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Joao Pedro insists he wants to play as a 9 for Chelsea:

🗣 "Since coming here, it’s something I pushed for a lot – I wanted to play only as a No.9.

When you keep changing positions, you lose some of the feeling for the role.

I feel better playing as a striker, close to goal. But I’m not that striker who just stands waiting inside the box. I like participating in the game."

Enzo Fernandez: "The truth is that the Final at Wembley is coming up and it is a very exciting match. I have always dreamed since I arrived here to win many titles and achieve our goals together.

So I am very, very happy to play another final, with a lot of enthusiasm, with a lot of desire."

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Emmanuel Petit says Chelsea need a miracle to beat City on Saturday:

🗣 "I would say in a single game, a final, anything can happen. City won at Chelsea recently, and we saw only one team on the pitch.

The question actually is who cannot beat Chelsea? It seems that every single team can beat Chelsea, actually. So Chelsea need a miracle, I will tell you it won't happen because City are a better team in every way." Do you agree with this prediction?

EXCLUSIVE: If Xabi Alonso becomes Chelsea’s new manager, his strong relationship with several Real Madrid players could give the Blues a major advantage in the transfer market this summer. 🇪🇸🔵

According to reports, there are FOUR Real Madrid stars who could potentially emerge as targets under Alonso:

🇫🇷 Aurelien Tchouameni — Chelsea have admired him for years, and with uncertainty surrounding his future in Madrid after recent dressing-room tensions, the Blues could look to make a move. Alonso trusted him heavily at Real Madrid, and Chelsea may see him as another elite midfield option alongside Enzo Fernández, Moisés Caicedo and Andrey Santos.

🇹🇷 Arda Güler — Alonso is believed to be a huge admirer of the Turkish wonderkid and even compared him to Mesut Özil and Guti during their time together. His versatility, creativity and technical quality could make him a perfect fit for Chelsea’s young attacking project alongside Cole Palmer and Estevão.

🇦🇹 David Alaba — With Chelsea searching for leadership and experience at the back, Alonso could push for the experienced defender on a free transfer. His winning mentality and calmness could help guide young defenders like Levi Colwill, Wesley Fofana and Josh Acheampong.

🇪🇸 Gonzalo García — The young striker reportedly faces an uncertain future at Madrid despite impressing last season. Chelsea could see him as a long-term attacking option, especially with concerns over consistency up front.

Chelsea believe Alonso’s connections, tactical profile and ability to develop young talent could make him the ideal figure to lead the club’s next era under BlueCo. 🔵

Xabi Alonso on taking the Chelsea job:

🗣️ “I know a lot of players I can work with in that team. I see the likes of Nicolas Jackson, he is a top striker, and I would like to make him my number one striker. He wants to fight for the shirt then I will give him the chance”

🗣️ “As for João Pedro, I see him more as a number 10. He can fit into that position and play very well. There are many players that will be sold for this club to be back at the top level again”

🗣️ “I will need to work closely with the club to figure out how to bring out the best. If I come here, I want to improve every player and build something strong for the future”

🚨💰 BREAKING! Chelsea are prepared to back Alonso in the summer, with the squad requiring surgery after an extremely disappointing campaign in the Premier League.

Who can name the last guy hear?

Delusional fans of hear this. Arsenal would 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊 any record if they win the Champions League with just 6 goals conceded. ❌

In 2020/21, Chelsea won the competition with just 𝟒 𝐆𝐎𝐀𝐋𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐃𝐄𝐃. 🥅🚫

Barcelona really like João Pedro. They consider him as a fantastic striker. But Chelsea are absolutely considering João Pedro as a crucial part of the project.

After a difficult season, to sell probably the only player who performed in a top, top way, like Joe Pedro will be complicated.

Who would you love to coach Chelsea? From 1-6

Estêvão Willian has been left out of Brazil’s preliminary 55-man squad for the 2026 World Cup. 🇧🇷

The 18-year-old Chelsea attacker will miss the tournament due to a serious grade 4 hamstring injury he picked up against Manchester United in mid-April.

He’s been sidelined since, missing the rest of the club season, and recent assessments confirmed he won’t be ready in time despite efforts to speed up his recovery. Brazil’s staff (under Carlo Ancelotti) and the CBF are following the medical plan agreed with Chelsea.

A big disappointment for the young talent who had been featuring regularly for the Seleção. In 11 senior appearances for Brazil, he scored 5 goals and contributed key assists, establishing himself as one of Ancelotti’s promising attackers.

His absence opens the door for others like Bournemouth’s Rayan.

He’s still only 18 with a massive future ahead at Chelsea and with Brazil. 💙💛