Chelsea hub

Directions

Chelsea hub This page is all about Chelsea football club

What should we expect from Romeo Lavia on his return to Stamford Bridge?Watching Romeo Lavia during this Nations League ...
06/10/2026

What should we expect from Romeo Lavia on his return to Stamford Bridge?

Watching Romeo Lavia during this Nations League break, I think there is a lot to be encouraged about. He looked composed, energetic and confident in midfield. Against France, he showed exactly what he can bring when he is given the responsibility to control things from deeper areas, including producing a brilliant pass to set up Belgium’s goal.

One international break doesn’t suddenly prove everything. Lavia still needs to stay fit and most importantly, find consistency at Chelsea but honestly, I feel like this is a perfect opportunity for him to really prove himself at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea have seen glimpses of what he can be. Now, the big deal here is can he put those performances together regularly and show that he can be a reliable part of our midfield? If he can stay fit, keep building his confidence and carry this form back to club football, I think we could have something very interesting to look forward to.

I’m interested to see what Lavia looks like when he puts that Belgium confidence back on in a Chelsea shirt.

What are you expecting from him when he returns?

One thing I’ve noticed about Pedro Neto during this international break is that his game is becoming more than just runn...
03/10/2026

One thing I’ve noticed about Pedro Neto during this international break is that his game is becoming more than just running at defenders.

He started all three of Portugal’s matches. Against Wales, he played the full 90 minutes and created a chance for Ronaldo. Against Norway, he carried the ball down the left before assisting João Félix. Then against Denmark, he created four chances before coming off in the 81st minute.

Portugal won all three games but for me, Neto’s involvement is the bigger point and my focus.

We already know he can carry the ball and take on defenders. What I’m seeing now is more creativity and better decision making in the final third and that could be very useful for Chelsea.

When Chelsea come up against teams sitting deep, having someone who can carry the ball, create chances and make something happen in tight areas can make a big difference.

If Neto can bring this level of confidence back to Chelsea, I think we could see an even more important player for us after the international break.

What do you think, are we starting to see a more complete Pedro Neto?

Who is this Chelsea legend?
02/10/2026

Who is this Chelsea legend?

Colwill getting the much needed rest.See you soon 💙💙💙
28/09/2026

Colwill getting the much needed rest.

See you soon 💙💙💙

One of our followers here runs a football analysis page and I took some time to look through his content. I found his an...
26/09/2026

One of our followers here runs a football analysis page and I took some time to look through his content. I found his analysis quite educational and worth checking out.

I’m sharing his page here so you can have a look at his posts yourself.



We’re here to support each other and whenever I come across something I believe could benefit the people on this page, I’ll share it with you.

Xabi Alonso needs to find a regular role for Estevao.I think one thing Alonso needs to seriously look at is how to get E...
25/09/2026

Xabi Alonso needs to find a regular role for Estevao.

I think one thing Alonso needs to seriously look at is how to get Estevao into this Chelsea team on a regular basis. Right now, Chelsea’s 3-4-2-1 gives Palmer and Rogers the two attacking positions behind Joao Pedro, which makes it difficult for Estevao to get consistent starts. But what if Alonso tried a 4-2-3-1?

Martinez

James, Lacroix, Colwill, Hato or Chavarria

Caicedo, Lavia or Henderson or Barco

Estevao, Palmer, Rogers

Joao Pedro

For me, this gives Estevao a clear position on the right, Palmer can play in his preferred central attacking role and Rogers can operate from the left.

It also gives Chelsea a midfield two behind them for balance.

Estevao is still young, so I’m not saying he has to start every single game but if Chelsea see him as an important part of the future, I think Alonso needs to start finding a system where he can become a regular part of the team.

What do you think, should Alonso build Estevao into the starting XI?

My Chelsea XI if everyone is fit.If I were Xabi Alonso, this is the XI I’d build around.MartínezJames, Fofana, Lacroix, ...
21/09/2026

My Chelsea XI if everyone is fit.

If I were Xabi Alonso, this is the XI I’d build around.

Martínez

James, Fofana, Lacroix, Hato

Caicedo, Lavia

Neto, Palmer, Rogers

Joao Pedro.

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Caicedo and Lavia gives us balance and control in midfield, while Palmer and Rogers can operate between the lines and create chances. Neto provides width and pace, while Joao Pedro gives us a striker who can link play and attack space.

The key for me is flexibility. In possession, James and Hato can push higher, while Caicedo and Lavia give the team protection behind the attacking four.

This isn’t about having the biggest names on the pitch. It’s about getting the best balance of control, creativity, pace and defensive security.

If everyone is fit, which player from this XI would you leave out and who would you replace them with?

Honestly I think we made this game harder for ourselves.I liked some things in the first half. We had moments where we m...
18/09/2026

Honestly I think we made this game harder for ourselves.

I liked some things in the first half. We had moments where we moved the ball well and got into decent positions but the problem was that we didn’t make enough of those moments count.

Then came the corner. After they scored, we started chasing the game instead of controlling it. We pushed forward, left spaces behind us and Brentford were always dangerous when they broke.

The second goal really showed that. Once we went 2–0 down, I didn’t see enough calmness from us. We needed to find a way back into the game but instead Brentford looked more comfortable.

Not like we couldn’t create anything, it was the lack of control when the game changed. We need to learn how to stay in games, especially when things don’t go our way. Because honestly, this Chelsea team has enough quality.

But quality alone won’t save us if we keep making the same mistakes.

On Joao Pedro, do you think we should take the risk playing him against Brentford?3 goals, 3 assists. 4 Premier League g...
17/09/2026

On Joao Pedro, do you think we should take the risk playing him against Brentford?

3 goals, 3 assists. 4 Premier League games.

Joao Pedro has started this season flying but now we have a big decision to make. After withdrawing from the Brazil squad because of injury, his fitness for Friday’s Brentford game is still being assessed.

Xabi Alonso says he has not been ruled out and that the final decision will come after the last training session. But let’s be honest, if Joao Pedro is not 100% fit do you still start him?

For me, I think it better we rest him. It’s too early in the season to risk making the injury worse. We have Danny Welbeck who is fit.

If you were Xabi Alonso what would you do?

As a Chelsea fan, do you actually understand what Xabi Alonso is trying to build?Let’s forget the result against Hull fo...
13/09/2026

As a Chelsea fan, do you actually understand what Xabi Alonso is trying to build?

Let’s forget the result against Hull for a moment.

I think Alonso clearly wants Chelsea to play differently. Looking at his games and his interviews so far, you can see that he wants control, flexibility, he wants players to move into different positions and he seems willing to give certain players more freedom than we have seen before.

But this his style of play is leaving me with one question.

Are the players fully comfortable with it yet? Because sometimes you see us look like a team that understands exactly what Alonso wants and then a few minutes later the structure disappears and everything becomes a mess.

This is what makes this Chelsea team so difficult to read right now. Maybe we are simply watching a new manager trying to build his system or maybe some of the players are being asked to do things that don’t suit them.

So I want to ask Chelsea fans something.

What do you think is the biggest thing Alonso needs to fix right now?

Is it the system, the player’s understanding, the midfield structure or simply consistency?

I want to hear different opinions on this one.

Address

London

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Chelsea hub posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category