mkh 748 Posted January 5, 2025 Share Posted January 5, 2025 Breaking News West Ham are interested in Dewsbury-Hall and Chukwuemeka. (@Matt_Law_DT) Fernando, Vesper and bigbluewillie 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! Special Juan 28,729 Posted January 6, 2025 Popular Post! Share Posted January 6, 2025 Both need to go, just get the cash for them and run bigbluewillie, Mhsc, mkh and 2 others 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 31,037 Posted January 6, 2025 Share Posted January 6, 2025 https://thedailybriefing.io/i/154198329/Chelsea Wesley Fofana is confident of returning ahead of schedule from his injury. The Chelsea defender hopes to be back around the middle or end of March in order to help for the final few months of the season. mkh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 31,037 Posted January 6, 2025 Share Posted January 6, 2025 Alexander Isak to Arsenal latest - the Newcastle striker is reportedly set to be a “key target” for the Gunners, though his asking price is £150m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 31,037 Posted January 6, 2025 Share Posted January 6, 2025 Dário Essugo: Portugal’s Next Modern Midfielder https://breakingthelines.com/player-analysis/dario-essugo-portugals-next-modern-midfielder/ Sporting Clube de Portugal, or simply Sporting, has enjoyed a resurgence in the last two decades, highlighted by five domestic titles under former manager Ruben Amorim, including a league championship that ended a 19-year drought. Beyond trophies, Sporting’s academy has been a cornerstone of its success, producing talents like Gonçalo Inácio, Eduardo Quaresma, Geny Catamo, and Geovany Quenda. Among these rising stars, one name stands out this season—not in Lisbon, but in LaLiga: Dário Essugo. At just 19 years old, Essugo is making waves during his loan spell at Las Palmas. Despite relatively quiet loan moves, first to Chaves and now in Spain, he has caught the attention of major clubs like Leeds United and Chelsea, the latter reportedly eyeing him as a prospect for their French affiliate, Strasbourg. Born in 2005, Essugo joined Sporting’s academy at nine and has been turning heads ever since. A career highlight came in the 2022 UEFA U-17 Championship, where he played a key role in Portugal’s run to the semifinals, even scoring a stunning long-range goal. Now, in his breakthrough season, Essugo has started 12 of Las Palmas’ 14 league matches, steadily cementing himself as a key figure in the starting lineup. This article will explore Essugo’s potential, analyzing his strengths both in and out of possession, while also highlighting areas for improvement. Player Profile: Dário Essugo stands at 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) and is a right-footed defensive midfielder with the versatility to play as either a lone number six or as part of a double pivot. His heat map, shown below, highlights his primary role in deep central areas of the pitch, where is tasked with anchoring the midfield. However, Essugo also demonstrates the ability to push further up the field and operate as a number eight, adding another layer of flexibility to his game. For a player of his age to excel in the number six role—arguably one of the most demanding and tactically sensitive positions in football—while also showing competence higher up the pitch, is a testament to his impressive talent. In-Possession Qualities Starting with the player’s qualities, one standout trait that immediately catches the eye—something stats can’t fully capture—is his off-ball movement when Las Palmas are in possession. Watching “El Pio-Pio,” as they’re known in Spain, it’s clear the team prefers a direct approach to the game. They frequently draw the opposition into their own defensive third before launching long balls to exploit the space created for their wide players to attack or chase. The graph below highlights this tendency, illustrating the team’s preference for a more vertical style of football over slower, patient build-up play. transitions and link up play effectively. snip much more at the top link mkh and Fernando 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 31,037 Posted January 6, 2025 Share Posted January 6, 2025 Wolves in talks to sign Hakim Ziyech 🤡 https://tbrfootball.com/player-Chelsea-sold-for-5-5m-skips-training-after-wolves-open-talks-to-sign-him/ A story from Sabah in Turkey now claims that Wolves have started negotiations to sign the Morocco international. Ziyech – who Galatasaray signed in a £5.5m move from Chelsea in August 2023 – has grown frustrated in Istanbul. The Turkish news outlet state that the 31-year-old skipped training ahead of the Super Lig clash between Galatasaray and Goztepe on Saturday, which saw Okan Buruk leave him out of the squad entirely. Sabah now report that Ziyech’s agent has entered talks with Wolves as he aims to find his client a new club – after bridges between the Moroccan and Galatasaray start to burn away. What Matt Doherty has previously said about Hakim Ziyech Ziyech was once amongst the hottest properties in Europe during his time with Ajax, hence why Chelsea spent £33.3m to sign him back in February 2020. Unfortunately, the man born in Dronten became a victim of Chelsea’s fire sales under Todd Boehly, with 24 players either sold or loaned out last summer, and 28 the year before. Nevertheless, Ziyech still impressed during his time in the Premier League, and Matt Doherty – who could soon become his teammate at Molineux – even praised him for netting a wonder goal against his Tottenham side back in January 2022. The Irishman said: “They managed to stick one in the top corner, which is fair enough. I guess when somebody does that, you’ve got to clap your hands to it.” Fernando 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkh 748 Posted January 6, 2025 Share Posted January 6, 2025 🔵BREAKING: Chelsea consider Trevoh Chalobah recall. (@SJohnsonSport) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 31,037 Posted January 6, 2025 Share Posted January 6, 2025 1 hour ago, mkh said: 🔵BREAKING: Chelsea consider Trevoh Chalobah recall. (@SJohnsonSport) Chelsea consider Trevoh Chalobah recall from Crystal Palace amid defensive injury issues https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6041025/2025/01/06/Chelsea-trevoh-chalobah-recall-crystal-palace/ Chelsea could trigger their option to recall defender Trevoh Chalobah from his season-long loan spell at Crystal Palace this month. Enzo Maresca’s side have limited options at centre-back following injuries to Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile. Maresca said last week that Fofana could miss the rest of the season while Badiashile has been ruled out until at least February. Recalling Chalobah is just one option Chelsea are open to in order to address the injuries in their defence. The Englishman has made 14 appearances in all competitions for Palace this campaign, scoring three goals and forming an effective back three with Marc Guehi and Maxence Lacroix at the heart of manager Oliver Glasner’s defence. The 25-year-old missed the 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Selhurst Park on Saturday due to being ineligible to feature against his parent club. GO DEEPER The end has come for Chalobah at Chelsea - this was just one battle too many Chelsea’s injury issues led to Josh Acheampong making his first Premier League start on Saturday, as the 18-year-old partnered fellow academy graduate Levi Colwill at centre-back having previously only featured at right-back for the first team this season. Maresca said on Acheampong was Chelsea’s “best player” on his full Premier League debut. Acheampong started the Palace game ahead of summer signing Tosin Adarabioyo and Axel Disasi, who has yet to be used at centre-back in the league this season. Chelsea have already recalled defender Aaron Anselmino from his loan spell at Boca Juniors with Maresca saying the plan is for the 19-year-old to train with the first-team squad before making a decision on his immediate future. Anselmino initially signed from Boca in the summer and was sent back on loan to the Argentine club for the remainder of the 2024-25 European season. GO DEEPER Rare training-ground time might help Enzo Maresca fix Chelsea's soft underbelly How Palace view the situation Glasner appeared relaxed about Chalobah’s situation after Saturday’s game, questioning whether they needed an extra defender given how many options they have. “I could see that there was (Axel) Disasi and Tosin (Adarabioyo) on the bench,” he said in his post-match press conference. “I don’t know if you need (more) if you play with two. I was just reading that Anselmino comes back so they have five (centre-backs).” “I don’t know if they need eight, I don’t know what they are planning. Trevoh is doing very well for us and we are planning with him.” Glasner did not rule out signing Chalobah permanently if the chance arose, speaking in his press conference before the game. “A deal happens if three parties are happy with it: the two clubs and the player. If all parties want to have a deal and agree then it will happen. He’s doing really well for us and we were very consistent in our defensive line.” Chalobah missed the first five games of the season with an abdominal injury sustained in his first training session with the club before being named on the bench for the 2-1 defeat by Everton. Since then he has started in all but two of Palace’s Premier League games — he was an unused substitute in the 5-1 defeat by Arsenal and could not face his parent club on Saturday. He has improved after an inconsistent start after regular minutes and becoming accustomed to Glasner’s system and his new side. Palace would miss him if he returned to Chelsea, but they feel they have sufficient options. Summer signing Chadi Riad is on his way back from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury sustained on debut in the 4-1 win over Norwich in the Carabao Cup second round, while Chris Richards has started the last two games. If needed, Nathaniel Clyne could also cover the position. GO DEEPER Crystal Palace's wing-backs are key to their approach, but backups are needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,729 Posted January 6, 2025 Share Posted January 6, 2025 Romano saying we are discussing Marc Guehi kexik, mkh and Fernando 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfccrost 23 Posted January 6, 2025 Share Posted January 6, 2025 The worst of them all 💪 kexik 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 19,249 Posted January 6, 2025 Share Posted January 6, 2025 Don’t think Trev is any better than Tosin. In fact, I think Tosin provides more qualities like aerial dominance that are more useful. They’re about the same skill level and comfort on the ball. I’d rather just let Acheampong continue to get minutes and seeing what he can grow into if Maresca doesn’t fully trust Tosin. As for Guehi, idk. He’s a solid CB but I’ve never really bought into the hype he has built up over the last couple of years. I don’t think he elevates our level defensively. If we’re going to go out and spend silly money on a new CB (which Palace would absolutely demand) then we should be doing so on a truly top level one or someone we feel could become a world class defender. Guehi isn’t worth mega money for me. NikkiCFC, mkh and Vesper 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkh 748 Posted January 6, 2025 Share Posted January 6, 2025 𝘽𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙆𝙄𝙉𝙂: Nuno Mendes wants to leave PSG! Manchester United have made an offer. [@FabriceHawkins] 😒😵💫 Vesper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkh 748 Posted January 6, 2025 Share Posted January 6, 2025 (edited) 🔵Crystal Palace are poised to reject a ‘silly’ offer from Chelsea for £55million-rated Marc Guehi. The opening bid has fallen way below expectations for the England international and is set to be rebuffed. "Their offer was a long way off being a fair price. It was silly really and they need to offer more to even have a hope of getting a deal done." (via@andydillon70) Edited January 6, 2025 by mkh bigbluewillie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbluewillie 1,974 Posted January 7, 2025 Share Posted January 7, 2025 On 03/01/2025 at 14:16, Strike said: I will bat for Reece to stay despite the injuries. It is blind hope at this point but come on, he's one of the best academy boys we had. At 21, he was bossing a Champions League final Not any more he aint, he’s not been that for the last two seasons. We’ve got to get rid of and Fofana as well Reddish-Blue, Fernando and mkh 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddish-Blue 2,663 Posted January 7, 2025 Share Posted January 7, 2025 6 hours ago, bigbluewillie said: Not any more he aint, he’s not been that for the last two seasons. We’ve got to get rid of and Fofana as well Its a shame about Reece, really thought he'd be our starting RB week in week out by now. Then you see the other fullback who was coming through our academy around the same time (Livramento) and it hurts to see him do well at Newcastle. bigbluewillie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DH1988 1,356 Posted January 7, 2025 Share Posted January 7, 2025 12 hours ago, mkh said: 🔵Crystal Palace are poised to reject a ‘silly’ offer from Chelsea for £55million-rated Marc Guehi. The opening bid has fallen way below expectations for the England international and is set to be rebuffed. "Their offer was a long way off being a fair price. It was silly really and they need to offer more to even have a hope of getting a deal done." (via@andydillon70) Makes total sense, why start at what the 'media' rate him, read anywhere between £55-70m. I would be disappointed if we signed him for more than £60m, even the face I've pulled typing that figure out is enough for me to be firmly on the fence about him. Everytime he is in the media to be hyped up, I watch the next Palace game and he's terrible, granted not every game is stellar but I personally haven't seen enough to say he's worth the spend, I genuinely would rather bring Trev back to be coached properly. Fernando 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 19,249 Posted January 7, 2025 Share Posted January 7, 2025 Guehi plays almost exclusively on the left side despite being right footed from what I’ve seen, btw. Something he obviously wouldn’t be doing here if we bought him. I’m sure for a top talent it isn’t a huge deal to play either side, but again for massive money it’s still a risk throwing a guy in at a position that will take some getting used to. Anyway, it’s kind of concerning that we aren’t really hearing any substantial rumors about a forward. For me that’s even more important than a Cab in the immediate term. Yes our defense can look shaky but by repeatedly failing to kill games off by missing chance after chance up front we basically invite massive pressure at the other end. If we had a clinical killer in front of goal during this awful run of games we’d have been out of sight and cruising and our defense is comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,729 Posted January 7, 2025 Share Posted January 7, 2025 We aren't getting a striker in this window, the club have put everything into the Jacskon basket in hope he comes unstoppable. Guiu will go loan end of the season and then we need to go for Gyokeres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 31,037 Posted January 7, 2025 Share Posted January 7, 2025 19 hours ago, mkh said: 𝘽𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙆𝙄𝙉𝙂: Nuno Mendes wants to leave PSG! Manchester United have made an offer. [@FabriceHawkins] 😒😵💫 If true, Real Madrid is insane if they do not go for him. Mendy is garbage, despite Carlo's gaslighting (he called Ferland the best LB in the world, lolol). mkh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 19,249 Posted January 7, 2025 Share Posted January 7, 2025 1 hour ago, Special Juan said: We aren't getting a striker in this window, the club have put everything into the Jacskon basket in hope he comes unstoppable. Guiu will go loan end of the season and then we need to go for Gyokeres If they want to put us in the absolute best position to get UCL football this season then we need a proven goal scorer this month. We absolutely cannot afford to go another season without being in the Champions League. If we seriously pin all our hopes on Nico and Palmer as our only sources of goals then it’s going to be an almighty struggle to achieve top 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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