelsea went into the break with a clean sheet.

Chelsea play their first preseason match against a Club American side that is already three matches into its league season in Mexico.

Chelsea 'keeper Kepa needs to punch away on the ensuing set piece. Club America is playing toe-to-toe against the 2021 Champions League winners. Levi Colwill (groin) is out, and Mateo Kovacic was training separately from the group. Although Raheem Sterling has been training for several days with the Blues, manager Thomas Tuchel has indicated that he's not likely to play. Gallagher has been the best Chelsea player so far. 55th min.: Goal Chelsea! It's a well-worked goal with Jorginho sending Reece James into the right side of the box. 83rd min.: Goal Chelsea! What a shot by Mason Mount to beat the Club America goalkeeper. Halftime: The result is a fair reflection of a first half with two teams that have been evenly matched. Timo Werner had given Chelsea a momentary lead on the hour mark, but a Reece James backpass gifted Club America the equalizer. But it's Chelsea that did all the work. Reece James with the backpass toward his own 'keeper, but it beats him into the back of the net. Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel started an attacking front line of Callum Hudson-Odoi, Kai Havertz, and Hakim Ziyech, but they couldn't produce a goal although Ziyech was a catalyst throughout.

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He will hope to make his non-competitive debut for Chelsea in the early hours of Thursday, against American outfit Charlotte FC. In his absence, the club needed a reliable replacement and stylistically, Koulibaly makes plenty of sense as he possesses similar qualities to the now Real Madrid star. "So, I think he's a very good signing for the club.

Goals from Mount and Timo Werner spared James' blushes as Thomas Tuchel's side overcame their Mexican opponents in their latest pre-season friendly. The Blues ...

“On the pitch I don’t really need to talk too much about what he does. “I remember he had a good game in the Champions League final. He will bring good energy. He never stops and is always trying to run in behind and stuff. He looks small but you don’t realise how strong he is. “He can be quiet and he can be loud as well but he’s great to be around and a top guy off the pitch.

Chelsea play their first preseason match against a Club American side that is already three matches into its league season in Mexico.

Chelsea 'keeper Kepa needs to punch away on the ensuing set piece. Club America is playing toe-to-toe against the 2021 Champions League winners. Levi Colwill (groin) is out, and Mateo Kovacic was training separately from the group. Although Raheem Sterling has been training for several days with the Blues, manager Thomas Tuchel has indicated that he's not likely to play. Gallagher has been the best Chelsea player so far. 55th min.: Goal Chelsea! It's a well-worked goal with Jorginho sending Reece James into the right side of the box. 83rd min.: Goal Chelsea! What a shot by Mason Mount to beat the Club America goalkeeper. Halftime: The result is a fair reflection of a first half with two teams that have been evenly matched. Timo Werner had given Chelsea a momentary lead on the hour mark, but a Reece James backpass gifted Club America the equalizer. But it's Chelsea that did all the work. Reece James with the backpass toward his own 'keeper, but it beats him into the back of the net. Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel started an attacking front line of Callum Hudson-Odoi, Kai Havertz, and Hakim Ziyech, but they couldn't produce a goal although Ziyech was a catalyst throughout.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Kalidou Koulibaly poses for a portrait as is unveiled as a Chelsea player on July 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chelsea FC ...

I want to help all the team to be relaxed and to attack good." " I want to be the security of the team. But what will he bring to the team?

Chelsea are currently in direct contact with Paris Saint-Germain over a potential deal for the defender, according to Fabrizio Romano.

On the other hand, Chelsea are reportedly preparing a bid in the region of €45-50m (£38-42.5m) as the negotiations between the clubs are expected to continue. There are several centre-backs linked with a potential move to Stamford Bridge, but Romano suggests Chelsea are now working on a potential deal for Kimpembe. Fabrizio Romano claims Chelsea are preparing bid worth up to £42.5m for 26-year-old

It comes as no surprise that Chelsea are looking to sign a new defender this summer, given the lack of options currently available to Thomas Tuchel.

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A superb late strike from midfielder Mason Mount helped Chelsea to a 2-1 victory over America at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday in the first ...

Mount netted the winner seven minutes from time with a magnificent curling strike from the edge of the 18-yard box, ensuring a successful start to the club's tour of the U.S. A superb late strike from midfielder Mason Mount helped Chelsea to a 2-1 victory over America at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday in the first game of their preseason tour of the United States. Werner opened the scoring on 55 minutes with a rebound after he saw his initial effort blocked, but a disastrous backpass from Reece James resulted in an own goal shortly after, levelling the scores.

Raheem Sterling was asked to sign a Man City shirt during Chelsea's pre-season tour. He wasn't having any of it.

I can’t wait to get going now and continue to do my talking on the pitch.” “First and foremost, it’s a pleasure to be here. Was Sterling disrespectful to City? Or did he have every right to refuse to sign the shirt? “No”, Sterling appears to say after taking a look at the City jersey, before continuing to sign Chelsea shirts. He went on to establish himself as one of the greatest players in the club history. Sterling signed for City all the way back in 2015.

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There's evidence in progression for the forward but will it be enough to hold down the fort for Chelsea next season? The German has often received a lot of backlash in his Chelsea career. Tuchel and the Chelsea team had their first pre-season game of the summer in the early hours of Sunday morning, facing Club America and left with a 2-1 victory. The 29-year-old's heart was set on a return to Inter Milan leaving Chelsea a striker short for the upcoming season. Werner was amongst the squad as was the forgotten man, Michy Batshuayi. Batshuayi and Havertz had the joy of playing upfront for the Blues but were unsuccessful in making inroads on the scoreboard. Thomas Tuchel has set the record straight and has outlined his priorities for the rest of the transfer window.

Chelsea are in 'direct talks' with PSG over the potential signing of Presnel Kimpembe and should they acquire the 26-year-old, Thomas Tuchel would have the ...

Thiago Silva is a crucial cog to the current side and will likely continue his role at the centre. This has now led Chelsea to pursue PSG centre-half Presnel Kimpembe, with Fabrizio Romano stating that 'direct talks' are now occurring between the two clubs, although Chelsea currently are £10million short of the valuation the French club have placed on the 26-year-old. The arrival of Raheem Sterling will add much-needed quality, explosiveness and experience within the forward line, something the club desperately needed as improvements in both goals and chance creation is a must going into next season.

Thomas Tuchel is hoping new signing Kalidou Koulibaly can match the longevity of Thiago Silva following a £34 million move to Chelsea.

Chelsea have had their hands full this summer with their attempts to close various important deals with players all across Europe, and now they have to ...

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"Everybody is wishing to have the complete team in pre-season but this almost never happens. From our point of view, he’s a perfect addition to the group." Kounde has been linked with a move to west London for the last three transfer windows. Chelsea only completed a deal for Koulibaly on Friday. But Chelsea are set to get their own back by securing Kounde. Barca are also interested in Kounde but Chelsea look set to get their man.

Chelsea are looking to add Sevilla defender Jules Kounde to their squad this summer following the arrival of Kalidou Koulibaly.

The Blues have not ‘walked away’ from a deal for Kounde at any point in the transfer window, but are said to be reluctant to pay close to his release clause of £69 million this summer. However, negotiations have failed with Sevilla in the past due to their high valuation of the 23-year-old, with it remaining to be seen as to whether a deal can be struck this summer. Chelsea are looking to add Sevilla defender Jules Kounde to their squad this summer following the arrival of Kalidou Koulibaly, with the latest developments being reported.

Kalidou Koulibaly will not "dominate" at Chelsea as he did with Napoli, according to Rafa Benitez, who has doubts about his concentration and aerial ability ...

“This season will be the Premier League for him and he could be fine for the way that Tuchel wants to play. The former Chelsea manager told The Athletic: “He must improve his concentration at times. Kalidou Koulibaly will not "dominate" at Chelsea as he did with Napoli, according to Rafa Benitez, who has doubts about his concentration and aerial ability.

Chelsea vs Club America: The Blues beat the Liga MX giants 2-1 in Las Vegas on Saturday, with Timo Werner and Mason Mount scoring goals early and late in ...

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Edouard Mendy has expressed how happy he is that his international teammate Kalidou Koulibaly has joined Chelsea.

"He is a guy who likes the responsibility, but also he can joke with everyone, so we need this kind of person. - Report: Chelsea Decide Against The Signing Of Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo "Every year we had this - the link with Chelsea and Kalidou in the media - and this year it happens so I am happy."

Chelsea's Ben Chilwell took to Instagram to share a picture of his teammates Mason Mount and Reece James celebrating at a nightclub in Los Angeles.

It is unclear whether the defender had a personal change of heart, or if it was an order from on high. Mason Mount and Reece James are seen enjoying the LA club scene after a successful friendly Ben Chilwell posted - and then swiftly deleted - an Instagram photo of Chelsea teammates Mason Mount and Reece James clubbing in Los Angeles.

An impressive loan spell at Southampton last season attracted a lot of Premier League interest for Armando Broja, but it seems the race for the Chelsea ...

Chelsea Transfer News: Raheem Sterling has already won the hearts of many Blues fans after what he did outside the club's pre-season training base.

I can't wait to get going now and continue to do my talking on the pitch." I've obviously achieved a lot in my career so far, but there is still so much more to achieve, and I'm really looking forward to doing that in a Chelsea shirt under Thomas' management. Sterling was presented to Chelsea fans who were waiting outside the club's pre-season training base in Los Angeles and he was welcomed with great applause.

All your latest football.london Chelsea headlines on Monday morning with updates on Kalidou Koulibaly and Presnel Kimpembe.

I want to help all the team to be relaxed and to attack good." This may give Tuchel yet another transfer dilemma as any injuries to either of the two mentioned could result in a serious drop in quality inside the final third. " I want to be the security of the team.

After snaring Kalidou Koulibaly in a £34million deal last week, the German is keen to pair the 31-year-old up with Kimpembe and Kounde to form a new-look ...

Kounde has reportedly grown frustrated with his current situation and is unhappy that his future remains uncertain. Kounde has a release clause worth £69m written into his contract, but the Londoners are unwilling to meet that figure. The Blues boss is attempting to rebuild his defence after losing the services of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen this summer.

Chelsea transfer news: All the latest transfer stories from Stamford Bridge including updates on Matthijs de Ligt, Levi Colwill and Armando Broja.

And, according to The Athletic, if Chelsea sign one more defender this summer then the youngster will look to leave Stamford Bridge before the window slams shut. Thomas Tuchel has been dealt a huge dilemma regarding the future of Levi Colwill as Chelsea dig deeper into the summer transfer window. football.london understand that the Blues held talks with Juventus for the defender.

Chelsea transfer news: World Cup winner Presnel Kimpembe is reportedly eyeing up a move to the Premier League ahead of the 2022/23 season.

Overall, it was a solid season for Chelsea. There was a serious push for a quadruple and whilst they didn't manage to win any trophies, maybe the Blues can go a few steps further in real life. The same couldn't be said for the FA Cup as a second-half Werner goal couldn't rally the Blues back against Spurs at Wembley before they lost in the final to Man City 2-1. According to FM22, Kimpembe and Koulibaly make the team having been paired together over 40 times across all competitions. Here’s Chelsea’s Best XI for the 2022/23 season according to our simulation. We also transferred in the likes of Sterling and Koulibaly. If the World Cup winner does make a move to Stamford Bridge, he could see himself alongside the likes of Thiago Silva, Trevoh Chalobah or even Koulibaly or Ake as Tuchel could look to play a back-three system.

Following the late arrivals of Armando Broja, Raheem Sterling, Kalidou Koulibaly, Tuchel now oversees a 32-man group in pre-season. The manager admitted that ...

Chelsea development squad are currently also in the United States for the inaugural MLS Next Pro invitational and will play three games this week. Three Chelsea youngsters have reportedly left Thomas Tuchel’s first-team group during their pre-season tour in the United States. This is far from ideal, obviously, and, Football London reporter Adam Newson has claimed that Vale is among the three Chelsea players who have left the group.

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Manchester United are working on a deal to bring Frenkie de Jong to the club and still remain hopeful of signing Ajax winger Antony. Chelsea are growing increasingly confident of beating Barcelona to the signing of central defender Jules Kounde from Sevilla. Armando Broja's move to West Ham is set to proceed as a loan with Chelsea reluctant to sell the striker Taking a knee is expected to be among the topics discussed between Premier League captains on a Zoom call a week on Thursday. The Premier League is to introduce a multi-ball system for the forthcoming season with 10 match balls in use at each top-flight game in an attempt to speed up play and cut down on time-wasting. Plus: Manchester United working on Frenkie de Jong deal and remain hopeful of signing Ajax's Antony; Chelsea confident of beating Barcelona to Sevilla's Jules Kounde; Manchester City to step up bid for Brighton's Marc Cucurella to replace Oleksandr Zinchenko; Aaron Mooy set to join Celtic