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Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema leads the line with the evergreen Luka Modric in midfield in a Real Madrid-dominated team... but who are the THREE Chelsea players that make our combined XI ahead of tonight's Champions League quarter-final tie?

12/04/23 10:34
Real Madrid and Chelsea meet in a huge Champions League quarter-final clash on Wednesday night in Spain.
Frank Lampard will take his Blues to battle after being named as interim manager of Chelsea until the end of the season and will be hopeful of securing a positive result to take back to Stamford Bridge for the second leg. The Premier League side head into the match after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Wolves on Lampard's return , but after a convincing victory against Borussia Dortmund at Stamford Bridge in the round of 16, Chelsea will be hopeful of reaching the semi-final....read

Reece James, Thiago Silva and Enzo Fernandez are among SEVEN Chelsea players who could miss the second leg should they pick up a yellow card in tonight's crunch Champions League quarter-final clash with Real Madrid
12/04/23 09:51Chelsea travel to Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final showdown, but could be without seven key players in the return leg at Stamford Bridge.
'Lampard is Chelsea!': Blues fans take to Twitter to share their delight as club legend looks set to return as interim boss... despite being sacked after 19 months last time and disappointing tenure at Everton
05/04/23 23:34Many fans cited Lampard's deep-rooted connection with the club as the reason they were excited about his potential return, having failed to warm to ex-boss Graham Potter.
Luis Enrique could use his Barcelona connections if he becomes Chelsea's next manager, with potential moves for the current Golden Boy holder and a PSG star... so is THIS how the Blues will line up next season?
05/04/23 15:50It's a familiar feeling for Chelsea fans: No manager, no stability and no idea which players will arrive over the summer. Below, Sportsmail looks at how they could line up next season.
Bruno Saltor names his first Chelsea line-up after taking temporary charge in the wake of Graham Potter's sacking... as the interim boss makes two changes - with N'Golo Kante handed his first start since AUGUST - for showdown with Liverpool
04/04/23 18:02It was announced at the same time as Potter's sacking that Saltor would be taking over first-team duties on an interim basis as the club carried out a thorough search for its next manager,
Chelsea footballer Reece James' girlfriend Mia McClenaghan poses in a hot tub and in lingerie for new snaps as she enjoys solo holiday in Florence
04/04/23 09:20Chelsea footballer Reece James' girlfriend Mia McClenaghan has been enjoying a trip to Florence this week.
Real Madrid 'are HUGE admirers of Reece James and have put him top of a shortlist of potential right-backs to sign', but face a mammoth task if they are to try and prise him away from Chelsea
29/03/23 19:19It's understood that Madrid are keen on strengthening their right-back options in the summer, with James of interest to the Spanish club. He, however, has just signed a new long-term deal with Chelsea.
Reece James WITHDRAWS from England squad for Sunday's Euro 2024 qualifier against Ukraine - with the right back returning to Chelsea for 'assessment on an ongoing issue' in a concern for Blues boss Graham Potter
25/03/23 12:00The right-back has returned to Chelsea for an 'assessment on an ongoing issue' and won't be involved in the game at Wembley. James featured as a substitute against Italy.
OLIVER HOLT: Fire and fury will be all around England in Naples and they must douse the flames and avoid defeat - or pressure will be piled on Gareth Southgate's shoulders again
22/03/23 22:30OLIVER HOLT: Gareth Southgate strode into the decrepit, decaying hulk of the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Wednesday night and walked along the concrete moat separating the stands from the pitch.
Ben Chilwell claims he is mentally stronger after being ruled out of the World Cup through injury and defender vows to challenge Luke Shaw for a starting berth as England begin their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign
21/03/23 18:58Chelsea left back Ben Chilwell insists he is mentally stronger after returning from a torn hamstring which forced him to miss England's World Cup campaign in Qatar.
'Son of a b***h, not my full-back for the love of God!': Thiago Silva hits out at Jude Bellingham after his crunching tackle on Reece James and calls for him to be sent off... as he watches Chelsea's win over Dortmund from the stands with his wife
08/03/23 11:14The Blues continued to ease pressure on Graham Potter with a 2-0 comeback victory to reach the Champions League quarter-finals - with the injured Silva enjoying the win from the stands.
Chelsea receive massive injury boost, with Reece James back in training at Cobham ahead of Blues' Champions League knockout clash with Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday... and N'Golo Kante finally returns after being out since August
06/03/23 13:10Chelsea host Dortmund for the second leg at Stamford Bridge, aiming to overturn a 1-0 first-leg deficit in their Champions League last-16 knockout tie - and James could make the side.
Reece James will MISS Chelsea's game with Leeds today after the Blues confirmed he has been ruled out with a tight hamstring... as Graham Potter is dealt a major blow ahead of his side's must-win match
04/03/23 10:38Chelsea have been dealt a huge blow ahead of their must-win clash with Leeds this afternoon after the club confirmed that right-back Reece James will miss out with a hamstring injury.
Chelsea suffer double injury blow as Graham Potter confirms Mason Mount will MISS clash with Leeds, while Reece James is a doubt... though N'Golo Kante returns to full training after being out of action since August
03/03/23 14:13The Blues are in desperate need of a positive result as they have not picked up three points since a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace in January - and are sitting just inside the top half.
'We're going to be one of the best in the WORLD': Reece James is confident Chelsea's £600m splurge can help them compete with the elite - once their packed squad have gelled - and says 'there's not a trophy we can't win'
14/02/23 09:48Reece James claims Chelsea will be in contention for every trophy on offer in the future, once the club's new signings have gelled following their £323million spend on players last month.
Lyon full-back Malo Gusto completes £26.3m move to Chelsea... signing a seven-year-deal to take Todd Boehly's January spending up to £216m before returning to the Ligue 1 side for the rest of the season
29/01/23 09:56Chelsea confirmed the signing of Malo Gusto on a permanent contract. The Blues have struck a £26.3million deal with the French outfit to sign the highly-rated defender until June 2030.
Lyon full-back Malo Gusto undergoes medical in London ahead of £26.3m move to Chelsea... with French defender set to remain in Ligue 1 for the rest of the season
29/01/23 06:25SIMON JONES: The Blues have struck a £26.3million deal with the French outfit to sign the highly-rated defender, who will stay on loan with Lyon for the remainder of the season.
Reece James 'is in contention to start Chelsea's clash with Fulham next week while Ben Chilwell could be back on the bench' after recovering from injury in huge boost to Graham Potter
28/01/23 10:04Chelsea fullback 'Reece James could be available to start' Chelsea's next Premier League game, while 'Ben Chilwell is expected to be fit' enough for the bench.
Chelsea agree £26m deal to sign Lyon right-back Malo Gusto... though the French U21 international will remain with the Ligue 1 club on loan until the end of the season
27/01/23 21:29Chelsea have agreed a deal with Lyon to sign right-back Malo Gusto, though he will remain with the French club for the rest of the season.
Chelsea's spending ISN'T stopping! Blues are 'lining up a bid' for Lyon right back Malo Gusto, 19, and are also keen on Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo or Franck Kessie to add to their £238m January splurge
23/01/23 12:35Sportsmail first revealed Chelsea's interest in the 19-year-old last week, and it is now claimed they will move for him in the last week of the window as they seek a back-up for Reece James.
Chelsea's new £88m signing Mykhailo Mudryk looks focused as he trains with his new team-mates for the first time, as long-term absentees Reece James and Ben Chilwell also return from injury
18/01/23 17:53The 22-year-old winger officially completed his £88million move to Stamford Bridge from Shakhtar Donetsk on the weekend. The Blues beat Arsenal at the 11th hour to the transfer.
FAN VIEW: Graham Potter should have shown signs that he's the right man for Chelsea by now... but instead his team is serving up ghastly football that lacks heart, ambition and, most of all, character
15/01/23 11:19FAN VIEW: Nobody knows for sure if Graham Potter is the right man to execute a long-term rebuilding project that carries Chelsea back to the peak of the game.
Chelsea stars 'fear sacking their medical staff has backfired' as the club 'launch review' to find reasons for their vast injury crisis, after Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl's physio was hired last summer
13/01/23 16:32Chelsea's season has been marred by injuries to a number of first team stars, including to the likes of Reece James, Ben Chilwell and N'Golo Kante.
'It never rains but it pours': Chelsea suffer a TRIPLE injury blow as Raheem Sterling and Christian Pulisic are both forced off in first half against Man City after Mason Mount was ruled out
05/01/23 19:55Chelsea now have nine players out injured, with the trio joining defenders Reece James, Wesley Fofana and Ben Chilwell, plus Edouard Mendy, Armando Broja and N'Golo Kante on the sidelines.
'It's been a really tough period': Graham Potter admits Chelsea's current injury crisis is the most challenging time he's had as a coach but he says the club's status means there can be no excuses
30/12/22 22:36Chelsea suffered the latest in a long line of setbacks this week against Bournemouth when Reece James aggravated the knee problem that had already wrecked his World Cup hopes.
Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou insists he's 'heard NOTHING' about Chelsea's interest in right back Josip Juranovic as Blues ponder a move for Croatian World Cup star after Reece James' injury
29/12/22 00:18The Stamford Bridge club are seeking right-back reinforcement after Reece James suffered an injury during their win over Bournemouth on Tuesday.
Chelsea star Reece James admits 2022 has been the 'toughest year' of his life after suffering ANOTHER injury setback against Bournemouth - as England defender reveals it's damaged his mental health
28/12/22 13:02England star James, who missed the World Cup due to a serious knock, revealed how difficult it has been for him dealing with the knocks in a heartfelt Instagram post.
'I need to bite my tongue... but I have A LOT to say': Reece James' personal coach rages over his new knee injury - and hints at issues at Chelsea before deleting - after his return lasted just 53 minutes
28/12/22 09:20Reece James' personal trainer James Ralph is furious about the right-back's latest injury and took to social media to make his feelings known.
Chelsea are ready to accelerate their long-term interest in Celtic right back Josip Juranovic after Reece James limped off against Bournemouth - with Croatian World Cup star potentially available for as little as £8m
28/12/22 08:48Blues star James was forced off on his long awaited return to action from the knee injury that kept him sidelined for three months and ruled him out of the World Cup.
Reece James is dealt a devastating blow as he goes off injured against Bournemouth - just 50 minutes into his first game back for Chelsea after missing the World Cup with a knee problem
27/12/22 18:51Chelsea right back Reece James has been forced off with an injury in the Blues' clash with Bournemouth. The right back was playing his first game since missing the World Cup with a knee injury.
Chelsea handed another injury blow as Wesley Fofana limps off in their behind-closed-doors friendly against Brentford... while Kai Havertz nets a HAT-TRICK in the Blues' 5-1 win
20/12/22 23:12Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana has been handed a fresh injury scare less than a week out from the Premier League's return. Kai Havertz netted a hat-trick as Chelsea beat Brentford 5-1 in a friendly.
'Back like we never left!': Reece James and Co return to Cobham after Chelsea's warm-weather break in Abu Dhabi as Graham Potter's men gear up for their first Premier League outing after the World Cup against Bournemouth
15/12/22 20:23Reece James was amongst the Chelsea stars back in action at Cobham on Wednesday after Graham Potter's side returned from their mid-season trip to Abu Dhabi this week.
Chelsea's returning World Cup stars Kalidou Koulibaly, Christian Pulisic and Kai Havertz are back in training at Cobham... as the Blues prepare for the return of the Premier League season on Boxing Day
14/12/22 18:52Stars including Kalidou Koulibaly, Christian Pulisic and Kai Havertz were pictured in action at the club's Surrey training ground on Wednesday as the Blues prepare for the Premier League's return.
Chelsea duo Reece James and Wesley Fofana are close to returning to full training in Dubai, reveals Graham Potter... as both defenders step up their recoveries from knee injuries ahead of Premier League return later this month
07/12/22 15:56Chelsea defenders Reece James and Wesley Fofana have been stepping up their training while out on a mid-season trip with the team in Dubai before the Premier League returns.
MARTIN SAMUEL: The interview is REALLY about Cristiano Ronaldo's utter inability to accept he can no longer be the focal point of the team… that's why Pep Guardiola did not pursue him and why Mikel Arteta would not tolerate him
14/11/22 22:30CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Piers Morgan will not be alone in hoping his friend Cristiano Ronaldo signs for Arsenal. Pep Guardiola, one imagines, will be a big fan of the idea, too.
'We aren't going to win the World Cup without having Reece James in the team': Paul Merson believes Gareth Southgate should have taken the injured Chelsea defender for the latter stages
12/11/22 10:32Paul Merson said England cannot win the World Cup without Reece James, and slammed his omission from the 26-man squad.
Graham Potter reveals omitted Reece James thought he would be 'close' to making England's World Cup squad while Ruben Loftus-Cheek also thought he 'had a chance' of making Gareth Southgate's final cut
11/11/22 14:17Southgate announced his final squad for the Qatar World Cup - which begins on November 20 - on Thursday, with the two Chelsea stars notable omissions.
Gareth Southgate says it would have been 'ARROGANT' to pick Reece James because injured England star would not be fit for World Cup group stage - as he reveals Kyle Walker is 'a long way ahead' of England team-mate in his recovery
10/11/22 15:51Manchester City defender Walker was included when the Three Lions boss officially announced his 26-man list for the tournament on Thursday, while injured Chelsea star James missed out.
'England's best defender isn't going': Fans are left 'devastated' and 'heartbroken' as it is confirmed Chelsea star Reece James is OUT of the Qatar World Cup due to injury
09/11/22 09:46It was confirmed on Tuesday that the Chelsea defender, 22, will not be selected by Three Lions manager Gareth Southgate in his official 26-man squad for the Qatar tournament.
Reece James MISSES OUT on England's World Cup squad with Gareth Southgate having already finalised his 26-man party… but fellow injury doubts Kyle Walker and Kalvin Phillips are further ahead in recovery and set to be named
08/11/22 19:30SAMI MOKBEL: The England boss is believed to have personally spoken to the players whose selection have been thrown into doubt, and the Chelsea defender will not travel to Qatar.
'We know they're capable': Gareth Southgate warns it will be a 'disappointment' if England don't reach the World Cup final... as he insists he has unfinished business as Three Lions boss
05/11/22 09:48ROB DRAPER: Gareth Southgate says that anything other than a repeat of the Euro 2020 final or 2018 World Cup semi-final would represent a disappointment for England.
Reece James 'confident he will still be included in England's World Cup squad' even if he misses the start of the tournament - as the Chelsea star is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a knee injury
04/11/22 16:35The 22-year-old suffered knee ligament damage in their 2-0 Champions League victory over AC Milan on October 11. The Blues previously revealed his injury could rule him out for up to eight weeks.
Racist troll who abused England and Chelsea star Reece James is 'tracked down to the Middle East' just three weeks before 2022 World Cup in Qatar, with tormentor 'to be arrested imminently' after 19-month investigation
31/10/22 00:31A racist troll who abused Reece James has been located in the middle East just three weeks before the 2022 World Cup takes place in Qatar, according to reports.
'I won't rule myself out': Defiant Reece James REFUSES to shut the door on World Cup hopes despite being on crutches and in a knee brace with less than a month until England's World Cup opener... as Chelsea star vows to do all he can to make it to Qatar
28/10/22 23:46Chelsea boss Graham Potter has previously said he is worried the injury has a timescale of eight weeks out, which would put James' World Cup participation in serious doubt.
'Looking like the Grinch in the stands': Reece James is mocked by fans as the injured Chelsea defender sports a bold GREEN haircut and jacket at Stamford Bridge... but Blues supporters bemoan his absence for clash with Man United
22/10/22 17:38The defender is facing weeks on the sidelines with a knee injury and is in a race to be fit for the World Cup, but has been paying close attention to his club side and was present on Saturday.
'The focus is to help him get fit': Graham Potter insists N'Golo Kante's injury won't affect talks over his new contract, with the midfielder's deal up in the summer... as the Frenchman is set to miss the World Cup along with Chelsea teammate Reece James
21/10/22 13:45The World Cup-winning midfielder's Stamford Bridge contract expires next summer, and a string of hamstring and knee problems have ravaged his last three years in west London.
Holland and Uruguay are the first countries to name provisional World Cup squads, with all 32 sides required to send their lists to FIFA TODAY - with Gareth Southgate expected to submit 55-man longlist
21/10/22 13:33The Oranje named a 39-man group that will have a chance to compete for a place, while Uruguay opted to submit a full list of 55 stars to FIFA - with all countries required to send out their squads today.
Former England boss Fabio Capello selects Trent Alexander-Arnold in his All-Star World Cup XI, despite uncertainty over whether he will even make Gareth Southgate's final squad... as Phil Foden is also in the Italian's team
21/10/22 07:25Despite being in scintilating form for Liverpool over the past five years, Alexander-Arnold has had a difficult relationship with England , earning just 17 caps for the national team since.
Gareth Southgate leaves the door open for injured duo Reece James and Kyle Walker, with both defenders set to be named in England's provisional 55-man squad for the Qatar World Cup on Friday
20/10/22 21:30The England boss must submit a preliminary squad of up to 55 names to FIFA and will select both on his longlist, in the hope they can prove their fitness ahead of next month's tournament.
White, Justin or Gomez could patch up an injury-hit defence, Loftus-Cheek, Gallagher and Elliott offer fresh midfield energy and Toney should be Kane's back-up... the in-form England hopefuls who have a MONTH to make the World Cup squad
18/10/22 21:00Some of England's most important players are injury doubts for the tournament in Qatar and the lists seems to be growing by the week amid the hurly-burly of Premier League action.
England World Cup watch: Ivan Toney makes case for his spot on the plane to Qatar... but Gareth Southgate is dealt massive injury blow with Reece James a major doubt to make it to Qatar
16/10/22 21:31The World Cup is getting closer and players will be doing all they can to try and be part of Gareth Southgate 's 26-man squad. We look at some of the winners and losers of this week's club action.
Todd Boehly's £400m 2023 summer transfer splurge: How Chelsea could line-up next season with five potential new signings as big spending Blues eye young talent at home and abroad to fast track Graham Potter's Stamford Bridge revolution
16/10/22 10:49Whether it be a summer splurge of more than £250m, his bold ideas for the future of English football or the sacking of Tuchel, Boehly has been a visible presence since he arrived in England.
Chelsea find themselves in a worrying injury CRISIS with Reece James and N'Golo Kante set to see specialists this weekend, amid fears of long layoffs... as Graham Potter also confirms Wesley Fofana is OUT until after the World Cup
14/10/22 13:19The Blues have suffered injuries to Reece James, Wesley Fofana and N'Golo Kante this season - which has contributed to their inconsistent start in the Premier League.
Gareth Southgate is running out of options in defence… so, will Kieran Trippier be back as first-choice in Qatar? Who can make up the back three? And will Reece James' injury FINALLY mean a way in for Trent Alexander-Arnold?
14/10/22 12:58Reece James - who had made a strong case to be starting for the Three Lions in Qatar this year - sustained ligament damage in his knee that is causing growing concern for both his country.
EXCLUSIVE: Reece James could miss the World Cup with knee injury more serious than first feared and surgery possible as he prepares to see a specialist... in a hammer blow to Chelsea and Gareth Southgate's plans
14/10/22 11:46As revealed by MailOnline on Friday, the Chelsea and England right back had a scan on Thursday which showed he had sustained major ligament damage in the Blues' 2-0 victory at the San Siro.
PICTURED: £250k-a-week Chelsea star Reece James boards a £29 EasyJet flight home after a day off in Italy celebrating their win over AC Milan... and even splashes out £11 on extra legroom for his injured knee!
13/10/22 12:42Footballers are known for taking private flights with their teams, so passengers on a cheap Easyjet flight will have been stunned to see an England international sitting among them.
'It's what I have dreamed of all my life': Lauren James, sister of Chelsea star Reece, reveals it was 'amazing' to make her full England debut after shining in goalless draw with Czech Republic
12/10/22 10:02Lauren James said her full England debut was a dream come true as the forward shone on an underwhelming night for the Lionesses.
SAMI MOKBEL: Now Gareth Southgate is sweating on Reece James' fitness... an England starting XI at the World Cup without his right-hand man seems unfathomable now
11/10/22 21:37SAMI MOKBEL AT SAN SIRO: In England, Southgate was experiencing the sinking feeling that is becoming all too familiar to him as James hobbled off here. First Walker, now this.
Karim Benzema leads the line, Kevin De Bruyne is the chief creator and Virgil van Dijk makes the cut despite his poor form for Liverpool... but does 700-goal man Cristiano Ronaldo feature in our combined European XI ahead of the World Cup?
10/10/22 13:27Who's earned the spot between the sticks? What's the defensive pairing? How did we fit all the attacking talent in? And, perhaps who has missed out on a spot in this star-studded team?
Anything you can do, I can do too! Reece James followed up Trent Alexander-Arnold's stunning free-kick with a goal of his own in midweek... Rio Ferdinand thinks the Chelsea star is England's best option, but what do the stats say?
08/10/22 08:39With little over a month of football before the World Cup, it is clear who England manager Gareth Southgate favours at right-back between Reece James and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Building around an English core, getting Aubameyang back to his best and letting each player have their say... how Graham Potter's Chelsea blueprint is emerging after statement win over AC Milan
07/10/22 08:07The impressive nature of Chelsea's performance suggested that Potter's blueprint will be an effective one as they try to overcome the inconsistent early season form that did for Thomas Tuchel.
'Reece is ahead right now… defensively he is notch up': Chelsea star James is BETTER than Trent Alexander-Arnold, insists Rio Ferdinand, after he scored and assisted against AC Milan and kept Rafael Leao quiet
05/10/22 22:25The England full-backs have formed an intense rivalry in the battle for the Three Lions right-back birth, and both were on the scoresheet for their club sides in the Champions League this week.
'Clout's a hell of a drug': Wilfried Zaha bites back at Reece James on Instagram after the Chelsea defender posted a picture of the pair suggested he had him 'on lock' during their win over Crystal Palace... before the forward deleted his post
01/10/22 22:16Wilfried Zaha and Reece James have been involved in an amusing back and forth on social media following Chelsea's 2-1 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday.
'He doesn't always defend good, that's true. He's 23, we're working on it': Jurgen Klopp admits he understands why Trent Alexander-Arnold is snubbed by England... but still says Liverpool's right back is 'world class'
30/09/22 13:09Alexander-Arnold has been the subject of significant debate all week after Gareth Southgate cut him from England's 23-man squad for the Nations League clash with Germany.
Trent Alexander-Arnold should RETIRE from England duty - despite being just 23 - if he misses out on the World Cup, says Gabby Agbonlahor, as he insists Gareth Southgate 'insulted' the Liverpool star by revealing Kieran Trippier is above him
28/09/22 14:13The right back, 23, was once again not used at all by Gareth Southgate in the final international break before the World Cup, suggesting he could miss out on England's final group of 26.
ENGLAND'S WORLD CUP SQUAD LADDER: Shaw rises and Maguire STILL makes the squad, but Trent is left sweating... who's on the plane to Qatar with NO games left to impress Southgate?
27/09/22 21:00ENGLAND'S WORLD CUP SQUAD LADDER: Who is currently on the plane, in the departure gate, and set to be watching at home for Qatar? Sportsmail takes a look below...
Nick Pope is back of the queue for the No 1 shirt, Jude Bellingham must start in Qatar and no more experimenting with Bukayo Saka... SEVEN THINGS Gareth Southgate learned in England's final tests
27/09/22 15:15There is still a lot of work to be done for Gareth Southgate before the World Cup but, unfortunately for him, the time to address any lingering issues has come and gone.
Trent Alexander-Arnold might as well give up on England, Bukayo Saka should NEVER play left wing-back and his loyalty to Harry Maguire is being severely tested... the defensive dilemmas Gareth Southgate made for himself as the World Cup looms
26/09/22 13:22With just Monday night's Wembley meeting with Germany to fine-tune things ahead of Qatar, Southgate still has little real idea of his strongest back line.
Formation changes, Raheem Sterling at wing-back and big summer signings left out: How 'Positive Potter' has already put his stamp on Chelsea after RB Salzburg draw in his first game
15/09/22 21:30The final result of Graham Potter's first game in charge of Chelsea was a 1-1 draw with RB Salzburg but what was quickly clear was that he has wasted little time starting to put his stamp on his new team.
Kai Havertz isn't a striker, Reece James doesn't work in the back three and Edouard Mendy is really out of sorts - rating Chelsea's struggling stars whose poor form led to Thomas Tuchel's sacking
11/09/22 10:00Despite spending almost £300m, Chelsea have lost three away games on the trot, kept just one clean sheet in seven and look disjointed before Thomas Tuchel's services were dispensed with.
DANNY MURPHY: Graham Potter's biggest tests as Chelsea boss won't come on the pitch... It will be handling the egos of his star-studded team inside the dressing room
10/09/22 21:30DANNY MURPHY: My reaction to Thomas Tuchel's sacking at Chelsea was that it was too hasty, he's an intelligent manager who conducted himself well.
Chelsea squad are split over Thomas Tuchel's exit on social media with stalwarts of his team thanking sacked manager... but Christian Pulisic and Hakim Ziyech among 11 stars staying SILENT 24 hours on
08/09/22 10:25Reece James, Wesley Fofana and Raheem Sterling were some of the first Blues stars to pay tribute after new owner Todd Boehly dismissed the German coach just seven games into the season.
The moment that laid bare the bubbling-under issues at Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea: Reece James and Hakim Ziyech's spat at a free-kick shows how stars ran out of ideas in last-straw defeat in Zagreb
07/09/22 07:09New owner Todd Boehly moved quickly to remove Tuchel after the Blues suffered a shock 1-0 loss against the Croatian side on Tuesday to continue their shaky start to the season.
Chelsea are keen to 'step up talks over a new contract for Mason Mount' in order to tie-down the England star after sealing a six-year extension for defender Reece James worth £250,000-a-week
05/09/22 15:55Chelsea are reportedly keen to intensify contract talks with midfielder Mason Mount after they confirmed that fellow academy graduate Reece James signed a new deal running until 2028.
'He shows six studs to the goalkeeper - It's endangering him': Graeme Souness says VAR was RIGHT to deny West Ham their equaliser at Chelsea due to Jarrod Bowen's key 'stumble' before colliding with Edouard Mendy
05/09/22 12:07The moment came when Reece James ' misguided header back to Edouard Mendy sold the Blues goalkeeper short and he collided with Jarrod Bowen, who appeared to leave his foot in.
Reece James commits to Chelsea as England star agrees bumper new SIX-YEAR deal worth £250,000-a-week that makes him the highest-paid defender in their history
05/09/22 09:11Chelsea's negotiations over an improved contract for key defender James have reached a successful conclusion, with the 22 year-old putting pen to paper.
Reece James is 'close to signing a long-term deal with Chelsea' - as Blues look to secure the futures of the wing-back and Mason Mount after a colossal £278MILLION summer spending spree
02/09/22 22:11While Chelsea has often been criticised for their handling of young players, James has proven an anomaly, and since graduating from the academy has become a key figure at the club.
IAN LADYMAN: Reece James should start for England at the World Cup but Gareth Southgate can't leave Trent Alexander-Arnold at home... and Erik ten Hag has already shown signs of Sir Alex Ferguson
28/08/22 21:34IAN LADYMAN: Chelsea's Reece James is a better nuts and bolts full back and should therefore be picked ahead of Trent Alexander-Arnold in Gareth Southgate's World Cup team.
Kind-hearted NBA guard - and HUGE Chelsea fan - Josh Hart donates $2,500 to help fund Stamford Bridge banners for Cesar Azpilicueta and Reece James... helping fans smash through their target instantly
25/08/22 21:36We Are The Shed set a target of about $3,845 to produce the displays of the defenders, with the group saying they plan on recognizing captain Azpilicueta towards the end of the season.
Chelsea's late transfer scramble: Thomas Tuchel is DESPERATE for a new No 9, a centre back and has multiple high-earners without even a squad number... the 3-0 disaster at Leeds was a stark warning that Blues need reinforcements
24/08/22 19:00After Chelsea's embarrassing 3-0 Premier League defeat to Leeds on Sunday, Thomas Tuchel has plenty of work left to do in the transfer window, before it closes at 11pm on September 1.
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Alejandro Garnacho WIPES Chelsea videos from his TikTok account and reposts Man United fans calling for him to return - amid claims Blues want new winger
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EXCLUSIVEThe Masters launch security crackdown as new scourge threatens golden Augusta National rule
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Sergio Garcia smashes his driver in furious Masters meltdown... before walking off with rival player's bag
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Blackpool fan tragically passes away after medical emergency halted League One clash for 30 minutes on Saturday
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Marie-Louise Eta makes history by becoming the FIRST female managerial appointment within top five European leagues of men's football
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Inside the money-spinning world of Luke Littler: PR expert reveals why darts sensation has eclipsed Emma Raducanu, the 'savvy' reason he is trading cards on eBay and how his market value could reach £90MILLION
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Arsenal legend Tony Adams opens up on three decades since revealing his battles with alcohol, destructive addictions faced by current stars and what he sees when he looks at Tiger Woods
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Shay Given called out for one of the 'strangest and easiest to disprove lies' about Wayne Rooney - after former Newcastle goalkeeper recalls penalty story against Man United striker
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Non-league chairman tells football fan 'go f*** yourself' in awkward email gaffe over moving a match for Man United's offshoot club
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Working From... The Oval! Cricket fans are invited to bring laptops to the terraces and given desk access and super-fast WiFi to dupe their bosses
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Golf legend Gary Player, 90, leaves TV viewers cringing with 'creepy' remark to presenter at The Masters
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Wife of ex-Man United academy starlet Joe Thompson, who died aged 36, is pregnant with his child from frozen embryo - a year on from his death
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Iconic Olympics venue where Brits won six gold medals is devastated by fire, as shocking images reveal the damage caused
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Named: The mystery blonde who has charmed golf's 'forever-single' star - Viktor Hovland's new girlfriend is unmasked as a Norwegian teacher after they kissed at The Masters
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Who could YOUR club sign this summer? The stars who will be free agents after Bernardo Silva's Man City exit was confirmed - including three Man United players and European icons
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Jeff Stelling, 71, to star in new series of hit reality TV show alongside his son - as popular sports presenter broadens his horizons after 29-year stint fronting Sky Sports' Soccer Saturday
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Ex-Premier League player puts out a FIRE during his match... as defender - who fell out with Graham Potter and Wilfried Zaha - runs on to the pitch with a hose to extinguish it
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'We will make ourselves difficult to ignore': Liverpool fans set to protest over ticket prices and deliver warning to owners
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EFL side become the first to secure promotion to return them to the Championship after 65 years away
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Luke Littler signs MILLION-POUND sponsorship deal as world darts champion renews lucrative boohooMAN fashion tie-up for THIRD year
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New Yorkers outraged as plans are announced to SHUT biggest train station in the US during World Cup matches
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Inside Carlos Tevez's crazy mansion with huge resort-style swimming pool and his own tunnel of fame
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Man City's Rayan Cherki says sorry after bizarrely wearing Hugo Ekitike's Liverpool shirt after being substituted during hosts' FA Cup thrashing
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The changing face of the BBC: The sports and events recently snubbed by the broadcaster as the Boat Race is shown on Channel 4 for the first time
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Alejandro Garnacho confirms new romance with model girlfriend after Spanish reports claimed Chelsea star 'didn't want to meet her family'
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Former World Cup-winning coach - who once picked his nose and LICKED his finger - 'set to take charge of England's group stage opponents'
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Revealed: Gary Neville's staggering seven-figure earnings from podcast empire as Sky Sports star looks to rival Gary Lineker's media network
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Andy Murray launches new 'woke' trainers - made from BEANS and seaweed - in bid to rival Roger Federer's £15bn running shoe business
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Women's football hair pulling controversy: Arsenal star drags back rival in astonishing moment at Stamford Bridge
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Michael Schumacher's daughter Gina speaks out on life in the aftermath of her legendary father's accident
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Roy Keane attends his mother's funeral just days after the Man United legend lost 'the only boss I listen to'
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NBA star abruptly cut by team after criticizing the league's support of LGBTQ+ fans and Pride Month
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Italy in 'spy-gate row ahead of Bosnia World Cup play-off - as Bosnian media accuse four-time champions of having a SOLDIER film rivals' training session'
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Why Tiger Woods' ex-wife Elin Nordegren is 'concerned' after golf legend's shocking DUI arrest
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'It looks a bit suspicious': Thomas Tuchel addresses mass drop outs of Arsenal stars from national teams - but backs Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka over England withdrawals
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Roy Hodgson, 78, rules out long-term stay at Bristol City after his shock return to management as former England boss insists 'I'm too OLD'
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Meet golf's bad boys: Tiger Woods and world No 1 Scottie Scheffler among stars whose menacing police mugshots have gone viral after arrests
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British Olympics star, 32, retires from athletics to take up surprise new role at Premier League football club
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British driver Ollie Bearman, 20, breaks silence after narrowly escaping serious injury in 191mph crash at Japanese Grand Prix
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Kim Kardashian appears to SKIP Lewis Hamilton's F1 race despite spending week with boyfriend in Japan... as he cosies up to different A-lister instead
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Former Chelsea and Real Madrid star chugs a beer after completing mammoth cycling event in Mallorca three years after retiring aged 32
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From the Gypsy King to the Lion King! Tyson Fury takes a LION for a stroll as he prepares for comeback fight with Arslanbek Makhmudov
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Steve Cooper accused of SABOTAGING Bosnia's World Cup hopes by national team head coach - who blames his 'roots and origins' in bizarre spat
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Former Man United star training with Crystal Palace U21s as Europa League winner looks to relaunch career with a new club after two seasons out in the cold
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Golf icon John Daly falls during over-50s event in worrying scenes after 16 surgeries in four years - before his caddie rushes to save him
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Women's boxer Isis Sio, 19, fighting for her life in hospital after knockout loss
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Next season's Community Shield is KICKED OUT of Wembley by The Weeknd concert - and moved to 74,000-capacity stadium
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Reclusive ex-tennis star Anna Kournikova, 44, seen for the first time since giving birth to fourth child in December
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Ben White ENDS England exile as Thomas Tuchel calls him up for first time since World Cup walk-out and refusal to return after Steve Holland embarrassed him in front of team-mates
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Bill Murray celebrates UConn's March Madness win over UCLA as his coach son advances to the Sweet 16
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Premier League cult hero Dimitri Payet quits football at 38 with 'psychological violence against an ex-mistress' case hanging over him after he 'forced her to perform degrading acts on camera'
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Gary Neville shushes a Man City fan in Wembley commentary gantry spat after supporter's barrage of abuse
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Pep Guardiola lingers for a sweet moment with daughter Maria on the Wembley pitch as he weighs up whether to QUIT Manchester City despite Carabao Cup final success
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'World's sexiest footballer' reveals the huge falsehood that almost drove her out of the sport
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Brentford players 'are left bloodied after rescuing man from alleged racist attack' on way home from Leeds draw
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Trent Alexander-Arnold is dropped by Real Madrid for derby clash due to LATENESS - as defender is punished for ill-discipline after England snub
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American tennis star accuses French player of sliding into her DMs to flirt as he issues furious denial
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Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson, 24, claims her first-ever world indoor title - as Brit storms to 800m gold in a new world championship record time
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Sack-threatened Tottenham manager Igor Tudor misses his post-match interviews due to 'family bereavement' after 3-0 defeat by Nottingham Forest sounded relegation alarm
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The £15MILLION Instagram story: Cristiano Ronaldo and fiancée Georgina Rodriguez show off their extravagant wealth in one photo while escaping missile strikes in Saudi
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Bizarre moment UFC boss Dana White needs interpreter to translate ENGLISH question: 'I'm really screwed'
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Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton fuel romance rumors as they enjoy stroll in Tokyo alongside stunned fans
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Premier League game is HALTED over racist abuse for the first time as black Sunderland star Lutsharel Geertruida reports Newcastle crowd to referee
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Health update released on female cyclist who was rushed to hospital with five broken ribs after falling headfirst over a roadside barrier in brutal pile-up crash
