Jase

It's ironic that people praise Marina when she is able to sell a player beyond their value and at the same time, criticize her (or say that she doesn't have football knowledge) when she buys some duds.

True but on the other hand, some clubs could be at a disadvantage if players don't agree on a contract extension, even on a short term, and just leave on a free and/or if players refuse to risk their lives by returning to train/play (e.g. Kante).

We should really take the gamble...

https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2020/05/20/giroud-contract-option-exercised One year contract extension confirmed.

Chelsea 'boss' Cesar Azpilicueta lining up life after football with his own esports team Interesting...

Maybe, maybe not. With so much uncertainty right now, players may have been forced to reconsider their plans. For Caballero, signing an extension means at least he'll have the security of wages, still being involved in football etc while for the club, at least we have a backup secured for another season. If there is an opportunity to buy a new GK, maybe we would sell Caballero and buy a new GK. Otherwise, we would just stick with him for now.

https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2020/05/19/gallery--chelsea-players-return-to-cobham-for-small-group-traini?cardIndex=0-0 Players back in training...

https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2020/05/19/gallery--chelsea-players-return-to-cobham-for-small-group-traini?cardIndex=0-0 The players are back in training today, including CHO...

Hmmmm.....

The COVID-19 crisis has really not been ideal.....

@Vesper, can you copy and paste the article in? The Athletic have craftily disabled that function on their app. :

That is one thing but think the club are more concerned about the rape allegations right now.

Well, we don't know yet...

You are not wrong about Alonso but he did get the sentence for the drunk driving incident before being bought by the club while CHO is under the club's books with this happening. Somewhat different scenarios. IF he is found guilty, would be interesting to see the club's reaction...

Clubs can return to training tomorrow but have to maintain social distancing...

It could affect CHO mentally, especially when he is still young. But luckily for him, it doesn't seem like fans will be allowed into stadiums for some time.

Oh boy...